Trudy Haynes Scholarship winner Lauren Morris to speak at Temple's Klein College graduation
Temple journalism major Lauren Haley Morris was selected as the student commencement speaker for the Klein College of Media and Communication graduation.
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Temple journalism major Lauren Haley Morris was selected as the student commencement speaker for the Klein College of Media and Communication graduation.
The Trudy Haynes Scholarship is named for Philadelphia's first Black TV journalist.
CBS Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists are once again partnering to award the annual Trudy Haynes Scholarship to a college student pursuing a career in journalism or communications. The scholarship honors Trudy Haynes, who in 1965 became the first African-American TV reporter in Philadelphia when she started working at KYW-TV. Get the details at CBSPhiladelphia.com/TrudyHaynes.
CBS Philadelphia is proud to partner with the Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists to award the annual Trudy Haynes Scholarship to a college student pursuing a career in journalism or communications.
Temple journalism major Lauren Morris was recently surprised in class with a check for $10,000.
This week, the Drexel women’s basketball team is heading to the NCAA Tournament, a church in Burlington County is looking ahead one year after a devastating fire and much more.
Villanova political science and communication major Lydia McFarlane was awarded $10,000. She's pursuing a career in journalism and hopes to amplify marginalized voices.
Our Janelle Burrell surprised Lydia McFarlane in class with a check for $10,000. McFarlane is the winner of this year's Trudy Haynes Scholarship, named after Philadelphia's first Black TV reporter. Haynes joined our station in 1965.
Local college students can apply for the $10,000 scholarship from now through Feb. 12, 2024.
Temple University junior, Corey Thompson, is this year's winner of the CBS News Philadelphia's Trudy Haynes Scholarship.
Anchor Janelle Burrell reports.
Known around the station as "Miss Trudy," Trudy Haynes started at KYW-TV in 1965. She was the first Black TV reporter in Philadelphia.
Haynes transformed the face of the news industry when she became Philadelphia's first Black TV reporter. Now, we celebrate her life and all that she meant to us and the legacy she leaves behind.
The passing of Haynes is an immeasurable loss.
This Women's History Month, Eyewitness News is helping the next generation of women make their mark.
CBS3's Janelle Burrell sat down for a socially distant conversation with the legendary, former Eyewitness News reporter Trudy Haynes, who transformed the face of the news industry.
In 1965, Haynes made history as the first local African-American TV reporter.
As people around the world remember Dr. King's legacy so does Trudy Haynes, the first African-American reporter in Philadelphia.
The list of honorees includes Joan Myers Brown of Philadanco and former CBS-3 reporter and host Trudy Haynes.
Octavius Catto was killed in South Philadelphia on the frontlines of the struggle for equality, fighting for voter rights on Election Day, 1871.
A shero is a female hero, someone who has improved the quality of life of those around her and took on tough challenges despite obstacles.
Philadelphia police are searching for two suspects who shot and killed a 19-year-old man as he was entering an Uber early Wednesday morning.
Expect another mostly cloudy and cool day Wednesday for late September in the Philadelphia region, with highs only topping out in the mid-to-upper 60s.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill's administration fined a data center in Vineland $1.07 million for violating the New Jersey Air Pollution Control Act Tuesday.
Mary Martin said she whacked a groping suspect with her bike helmet after watching him grope a woman in Point Breeze.
A minor was shot and killed while playing with a gun with another minor in Norristown Tuesday, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office said.
Philadelphia police are searching for two suspects who shot and killed a 19-year-old man as he was entering an Uber early Wednesday morning.
Expect another mostly cloudy and cool day Wednesday for late September in the Philadelphia region, with highs only topping out in the mid-to-upper 60s.
New parking rules for Eagles home games could throw a wrench into some long-standing tailgating traditions.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill's administration fined a data center in Vineland $1.07 million for violating the New Jersey Air Pollution Control Act Tuesday.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
Philadelphia police are searching for two suspects who shot and killed a 19-year-old man as he was entering an Uber early Wednesday morning.
Mary Martin said she whacked a groping suspect with her bike helmet after watching him grope a woman in Point Breeze.
A minor was shot and killed while playing with a gun with another minor in Norristown Tuesday, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office said.
Michael Garr, 15, was a sophomore at Upper Darby High School when he was allegedly stabbed to death by Mason Weh.
Colleen Bell, founder of GoodBoy Dog Recovery, is offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to an arrest.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill's administration fined a data center in Vineland $1.07 million for violating the New Jersey Air Pollution Control Act Tuesday.
The Ferris wheel at Gillian's Wonderland Pier, one of the most recognizable landmarks in Ocean City, will soon be demolished.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
Flights at Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports were delayed due to an equipment outage, the FAA says.
Part of a Lavallette, New Jersey, liquor store was boarded up and a bouquet of flowers was left outside Sunday night, somber reminders of a horrific crash that killed a woman a day earlier.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
A cat named Bessie saved a Norristown, Pennsylvania, family from a 1934 house fire, and her heroic story now teaches children about fire safety.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
SEPTA's "Accelerate" plan would see upgrades across the system, including new train cars, shorter wait times and station updates.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
Zack Wheeler struck out 11, including a franchise-record seven in a row to start the game, and the Phillies inched closer to clinching a playoff spot with a 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has been placed in the NFL concussion protocol, according to a person familiar with the situation, adding another wrinkle to the team's plans for Monday night's game against Philadelphia.
New parking rules for Eagles home games could throw a wrench into some long-standing tailgating traditions.
A victim of alleged hazing at Cheltenham High School testified in court Monday for the first time in nearly eight hours of preliminary hearings against four of his former coaches.
Zach Ertz is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles with tight end Dallas Goedert expected to miss a few weeks with an MCL sprain, according to multiple reports.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
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.
Mike Rafferty participated in a pen pal program in South Philadelphia when he was a student at St. Gabriel School. Forty-two years later, he met his pen pal for the first time.
Expect another mostly cloudy and cool day Wednesday in late September in the Philadelphia region, with highs only topping out in the mid-to-upper 60s. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast.
The DataOne data center in Vineland was fined for allegedly installing and operating 62 large natural-gas power generators without the permits needed from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.
For the fifth straight season, the Phillies reached 3 million in total attendance at Citizens Bank Park.
A woman said she was walking in the area of Park Way and Rodgers Avenue when a man approached her from behind and physically and sexually assaulted her in Hightstown last week.