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Maia Peele said it was her mother, along with several college professors and guidance counselors, who motivated her to change her outlook on not only education but her surroundings in Philly.
Aziza Shuler reports.
Building 21 High School in West Oak Lane is reopening on Thursday after closing due to water damage.
The school recently reopened last week after it was closed for two months while crews cleaned up damaged asbestos.
The West Oak Lane school has been closed since March due to damaged asbestos.
Wakisha Bailey reports.
The attempted robbery and shooting happened at 15th Street and 70th Avenue in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane neighborhood.
Kerri Corrado reports.
Police said a male is in custody and a gun was recovered.
Officials say more asbestos has been discovered in the high school in a letter sent to families Wednesday.
In 2021, 18-year-old Shaquille Barbour was shot and killed while he rode his bike home from a corner store in Philadelphia.
A district spokesperson says a hybrid option for Building 21 students is being discussed.
Frustrations continue to grow over the handling of an asbestos issue at a Philadelphia high school.
Officials say Building 21 could be shut down for several weeks, but they should have a better grasp of the remediation timeline by Tuesday or Wednesday.
Congressman Dwight Evans' office hosted the event for residents in his district.
Building 21 Philadelphia is temporarily shut down. The Philadelphia school district says asbestos was detected in the West Oak Lane High school after a routine inspection.
Police arrested the wanted man on Monday.
The high school shifted to virtual learning Thursday and will again be virtual Friday, the school district said.
Philadelphia police say they will provide updates once the man is formally charged.
The incident happened at Masjidullah the Center for Human Excellence on the 7400 block of Linekiln Pike last Friday night.
A surveillance camera shows a man spray-painting the words "Jesus Christ" on the doors.
Philadelphia police are investigating after someone vandalized a mosque in West Oak Lane.
Leaders say lately the house of worship has been a frequent target.
Wakisha Bailey reports
Wakisha Bailey reports.
Police say four of the five victims are students and none of the victims appear to have life-threatening wounds.
Zack Wheeler had eight strikeouts as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins, 4-1, in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park.
A person of interest has been identified in the murder of Josh Kruger, the Philly journalist and activist who was shot and killed in his Point Breeze home, Philadelphia police said on Tuesday.
Police sources told CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden they've identified a person of interest in connection to the Center City assault and vandalism that has gone viral showing a mother getting out of her car and confronting the biker accused of the crime.
Rhys Hoskins, who tore his ACL earlier this year, threw out of the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the NL Wild Card series between the Phillies and Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park.
Zack Wheeler had eight strikeouts as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins, 4-1, in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park.
Authorities are responding to a report that multiple people have been injured in the area of the college campus.
A person of interest has been identified in the murder of Josh Kruger, the Philly journalist and activist who was shot and killed in his Point Breeze home, Philadelphia police said on Tuesday.
Police sources told CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden they've identified a person of interest in connection to the Center City assault and vandalism that has gone viral showing a mother getting out of her car and confronting the biker accused of the crime.
Rhys Hoskins, who tore his ACL earlier this year, threw out of the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the NL Wild Card series between the Phillies and Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park.
Zack Wheeler had eight strikeouts as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins, 4-1, in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park.
A person of interest has been identified in the murder of Josh Kruger, the Philly journalist and activist who was shot and killed in his Point Breeze home, Philadelphia police said on Tuesday.
Police sources told CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden they've identified a person of interest in connection to the Center City assault and vandalism that has gone viral showing a mother getting out of her car and confronting the biker accused of the crime.
Infiniti car parts were recovered after the crash in South Philadelphia. It's unknown at this time which car the parts are from.
The Area 32 Project is planting seeds of change and hope.
The emergency construction came following a lengthy legal battle between the city and DEP over whether to build the structure.
The American Cancer Society is reminding women to grab your girls. That's about holding friends and family accountable for mammograms.
Cole the Deaf Dog, a Pitbull mix therapy dog, also provides a calming presence to students at the Dr. William Mennies School in Vineland.
Get ready for a mostly sunny and warm week ahead, setting up perfect weather for the Phillies' playoff series beginning Tuesday.
Prosecutors said the driver had also crashed his car into a home earlier that day.
