Memorial Day Weekend 2023: What to do in Philadelphia
If you're not going down the shore, there are still plenty of fun things to do in the Philadelphia area during Memorial Day Weekend.
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If you're not going down the shore, there are still plenty of fun things to do in the Philadelphia area during Memorial Day Weekend.
Saturday would have been Dax's third birthday and his parents are planning a neighborhood block party in his honor.
Police say an argument led to the shooting late Wednesday night on the 23 bus in Germantown.
A fatal crash in West Philadelphia involving a bicyclist Saturday morning is under investigation, police say.
Two people were killed in separate double shootings in Philadelphia Saturday morning.
Police released surveillance video showing a shooting that killed a teen aboard a SEPTA bus this week.
Siafa Lewis reports.
Sister Cities Park is just one of the handful of free events and attractions available to everyone kids and parents ahead of Memorial Day.
For many neighbors, life hasn't been the same since a deadly house explosion in Pottstown one year ago Friday.
One woman is sharing a message for others after her battle with melanoma on this "Don't Fry Day."
Firefighters are battling a junkyard fire near 61st Street and Passyunk Avenue, Friday.
A book checked out more than 40 years ago is back at the Bucks County Free Library's Yardley-Makefield branch.
A Vietnam War veteran in Bucks County is determined to make sure those who gave their lives for the nation are never forgotten.
This week, a group of New Jersey elementary students became published authors for the second time, people of all ages shaved their heads in honor of children battling cancer, and residents across the area are preparing for Memorial Day Weekend.
A baby is recovering at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia after receiving the smallest pacemaker in the world.
The decision leaves the GOP primary field wide open.
Joe Holden reports.
Central Penn College baseball player Angel Mercado, 19, died after a dugout collapsed on him while he was volunteering for a youth baseball league in Harrisburg.
A fight on a SEPTA bus ended with a passenger shot and killed in Germantown.
Get ready to check your kitchen, Trader Joe's is recalling its Instant Cold Brew Coffee.
The children, aged 5 years old and 14 months old, were treated for bites and scratches at a local hospital and released, officials said.
Mothers in Charge has supported families who have lost loved ones to gun violence for 20 years now. They're needed now more than ever.
A Glenside man is facing multiple felony charges related to the straw purchasing and trafficking of 15 firearms that have been connected to multiple homicides and violent crimes in the Philadelphia area.
Cherelle Parker won the Philadelphia Democratic mayoral nominee last week in a contentious primary.
Frankford High School will remain closed through next year because of asbestos damage, the school district said.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
Luis Arraez sprained his left ankle in the Philadelphia Phillies' 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for her own lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign.
Ciddianys Rodriguez's bakery, Ciddianys Bakery & Bistro, now has three thriving locations in Philadelphia.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
Luis Arraez sprained his left ankle in the Philadelphia Phillies' 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for her own lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
Ciddianys Rodriguez's bakery, Ciddianys Bakery & Bistro, now has three thriving locations in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia City Council is calling on Pennsylvania to ban or regulate automatic license plate readers like Flock cameras.
With busing not an option, parents are concerned about how their children will get to the new Clifton Heights Middle School.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for her own lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign.
Coastal flooding is already hitting Wildwood, New Jersey, and the nor'easter is affecting some weekend events.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
The Hard Rock Atlantic City hosted its seventh annual Out of the Darkness Walk benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
A cat named Bessie saved a Norristown, Pennsylvania, family from a 1934 house fire, and her heroic story now teaches children about fire safety.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Patients increasingly need temporary housing while they receive medical treatment, and a nonprofit is filling the gap.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
Ciddianys Rodriguez's bakery, Ciddianys Bakery & Bistro, now has three thriving locations in Philadelphia.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
SEPTA's "Accelerate" plan would see upgrades across the system, including new train cars, shorter wait times and station updates.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
Luis Arraez sprained his left ankle in the Philadelphia Phillies' 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.
Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly did not rule out using Jesús Luzardo as a starter or a reliever in an NL Wild Card Series
Jordan Lucas was charged with DUI after police said he had a blood alcohol level of 0.236%, nearly three times the legal limit.
The Philadelphia Phillies clinching a playoff berth will have to wait at least another night.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore. Coastal flood warnings are in effect, as well as a wind advisory and high wind watch for portions of the coast. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the Friday weather forecast.
Just weeks after Harriton High School cancelled its football program, another Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, school has cut its season short. CBS News Philadelphia's Alicia Roberts reports.
For Jersey Shore towns, a developing nor'easter could be a system that wears on them in a big way rather than blowing through. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri talked with residents in Strathmere about how they're preparing.
CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the latest on a developing nor'easter near the New Jersey shore.
Franchise legend Zach Ertz is back with the Eagles, but will he play Monday night in Chicago? What does his return to the Birds mean for the offense with Dallas Goedert out? And would CBS News Philadelphia contributor Eliot Shorr-Parks bail Pat Gallen out of jail? All that and more in this week's Eagles-Bears preview.