78-year-old seamstress shop gets storefront makeover after city grant
Garris Fabrics & Fashion is one of the first businesses to complete a storefront improvement initiative led by the city and a nonprofit.
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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.
In a world constantly pushing to go faster, Philadelphia Dr. Hava Rose is encouraging people to hit pause — literally.
In today's fast paced, always online world taking a moment to slow down can feel almost impossible. In this week's Spreading the Love, a local doctor is on a mission to change that. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Wakisha Bailey heads to a local park in South Philadelphia where hundreds gathered to pause, reflect and reconnect.
As top-tier golfers prepare for the Truist Championship, a dedicated team is working behind the scenes to make the Philadelphia Cricket Club's culinary experience equally unforgettable.
As the 2025 Truist Championship gets underway this week, golf fans from across the country will head to the historic Philadelphia Cricket Club in Flourtown. But while top-tier athletes prepare for peak performance of golf on the green, a dedicated team behind the scenes is working just as hard to make sure every part of their visit – including the culinary experience – is unforgettable.
Nina Hurwitz has a series called "Generational Hugs," which is a collection of affection, forgiveness and embracing oneself.
A school chef in Wissinoming is tackling food insecurity and ensuring every student has access to nutritious meals.
