Patti LaBelle to be honored during Philly's 2026 Pride festival
Philly Pride 365 will honor music icon Patti LaBelle during the 2026 festival on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on June 7.
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Philly Pride 365 will honor music icon Patti LaBelle during the 2026 festival on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on June 7.
Philly Pride 365 will honor music icon Patti LaBelle during the 2026 festival on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on June 7.
The PrideFest parade Saturday will cross state lines, starting in Lambertville and ending in New Hope, where a full festival celebrates the reason for the season.
Collingswood Pride is a free community event and the festivities kick off on June 13 at Pocket Park.
Philadelphia's Pride Festival will be relocating from the Gayborhood in 2026.
CBS Philadelphia's 30 minute Heart of Pride special is nominated for a GLAAD Awards in Los Angeles.
Last year's Pride march and festival filled the city streets with thousands of people.
CBS News Philadelphia's Heart of Pride special has been nominated for a GLAAD Media Award in the "Outstanding TV Journalism – Long-Form" category.
After a six-year hiatus, the Mr. Philly Drag King Pageant returns this Thursday for a night of performances, fundraising, community and an all-important crowning ceremony for the reigning king.
Philadelphia's first queer women's sports bar, Marsha's, named for an LGBTQ+ pioneer, celebrated its grand opening on Friday.
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After Evesham Township's LGBTQ+ flag was stolen over the weekend, the township is sending a clear message that love and inclusion will always outshine hate.
Billed as Philadelphia's first-ever queer women's sports bar, Marsha's is set to open at 430 South St., formerly home to Woolly Mammoth which closed in May.
Police said Thursday that they're looking for 22-year-old Nysheem Hinson-Rakley and 24-year-old Tyrik Ransom in connection with the shooting death of Derwin Darnell Joseph Matthews Jr. on June 2, 2025.
Lauren Conrad and Vic Crosier fell in love fast, and have been married for 10 years. But just three years after tying the knot, Lauren and Vic embarked on a new journey in their marriage – a journey to help Vic start hormone therapy and become his authentic self.
In at least half a dozen states, lawmakers have introduced measures urging the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down the 2015 landmark decision that legalized same sex marriage. While there's not a case currently before the court that could do that, LGBTQ+ couples say they're taking steps to prepare for an uncertain future.
For one Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, couple, their LGBTQ+ doula made a huge difference in the birth of their daughter.
Queer doulas are gaining recognition for providing inclusive care to LGBTQ+ individuals and couples during pregnancy, birth and postpartum. For one Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, couple, their doula made a huge difference in the birth of their daughter.
For LGBTQ+ youth in Philadelphia, The Attic offers a safe haven and a community.
CBS News Philadelphia is celebrating 10 years of marriage equality nationwide with a new 30-minute special, "The Heart of Pride."
For many LGBTQ kids and teens in Philadelphia, The Attic Youth Center provides a safe space and a chosen family.
Police in Upper Moreland Township say a person dressed in black took a Pride flag waving at a home on Horsham Road.
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Dating apps and websites are still a popular way for the LGBTQ community to meet their potential partner, but the dating landscape is changing.
"Rent," the rock musical, which won four Tony Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1996, continues to resonate with audiences nearly 30 years later.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
The Phillies and MLB announced on Tuesday a more than $5 million investment to help make a lasting impact in Philadelphia.
A man is in custody after making threatening comments online toward St. Pius X parish in Broomall, Pennsylvania, police say.
Sevean Brown and Hassan Ameer Nelson were sentenced to prison time for threatening, assaulting and stealing from a man in Northampton Township last year.
O'Shae Sibley was killed at a Brooklyn gas station in 2023 following an argument. Dmitriy Popov, 20, was convicted of manslaughter as a hate crime and other charges.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
The Phillies and MLB announced on Tuesday a more than $5 million investment to help make a lasting impact in Philadelphia.
A man is in custody after making threatening comments online toward St. Pius X parish in Broomall, Pennsylvania, police say.
Sevean Brown and Hassan Ameer Nelson were sentenced to prison time for threatening, assaulting and stealing from a man in Northampton Township last year.
O'Shae Sibley was killed at a Brooklyn gas station in 2023 following an argument. Dmitriy Popov, 20, was convicted of manslaughter as a hate crime and other charges.
A man is in custody after making threatening comments online toward St. Pius X parish in Broomall, Pennsylvania, police say.
Sevean Brown and Hassan Ameer Nelson were sentenced to prison time for threatening, assaulting and stealing from a man in Northampton Township last year.
The U.S. Department of Justice says Philadelphia police and the city are under investigation for possible Second Amendment rights violations.
A collaboration between Triple Bottom Brewing, Philly Pride 365 and artist Kah Yangni was designed to celebrate community, visibility and belonging.
Visitors at the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia this summer will be greeted by a dramatically different experience.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
The City of Camden ordered EMR Recycling to cease operations after a number of scrap yard fires broke out at the facility.
The body of missing swimmer Carlos Gil-Reyes, known by friends as Carlos Manuel, was recovered from the Delaware River, authorities said.
While many LGBTQ+ couples have historically chosen to live in big cities, more are now moving to the suburbs across the Philadelphia region.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
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.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
The Phillies and MLB announced on Tuesday a more than $5 million investment to help make a lasting impact in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Union and Ivory Coast fans filled the stands at Subaru Park for a friendly Monday night match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 and allowed two runs in seven innings to win for the sixth time in seven starts, Adolis García hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2.
Mike Gansey acknowledges that the Sixers are not currently a championship-caliber team.
Restaurants in Philadelphia are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world with the FIFA World Cup starting this week.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
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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 high school seniors in New Jersey will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, who was killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. CBS News Philadelphia's Ryan Hughes reports.
Christopher M. Henderson, of Exton, was arrested Tuesday for making threats on social media against St. Pius X parish in Marple Township, Pennsylvania, police said.
PATCO on Tuesday debuted its commemorative America 250 train, highlighting symbols from Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
MLB and the Phillies said Tuesday that they will invest more than $5 million to help the community in Philadelphia.
The City of Camden has ordered EMR Recycling to cease operations after more than a dozen scrap yard fires at the facility triggered air pollution concerns in recent years.