Philly celebrating '52 Weeks of Firsts' all 2026 as U.S. turns 250
Officials revealed the full list of 52 Weeks of Firsts for 2026 as Philly prepares to celebrate America's semiquincentennial.
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Officials revealed the full list of 52 Weeks of Firsts for 2026 as Philly prepares to celebrate America's semiquincentennial.
A Delaware County couple's private love letters took an unexpected detour, and it's all because of a book they donated to a free little library. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Madeleine Wright reports.
From the nation's first hot air balloon flight to the first hospital and first cheesesteak to the first pencil with an attached eraser, Philadelphia will celebrate the innovations that make the city unique in the American story as part of the country's 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026.
Some fans have been camping out for days ahead of Thursday night’s Billie Eilish concert. This is a video from this morning down at Xfinity Mobile Arena. All the fans were wrapped in blankets and lined up around part of the building. Eilish's Hit Me Hard and Soft tour stops in Philly. Some people have been in line since Tuesday morning. The show is completely sold out.
Injuries have impacted Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson's play in 2025, but just how injured is the Pro Bowl O-lineman?
Kada Scott, the woman found dead at an abandoned Philadelphia school after being reported missing, was killed by a gunshot wound to her head, a spokesperson for the city medical examiner's office confirmed Thursday. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Investigative Reporter Joe Holden reports.
People in Pennsylvania are being alerted to a new scam targeting those who receive SNAP benefits.
Court documents that detail what surveillance video shows about the investigation into Kada Scott's death also say accused killer Keon King may have been working with more than once accomplice. Brandon Goldner breaks it down.
Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be mostly sunny and cool with a high of 63 degrees, and colder weather is on the way.
Wawa is recalling three bottled drinks: whole milk, strawberry lemonade and lowfat strawberry milk sold in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland over possible foreign object contamination.
Philadelphia leaders and residents packed a town hall in East Germantown Wednesday to discuss safety issues in the wake of the disappearance and death of Kada Scott.
A shooting in Chester, Delaware County, has left one man dead and another injured Wednesday night, police said.
The discovery of 23-year-old Kada Scott's body near the grounds of a long-abandoned middle school in East Germantown is reigniting community outrage and putting new pressure on the School District of Philadelphia.
Easton-based Crayola is crowning the winner of the world's most coveted colors. The company surveyed over 180 countries, breaking down top colors by location, generation, and state. In Pennsylvania, the favorites are cerulean, robin's egg blue and a stunning shade of wild strawberry. Across the river in New Jersey, various shades of blue top the list. One of Delaware's top three colors differs from all the other states.
While their daughter underwent surgery at CHOP, a Connecticut family found hope at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House. Ray Strickland reports.
Geno's Steaks is going from South Philly to south of the Mason-Dixon line. A new location is set to open in the city of Hampton. That's about 35 miles from Virginia Beach. The VA Geno's will have a full bar, arcade games and waterfront views. You may remember it as the home of Sixers legend Allen Iverson. No word on the opening date, but the posting said it will happen very soon.
Chester firefighters were training, but they're not battling flames. Instead, they were simulating rescues where every second counts.
The distressed fox has been spotted in Broomall and Havertown, GoodBoy Dog Recovery said.
A Delaware County nonprofit is asking for residents' help to save a fox with a plastic tube stuck around its neck.
Chester firefighters were training, but they’re not battling flames. Instead, they were on the Delaware River, simulating rescues where every second counts. Madeleine Wright goes on a journey.
The person struck was taken to the hospital by a medical helicopter with serious injuries, according to Montgomery County emergency officials.
Philadelphia preschools could be forced to shut down because of delays in state funding.
A person was struck by a vehicle on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Fort Washington, Montgomery County, emergency officials said.
With state funding delayed because of the Pennsylvania budget impasse, two Philadelphia preschool owners say they could be forced to close or scale back their programs.
Al-Ashraf Khalil and Isaam Jaghama, convicted of setting fire to a North Philadelphia pizza shop in 2022, ultimately leading to the death of a Philadelphia firefighter, will each spend decades in prison, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder reports.
Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be very cold again, with highs in the low 20s and feels-like temperatures at 10 degrees.
People protested in Philadelphia Monday in support of Minneapolis following the second death amid an immigration crackdown.
Ilya Sorokin stops 21 shots for his sixth shutout of the season, leading the New York Islanders to a 4-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe has been selected to the Rising Stars Challenge as a part of NBA 2026 All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be very cold again, with highs in the low 20s and feels-like temperatures at 10 degrees.
A suspect was taken into custody after three people were found dead inside a Bucks County home, officials said.
The snow emergency in Philadelphia will end Tuesday morning, and city schools will be virtual after Sunday's snowstorm.
People protested in Philadelphia Monday in support of Minneapolis following the second death amid an immigration crackdown.
An 87-year-old man is believed to be dead after a house collapsed during a fire in Northeast Philadelphia's Somerton neighborhood.
People protested in Philadelphia Monday in support of Minneapolis following the second death amid an immigration crackdown.
A suspect was taken into custody after three people were found dead inside a Bucks County home, officials said.
An 87-year-old man is believed to be dead after a house collapsed during a fire in Northeast Philadelphia's Somerton neighborhood.
The snow emergency in Philadelphia will end Tuesday morning, and city schools will be virtual after Sunday's snowstorm.
Some schools remain closed Tuesday or will open late following the weekend winter storm.
A fire damaged Arthur Rann Elementary School in Galloway Township Monday morning, according to police.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia area are seeing an increasing number of injuries related to the winter weather.
Neighbors in Camden County, New Jersey, spent Monday digging out from the weekend snowstorm.
Some schools remain closed Tuesday or will open late following the weekend winter storm.
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A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia area are seeing an increasing number of injuries related to the winter weather.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Ilya Sorokin stops 21 shots for his sixth shutout of the season, leading the New York Islanders to a 4-0 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Philadelphia 76ers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe has been selected to the Rising Stars Challenge as a part of NBA 2026 All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.
Brandon Miller scored 30 points and the Charlotte Hornets dominated the Philadelphia 76ers 130-93 on Monday afternoon.
Tracing the past of Shane Hennen and how his troubled life in Pittsburgh pointed to his future downfall.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly says Tuesday will be bitterly cold in the Philadelphia region. We're also tracking another potential storm for this weekend. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
A suspect was taken into custody after three people were found dead inside a Northampton Township home, officials said.
The man's wife, an 85-year-old woman, was saved from the fire by a neighbor, according to the Philadelphia Fire Department.
Hundreds of people marched peacefully through Center City Philadelphia on Monday, rallying in solidarity with Minnesota and raising concerns about federal immigration enforcement and recent deadly encounters involving federal agents in Minneapolis.
Bill Kelly says the temps will be dangerously cold in the Philadelphia region this week after Sunday's snow. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.