Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival expected to draw thousands of visitors
The festival showcases the best of the neighborhood while supporting local businesses and fostering connections.
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The festival showcases the best of the neighborhood while supporting local businesses and fostering connections.
Marshall James Kavanaugh regularly sets up his typewriter in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square to write poems for passers by.
Seven blocks will be closed to cars between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sunday, with open streets activities taking place between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Closures include Walnut Street from 15th to 19th streets, and 18th Street from Chestnut to Locust streets.
A 77-year-old driver for a ride-hailing service was killed and a passenger was injured during a shooting in Center City Philadelphia Wednesday morning.
One man was killed and another was hurt after a shooting outside a hookah lounge on the 100 block of South 18th Street in Center City on Wednesday morning. Jan Carabeo reports.
Some streets near Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia will be closed to cars on Sundays in April.
Pedestrians will have some extra space to walk, shop and gather in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square this spring.
Tequilas Restaurant on Locust Street has reopened after a fire damaged the building two years ago.
Tequilas Restaurant in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square reopened Tuesday more than two years after a kitchen fire.
Car-free Sundays will return to part of Walnut and 18th streets near Rittenhouse Square in April, the Center City District said.
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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.
Ronald Acuña Jr. homered to spark an eight-run fourth inning and Tyler Mahle turned in another stellar outing to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 12-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Skies will clear just in time for the Philadelphia Eagles' regular season opener vs. the Commanders.
The countdown to the Philadelphia Eagles' season opener vs. the Commanders is on across the city.
Philadelphia Phillies star pitcher Jesús Luzardo underwent an MRI that showed no serious issues, though he won't throw for a couple of days while dealing with stiffness in his left shoulder.
Hundreds of Cabrini alumni returned to their former campus Saturday to get a first look at the property since it reopened under Villanova.
The countdown to the Philadelphia Eagles' season opener vs. the Commanders is on across the city.
Ronald Acuña Jr. homered to spark an eight-run fourth inning and Tyler Mahle turned in another stellar outing to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 12-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Skies will clear just in time for the Philadelphia Eagles' regular season opener vs. the Commanders.
Philadelphia Phillies star pitcher Jesús Luzardo underwent an MRI that showed no serious issues, though he won't throw for a couple of days while dealing with stiffness in his left shoulder.
Hundreds of Cabrini alumni returned to their former campus Saturday to get a first look at the property since it reopened under Villanova.
Hundreds of Cabrini alumni returned to their former campus Saturday to get a first look at the property since it reopened under Villanova.
Two people died and two others are in custody after unrelated crashes in Lehigh County on Friday, officials say.
Palmer admitted to a central role in a cargo theft ring that targeted trucks in the middle of the night in Philadelphia.
A driver and a passenger were taken to a hospital after a crash that damaged multiple parked cars in North Philadelphia.
The daytime hours Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be comfortable, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking evening rain.
John "Gig" Gigliotti, known for his friendly smile while he drove the yellow tram on the Wildwood boardwalk, has died at 97.
The daytime hours Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be comfortable, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking evening rain.
CBS News Philadelphia remembers the local families whose lives were forever changed by 9/11.
Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, the firefighters who responded to Ground Zero still carry the memories of what they saw and experienced there.
John Rodak was working on the 104th floor of the World Trade Center's South Tower on 9/11.
Philadelphia-area athletes tried out for the Delaware Blue Coats during open tryouts this weekend.
The daytime hours Saturday in the Philadelphia region will be comfortable, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking evening rain.
Early morning clouds and lingering showers will give way to afternoon sunshine and drier air in the Philadelphia region Friday.
You may need your umbrella later on Thursday evening in the Philadelphia region.
Wednesday will be another warm and dry day in the Philadelphia region, as there are no weather issues to deal with if you are going outside.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
Ron Fazio helped people escape the World Trade Center on 9/11, and 25 years later, his son Rob is honoring his father's legacy through Hold the Door for Others, a nonprofit helping people grow through grief and tragedy.
After helping rescue a trapped NYPD officer from the World Trade Center rubble on 9/11, Cooper trauma surgeon Dr. John Chovanes went on to serve in Iraq and now trains military medical teams for combat at Cooper University Hospital in Camden.
The Kindle Hill Foundation, a special equine therapy program, has a variety of programs, including one focused on first responders.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
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
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Ronald Acuña Jr. homered to spark an eight-run fourth inning and Tyler Mahle turned in another stellar outing to lead the Atlanta Braves to a 12-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Philadelphia Phillies star pitcher Jesús Luzardo underwent an MRI that showed no serious issues, though he won't throw for a couple of days while dealing with stiffness in his left shoulder.
Philadelphia-area athletes tried out for the Delaware Blue Coats during open tryouts this weekend.
The Eagles placed rookie tight end Eli Stowers on injured reserve Saturday before the season opener against the Commanders, meaning he'll miss at least four games.
Rocco Becht threw for 268 yards and three touchdowns, leading No. 16 Penn State to a 27-9 victory over Temple.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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.
Andrew Kozak is tracking overnight rain in the Philadelphia region before the Eagles' game. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
John "Gig" Gigliotti, known around the region for driving the yellow tram on the Wildwood boardwalk with a friendly smile for decades, died Friday at 97 years old.
Fans and businesses in the city are ready for the Philadelphia Eagles' season to start Sunday against Washington.
Andrew Kozak says heavy rain will move into the Philadelphia region Saturday night. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Local athletes with hopes of making it to the NBA got a chance to turn their dreams into reality as the Delaware Blue Coats, the Sixers' G League affiliate, hosted open tryouts Saturday at Rowan University.