When Grandfamilies happen unexpectedly, a nonprofit is helping those in need
Grands As Parents Inc., a Philadelphia nonprofit, supports grandparents who take on the role of parent when their children can't.
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Grands As Parents Inc., a Philadelphia nonprofit, supports grandparents who take on the role of parent when their children can't.
As parents navigate social media and the age of constant information, A Book A Day is using books to help kids better understand the world around them.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, New Jersey, lessons learned by preschoolers go far beyond ABCs and 123s.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, the lessons go far beyond ABCs and 123s. The school's philosophy is to teach children kindness, and help its little learners spread love to each other and their community.
The Smedley Bulldog Blitz cheerleaders from Smedley Elementary School were preparing for the big stage ahead of their trip.
The Smedley Bulldog Blitz cheerleaders from Smedley Elementary School was preparing for the big stage ahead of their trip to Florida on Tuesday. The team will make history as the first inner city public school to compete at the UCA Nationals, after winning regional competitions. Wakisha Bailey has more in this Spreading the Love segment.
Kenneth Salaam was 15 when he heard the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. speak at Girard College. Six decades later, he's sharing MLK's message with Philadelphia's youth.
In the summer of 1965, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. stood outside the gates of Girard College to deliver a message that would become one of the most powerful civil rights moments in Philadelphia's history. Six decades later, a 15-year-old who was there is sharing Dr. King's message to Philadelphia's youth. CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey reports.
Three-time Emmy-winning artist Bill Jolly is sharing the gift of holiday music with audiences across the city
Emmy-winning artist and musician Bill Jolly is using his sharing his musical gifts with students across Philadelphia this holiday season. For Jolly, performing music is his way of spreading love. "We're here to help others," he says.
The team at American Airlines is helping support families in need during the holiday season by collecting gifts and spreading joy alongside the Salvation Army.
Mothers In Charge founder Dr. Dorothy Johnson-Speight stopped by CBS News Philadelphia to share how the Joy of Sharing campaign makes a difference in the lives of children impacted by loss during the holiday season.
'Tis the season of giving, and the Delaware Blue Coats have been busy helping collect toys for children around the Philadelphia area. CBS News Philadelphia's Chandler Lutz has more on how the team is giving back this holiday season.
The Salvation Army's Red Kettle Campaign is a century-old tradition made up of a simple recipe: a kettle, a bell and a charitable heart.
The countdown to Christmas is on, and the familiar sound of Salvation Army bells can be heard ringing outside stores, on busy sidewalks and across neighborhoods throughout the Philadelphia region. This year the Salvation Army hopes to raise $155,000 for families across the Philadelphia region.
Wakisha Bailey takes us inside the Salvation Army's Northeast Philadelphia Corps, where Santa's helpers are working overtime to make sure every child experiences the magic of Christmas.
Wakisha Bailey takes us inside the Salvation Army's Northeast Philadelphia Corps, where Santa's helpers are working overtime to make sure every child experiences the magic of Christmas.
For decades, Mothers In Charge has helped women rebuild their lives after tragedy. During the holidays, their focus is on spreading light to others, especially children who've experienced loss.
For decades, Mothers In Charge has helped women rebuild their lives after tragedy. During the holidays, their focus is on spreading light to others, especially children who've experienced loss.
Spreading the Love is partnering with the Salvation Army and Mothers in Charge this holiday season to highlight the people who make The Joy of Sharing possible.
At CBS News Philadelphia, we're working to help make the season brighter for families in our area. Our annual Spreading the Love: Joy of Sharing campaign is officially underway, benefitting the Salvation Army and Mothers in Charge, which supports families impacted by gun violence.
For decades, the Charity League Atlantic County has supported local children and families.
For nearly eight decades, the Charity League Atlantic County has turned tiny pieces of felt, thread and sequins into sparkling pins to raise money for local families. This year's pin theme is still a secret, but the craftsmanship and dedication by the women who make them remains the same.
