As Preparations Continue For Pope Francis' Visit To Philadelphia, Questions Remain
Preparations continue for Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia -- it's now just a little over eight weeks away.
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Preparations continue for Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia -- it's now just a little over eight weeks away.
As Philadelphia prepares for the heralded visit of Pope Francis this fall, KYW recalls similar preparations 36 years ago.
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A family film festival with a heavy emphasis on titles with a Philadelphia connection will be held during the World Meeting of Families the last week of September.
Aramark put out a call for 1,500 to 2,000 workers.
If you live in southern New Jersey and are making plans to see Pope Francis in Philadelphia in late September, you might want to keep your options open. Local officials say they're getting ready and that safety is a top priority.
When Pope Francis meets with inmates at Curran-Fromhold on the second day of his trip to Philadelphia, he'll be greeted with a seat fit for a king.
Mayor Nutter is voicing frustration over facing repeated questions about fences that will be put up in Center City for the Pope's visit.
Technical problems forced the transit agency to suspend online sales of its special passes Monday less than two hours after the transit agency began selling them.
Technical problems forced SEPTA to suspend online sales of its special passes for regional rail service during the visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia less two hours after the transit agency began selling them.
The one-day passes cost $10 a piece and are being sold only online through a link at the transit agency's website.
Starting Monday at 9 a.m., special one-day Papal Passes will become available for purchase.
Many residents and people who work in the city are starting to think about how they will get around when Pope Francis is in town.
Monsignor William Lynn is serving a minimum three-year sentence for endangering children in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
With Pope Francis' upcoming visit to Philadelphia this fall, he becomes the fourth reigning Pontiff to visit the United States. Here's your guide to the historic event.
Originally scheduled for this week, now SEPTA will begin selling $10 Regional Rail tickets for the Pope's visit on Monday July 20 at 9 a.m. online only.
Do you plan on seeing Pope Francis when he comes Philadelphia at the end of September? If so, we've compiled a list for some of the best places to grub, whether you're alone or with friends and family.
Celebrate faith, family and community this fall, when the World Meeting of Families comes to Philadelphia for nearly a week of once-in-a-lifetime events.
Father Felipe Doldan splits his time between parish work in the Diocese of Camden and supervising biblical studies in Argentina.
A top tourism official in the city remains optimistic.
Ed Rendell addressed a series of political topics on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT with Rich Zeoli.
Some patients at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia did their part to help the city get ready to welcome Pope Francis in September. They helped paint panels of a mural that will commemorate the pontiff's visit.
The site features more than 200 items, including the plush Pope doll and a Pope Francis bobblehead.
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood is excited to be hosting the Pope twice during his visit to the area in September.
The Pennsylvania Prison Society serves as an advocacy group for those incarcerated, working to make sure prisoners are humanely treated and given adequate resources.
The explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township that injured four people shook people's homes in the area.
Drivers in the Philadelphia area are seeing higher gasoline prices because of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Four people were critically injured after an explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey, officials said.
Philadelphia 76ers' VJ Edgecombe will miss Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz with a back injury.
Emergency crews are responding to an explosion in the 600 block of Heron Drive in Logan Township, New Jersey.
The explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township that injured four people shook people's homes in the area.
Drivers in the Philadelphia area are seeing higher gasoline prices because of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Philadelphia 76ers' VJ Edgecombe will miss Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz with a back injury.
Drivers in the Philadelphia area are seeing higher gasoline prices because of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
School staff, union leaders and some elected officials are calling for Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School to stay open.
Rob Mac is bringing Wrexham back to Philadelphia — this time as the club is one step closer to reaching the Premier League.
Printmaking by the People is the largest community art project through Mural Arts Philadelphia in 2026.
Christine Hines explains how companies use contract language to shield themselves from lawsuits, limit damages or collect personal data.
The explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township that injured four people shook people's homes in the area.
Four people were critically injured after an explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey, officials said.
PATCO is offering a $20 credit for anyone who accurately guesses when the snow pile at the Haddonfield station will fully melt.
Two Washington Township Police officers made sure a DoorDash customer got their lunch order after their delivery driver was arrested.
The leader of a Trenton, New Jersey, gang and several of its members are facing charges for several crimes.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
Gas prices are spiking just days into the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, with the nationwide average already up 22 cents per gallon in the last week, AAA says.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
A Philadelphia-area woman is among a growing number of younger women with cardiovascular disease. This device saved her life.
Camden County health officials said a New Jersey resident was placed in isolation after testing positive for active tuberculosis earlier this month.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
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.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Philadelphia 76ers' VJ Edgecombe will miss Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz with a back injury.
Rob Mac is bringing Wrexham back to Philadelphia — this time as the club is one step closer to reaching the Premier League.
The sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic will begin later this week, and the Philadelphia Phillies will be well represented in the tournament.
Dylan Harper scored 22 points and Victor Wembanyama needed only 10 to help the San Antonio Spurs bounce back from the first loss in 12 games and rout the Philadelphia 76ers 131-91 on Tuesday night.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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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.
Four people are in critical condition at area hospitals after an explosion and fire at an industrial building on Heron Drive in Swedesboro, Gloucester County, officials say.
An explosion at an industrial complex in Logan Township, New Jersey, has sent multiple people to the hospital Wednesday.
David Elze works at a building on Heron Drive, near where an explosion occurred in an industrial complex in Logan Township, New Jersey.
Residents in part of Logan Township, New Jersey, are asked to shelter in place after an explosion at an industrial building on Heron Drive, emergency officials say.
Emergency crews are responding to a reported explosion in Logan Township, New Jersey, according to Gloucester County dispatch.