Rower Nick Mead set to be flagbearer at 2024 Paris Olympics
Nick Mead, of Strafford, Pennsylvania, will be one of the U.S. flagbearers along with Katie Ledecky.
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Nick Mead, of Strafford, Pennsylvania, will be one of the U.S. flagbearers along with Katie Ledecky.
Alongside swimming phenom Katie Ledecky, Nick Mead will be a flagbearer for the American team in the 2024 Paris Olympics closing ceremonies.
Races are going off every 5 minutes all day Saturday.
The event is the largest one day sprint regatta in the country and features thousands of high school athletes.
Thousands of high school rowers from across the country are taking part in the event.
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.
Cold rain and wind marked day one of the competition, but the less-than-ideal weather didn't dampen the excitement around the tradition.
The 85th Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta is happening in South Jersey this weekend, and for the first time, a woman is at the helm.
Hundreds of rowers are in South Jersey preparing for the 85th Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta. "It's all we think about. This is the one that everyone wants to win," one athlete told reporter Nikki DeMentri.
More than 2,000 boats holding more than 8,000 competitors filled Philadelphia's Schuylkill River on Saturday for the 53rd annual Head of the Schuylkill Regatta.
The age range of the rowers in the 53rd annual Head of the Schuylkill Regatta is wide, Board President Ellen Carver tells Ross DiMattei. Plus, we hear from Army Women's Crew coach Tom Babbitt.
Saturday's event comes as the Army Corps of Engineers dredging project continues on the Schuylkill River.
Why organizers of the Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta say the race will not be returning to the Schuylkill River next year.
After 84 years in Philadelphia, the Dad Vail Regatta will stay in New Jersey for the second year in a row.
The Stotesbury Cup Regatta, the largest high school rowing regatta in the world, is taking over the Schuylkill River on Friday and Saturday.
Dan Snyder reports.
Rowers from all over the U.S. and Canada are set for the world's largest high school regatta. Jasmine Payoute reports.
Saturday is the final day for the Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta bringing together athletes from across North America as collegiate rowing's largest competition.
Roughly 2,000 rowers from 70 colleges are competing in the two-day competition, which nearly 30,000 people are expected to watch.
The largest collegiate rowing competition in the country kicks off Friday and for the first time in history, it will be held in South Jersey.
The two-day event, which begins Friday, is traditionally held along the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia.
Penn State teammates say the Saturday race is a pre-cursor for the season.
The US Olympic Rowing Team will be wearing state-of-the-art unisuits in Rio.
The Stotesbury Cup Regatta in Philadelphia is drawing hundreds of high school rowers to the largest high school rowing regatta in the world.
More than 1,600 boats are slated to take part in this year's regatta.
Philadelphia's ReAnimator Coffee brought back Foles-gers: Retirement Edition Blend ahead of Nick Foles' retirement as an Eagle on Sept. 16.
Former President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he won't debate Vice President Kamala Harris again, saying, "THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!"
Bids start at $1 million for this copy of the Constitution signed by Charles Thomson, the Secretary of the Continental Congress.
Top prospect Matvei Michkov will play in the Flyers' rookie game against the Rangers on Friday night in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
If you need over-the-counter hearing aids, the Apple AirPods Pro 2 are a viable and very affordable option.
Philadelphia's ReAnimator Coffee brought back Foles-gers: Retirement Edition Blend ahead of Nick Foles' retirement as an Eagle on Sept. 16.
Former President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he won't debate Vice President Kamala Harris again, saying, "THERE WILL BE NO THIRD DEBATE!"
Bids start at $1 million for this copy of the Constitution signed by Charles Thomson, the Secretary of the Continental Congress.
Top prospect Matvei Michkov will play in the Flyers' rookie game against the Rangers on Friday night in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
More than 20,000 users of Microsoft 365 tools alone reported issues accessing systems on Thursday morning in apparent software outage.
Bids start at $1 million for this copy of the Constitution signed by Charles Thomson, the Secretary of the Continental Congress.
Earlier this year, a judge ruled that the SS United States can't stay docked at Pier 82 in South Philadelphia past Sept. 12.
The show raises money for scholarships for surviving family members of police and fire personnel killed in the line of duty.
People from around the Philadelphia region honored those we lost on Sept. 11, 2001.
According to Visit Philadelphia, the debate not only showcased the city but also gave a glimpse into the future.
New Jersey State Police announced an arrest a day after schools were closed due to "armed individuals at large in Dennis Township."
A New Jersey widow shared a special poem at a Sept. 11 memorial event in Gloucester County this week.
New research from New Jersey finds Black women are more likely than White women to receive cesarean sections.
