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.
A Dutch-flagged cruise ship that was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak reached Spain's Canary Islands early Sunday morning.
After a foggy and cloudy morning, plan on summer-like conditions by midday with above-average temperatures and highs near 80 across the Delaware Valley.
Alec Bohm homered twice, doubled and drove in four runs in his return from a two-game benching to lift the Phillies over the Rockies.
The Flyers have been eliminated from the playoffs after a 3-2 Game 4 loss in overtime by the Hurricanes.
Grief and support continue to pour into the Gloucester County community after a 7-year-old boy was struck and killed by a school bus on Friday.
A Dutch-flagged cruise ship that was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak reached Spain's Canary Islands early Sunday morning.
After a foggy and cloudy morning, plan on summer-like conditions by midday with above-average temperatures and highs near 80 across the Delaware Valley.
Anna Jarvis was living in Philadelphia when she started the first Mother's Day celebration in 1908, in honor of her late mother.
Alec Bohm homered twice, doubled and drove in four runs in his return from a two-game benching to lift the Phillies over the Rockies.
An estimated 200,000 people are expected to attend the 108th PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.
This year's event raised $16 million for autism research and care, and since it began the event has raised a total of over $50 million.
Middle school students lit up the Philadelphia skyline Friday night with video games they designed themselves.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and sealed the game with big buckets late, leading New York to a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Carlos Della Valle is home with his family in Chester County after 258 days in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Zayla Dutton and her mom, Jasmine Worrell, are getting ready to graduate from college together.
Grief and support continue to pour into the Gloucester County community after a 7-year-old boy was struck and killed by a school bus on Friday.
A child died after being hit by a school bus in Greenwich Township, New Jersey, Friday afternoon, police said.
Resistance to data centers has been building over concerns about power and water usage, as well as neighborhood character.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
The largest collegiate regatta in the United States is back again on the Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey.
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.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
A Dutch-flagged cruise ship that was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak reached Spain's Canary Islands early Sunday morning.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has activated its 24/7 emergency center in Atlanta to monitor the recent deadly hantavirus outbreak onboard the MV Hondius.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Philadelphia church leaders are encouraging Black women to participate in a groundbreaking health study.
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.
Photos by HughE Dillon
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
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.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
Alec Bohm homered twice, doubled and drove in four runs in his return from a two-game benching to lift the Phillies over the Rockies.
The Flyers have been eliminated from the playoffs after a 3-2 Game 4 loss in overtime by the Hurricanes.
The Phillies lost to the Rockies 9-7 in 11 innings Friday in South Philadelphia.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and sealed the game with big buckets late, leading New York to a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Joel Embiid will return to the lineup for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals vs. the New York Knicks Friday in Philadelphia.
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.
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.
Stein Your Florist Co. in Mayfair is preparing for a busy day as shoppers pick up blooms and bouquets for Mother's Day. CBS News Philadelphia's Ray Strickland stopped by the store as shoppers lined up to buy arrangements for the moms and mother figures in their lives.
A suspect was arrested after a barricade situation at a Wawa in Wilmington, Delaware. Delaware State Police said troopers responded to the store on Limestone Road for a report of a person with a possible weapon around 9 p.m. Saturday.
Does your cat purr then they're content? They might be purring for another reason. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson breaks down what your feline friends might be trying to tell you in this week's Pet Project.
It'll be a beautiful day to celebrate mom with high temperatures near 80 degrees and mostly sunny skies. There's a chance for an afternoon shower or storm ahead of a significant cool-down on Monday.
Sunday will start with some patchy fog and clouds, then turn partly to mostly sunny. Andrew Kozak has the foreceast.