Philadelphia man honors mother's legacy by awarding scholarships to high school seniors
Ollie Tansimore III has made it his life's mission to honor his mother's legacy by giving scholarships to high school seniors.
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Ollie Tansimore III has made it his life's mission to honor his mother's legacy by giving scholarships to high school seniors.
Meet Avee Charles, a young fashion designer whose trends are inspired by Philadelphia '90s music and who has become a global brand.
Fashion designer Avee Charles says her clothes are inspired by 90s music and her Philadelphia neo-soul upbringing. Her contemporary brand, called AVEEATION, was one of the newest designers featured during New York Fashion Week.
The viral Portal art installation is helping connect Philadelphians to cities across the globe.
Joe Callahan is a core team member of Portal.org, the organization behind the viral art installation, which is helping to spread love by making connections around the world through art and technology.
YESPhilly Accelerated High School students traveling to Paris have officially raised more than $60,000, which will help cover travel expenses, excursions and supplies.
A group of Philadelphia high school students are just days away from embarking on the trip of a lifetime. After weeks of fundraising – and with help from Harriett's Bookshop owner Jeannine Cook – 10 YESPhilly Accelerated High School students surpassed their $60,000 goal on Nov. 6 to spend their Thanksgiving holiday in Paris.
Eagles fans are all over the city of Philadelphia, but friends Chaz Elliot and Tom Byrne bond over more than just their love for the game.
Chaz Elliot and Tom Byrne met through the Eagles Autism Foundation, and have been best buddies ever since. Together, Chaz and Tom share their love for the Birds but also help raise money for the foundation while making the community smile.
Albert El, a military veteran and volunteer curator at the Philadelphia VA Museum, is being honored as the Grand Marshal for this year's Philadelphia Veterans Parade.
For more than 25 years, Albert El has been a volunteer curator at the Philadelphia VA Museum, taking employees, volunteers, veterans and visitors on a journey through military history. In honor of his years of military service and dedication to sharing military history, El is being honored as Grand Marshal for the 2024 Philadelphia Veterans Parade.
Professional musician Josh Robinson uses drumming as a tool for healthy self-expression and community building while sharing his passion for music and helping others.
Harriett's Bookshop owner Jeannine Cook is helping raise money to send 10 YESPhilly Accelerated High School students on a cultural trip to Paris.
Some of the most popular influencers are flooding their pages with the likes of this new Black American-infused Chinese food in Southwest Philadelphia.
On this week's "Spreading the Love" Wakisha Bailey heads to Southwest Philadelphia where a Black business owner and chef is putting a new spin on Chinese takeout food.
Explore Philadelphia's LGBTQ+ history at the oldest-running queer and feminist bookstore, Philly AIDS Thrift at Giovanni's Room.
Founded in 1973, Philly AIDS Thrift at Giovanni's Room is the oldest-running queer and feminist bookstore in the United States.
At Departed parties, people are free to be themselves in an immersive house music experience.
Ben Arsenal, a DJ and founder of Departed, and Steve Haas, his director of operations, are forming an underground movement among house DJs by combining electronic music with live artists to create immersive experiences.
With the Sweet Dream Project, Ayana Banks helps transform regular hospital rooms at CHOP into patients' dream rooms.
Ayana Banks created a nonprofit called the Sweet Dream Project, which helps furnish and decorate patients' hospital rooms.
Meet Urban Youth Racing founder Anthony Martin, whose passion for motorsports has inspired thousands of kids to get behind the wheel.
A Philadelphia man's passion for motorsports has inspired thousands of kids to get behind the wheel.
Two years after starting her health journey, local boxer and USA Boxing 2024 Woman's Champion Nicole Fisher-Brown is working toward the top with family by her side.
At RAWtools Philadelphia, guns are taken off the streets and transformed into art and other tools, with the goal of making the city's streets safer for all.
Christ Church in Old City has a free exhibit that includes artifacts from the American Revolution and a letter from George Washington.
A partnership between the Philadelphia Phillies and Nest helps introduce over 20 high school students to careers in the trades.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
The Phillies and MLB announced on Tuesday a more than $5 million investment to help make a lasting impact in Philadelphia.
A man is in custody after making threatening comments online toward St. Pius X parish in Broomall, Pennsylvania, police say.
Christ Church in Old City has a free exhibit that includes artifacts from the American Revolution and a letter from George Washington.
A partnership between the Philadelphia Phillies and Nest helps introduce over 20 high school students to careers in the trades.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
The Phillies and MLB announced on Tuesday a more than $5 million investment to help make a lasting impact in Philadelphia.
A man is in custody after making threatening comments online toward St. Pius X parish in Broomall, Pennsylvania, police say.
Christ Church in Old City has a free exhibit that includes artifacts from the American Revolution and a letter from George Washington.
A partnership between the Philadelphia Phillies and Nest helps introduce over 20 high school students to careers in the trades.
A man is in custody after making threatening comments online toward St. Pius X parish in Broomall, Pennsylvania, police say.
Sevean Brown and Hassan Ameer Nelson were sentenced to prison time for threatening, assaulting and stealing from a man in Northampton Township last year.
The U.S. Department of Justice says Philadelphia police and the city are under investigation for possible Second Amendment rights violations.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
The City of Camden ordered EMR Recycling to cease operations after a number of scrap yard fires broke out at the facility.
The body of missing swimmer Carlos Gil-Reyes, known by friends as Carlos Manuel, was recovered from the Delaware River, authorities said.
While many LGBTQ+ couples have historically chosen to live in big cities, more are now moving to the suburbs across the Philadelphia region.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
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.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
A partnership between the Philadelphia Phillies and Nest helps introduce over 20 high school students to careers in the trades.
The Phillies and MLB announced on Tuesday a more than $5 million investment to help make a lasting impact in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Union and Ivory Coast fans filled the stands at Subaru Park for a friendly Monday night match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 and allowed two runs in seven innings to win for the sixth time in seven starts, Adolis García hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2.
Mike Gansey acknowledges that the Sixers are not currently a championship-caliber team.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
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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.
A special exhibit for America's 250th anniversary at Christ Church in Philadelphia's Old City includes a letter from George Washington and other artifacts from the Revolutionary War.
The Phillies and South Jersey company Nest partnered to host the Skilled Trades All-Star Program, introducing 23 students from Liguori Academy to careers in the trades. CBS News Philadelphia's Chilekasi Adele reports.
Four high school seniors in New Jersey will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, who was killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. CBS News Philadelphia's Ryan Hughes reports.
Christopher M. Henderson, of Exton, was arrested Tuesday for making threats on social media against St. Pius X parish in Marple Township, Pennsylvania, police said.
PATCO on Tuesday debuted its commemorative America 250 train, highlighting symbols from Pennsylvania and New Jersey.