Lauren Shipman has spent her life navigating physical challenges — and pushing past every limitation placed in front of her. Now, she's sharing her story of determination, purpose and hope.
Born with cerebral palsy, Lauren Shipman has spent her life navigating physical challenges and pushing past every limitation placed in front of her. Now, she’s sharing her story of determination, purpose and hope in her first book, " “Wheeling Through a Life of Possibilities.”
The U.S. and Israel are attacking Iran, which is responding with attacks on U.S. bases in the region, as President Trump confirms "major combat operations."
Temps in the mid-upper 50s with tons of sunshine on Saturday with a very nice spring feel to it.
Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree has been placed on leave as an investigation continues into a violent confrontation that followed a student anti-ICE walkout.
Ewing Township police are looking for three women who allegedly vandalized a Wendy's resturant and tried to assault its employees.
A 30-year-old woman is in custody in connection with a shooting that left her roommate dead in South Philadelphia, police say.
The U.S. and Israel are attacking Iran, which is responding with attacks on U.S. bases in the region, as President Trump confirms "major combat operations."
Temps in the mid-upper 50s with tons of sunshine on Saturday with a very nice spring feel to it.
Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree has been placed on leave as an investigation continues into a violent confrontation that followed a student anti-ICE walkout.
Ewing Township police are looking for three women who allegedly vandalized a Wendy's resturant and tried to assault its employees.
A 30-year-old woman is in custody in connection with a shooting that left her roommate dead in South Philadelphia, police say.
Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree has been placed on leave as an investigation continues into a violent confrontation that followed a student anti-ICE walkout.
A 30-year-old woman is in custody in connection with a shooting that left her roommate dead in South Philadelphia, police say.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
It's a huge update, years in the making, for anyone who parks a car in the city of Philadelphia. The city could soon be overhauling its courtesy tow system after settling a lawsuit.
Rep. Brendan Boyle's bill would force the government to restore slavery exhibits at the President's House in Philadelphia.
Ewing Township police are looking for three women who allegedly vandalized a Wendy's resturant and tried to assault its employees.
Madison St. Rose is making a name for herself with the Princeton Tigers women's basketball team after overcoming a major health scare.
A fire at the EMR Metal Recycling facility in Camden was quickly contained Thursday night, one month after the company was sued over a series of fires.
A woman convicted of stowing away on a flight out of JFK Airport in 2024 has allegedly done it again, this time at Newark Airport, sources say.
More than a month after a fire ripped through a high-rise building in Atlantic City, one woman is forced to start all over.
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.
The long-ago first husband of first lady Jill Biden pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed his current wife in Delaware.
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.
Madison St. Rose is making a name for herself with the Princeton Tigers women's basketball team after overcoming a major health scare.
The Philadelphia Flyers rallied to beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night.
Tyrese Maxey broke Allen Iverson's 76ers franchise record for 3-pointers, finishing with five 3s and 28 points in Philadelphia's 124-117 victory over the Miami Heat.
Tyrese Maxey passed NBA Hall of Famer Allen Iverson Thursday night to become the Philadelphia 76ers' all-time leader in made 3-pointers.
For Jane and Guy Gaudreau, the 2026 Winter Olympics are a golden moment the two will never forget after the U.S. men's hockey team honored their sons after winning the gold medal.
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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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.
A woman is in custody in connection with a shooting that left another woman dead in South Philadelphia, police say.
Saturday is your day to get outside!! Temps in the mid-upper 50s with tons of sunshine will have a very nice spring feel to it, especially in the afternoon. Bille Kelly reports.
Three dozen swords and 50 arrowheads dating back nearly 4,000 years to the Bronze Age were seized in Philadelphia by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection earlier this month. Ross DiMattei reports.
Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree has been placed on leave as an investigation continues into a violent confrontation that followed a student anti-ICE walkout. Kerri Corrado reports.
Walking past piles of snow, many people left their heavy winter coats at home Friday and ventured out for a stroll on Kings Highway in Haddonfield to soak up the sun and enjoy warmer weather. Ryan Hughes reports.