Volunteers pack 1 million meals at Philadelphia church for Holy Thursday
Hundreds of volunteers filled Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church on Thursday with one goal: to help fight hunger across the Philadelphia region. Wakisha Bailey reports.
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Hundreds of volunteers filled Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church on Thursday with one goal: to help fight hunger across the Philadelphia region. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Philadelphia police launched one of their charitable campaigns before Giving Tuesday to help those in need.
Before Giving Tuesday, Philadelphia police donated food to Philabundance as part of a department-wide initiative.
Philabundance buys food and distributes it to pantries in the Philadelphia region — and helps those in need empower themselves to create a brighter future for themselves and their families. Siafa Lewis reports.
A convoy of Toyota Tundras rolled through Philadelphia Wednesday in an effort to haul away hunger in local communities.
Dozens of Toyota Tundra pickup trucks delivered 354,000 pounds of food for people in need Thursday in Philadelphia. The convoy was part of the 16th annual Toyota Tundra Food Drive benefiting Philabundance. CBS Philadelphia is a proud sponsor of the Toyota Tundra Food Drive.
The 16th Annual Toyota Tundra Food Drive to benefit Philabundance will take place today in Philadelphia.
The 16th annual Toyota Tundra Food Drive will provide over 350,000 pounds of food for Philabundance, serving the food insecure across the Philadelphia area. Siafa Lewis hears from Paul Muller, president of the Tri-State Toyota Dealers Association, and Philabundance CEO Loree Jones Brown about what the food drive will accomplish and the greater need in the community beyond today.
A convoy of Toyota Tundras will roll through Philadelphia on Wednesday in an effort to stamp out hunger with a massive food drive.
A convoy of Toyota Tundras will roll through Philadelphia in an effort to stamp out hunger. It’s part of the 16th annual Toyota Tundra Food Drive, benefiting Philabundance, the region’s largest hunger relief organization. Madeleine Wright talked to a woman who said this help couldn’t come soon enough.
Three people were arrested after a stolen car led police on a chase from New Jersey and crashed into multiple other vehicles while trying to get away.
Families at the Ronald McDonald House in West Philadelphia enjoyed a summer concert from the Verdi Band.
The Savannah Bananas played in front of a sold-out crowd at Citizens Bank Park. It was a chance for one family to watch their son realize a dream.
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Food banks and farms in Pennsylvania are set to lose millions in funding after the Department of Agriculture ended a program.
Food banks like Philabundance in Philadelphia could have big holes in their budgets after the Trump administration ended a federal program that helps them purchase food from local farms.
A massive undertaking benefiting Philabundance, Camp Out For Hunger is winding down in the parking lots at the Philadelphia Sports Complex. Donations are still being accepted however, and Wakisha Bailey hears from WMMR hosts Preston and Steve who've been behind the event feeding neighbors in need, and Philabundance CEO Loree Jones Brown about where your donations are going.
Cars of all shapes and sizes were packed full with food Sunday morning, part of the Phil-A-Trunk food drive supporting Philabundance. CBS News Philadelphia's Eva Andersen talked to some of the volunteers that spent their morning collecting and organizing the donations as families across the region get ready for the holidays.
Campbell's Chunky is donating 1,000 meals to families in need for every sack across the NFL this season.
People from around the Philadelphia region honored those we lost on Sept. 11, 2001.
Volunteers at the Linc are wrapping up a massive day of service to help those in our community who suffer from food insecurity. Over 600,000 meals were packed up to be donated to Philabundance. Eva Andersen shares how this is part of a greater effort to honor the legacy of families affected by Sept. 11.
A contest will name the best guacamole recipe in Philadelphia. Howard Monroe reports as the Top Guac competition is about to get underway at Philabundance thanks to a donation from the Giant grocery chain. And this all falls on National Avocado Day!
Temperatures Monday will be back to normal for this time of the year with highs climbing to 73 degrees and lots of sunshine in Philadelphia.
A person was shot on Front Street just south of Girard Avenue on Thursday morning, according to Philadelphia police.
The NCAA men's basketball tournament is underway, and thousands of fans came through Center City to watch the matchups while giving back to the community.
Thousands gathered on Independence Mall Sunday evening for Gospel on Independence before severe weather brought the event to an abrupt end.
The heat wave in the Philadelphia region will last from Tuesday to Sunday.
The home in Olney, at the center of a complex investigation, was the last known location of Amy McHale, who went missing in 2016, her family says.
"Pigeons in America" offers an unconventional side quest during this week's 250th anniversary events around Philadelphia.
A sea of people took over Main Street in Philadelphia's Manayunk neighborhood Sunday for the annual art festival.
The home in Olney, at the center of a complex investigation, was the last known location of Amy McHale, who went missing in 2016, her family says.
Thousands gathered on Independence Mall Sunday evening for Gospel on Independence before severe weather brought the event to an abrupt end.
The heat wave in the Philadelphia region will last from Tuesday to Sunday.
"Pigeons in America" offers an unconventional side quest during this week's 250th anniversary events around Philadelphia.
A sea of people took over Main Street in Philadelphia's Manayunk neighborhood Sunday for the annual art festival.
Thousands gathered on Independence Mall Sunday evening for Gospel on Independence before severe weather brought the event to an abrupt end.
The home in Olney, at the center of a complex investigation, was the last known location of Amy McHale, who went missing in 2016, her family says.
"Pigeons in America" offers an unconventional side quest during this week's 250th anniversary events around Philadelphia.
A sea of people took over Main Street in Philadelphia's Manayunk neighborhood Sunday for the annual art festival.
Rain didn't stop the West Powelton Steppers and Drum Squad from celebrating a milestone more than three decades in the making.
Aiden Logrande, 19, was arrested in connection with two vehicle arsons and multiple acts of criminal mischief in Washington Township, police said.
Police said a girl was shot and two boys were hit by a car after shots were fired outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
An ex-South Jersey middle school teacher is facing new charges in connection with sexually assaulting a student, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office announced.
Pride flags are once again blowing in the breeze on Kings Highway in Haddonfield, less than 48 hours after police say a man ripped most of them down.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Phillies to a 5-4 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Fans from Ghana and Croatia keep the festivities going in Philadelphia, with one World Cup match left before the city's monthlong celebration ends.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Croatia has earned a spot in the World Cup knockout round by defeating Ghana on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
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.
Coons, a Democrat, said a driver "experienced a medical incident" and collided with several cars, including one in which he was a passenger. He was taken to Beebe Hospital in Lewes, Delaware, and treated for minor injuries.
The annual Wawa Welcome America celebration began with performances by singer Paula Holloway and a choir of more than 100 singers from churches across the Philadelphia region.
The Philadelphia area can expect a hot and humid Monday before dangerous heat moves in later this week. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
A flash flood warning is in effect in Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties until 10:45 p.m. Sunday.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast as the Philadelphia region will experience a brutal heat wave this week.