Farmers in South Jersey are taking steps to protect their crops amid a stretch of dry weather.
Wednesday starts out nice and cool but warms up to the upper 70s and low 80s, a dry, comfortable trend weather trend that continues the rest of the week in Philadelphia.
Wednesday starts out nice and cool but warms up to the upper 70s and low 80s, a dry, comfortable trend weather trend that continues the rest of the week in Philadelphia.
Temperatures over the next few days and nights may be the chilliest since last May, and highs Sunday only reach reach the low 70s in Philadelphia.
Grab your umbrella before heading out in the Philadelphia area on Saturday; there's rain in the forecast.
A tractor-trailer crash near Airport Road is blocking multiple lanes of I-95 southbound on Friday morning.
High pressure continues to be our dominant weather feature as we head through Friday in the Philadelphia region, but then things start to change a bit.
There's new hope for people with sickle cell disease which affects mainly African Americans. It's gene therapy research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia that's being called a game changer.
Alexis Rodriguez, a 30-year-old mother and nursing student at Chamberlain University in New Jersey, was awarded the Dedication and Persistence Award during a ceremony Friday.
A Chester County woman's journey to motherhood had a gigantic roadblock. She beat cervical cancer and is now planning on having another baby.
Nearly 134,000 cases of multiple brands of apple juice are now being recalled because of of potential contamination.
A nationwide listeria outbreak blamed for nine deaths is turning into a potential legal nightmare for food maker Boar's Head.
Hotels and restaurants in Philadelphia are hoping the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump brings a boost for business.
Through Sept. 21, foodies can enjoy three-course prix-fixe dinners for just $40 or $60. Or if you're hungry for an early dinner, restaurant-goers can grab a two-course lunch for just $20.
Aramark food service workers at Lincoln Financial Field voted to authorize a strike on Friday, the same evening the Eagles kicked off the 2024 season against the Packers in São Paulo, Brazil.
Months after pharmacy chain Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy and got fresh financing amid struggling sales and opioid-related lawsuits, the company says it has completed its restructuring.
Opera Philadelphia is offering $11 tickets with the goal of making their art more accessible to everyone.
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump will take the stage at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia on Tuesday night as preps are underway around the city.
Drivers should expect traffic and lane closures near the National Constitution Center after the presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
A tractor-trailer crash near Airport Road is blocking multiple lanes of I-95 southbound on Friday morning.
New Jersey State Police say two people were killed in an accident on Route 55 Thursday in Mantua Township, Gloucester County.
SEPTA says a Key card will no longer get riders a $0.50 discount and Regional Rail discounts will also be eliminated.
Top prospect Matvei Michkov will play in the Flyers' rookie game against the Rangers on Friday night in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio said Nakobe Dean beat out Devin White in training camp for one of the starting linebacker jobs.
Hundreds packed the Convention Center to weigh in on plans for a new 76ers' arena which would be built in Center City, Philadelphia.
Weston Wilson drove in the tiebreaking run and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Tampa Rays 3-2 to complete a three-game sweep.
Jeremiah Trotter Jr. starred at St. Joseph's Prep in Philadelphia before heading to Clemson and eventually the NFL.
Singer Jon Bon Jovi helped bring a woman back off the ledge of a pedestrian bridge in Nashville Tuesday night, police said.
Despite her controversial performance at the Paris Olympics, Australian breakdancer Raygun is ranked No. 1 by The World DanceSport Federation.
Legendary R&B singer and Philadelphia native Frankie Beverly has passed away, his family announced on Instagram Wednesday.
Taylor Swift wrote that Vice President Kamala Harris "is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos."
Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor James Earl Jones' majestic voice became internationally recognized as the villainous Dark Lord in the "Star Wars" franchise.
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.
Philadelphia Flyers top prospect Matvei Michkov spoke with reporters Thursday on the first day of the team's rookie camp in Voorhees, New Jersey.
On Thursday, Lehigh Valley Phantoms head coach Ian Laperriere spoke about what he saw from Flyers top prospect Matvei Michkov during the first day of rookie camp in Voorhees, New Jersey.
A copy of the United States Constitution has already satisfied its minimum opening bid of $1 million, and could ultimately sell for millions more at auction on Sept. 28. Andrew Brunk of Brunk Auctions and Seth Keller, an expert on historical documents, join CBS News Philadelphia's Natasha Brown with more.
Hundreds of vendors will line Germantown Avenue this Sunday for the 40th annual Fall for the Arts Festival. Courtney O'Neill, executive director of the Chestnut Hill Business District, joins CBS News Philadelphia to share more about the event.
The exhibit "Wherever There Is Light" focuses on the impacts of mass incarceration. Wakisha Bailey reports.