State senator speaks out after firefighter accused of making racist threats
John Romano is charged with ethnic intimidation and other offenses after he allegedly hurled racial epithets at a Black woman in Folcroft.
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John Romano is charged with ethnic intimidation and other offenses after he allegedly hurled racial epithets at a Black woman in Folcroft.
A community in Lawnside came together with a peace vigil after a resident's fence was defaced with a racist message.
The hateful message was spread across a woman's fence in Lawnside, a predominantly Black town in Camden County.
The racist message is under investigation as a hate crime, Lawnside police said.
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe is facing a backlash over an offensive joke about Puerto Rico at a Trump rally days before the 2024 election.
With just over a week until Election Day, Puerto Rico has been thrust into the spotlight by both campaigns.
The University of Pennsylvania law school says it is imposing a one-year suspension at half-pay and other sanctions on a professor over her comments about race in recent years.
A student-athlete at Gettysburg College allegedly carved a racial slur onto another student-athlete's body, officials and the victim's family said.
Philadelphia Union defender Damion Lowe was the victim of racial abuse on social media following Sunday night's match against Cruz Azul, the club said on Tuesday.
Three fans pleaded guilty in the first conviction for racism-related cases in professional soccer in Spain.
The immediate impact will see Josh Gibson, one of the baseball's greatest players, take multiple records from the likes of Ty Cobb and Babe Ruth.
Collingswood police and Camden County officials are investigating a group of students who allegedly formed a "White Student Union."
Collingswood High School is conducting an active harassment, intimidation and bullying investigation after an alleged racial bias incident. Local law enforcement is also investigating.
For decades, the University of Pennsylvania has held hundreds of skulls that were once used to promote white supremacy through racist scientific research.
Elon Musk's social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, filed a lawsuit against the liberal advocacy group Media Matters for America.
The letters were discovered early Saturday morning near Inman Terrace and Frazier Avenue in baggies filled with rice.
The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument will include locations at three sites in Mississippi and Illinois, CBS News has learned.
A new report says racist and classist origins continue to present in over-policing, over-prosecution, over-incarceration, and over-supervision of Black, Brown, and impoverished people in Philadelphia and the U.S.
Various media officials denounced the comments by Dilbert creator Scott Adams as racist, hateful and discriminatory, while saying they would no longer provide a platform for his work.
Doctors say if noise interferes with sleep, people could try using earplugs and it's also important to stay away from stressful situations before bed.
Stephanie Stahl reports.
Royal couple say their refusal to accept press attacks they blame for Meghan's miscarriage, and their "stealing the limelight," prompted their British exodus.
"They've talked about racial justice and they've talked about mental illness in a way that was incredibly brave," Kerry Kennedy said.
While both accounts were still visible as of Sunday evening, several posts had been removed.
Restaurant owner Tommy Tellez Sr. called the note "disheartening," saying Carter is a loyal employee and beloved by her customers.
A new arena for the Sixers and Flyers is coming to South Philadelphia in a 50/50 partnership with Comcast Spectacor and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is set to make a "major announcement" after plans to build a new 76ers arena in Center City fell through over the weekend.
Red Rum Theater in Center City is offering a "Sex in the City" parody for fans of the beloved rom-dram TV series.
From Jan. 13-27, more than 20 restaurants in New Hope, Pennsylvania, and Lambertville, New Jersey, are offering special pricing on prix fixe lunch and/or dinner menus.
The New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will shut down at 6 a.m. on Jan. 13 in both directions. The closure is expected to end no later than Monday, Jan. 27.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is set to make a "major announcement" after plans to build a new 76ers arena in Center City fell through over the weekend.
A new arena for the Sixers and Flyers is coming to South Philadelphia in a 50/50 partnership with Comcast Spectacor and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment.
Red Rum Theater in Center City is offering a "Sex in the City" parody for fans of the beloved rom-dram TV series.
From Jan. 13-27, more than 20 restaurants in New Hope, Pennsylvania, and Lambertville, New Jersey, are offering special pricing on prix fixe lunch and/or dinner menus.
The New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will shut down at 6 a.m. on Jan. 13 in both directions. The closure is expected to end no later than Monday, Jan. 27.
A new arena for the Sixers and Flyers is coming to South Philadelphia in a 50/50 partnership with Comcast Spectacor and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is set to make a "major announcement" after plans to build a new 76ers arena in Center City fell through over the weekend.
Red Rum Theater in Center City is offering a "Sex in the City" parody for fans of the beloved rom-dram TV series.
