Delco student plans to study neuroscience at Harvard, inspired by his brother
Delaware County student Emmanuel Gitu was inspired by his brother, who has autism spectrum disorder, to study neuroscience at Harvard University.
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Delaware County student Emmanuel Gitu was inspired by his brother, who has autism spectrum disorder, to study neuroscience at Harvard University.
Emmanuel Gitu, a senior at Springfield High School in Delaware County, will head to Harvard University this fall. He was inspired by his brother, who has autism spectrum disorder, to study neuroscience.
A serious crash involving a tractor-trailer is under investigation in Springfield, Burlington County. The big rig collided with several cars at Route 206 and Jacksonville-Jobstown Road Wednesday morning. One of the vehicles flipped over and at least one person was flown to a hospital.
Cardinal O'Hara High School students in Springfield, Delaware County exceeded their fundraising goal in the 10th annual Danny Hammond Dance Marathon. They raised more than $120,000 which is $10,000 more than their goal.
There are unanswered questions from state police as they continue their search Friday for the people inside a car during a pursuit in Delaware County. The chase ended in a crash just steps from a busy intersection. Only CBS News Philadelphia has video of troopers chasing that car. Joe Holden reports the latest on the high-speed chase.
Hundreds of students at Cardinal O'Hara High School in Springfield, Delaware County are participating in the 10th annual Danny Hammond Dance Marathon on Friday.
There will be a lot of tired feet and lower backs in Springfield, Delaware County on Saturday. Hundreds of students at Cardinal O'Hara High School are participating in the 10th annual Danny Hammond Dance Marathon on Friday. The fundraiser benefits several charities including Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Pediatric Cancer. Madeleine Wright reports.
Joanne Bateman received a phony text message from a number pretending to be the PA Turnpike Toll Services Monday morning. But luckily, Bateman didn't engage with the message after recalling the warning from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission that she saw on CBS Philadelphia nightly news over the weekend.
Kathleen Hammond, former treasurer of the Springfield Youth Club in Delaware County, has been charged in connection with more than $130,000 in theft from the organization dating back to 2019, according to court documents.
Kathleen Hammond, the former treasurer of the Springfield Youth Club in Delaware County, is accused of stealing $130K.
Magic and family take center stage when Cardinal O'Hara High School's theater department debuts its spring musical "Freaky Friday" this week.
Philadelphia Irish organizations gathered in Delaware County for a fundraiser for the St. Patrick's Day parade.
A U.S. Navy veteran celebrated his 103rd birthday Sunday at Mission BBQ in Springfield, Pennsylvania.
Kids and families gathered at "Sled Hill" in Springfield, Pennsylvania, Tuesday to enjoy the snow day.
CBS News Philadelphia reporter Howard Monroe reports.
Illinois state police said what they initially thought were the remains of one person turned out to be two.
From bagpipes to Springfield High School's Marching Band, the day's festivities all centered around family fun.
Marcella Baietto reports.
Nearby residents were asked to shelter in place. The railway company said that there were no hazardous materials aboard the train.
The flag is used in the logo for the Springfield Township Police Association, an organization separate from the township but comprised of township police officers.
Five people broke into Founding Fathers Outfitters in Springfield Township early Saturday morning.
Springfield police were called to the 100 block of School Lane for a welfare check.
The accident happened around 5:30 p.m. in Springfield.
Authorities in Springfield, Delaware County were on the scene of a barricade situation.
According to police, an accident involving a school bus took place on Wednesday afternoon in Springfield.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Emergency crews are responding to an explosion in the 600 block of Heron Drive in Logan Township, New Jersey.
Philadelphia 76ers' VJ Edgecombe will miss Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz with a back injury.
Elizabeth Simms was 27 and pregnant when she was struck with a life-threatening pulmonary embolism.
School staff, union leaders and some elected officials are calling for Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School to stay open.
Emergency crews are responding to an explosion in the 600 block of Heron Drive in Logan Township, New Jersey.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Philadelphia 76ers' VJ Edgecombe will miss Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz with a back injury.
School staff, union leaders and some elected officials are calling for Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School to stay open.
PATCO is offering a $20 credit for anyone who accurately guesses when the snow pile at the Haddonfield station will fully melt.
School staff, union leaders and some elected officials are calling for Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School to stay open.
Rob Mac is bringing Wrexham back to Philadelphia — this time as the club is one step closer to reaching the Premier League.
Printmaking by the People is the largest community art project through Mural Arts Philadelphia in 2026.
Christine Hines explains how companies use contract language to shield themselves from lawsuits, limit damages or collect personal data.
In today's competitive job market, entry-level positions can draw hundreds of applications, and in many cases AI screens resumes before a human hiring manager ever sees them.
Emergency crews are responding to an explosion in the 600 block of Heron Drive in Logan Township, New Jersey.
PATCO is offering a $20 credit for anyone who accurately guesses when the snow pile at the Haddonfield station will fully melt.
Two Washington Township Police officers made sure a DoorDash customer got their lunch order after their delivery driver was arrested.
The leader of a Trenton, New Jersey, gang and several of its members are facing charges for several crimes.
At the Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice in Mount Laurel, advocates kick off Women's History Month with an ERA tour through 25 states.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
Gas prices are spiking just days into the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, with the nationwide average already up 22 cents per gallon in the last week, AAA says.
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.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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 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.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Philadelphia 76ers' VJ Edgecombe will miss Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz with a back injury.
Rob Mac is bringing Wrexham back to Philadelphia — this time as the club is one step closer to reaching the Premier League.
The sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic will begin later this week, and the Philadelphia Phillies will be well represented in the tournament.
Dylan Harper scored 22 points and Victor Wembanyama needed only 10 to help the San Antonio Spurs bounce back from the first loss in 12 games and rout the Philadelphia 76ers 131-91 on Tuesday night.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
David Elze works at a building on Heron Drive, near where an explosion occurred in an industrial complex in Logan Township, New Jersey.
Residents in part of Logan Township, New Jersey, are asked to shelter in place after an explosion at an industrial building on Heron Drive, emergency officials say.
Emergency crews are responding to a reported explosion in Logan Township, New Jersey, according to Gloucester County dispatch.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, local leaders and staff at Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet School rallied on Wednesday after the school was identified as one of 18 set to close under the district's proposed facilities master plan. Ross DiMattei reports.
On a damp and dreary day, a warm cup of coffee can be the ultimate pick-me-up! Wawa joined CBS News Philadelphia's Andrew Kozak in Center City to give out free coffee and get a check on the weather.