University of Pennsylvania agrees to ban transgender women from women's sports teams
The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to ban transgender women from its women's sports teams and facilities in an agreement with the Department of Education.
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The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to ban transgender women from its women's sports teams and facilities in an agreement with the Department of Education.
At Nile Swim Club in Yeadon, kids can get free swimming lessons this summer.
At Nile Swim Club in Yeadon, Pennsylvania, a swim program is underway to teach kids the skills to conquer their fears of water and stay safe in the pool.
Kelly Pool opened for the season last week. With the temperatures soaring, many of the people CBS News Philadelphia spoke with shared that the only place they wanted to be was near the water.
Talk about bravery and determination. A patient from Nemours Children’s Hospital takes part in the U.S. Paralympics Swimming National Championships. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Water safety is a year-round concern for families with children, especially those on the autism spectrum.
Several Delaware beaches are closed to swimming after medical waste, including hypodermic needles, washed ashore.
On Wednesday, over 100 kids in Camden County, New Jersey, learned to swim at the ZAC Foundation's Water Safety Camp.
Team USA dominated the 2024 Paris Olympics with a total of 126 medals, and the efforts of athletes from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware were crucial to this success. Here's a recap of how these local stars made their mark.
The U.S. set two world records on the final night of swimming at the Paris Olympics on Sunday, winning the gold-medal count over rival Australia.
Katie Ledecky tied Michael Phelps' record of winning the gold medal in the same event at four straight Summer Games.
Swim legend Katie Ledecky earned her 13th Olympic medal in the women's 4 x 200m freestyle relay on Thursday, making her the most decorated female U.S. Olympian of all time.
Katie Ledecky won her first gold medal at the Paris Olympics, claiming a record-tying 12th Olympic medal in women's swimming.
Katie Ledecky won bronze in the women's 400-meter freestyle, while Team USA won silver in the women's 4x100-meter freestyle.
Some families looking to stay cool during this heat wave say they have been denied access to city pools because their children didn't have the proper attire.
Lilly and Audrey Derivaux have been each other's greatest cheerleaders throughout their swimming careers. And now, the South Jersey sister duo will compete for a coveted spot at the Olympic trials.
10 city pools will not open this summer due to ongoing repairs.
Raekwon Noel said heading to the Summer Olympics in Paris is a "dream come true." He's shattered school records at Highland Regional High School in Blackwood, New Jersey.
The warmer weather means many people will spend more time outdoors and around water. One group in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, is taking a new approach to water safety.
Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee is hundreds of miles off the New Jersey and Delaware coasts, but it's leading to dangerous swimming conditions.
A few of Philadelphia's public pools will close each day beginning Aug. 13 through September.
Many of these kids are learning how to stay safe in the water, while others are learning how to swim entirely.
A Delaware County community is coming together to honor and bring awareness to one of their own who died by suicide.
The start of a five-week-long Dream Camp aimed at teaching low-income children of color the life-saving skill of swimming begins Monday in Philadelphia.
More than 100 children will begin a five-week-long camp that will teach them how to be safe while keeping cool this summer.
Temperatures fall into the 20s across the region, with a sunny start to Sunday before clouds return.
SEPTA has urged riders to prepare for alternate transportation options as a potential strike looms.
One man was killed and another was injured in a shooting West Philadelphia shooting, police said.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
These are the countries competing in five group stage games that will be played in Philadelphia in the 2026 World Cup.
Temperatures fall into the 20s across the region, with a sunny start to Sunday before clouds return.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Friday.
These are the countries competing in five group stage games that will be played in Philadelphia in the 2026 World Cup.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
SEPTA has urged riders to prepare for alternate transportation options as a potential strike looms.
SEPTA has urged riders to prepare for alternate transportation options as a potential strike looms.
One man was killed and another was injured in a shooting West Philadelphia shooting, police said.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $25 million to Lincoln University, marking her second gift to the HBCU.
A man was stabbed multiple times in the neck on a Market-Frankford Line train in Center City, SEPTA police said.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
The iconic Peanut World and three other other businesses along the Atlantic City Boardwalk were damaged in a fire Friday afternoon.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
City council in Ocean City voted in favor of redeveloping the site of the shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier Thursday night.
Lumberton Township, New Jersey, Mayor Gina LaPlaca was indicted on child abuse charges Thursday, officials said.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
The NEXT Weather team is looking ahead to snow and rain in the forecast for the Philadelphia area this week.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Thanks to Shriners Children's Philadelphia, 11-year-old Desa Kaiser has an adaptive wheelchair that she can use for dancing.
Doctors at Main Line Health now have a new kind of robotic surgery that makes recovery quicker and easier for lung cancer patients.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Road and sidewalk closures are coming to Logan Circle in Philadelphia so crews can make improvements.
A new traffic pattern will be in place around the Philadelphia Sports Complex on Black Friday after the Eagles-Bears game.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
These are the countries competing in five group stage games that will be played in Philadelphia in the 2026 World Cup.
Quentin Grimes scored 22 points to lead a productive performance from the 76ers bench in 116-101 victory over Milwaukee.
Matt Campbell was hired as Penn State's coach, ending a two-month search by the Nittany Lions to find James Franklin's successor.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
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.
FIFA has announced the matchups for the 2026 World Cup games, including the five group matches that will be played in Philadelphia next summer. Nikki DeMentri reports.
A cold front moves through Sunday night and opens the door to a sharp blast of Arctic air. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
A man was killed and another was injured in a shooting Saturday night in West Philadelphia, police said.
SEPTA has urged riders to prepare for alternate transportation options as a potential strike looms. Eva Andersen reports.
The Super Bowl LIX championship ring once owned by Laekin Vakalahi is now up for auction and could be yours – if you're willing to bid over $40,000.