From Jan. 13-27, more than 20 restaurants in New Hope, Pennsylvania, and Lambertville, New Jersey, are offering special pricing on prix fixe lunch and/or dinner menus.
The New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will shut down at 6 a.m. on Jan. 13 in both directions. The closure is expected to end no later than Monday, Jan. 27.
From Jan. 13-27, more than 20 restaurants in New Hope, Pennsylvania, and Lambertville, New Jersey, are offering special pricing on prix fixe lunch and/or dinner menus.
The New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will shut down at 6 a.m. on Jan. 13 in both directions. The closure is expected to end no later than Monday, Jan. 27.
A New Jersey community is rallying around Tori's Critters after a fire devastated the beloved animal rescuer's home.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service shared their experiences helping on the front lines as firefighters battle those wildfires in California.
New Jersey's Cape May County Zoo said the red panda David Bowie was a fan of craisins and climbing upside down.
A child has died after a house fire in Camden Wyoming, Delaware, fire officials say.
Looking ahead to the Saturday snow chance, it's less likely that snow lovers will get a big dumping of snow out of this one.
The Delaware State Fire Marshal said a two-alarm fire that damaged multiple townhomes in Newark was caused by smoking.
The frigid conditions, along with icy spots, continue to be the dominating weather story around the Philadelphia region.
A Montgomery County HVAC specialist is offering tips on how to save money on heat bills as temperatures drop.
More than a hundred E. coli cases were linked to contaminated onions produced by Taylor Farms used in McDonald's burgers.
Abortion bans enacted since Roe v. Wade was overturned may be driving Americans to leave restrictive states, researchers find.
Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus, and the best defense is good hygiene and cleaning.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
Retail department store chain Kohl's announced Thursday it would close 27 stores in 2025, with 10 stores to be shuttered in California and 17 others across 14 states.
The Macy's location on Market Street in Philadelphia is set to close sometime in March.
The Philadelphia Auto Show roars back in 2025 with many electric vehicles and classic cars at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
With the decision by President Biden to block the sale, Pittsburgh-area elected officials made their thoughts known.
The micro bakery gets a glow-up with its first brick-and-mortar location in Philadelphia's East Kensington neighborhood.
Meet newly retired Jackie Pettyjohn, who made history as SEPTA's first female train engineer.
Surveillance video captured the shocking moment the road folded beneath the SEPTA bus in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood.
Throughout the Philadelphia region, crews are working to make sure the roads and highways are prepped ahead of the snow.
Tollbooths will be a thing of the past along a major roadway as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission opts for open road tolling. Here's what drivers should know.
Officials say a husband and wife were crossing the street in South Philadelphia when they were struck by a SEPTA bus.
A new arena for the Sixers and Flyers is coming to South Philadelphia in a 50/50 partnership with Comcast Spectacor and Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment.
The Eagles will play the winner of the Rams and Vikings game in the divisional round of the playoffs next Sunday at 3 p.m.
A.J. Brown was spotted reading "INNER EXCELLENCE: Train Your Mind for Extraordinary Performance and the Best Possible Life" by Jim Murphy in the Eagles' win over Green Bay.
Cole Anthony had 27 points, Paolo Banchero scored seven points in the final 1:32 and the Orlando Magic beat the Philadelphia 76ers 104-99.
The Eagles defeated the Packers, 22-10, thanks to a strong defensive performance on Sunday in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs.
Red Rum Theater in Center City is offering a "Sex in the City" parody for fans of the beloved rom-dram TV series.
Sam Moore, who influenced musicians including Michael Jackson, Al Green and Bruce Springsteen, was inducted with Dave Prater into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.
Wondering what's going on this weekend? We have the answer. Here's a list of events in Philadelphia this weekend.
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
The East Passyunk Opera Project will close out its annual "Love Notes 4 Philly" production on Saturday in South Philadelphia.
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.
Monday's weather will be seasonable and sunny in Philadelphia with highs back in the 40s, but Arctic air that moves in overnight will have you reaching for all the winter gear on Tuesday. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your NEXT Weather forecast.
More than 20 businesses in New Hope and Lambertville are gearing up for their first-ever restaurant week. CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey caught up with some of the restaurant owners and chefs offering special deals and menus for the next two weeks.
A theater in Center City just marked two years of bringing murder, mystery and laughs to Philadelphia. Now, the iconic New York City best friends from "Sex in the City" are the starts of a new mystery parody show, "Slay in the City."
The Philadelphia region can expect a cold, dry week. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
Eagles fans were all smiles on Sunday night after the team defeated the Packers, 22-10, in the wild-card round of the playoffs.