Get ready for a mostly sunny and warm week ahead, setting up perfect weather for the Phillies' playoff series beginning Tuesday.
A news conference was held Thursday afternoon after a Delaware State Trooper was indicted by a grand jury.
Delaware State Police Corporal Dempsey Walters has been indicted by a grand jury after being accused of beating a teen who tried to ding dong ditch.
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is operating an unlawful monopoly.
A 3-year-old boy has died from his injuries after he was hit by an off-duty firefighter's car while he attempted to park Sunday morning.
The American Cancer Society is reminding women to grab your girls. That's about holding friends and family accountable for mammograms.
These two hometown heroes are credited with helping to end the pandemic with the vaccine that came from their work.
Two scientists part of the University of Pennsylvania's historic mRNA vaccine research team won the Nobel Prize in medicine on Monday for discoveries that enabled the creation of mRNA vaccines against COVID-19.
The approach to fighting sexually transmitted infections has been nicknamed "Doxy-PEP."
The American Rescue Plan Act gave nearly $730 million to 6,800 child care programs in Pennsylvania. Advocates hope future funding is on the horizon.
We've got all you need to know about where to get free coffee on National Coffee Day.
One of Philadelphia's most recognizable streetwear businesses was looted Tuesday night as trouble took over streets in the city's northeast section.
The drinks in question are the 'Refresher' line mango dragon-fruit, mango dragon-fruit lemonade, pineapple passion-fruit, pineapple passion-fruit lemonade, strawberry açai, and strawberry açai lemonade.
In the name of the environment and sustainability, Starbucks' disposable cup may be on its way to extinction
Some may call this chapter a literal rising from the ashes, as some eight months after the fire, the Eye's Gallery is reopening.
Members of the Transport Workers Union Local 234 have voted to authorize a strike against SEPTA if necessary. The union's contract with SEPTA expires at the end of the month.
SEPTA riders will be able to use contactless "tap to pay" payment on all city and suburban buses and most trains starting Friday.
On Friday SEPTA is rolling out contactless payment like credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay on all buses and trolleys and almost all of its trains.
A SEPTA bus driver made a startling discovery when he had to approach a car that was blocking the intersection at 17th and South Streets.
The SEPTA Bus Revolution is an overhaul of the entire system that's meant to make the bus system more reliable and overall easier to use.
Zack Wheeler had eight strikeouts as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins, 4-1, in Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park.
Rhys Hoskins, who tore his ACL earlier this year, threw out of the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 of the NL Wild Card series between the Phillies and Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies fell two wins shy of a World Series title in 2022.
According to Vivid Seats, the average ticket price to Game One and Two of the National League Wild Card Series are in the top five most expensive in the MLB this season.
Red October has arrived in Philadelphia as the Phillies will face the Miami Marlins in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series on Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park.
A concert film covering Beyoncé's Renaissance World Tour is due out in U.S. movie theaters Dec. 1. Tickets are on sale now.
Taylor Swift couldn't just shake off another chance to watch Travis Kelce on the football field.
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
In this week's The Heartbeat, host Ashley Harder plants her feet on Jester Castle's stage. Learning the concept behind this new Center City venue and what sets it apart.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
The Ford PAL Center in Southwest Philadelphia is one of over a dozen centers in the city helping kids stay active and off the streets.
Only about 6% of the students at Philadelphia Dance Academy are boys - but the academy has a program aiming to involve more boys in dance.
Father Judge High School is taking learning beyond the classroom, with a new Career and Technical Education Academy.
Colin Plank, a 15-year-old Pottstown High School student, has a hit single, "Get Lost," published by Excelcia Music Publishing.
A 15-year-old local entrepreneur is making it his business to inspire others to read with his company "Studying Never Stops."
Bill Kelly is tracking the latest weather developments across the Philly region.
Philadelphia police declined to provide any additional information on the person of interest.
Police have released photos of the cars involved in a hit-and-run that left a man in extremely critical condition this past weekend in South Philadelphia.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted after a narrow 216-210 vote Monday night in Washington D.C.
Turner had two hits in the 4-1 victory over the Marlins for the Phillies.