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Scientists are buzzing about Triantha x novacaesariensis, a newly identified plant found in New Jersey's Pine Barrens.
A group of Philadelphia third graders can now say their names have traveled to space and around the moon, and it all started with a simple assignment.
Social media users posted videos online reportedly showing a fireball streaking across the sky Tuesday afternoon. NEXT Weather meteorologist Grant Gilmore explains the science behind what may be happening.
Austin Louis, 20, says the CRISPR treatment he received at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for sickle cell disease changed everything, allowing him to live without pain for the first time.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Larry Williams, of Bensalem, Pennsylvania, says an experimental injection is helping him recover and move again three years after he sustained a spinal cord injury in a cycling accident.
Doctors say AI is especially helpful to radiologists with the ability to see and analyze mammograms like never before. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Music was at the center of Denise Bacon's life until Parkinson's disease forced her to stop playing. Then, she played her clarinet during a recent brain surgery at King's College Hospital in London, and now she's moving — and playing — better than she has in years.
Research from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia shows that peanut allergies have declined because of 2015 guidance that encouraged parents to expose children to the food earlier. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The first supermoon of 2025 will arrive soon. Here's what to know about the phenomenon.
Scientists have discovered prehistoric insects preserved in amber in South America for the first time.
A new study looks at ways people can prevent dementia with healthy eating, exercise and other lifestyle changes. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The Mutter Museum in Philadelphia is redrawing its policies about collecting and displaying human remains.
Police charge a sixth suspect in deadly 2022 Roxborough High School shooting.
People from all over the country stepped up to preserve a rare collection of bird eggs after the federal government pulled a grant from the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science.
People from all over the country stepped up to preserve a rare collection of bird eggs after the federal government pulled a grant from the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science.
Janell Goldsmith is gearing up for something extraordinary: a prestigious internship with the U.S. National Science Foundation.
A remote monitoring device helps heart failure patients stay out of the hospital and live a fuller life. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The universe is poised to die much faster than previously thought, according to new research by Dutch scientists.
A large brood of periodical cicadas is due to emerge in the spring of 2025. These maps show where people should expect to see and hear the bugs this year.
Early research indicates that using cool air to reduce the pain of migraine headaches might work.
Students in Camden, New Jersey, said they were inspired after watching CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King and Blue Origin's all-women crew fly to the edge of space.
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National Pi Day is recognized today in the U.S. and around the world. Here's what to know about the quirky holiday, and how to celebrate.
If you've ever wondered why the same temperature in Philadelphia may feel different than in Florida or elsewhere, here's why.
Montgomery County on Monday kicked off America's semiquincentennial week with a birthday bash celebrating Valley Forge National Historical Park.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Workers at Philadelphia's largest unionized hotel have reached a tentative agreement to end a nine-day strike.
With multiple days of triple-digit heat in the forecast, organizers for Philadelphia's America 250 celebrations and FIFA Fan Festival are making changes to some outdoor plans.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
Montgomery County on Monday kicked off America's semiquincentennial week with a birthday bash celebrating Valley Forge National Historical Park.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Workers at Philadelphia's largest unionized hotel have reached a tentative agreement to end a nine-day strike.
A dangerous heat wave arrives in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs this week, where each day temps could surpass 100 degrees.
Montgomery County on Monday kicked off America's semiquincentennial week with a birthday bash celebrating Valley Forge National Historical Park.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
Workers at Philadelphia's largest unionized hotel have reached a tentative agreement to end a nine-day strike.
With multiple days of triple-digit heat in the forecast, organizers for Philadelphia's America 250 celebrations and FIFA Fan Festival are making changes to some outdoor plans.
A 12-foot bronze statue honoring "Smokin'" Joe Frazier now stands outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
A car went up in flames after crashing into a building along NJ 47/Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey, around 1 a.m. Monday.
Aiden Logrande, 19, was arrested in connection with two vehicle arsons and multiple acts of criminal mischief in Washington Township, police said.
Police said a girl was shot and two boys were hit by a car after shots were fired outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
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.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A 12-foot bronze statue honoring "Smokin'" Joe Frazier now stands outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The Phillies have three finalists for a starting job on the National League team: Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott.
Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Phillies to a 5-4 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Fans from Ghana and Croatia keep the festivities going in Philadelphia, with one World Cup match left before the city's monthlong celebration ends.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Ahead of the Salute to Independence parade in Philadelphia on Friday, reporter Nikki DeMentri got a behind-the-scenes look at some of the floats as crews prepare them for the big event.
Five days before America's official 250th birthday party, one Pennsylvania county kicked off the week celebrating both the semiquincentennial and Valley Forge National Historical Park's 50th birthday party.
Chopper 3 was over what remains of the 1930s farmhouse on Highview Road in Hilltown Township, near Sellersville, Monday morning. The property was featured in Philadelphia Magazine back in 2022 after undergoing a major renovation and redesign.
A 12-foot bronze statue honoring boxing legend "Smokin'" Joe Frazier stands outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art, placing one of the city's most beloved athletes at one of its most recognizable landmarks. CBS News Philadelphia's Josh Sanders reports.
There is a chance that this could be the hottest heat wave in recorded history in Philadelphia, and city health officials are warning residents to take it seriously. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl reports.