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The Eagles are still basking in the glow of their Super Bowl win. Now one of the Birds has found a new way to get in an off-season workout. Look at Jordan Mailata moving an oven at The Ground Coffee Plants and Gifts in Rittenhouse Square. After the Super Bowl win, the coffee shop named a few drinks after Jordan called the "Hakuna Mailata" and a "Mailatte."
Rittenhouse Square's Shiroi Hana restaurant is closing after 20 years in business. According to the Philadelphia Business Journal, Owner Robert Moon plans to retire. This location of Shiroi Hana is one of several commercial spaces listed or sold in Rittenhouse Square in recent years. The property is listed for $1.85 million.
Quaeleb Monfiston beat out 10 other contestants during the competition in Rittenhouse Square.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo lit up the night with help from none other than Santa Claus himself at the 2024 Rittenhouse Square Holiday Tree Lighting.
CBS News Philadelphia was joined by IBEW Local 98, the Friends of Rittenhouse Square and the Greater Philadelphia Choral Society for the event.
CBS Philadelphia's Kate Bilo helped Santa Claus flip the switch on the Christmas tree in Rittenhouse Square signifying the holiday season is upon us.
A winter wonderland has taken over Walnut Garden in Center City Philadelphia with Christmas lights, festive snacks and even a visit from Santa.
Some normally busy streets near Rittenhouse Square will temporarily be off-limits to cars. The Center City District will close 18th Street from Locust to Chestnut and Walnut Street from 15th to 19th for two Sundays next month. The seven blocks of city streets will be shut down for cars on Dec. 8 and 15.
The Center City District is bringing back car-free Open Streets: West Walnut for two Sundays in December after a successful launch.
A restaurant in Rittenhouse is closing at the end of the year. Devon Seafood Grill will end its 25-year run on New Year’s Day. According to a company filing with the state Department of Labor and Industry, 76 people will lose their jobs. Devon’s parent company, Landry’s Inc., said it will try to place employees at its other Philadelphia locations.
Philadelphians took advantage of an unseasonably warm Saturday, perfect for outdoor dining, tennis and tailgating.
A big warmup. Temperatures in our area could touch the 80s in the next few days. Temperatures soared on Saturday and people are loving it. The warm stretch is very welcome. Ryan Hughes reports.
Two Center City hotels have earned "keys" from the Michelin Guide's new rating system.
Two Philadelphia hotels have been named in the Michelin Guide's first full list of top accommodations in the United States, earning a spot as a "Key Hotel" in its new hotel rating system.
A portion of Philadelphia's Center City neighborhood will be closed to vehicles each Sunday in September as part of Center City District's "Open Streets: West Walnut."
Police said Thomas Riceman, 34, of University City was charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, ethnic intimidation and other related charges for stabbing a city park ranger Sunday.
A City Park Ranger is among four people injured in three stabbing incidents across Philadelphia on Sunday.
A City Park Ranger was stabbed in the head during a scuffle with another man in Rittenhouse Square on Sunday afternoon, Philadelphia police said.
Bicyclists demand the city take action to protect those who ride to work, school or for fun. This call to action follows the death of Barbara Friedes, who was hit and killed while riding her bicycle in Rittenhouse Square last month.
Advocates gathered Thursday to demand more protections for cyclists on the streets of Philadelphia.
The Center City District is closing 18th Street from Locust to Chestnut and Walnut streets from 15th to 19th streets on four Sundays in September.
In a statement, the parents of Barbara Friedes, who was killed while riding a bike in Philadelphia, thanked Philadelphia police and the district attorney's office for their work so far on the investigation. They said they will work with the district attorney's office for accountability.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner said the driver accused of hitting and killing CHOP doctor Barbara Friedes turned himself into police and faces homicide charges.
Community members gathered at a vigil Sunday morning to honor traffic victims and call for changes to make bike lanes safer.
Crews are responding to a fire burning on a barge hauling scrap metal in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
A man accused of murder in Chester County had interacted with police officers hours before the killing, according to court documents.
A Baltimore Police officer and a suspect were shot Tuesday afternoon.
The fire broke out at a rowhome in the 1600 block of Ellsworth Street in Philadelphia's Point Breeze section.
The family of a teenager who appeared to be put in a chokehold during a protest against ICE in Quakertown is speaking out.
Crews are responding to a fire burning on a barge hauling scrap metal in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
A man accused of murder in Chester County had interacted with police officers hours before the killing, according to court documents.
Officials said Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, who are both from Bucks County, hoped to carry out a bigger attack than the Boston Marathon bombing.
Two people are dead, and three others were injured in a crash in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood Monday night, police said.
A Baltimore Police officer and a suspect were shot Tuesday afternoon.
Crews are responding to a fire burning on a barge hauling scrap metal in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
A man accused of murder in Chester County had interacted with police officers hours before the killing, according to court documents.
The fire broke out at a rowhome in the 1600 block of Ellsworth Street in Philadelphia's Point Breeze section.
The family of a teenager who appeared to be put in a chokehold during a protest against ICE in Quakertown is speaking out.
Emir Balat, a senior who was enrolled virtually at Neshaminy High School, is facing federal terrorism charges connected to explosive devices discovered outside New York City's mayoral residence over the weekend.
Crews are responding to a fire burning on a barge hauling scrap metal in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
After losing the ability to walk, Onaliese Cosme fought her way back onto the soccer pitch at Deptford High School in New Jersey.
There are several challenges in the investigation into the March 4 explosion at a Logan Township cocoa processing facility, officials say.
Crews are responding to a fire burning on a barge hauling scrap metal in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
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.
Yentli Soto Albrecht has a rare genetic form of ALS and is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
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.
Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, and the New York Rangers scored on three power plays in a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
James Harden scored 21 points to become the ninth player in NBA history with more than 29,000 career points, and the Cavaliers cruised to a 115-101 victory over the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey does not have any fractures in his sprained right pinky, according to medical tests.
The Phillies and starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo agreed to a five-year contract extension with a club option for a sixth season.
The Philadelphia Eagles lost three defensive starters to free agency as the NFL's legal tampering period opened Monday.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
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.
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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.
Steve Jahn, the man charged with fatally shooting a woman in Tredyffrin Township, Pennsylvania, over the weekend, had called 911 and claimed people were following him about 2 hours before the shooting, according to court documents. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Crews are responding to a fire at a rowhome in Philadelphia's Point Breeze neighborhood Tuesday. Nikki DeMentri has the latest on the fire.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts wrote a children's book, "Better Than a Touchdown," which was released Tuesday, March 10.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts says he always wanted to write a children's book. He speaks about his inspiration behind "Better Than A Touchdown," his message about pushing through adversity and his advice to young athletes.
A fire tore through a barn in Bedminster, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday morning.