Meet the woman making move-in day at Widener University feel like home
At Widener University, "Move-In Day" is more than just hauling boxes; it's a moment when students and families begin to feel they belong.
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At Widener University, "Move-In Day" is more than just hauling boxes; it's a moment when students and families begin to feel they belong.
It's move-in week for a lot of local universities and colleges. In this week's Spreading the Love, Wakisha Bailey introduces us to Widener University's Campus Visit Coordinator, whose warm welcome and sparkling personality have become a tradition of their own.
It's more than a movie, it’s a call to humanity. On this week’s Spreading the Love, Wakisha Bailey introduces us to a Delco writer and filmmaker who sees more than park benches in Rittenhouse Square.
Coach Fred Rosenfeld wasn't just a record-breaking track and field coach — he was a mentor, motivator, and a lifeline to hundreds of young athletes across the city.
It's not your typical karaoke night; there are no pop songs or rock and roll tunes. Instead, the music is all praise and worship. On this week’s Spreading the Love, CBS Philadelphia’s Wakisha Bailey visits a Camden church where gospel melodies go beyond the pulpit.
In Camden, New Jersey, a growing monthly event is reimagining karaoke with a faith-filled twist, and people are taking notice.
Garris Fabrics & Fashion is one of the first businesses to complete a storefront improvement initiative led by the city and a nonprofit.
Garris Fabrics & Fashion is one of the first businesses to complete a storefront improvement initiative led by the city and a nonprofit. Wakisha Bailey reports.
When Andrew Hall created his activewear brand "&ndy," he wasn't just designing clothes; he was building a space of visibility and inclusivity.
From the gym to the runway, in this week’s Spreading the Love, CBS News Philadelphia reporter Wakisha Bailey introduces us to an athleticwear designer who is not just making clothes — he’s making a statement. His brand, “&ndy," celebrates identity and community, one fit at a time.
After more than six decades of service, Rich Czerwonka rang up his last customer at ACME on the same day he turned 85.
In this week’s Spreading the Love, CBS Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey heads to Horsham, Pennsylvania, where one man is celebrating his 85th birthday and retirement — all in one day.
At 28 years old, Veda Davida Wooley is on track to be a trailblazer. Raised by a single father who put his dreams aside to prioritize his daughters, this young Deputy Attorney General is breaking barriers. Wakisha Bailey introduces us to Veda Davida Wooley.
It's a bike ride that's more than a workout. Meet the Philadelphia therapist behind a movement bringing Black women together, one ride at a time.
In this week's Spreading the Love, we're taking you for a ride through West Philly with the group, Black Girl Joy Bike Ride. This sisterhood on two wheels is a growing community that meets weekly and was started in 2023 for Black women who want to bike.
Through his nonprofit, Kirk Berry is helping girls in Philadelphia get a head start on their careers with his Lunch and Learn program.
A mentor in Philadelphia is helping girls get a head start on their careers through his group mentoring initiative. Wakisha Bailey spoke with Kirk Berry, the founder of the KB Foundation, a nonprofit that pairs youth ages 9 to 14 with professionals through a Lunch and Learn series, blending real-world skill-building with hands-on experiences.
Joey Min and Stephanie Pham of Cherry Hill-based Art School Dropouts are proving you don't have to be in Hollywood to chase your dreams.
In Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Joey Min and Stephanie Pham of Art School Dropouts are taking a fresh look at old-school martial arts classics and proving you don't have to be in Hollywood to chase your dreams.
Nayana Gadde's pet photography started as a hobby, but now gives animal owners a chance to document lasting memories with their beloved furbabies.
Nayana Gidde is used to caring for others as a nurse at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. But outside of CHOP, she uses her healing touch from behind a camera lens to capture photos of families and their beloved pets.
Between school, homework and extracurriculars, Nikki Ladd stays busy whipping up custom confections, with a portion of the profits from her treats going to families in need.
Nikki Ladd, a 15-year-old self-taught baker, is turning her passion for pastries into a purpose and donating a portion of the profits from sale of the sweets to families and organizations in need.
A Holocaust survivor who helped revolutionize the dance world in Philadelphia is now sharing his story in a powerful new memoir.
Shimon Braun, founder of the legendary Waves Jazz Dance Company, sat down with CBS Philadelphia’s Wakisha Bailey to reflect on his extraordinary journey — from fleeing Nazi-occupied Poland to becoming a choreographic force whose work electrified Philadelphia’s arts scene in the 1970s and 80s.
A fire in Bristol Borough has left one person dead Monday night, according to Bucks County dispatch.
Some Iranian-Americans in the Philadelphia area are sharing their perspectives on the United States' and Israel's war with Iran.
The DNC is announcing Monday that the 2028 national convention will be held from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, CBS News has learned.
The House Oversight Committee released recordings of last week's depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
Photos of the Cheers for CHOP event on Saturday, Feb. 28, at The Fillmore Philadelphia.
A fire in Bristol Borough has left one person dead Monday night, according to Bucks County dispatch.
Some Iranian-Americans in the Philadelphia area are sharing their perspectives on the United States' and Israel's war with Iran.
The DNC is announcing Monday that the 2028 national convention will be held from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10, CBS News has learned.
The House Oversight Committee released recordings of last week's depositions with former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
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 fire in Bristol Borough has left one person dead Monday night, according to Bucks County dispatch.
Some Iranian-Americans in the Philadelphia area are sharing their perspectives on the United States' and Israel's war with Iran.
A Pennsylvania man allegedly used obituaries to find and break into the homes of recently deceased people, Berks County officials say.
Visit Philadelphia is looking for nominations for the 2026 Liberty Bells Awards.
Behind the warm glow and custom fragrance blends at Cork and Candles in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, owner Chris Holloway is fighting a battle most customers never see.
A minor is facing a murder charge after another juvenile was shot and killed in Lakewood, New Jersey, the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office said.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A large fire that tore through several homes in Camden, New Jersey, left one person injured Saturday night, fire officials say.
Philadelphia police are "monitoring developments overseas" after the United States and Israel began military strikes in Iran.
Ewing Township police are looking for three women who allegedly vandalized a Wendy's resturant and tried to assault its employees.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
A Philadelphia-area woman is among a growing number of younger women with cardiovascular disease. This device saved her life.
Camden County health officials said a New Jersey resident was placed in isolation after testing positive for active tuberculosis earlier this month.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
The NICU team at Virtua Voorhees Hospital in New Jersey celebrated Baby Myla as she headed home Tuesday.
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.
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.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Neemias Queta scored a career-high 27 points and added 17 rebounds to help the Boston Celtics recover from a slow start and rally past the Philadelphia 76ers 114-98.
Former Houston Texans quarterbacks coach Jerrod Johnson is reportedly joining the Philadelphia Eagles' coaching staff.
Phillies top pitching prospect Andrew Painter had two perfect innings in his highly anticipated spring training start Sunday vs. the Yankees.
The combined efforts of Travis Konecny and Dan Vladar led the Flyers to victory over the Bruins.
The Philadelphia 76ers say that Joel Embiid will miss at least three games because of a strained right oblique.
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.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a dry and chilly Monday night.
The Philadelphia Housing Authority is redeveloping the site of the former West Park Apartments to bring housing, retail and green space to the area.
Officials are investigating a "milky white" substance that ended up in Goose Creek in West Goshen Township Monday.
Six American servicemembers have been killed since the war with Iran began. President Trump shared his objectives for the attacks, including destroying Iran's missile capabilities.
New research from the American Cancer Society shows a concerning trend of young people developing a specific kind of colorectal cancer.