Commemoration held at Philadelphia City Hall for Transgender Day of Visibility
Mayor Cherelle Parker and city leaders held a ceremonial flag raising to honor the contributions of transgender people in Philadelphia and across the nation.
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Mayor Cherelle Parker and city leaders held a ceremonial flag raising to honor the contributions of transgender people in Philadelphia and across the nation.
The lawsuit claims that restrictions on gender-affirming care through an executive order are unlawful.
The Supreme Court ruled that Tennessee's law restricting gender-affirming care for transgender youth does not violate the 14th Amendment.
While there are currently no restrictions on transgender adults getting their prescriptions, many are worried it could happen.
There's growing fear in the transgender community that the Trump administration will restrict their access to needed medications. Many states already have laws against minors getting gender affirming drugs. There are currently no restrictions on trans adults getting their prescriptions. Stephanie Stahl reports that many are worried it could happen.
The event at Philadelphia City Hall aimed at promoting visibility, equity and community empowerment.
City leaders and advocates gathered at City Hall on Monday to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility with a flag-raising ceremony aimed at promoting visibility, equity and community empowerment.
Rep. Sarah McBride, who represents Delaware, said that she appears "to live rent-free in the minds of some of my Republican colleagues" in response to a heated exchange about her gender during a hearing this week.
The new policy removes references to gender — replacing them with references to a student athlete's biological sex.
The military announced in a social media post on Friday that it will no longer allow transgender people to enlist.
The issue was a political lightning rod during the 2024 campaign, with Republicans spending tens of millions of dollars on ads focusing on transgender rights issues.
A Philadelphia activist says the trans community is bracing for what could come next under the Trump administration.
A Philadelphia activist says the trans community is bracing for what could be next after President Trump signed an executive order declaring that the U.S. government will officially recognize only two genders — male and female.
Delaware Rep.-elect Sarah McBride has become the target of South Carolina Rep. Nancy Mace, who introduced a resolution to prevent trans women from using the women's restroom on Capitol Hill.
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina introduced legislation Monday to change House rules to prohibit transgender women from using women's bathrooms and other facilities on Capitol Hill, a proposal that comes just before the House prepares to swear-in the first openly transgender member of Congress.
Delaware's Sarah McBride will be the first openly trans person to hold a seat in Congress.
In 2020, Sarah McBride made history as the first transgender person ever elected to a state senate seat. Now, the Delaware Democrat is running for Congress.
nadeen "mothasistah" herring has written two books as a resource to help others celebrate transgender loved ones.
People in Mercer County are calling for the killing of a transgender teenager to be prosecuted as a hate crime.
Naiymah Sanchez has made it her mission to support the trans community in Philadelphia. For the 40-year-old, her work is a reflection of her lived experience.
Naiymah Sanchez has made it her mission to support the trans community in Philadelphia. For the 40-year-old, her work is a reflection of her lived experience.
One small business stepped up to fight hate against the transgender community and ended up starting a global movement.
An increasing number of trans men and women are becoming parents and growing families. Doctors say trans people having biological children is now a routine part of medicine.
Every year trans people, advocates and their allies observe Trans Day of Remembrance to honor the lives lost to hate crimes.
Many doctors, mental health specialists and medical groups have argued that treatments for transgender youth are safe and beneficial, though rigorous long-term research is lacking.
Pennsylvania voters went to the polls on Tuesday, casting their votes for Republican and Democratic candidates in congressional, gubernatorial and local races.
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, one historian is marking the occasion with a journey along the Underground Railroad.
Residents at Park Terrace Apartments say their homes are unbearably hot as a heat wave grips the city.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Fifty-seven Philadelphia public schools will shift to virtual learning on Wednesday as the region deals with extreme heat.
Before heading to the polls, here's what Pennsylvania voters need to know about the 2026 primary election.
Pennsylvania voters went to the polls on Tuesday, casting their votes for Republican and Democratic candidates in congressional, gubernatorial and local races.
Philadelphians will cast their votes today in the 2026 Pennsylvania primary in several races, including two ballot questions for city residents.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, one historian is marking the occasion with a journey along the Underground Railroad.
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, one historian is marking the occasion with a journey along the Underground Railroad.
Residents at Park Terrace Apartments say their homes are unbearably hot as a heat wave grips the city.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Fifty-seven Philadelphia public schools will shift to virtual learning on Wednesday as the region deals with extreme heat.
Voters across the Philadelphia region are making their voices heard at the ballot box in the 2026 Pennsylvania primary.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
Crews are searching for a swimmer who went missing in Ocean City, New Jersey, on Monday night, the Coast Guard said.
Scientists are buzzing about Triantha x novacaesariensis, a newly identified plant found in New Jersey's Pine Barrens.
New Jersey wants to help bars and restaurants cash in on the FIFA World Cup by letting them sell more alcohol during the 39-day tournament.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
On Monday, May 18, the merchandise tent at Aronimink Golf Club is open to the public for one day of last-minute shopping, where all remaining items are 50% off.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club brought roughly 200,000 golf fans to Newtown Square, Delaware County.
Rory McIlroy's frustrating final round at the PGA Championship boiled over with an angry exchange with a fan after a "U-S-A!" shout from the gallery at Aronimink Golf Club.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
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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.
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, one historian is marking the occasion with a journey along the Underground Railroad. Madeleine Wright.
The city recorded the hottest temperature ever in May on Tuesday at 98 degrees, which broke the previous record of 97 set in 1991. Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The School District of Philadelphia said Tuesday that early childhood centers at the schools affected will also shift to virtual learning.
The cause of the fire at The Black Sheep Pub and Restaurant in Philadelphia is under investigation.
A second arrest was made Tuesday in the murder of 20-year-old Imani Ringgold in West Philadelphia, police said.