Heat wave impacting July Fourth weekend, FIFA Fan Festival events
With multiple days of triple-digit heat in the forecast, organizers of Philadelphia's America 250 celebrations and FIFA Fan Festival are making changes to some outdoor plans.
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With multiple days of triple-digit heat in the forecast, organizers of Philadelphia's America 250 celebrations and FIFA Fan Festival are making changes to some outdoor plans.
As he accepted the award from the National Constitution Center, Pope Leo XIV spoke about the significance of the U.S. turning 250.
Pope Leo XIV accepted the award virtually from the Vatican Friday morning, as a crowd of dignitaries and faith leaders gathered in Philadelphia for the ceremony.
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope and a Villanova University alumnus, will be awarded the 38th Liberty Medal in July.
Extreme heat in Philadelphia is forcing the National Constitution Center's celebration of Pope Leo XIV on Friday indoors.
DePace Sports Museum of Champions has some of the most treasured sports and collectables that span several centuries.
During a trip to Rome, Dr. Nicholas DePace had a once-in-a-lifetime experience and brought Pope Leo XIV gifts.
Pope Leo XIV has been traveling around the African continent and strengthening the Catholic church's presence there. It's a region with one of the fastest growing Catholic populations in the world. Josh Sanders has more from the Pulse Desk.
Pope Leo XIV is on a trip across Africa focused on strengthening his ties across the continent. He took part in a farewell ceremony in Algeria on Wednesday morning and now heads to Cameroon.
In a lengthy social media post Sunday night, Mr. Trump called Leo "WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy."
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration, but says his comments are "not meant as attacks on anyone."
Archbishop of Philadelphia Nelson J. Pérez said in a statement Monday that he supports Pope Leo XIV and his calls for peace after President Trump lashed out at the pontiff.
A Philadelphia Flyers fan gifted Pope Leo XIV a jersey, and now the team is knocking on the door of the NHL playoffs.
A Philadelphia Flyers fan gifted Pope Leo XIV a jersey, and now the team is knocking on the door of the NHL playoffs.
Pope Leo XIV will be honored with the National Constitution Center's 38th Liberty Medal on the eve of the United States' 250th anniversary. The first U.S.-born pope, who attended Villanova University, will deliver an acceptance speech virtually from the Vatican during a public ceremony outside the National Constitution Center on Independence Mall on July 3.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo's home southeast of Rome, on Tuesday, a day after meeting with European leaders in London and Brussels to discuss how to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
During a visit to Lebanon Tuesday, Pope Leo XIV held mass at Beirut's waterfront, where he prayed for the families of those killed in an explosion there back in 2020. The trip marks Leo's first foreign visit as pope.
The Vatican has returned 62 artifacts to Indigenous peoples from Canada.
Phillygoat, a local apparel shop that makes T-shirts and hoodies, recently sent a care package to Pope Leo XIV, a Villanova alumnus. The package included a T-shirt that reads "God loves Villanova." The business then received a note back from the Vatican saying the pontiff got the package and appreciated the gesture. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
Pope Leo XIV will share a recorded message with people in Philadelphia during the event.
Augustinians planned to honor Cardinal Robert Prevost with an award this month. Then he became Pope Leo XIV.
Philadelphia's Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez gave Pope Leo XIV an Eagles hat while visiting the Vatican on Wednesday.
Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson Perez gave Villanova alum and leader of the Catholic Church Pope Leo XIV an Eagles cap. Perez joins CBS News Philadelphia's Jim Donovan and Janelle Burrell to share the story of how it happened.
Pope Leo is a big sports fan. He loves the White Sox and the Italian soccer club Roma. Now, he can add some Eagles gear to his memorabilia collection. Archbishop Nelson Pérez gave the Pope a Bird’s Super Bowl hat when he met with the pontiff at the Vatican. Perez is there with tens of thousands of Catholics for the Jubilee of Young People.
Pope Leo XIV was caught on camera showing some love to his alma mater, Villanova University! The pontiff was given a Villanova baseball hat during a meeting with members of the Italian American Foundation.
A 42-year-old man fatally shot a man who stabbed him Wednesday during an altercation in West Philadelphia, police said.
EMR Recycling in Camden, which has been the site of more than a dozen fires, will be able to reopen under certain conditions, a judge ruled.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
To celebrate 100 years, the Ben Franklin Bridge will completely close to vehicles on Saturday, July 11 and allow pedestrians to walk across the main traffic lanes.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office is charging former Bucknell coach Mark Kulbis with felony aggravated hazing.
A 42-year-old man fatally shot a man who stabbed him Wednesday during an altercation in West Philadelphia, police said.
Two young children and dozens of animals were removed from deplorable conditions inside a Northeast Philadelphia home Tuesday, police said.
EMR Recycling in Camden, which has been the site of more than a dozen fires, will be able to reopen under certain conditions, a judge ruled.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
To celebrate 100 years, the Ben Franklin Bridge will completely close to vehicles on Saturday, July 11 and allow pedestrians to walk across the main traffic lanes.
A 42-year-old man fatally shot a man who stabbed him Wednesday during an altercation in West Philadelphia, police said.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
To celebrate 100 years, the Ben Franklin Bridge will completely close to vehicles on Saturday, July 11 and allow pedestrians to walk across the main traffic lanes.
Bristol Township Parks and Recreation posted on Facebook that the park will remain closed to visitors while Public Works crews work on repairing the sinkhole.
The city's health department says last week's heat wave resulted in seven heat-related deaths in Philadelphia.
EMR Recycling in Camden, which has been the site of more than a dozen fires, will be able to reopen under certain conditions, a judge ruled.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
To celebrate 100 years, the Ben Franklin Bridge will completely close to vehicles on Saturday, July 11 and allow pedestrians to walk across the main traffic lanes.
Cody Henderson is facing charges after prosecutors say he left two police dogs in his car for seven hours in Salem, New Jersey, in May.
A teen died in a tractor accident on a farm in South Jersey Monday, police said.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
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.
Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office is charging former Bucknell coach Mark Kulbis with felony aggravated hazing.
MLB's All-Star game returns to Philadelphia for the first time since 1996, and organizers are ensuring this year has a Philly touch.
In a rare show of emotions, Phillies ace Zack Wheeler blasted MLB's decision to exclude him from the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia will celebrate baseball and 250 years of American history this summer as the All-Star Game returns to the city.
Zack Wheeler tied a career high with 14 strikeouts, Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-best 31st home run of the season, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Philadelphia completed its run as one of the host cities for the 2026 Men’s World Cup. The international event brought thousands of fans from across the globe to our city for weeks of soccer celebrations.
Megan and Thomas Bach are facing child endangerment charges after their children were removed from their North Philadelphia home, which police say contained dozens of cats as well as feces and piles of trash. Reporter Joe Holden has the latest on the investigation.
Philadelphia is the proud home of award-winning bars and restaurants, but did you know that the city taverns back in the 18th century were a key part in the founding of our nation? One local spot is even keeping that spirit alive today. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder reports.
The summer tick season in Pennsylvania and New Jersey is off to a big start with a growing number of ticks spreading new and potentially dangerous illnesses. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl reports.
One of the many MLB All-Star game events in Philadelphia happened Wednesday night when young athletes from Delaware and Montgomery counties got a chance to play in a Miracle League game at Citizens Bank Park. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports.