New government spending bill bans U.S. embassies from flying Pride flag
The prohibition was one of many side issues included in the mammoth $1.2 trillion package to fund the government through September.
The prohibition was one of many side issues included in the mammoth $1.2 trillion package to fund the government through September.
People in the LGBTQ community face a number of obstacles in finding accessible and affordable healthcare – just getting a doctor can be challenging.
Philadelphia will be able to show off just how special it is when it hosts the 2023 Stonewall Sports National Tournament in mid-July.
Thieves have stolen Pride flags from multiple Doylestown businesses this year.
They will bring nearly 40 organizations offering help to those in need. Leaders of Welcome Project PA are organizing the event.
As Pride Month continues, the Abington Art Center is getting ready to host hundreds of people for a big Pride event this weekend. Kim Hudson takes us to this event that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
Police have not made any arrests but are asking for help in locating the suspects after many Pride flags were stolen in front of businesses in Doylestown.
At least two Bucks County businesses have become targets for thieves. They're swiping pride flags. Howard Monroe talked with one owner who says she's going to keep putting the flags out there.
One small business stepped up to fight hate against the transgender community and ended up starting a global movement.
A small salon in New York has created an international network of trans-friendly barbershops and salons. Hairstylists Xavier Cruz and JP Gomez created Strands For Trans.
The Free Library of Philadelphia is teaching kids about tolerance through a special literacy program.
Families brought their children to the Free Library of Philadelphia for Draq Queen Story Time. Madeleine Wright reports.
Exploring queer identity is a recurring theme in the Pulitzer Prize-winning play that is now nominated for five Tony Awards including a nomination for Best Play.
Aziza Shuler reports.
The President also called on Congress to pass the Equality Act.
CBS News Philadelphia reporter Madeleine Wright reports.
Creating a space for the LGBTQIA+ community in Philadelphia, Giovanni's Room is an essential fixture within the neighborhood.
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This week, our region dealt with poor air quality, a historic Pride parade in Media brought hundreds of people together to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community, and scientists say they are making progress to get the invasive spotted lanternfly under control.
The Gay Officers Action League of Greater Philadelphia fights against the stigma of being out and in law enforcement.
Together, they're working to connect the LGBTQIA+ community with law enforcement. Matt Petrillo reports.
The flag raising ceremony took place at the courthouse in Media.
The proclamation takes place Tuesday afternoon at Legislative Hall.
Organizers say this is the biggest turnout they've seen for a Pride Parade in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia city officials announce road closures, parking restrictions, and what to expect for this year's Pride festival.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority will start ticketing cars that block sidewalks or ADA-accessible curbs and crosswalks across the city on Monday, May 13.
The senator and his wife are accused of using his position to benefit three businessmen and two foreign governments in exchange for cash, gold and a luxury car.
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.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
Pomelo on Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia was flooded with last-minute shoppers on Mother's Day, many hoping to put a smile on mom's face with a nice bouquet.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority will start ticketing cars that block sidewalks or ADA-accessible curbs and crosswalks across the city on Monday, May 13.
A retaining wall, part of the I-295 Direct Connect Project in New Jersey, collapsed in 2021. We looked into why Wall 22 collapsed and the warning signs that could have prevented this $92 million mistake.
Police initially shut down the carnival in Chester County for Saturday night after a group of juveniles created what officials described as an unsafe environment for those at the fair.
The senator and his wife are accused of using his position to benefit three businessmen and two foreign governments in exchange for cash, gold and a luxury car.
A 16-year-old was killed and another teenager is in serious condition after a shooting near the Concord Mall L.E.A.D Fest Carnival in Wilmington, Delaware, Saturday night.
The Philadelphia Parking Authority will start ticketing cars that block sidewalks or ADA-accessible curbs and crosswalks across the city on Monday, May 13.
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.
Pomelo on Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia was flooded with last-minute shoppers on Mother's Day, many hoping to put a smile on mom's face with a nice bouquet.
The Punxsutawney Groundhog Club Inner Circle announced on Facebook that two names had finally been chosen for Phil and his wife Phyllis' new babies, who were born in March.
Want to strengthen the bond you have with your cat? Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson says you'll want to work on positive associations.
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.
Want to strengthen the bond you have with your cat? Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson says you'll want to work on positive associations.
Mother's Day celebrations around Philadelphia will see scattered showers, but once skies clear later in the day the Delaware Valley will have another shot at seeing the northern lights.
Former President Donald Trump rallied tens of thousands of supporters on Saturday in Wildwood, New Jersey with an event on the beach near Morey's Piers.
The 85th annual Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta came to a close amidst beautiful weather Saturday, drawing some students who willingly skipped their graduation ceremonies to compete.
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 16-year-old was killed and another teenager is in serious condition after a shooting near the Concord Mall L.E.A.D Fest Carnival in Wilmington, Delaware, Saturday night.
Want to strengthen the bond you have with your cat? Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson says you'll want to work on positive associations.
Mother's Day celebrations around Philadelphia will see scattered showers, but once skies clear later in the day the Delaware Valley will have another shot at seeing the northern lights.
It's a dry and sunny start to the weekend Saturday, but picturesque weather is short-lived with showers expected to return on Mother's Day.
Firefighters say talking about emotions isn't something they're trained to do but the Philadelphia Fire Department is making that easier.
On Friday, a grateful family from Cape May met the woman who donated a kidney not knowing who the recipient would be.
A Pennsylvania senator is among those moving to ban selling water beads, the colorful, water-filled toy nationwide.
A Delaware County woman finally has what doctors call a miracle baby. This coming Mother's Day is extra special with a journey that spanned nine years.
Artz Philadelphia is designed for people living with dementia and their care partners.
An iconic local jeweler is under new management as the owners turned over the business Monday to several longtime employees for free.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
For the second time in a month, Aramark union workers will go on strike, this time during Game 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers-New York Knicks playoff series at the Wells Fargo Center.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
The Phillies are encouraging fans heading to Wednesday's game to use public transportation and plan accordingly for traffic.
Part of the New Jersey Turnpike Southbound was blocked Tuesday due to a crash involving a tractor-trailer.
The 45th Annual Broad Street Run happens Sunday, May 5. Here's how to get there and where to park.
A tractor-trailer truck got stuck under an Amtrak bridge on Route 420 in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania on Friday morning.
A driver and passenger on Route 202 were killed after their vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a car-carrier truck in North Wales, Pennsylvania on Monday, according to police.
Emmanuel Rivera hit a game-winning pinch-hit single in the 10th inning and the Miami Marlins beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6.
Stott hit a tiebreaking bases-loaded triple in the sixth inning, and the major league-best Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 8-3.
The 85th annual Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta came to a close amidst beautiful weather Saturday, drawing some students who willingly skipped their graduation ceremonies to compete.
Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan is heading to the Preakness after all.
Ranger Suárez pitched seven scoreless innings, Nick Castellanos and Johan Rojas hit solo homers, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 8-2.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
With the hit series wrapping after seven seasons, "Sunday Morning" talks with star Iain Armitage; Jim Parsons (who created the character of Sheldon Cooper on "The Big Bang Theory"); and producers Steve Molaro and Steve Holland, about the family comedy's success.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
A new film, "Unsung Hero," describes the dedication and love, Helen Smallbone had for her family throughout the ups and downs of navigating a new country during an economic recession.
Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour began its European leg with four dates at the La Defense Arena in Paris with a revamped setlist.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
The federal corruption trial for Sen. Bob Menendez begins Monday in New York, former President Donald Trump is also back in court for his "hush money" trial after campaigning in Wildwood, New Jersey over the weekend, and Monday will be sunny and warm. These stories and more from CBS News Philadelphia for Monday, May 13, 2024.
Thomas Jefferson University officials are apologizing after an announcer butchered the names of several graduates during the nursing school's commencement ceremony last week. The school said the blunder was cause by phonetic spellings giving to the woman reading the name.
Starting Monday, May 13, the Philadelphia Parking Authority will ticket cars that block sidewalks or ADA-accessible curbs across the city, as part of an enhanced enforcement campaign announced earlier this year.
West Whiteland Police are investigating an assault that happened inside the Exton Square Mall on Saturday, May 12. The assault happened shortly after the Exton carnival was shut down over safety concerns following a large crowd control issue.
Five siblings from New Jersey will all graduate from Montclair State University on Monday, May 13. The Povolo quintuplets all have different majors and all got scholarships to the school, located in Montclair, New Jersey, which allowed them to stay close to home and each other.