West Philly teacher at school slated to close surprised with national award
A beloved teacher at Paul Robeson High School, a school slated to close in the district's facilities plan, was surprised with a national award that left him stunned.
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A beloved teacher at Paul Robeson High School, a school slated to close in the district's facilities plan, was surprised with a national award that left him stunned.
Life insurance company National Life Group honored David Stokes, a gym teacher at Paul Robeson High School, with its national LifeChanger of the Year award Wednesday. Madeleine Wright reports.
Philadelphia police say they have arrested the driver suspected of crashing into a police cruiser, another car and an apartment building in West Philadelphia on Monday.
A hazardous sinkhole that plagued a West Philadelphia block for months has been filled, bringing relief to residents who say their repeated calls for help went unanswered.
The sinkhole, located on the 400 block of South 61st Street in West Philly, had grown to nearly a foot deep and created daily challenges for neighbors, especially those with mobility issues.
A prisoner who escaped police custody at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center on Tuesday was captured in Philadelphia.
Police said the 26-year-old was being transferred from Penn Presbyterian Medical Center around 10:20 a.m. when he escaped.
Drivers caught speeding in five Philadelphia school zones will now receive tickets for $100 or more thanks to a PPA program that uses cameras to monitor speed.
Surveillance video shows the moment of impact in a fatal West Philadelphia crash that killed a driver and a dog Friday morning. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder has the latest.
Surveillance video shows the moment that a driver ran a red light and struck another car in West Philadelphia, killing one person and their dog and damaging several parked cars. Neighbors described the scene as horrific and the video may be difficult to watch. Dan Snyder reports.
Three people were taken to a nearby hospital after a serious crash at 48th and Walnut streets, Philadelphia police tell Jan Carabeo.
A man allegedly stabbed his 61-year-old father to death Saturday night in North Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood, police said.
Police say at least 27 spent shell casings were recovered in a targeted shooting that left a woman dead and two others wounded in West Philadelphia.
A 20-year-old woman was shot and killed in what police say was a targeted shooting in West Philadelphia on Tuesday evening.
Philadelphia police shot and killed a man on the 5400 block of Webster Street in the city's Cobbs Creek neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Neighbors described the man who was shot and killed by Philadelphia police on Tuesday morning as quiet and kind. Philadelphia police said the man, 75-year-old Anthony McKinley, fired first. The shooting is under investigation.
A man was fatally shot by Philadelphia Police in the city's Cobbs Creek section Tuesday. Deputy Commissioner Frank Vanore said officers were responding to a radio call about a person with a weapon when they encountered an armed man sitting on a front porch. Vanore said there was a "confrontation," and while he couldn't confirm who shot first, he said investigators believe the man fired the first shots.
Residents in West Philadelphia are fed up with a massive hole in the middle of their street that started after a water main break.
The hole in the center of South 56 Street near Catharine Street in West Philadelphia has been there for about two months.
Premier Barber Institute hosts a free haircut give back to the West Philadelphia community with Chosen 300 Ministries for Good Friday. Siafa Lewis reports.
A shooting in Philadelphia's Cobbs Creek neighborhood Monday night has left two people dead and three others injured, police said.
Police are looking for surveillance cameras and witnesses to learn more about what happened in a quintuple shooting at 60th and Delancey streets Monday night. Ray Strickland reports.
It's a trend happening nationally, but some Philadelphia police districts are reporting zero murders going back to Jan. 1.
Kermit Gosnell, the former West Philadelphia doctor convicted of multiple infant murders and found guilty involuntary manslaughter in the death of a patient, has died at 85.
Monumental Baptist Church was founded in 1826 and will turn 200 years old on March 24 after standing through some of the most defining moments in American history, including the era of slavery. Wakisha Bailey reports.
The largest collegiate regatta in the United States is back again on the Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey.
The Federal Trade Commission warns that unsolicited offers for debt relief or to lower your credit card interest rate are almost always scams.
Three men were rushed to a hospital and a stray bullet landed in a living room after a shooting early Friday morning.
On Friday in the Philadelphia region, you'll want a sweatshirt or light jacket before heading out the door in the morning with temperatures in the 40s.
The Flyers are on the brink of elimination after losing Game 3 to the Hurricanes on Thursday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The largest collegiate regatta in the United States is back again on the Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey.
The Federal Trade Commission warns that unsolicited offers for debt relief or to lower your credit card interest rate are almost always scams.
Three men were rushed to a hospital and a stray bullet landed in a living room after a shooting early Friday morning.
The American Red Cross is helping four people after a home partially collapsed in Philadelphia's Nicetown-Tioga section.
On Friday in the Philadelphia region, you'll want a sweatshirt or light jacket before heading out the door in the morning with temperatures in the 40s.
The Federal Trade Commission warns that unsolicited offers for debt relief or to lower your credit card interest rate are almost always scams.
Three men were rushed to a hospital and a stray bullet landed in a living room after a shooting early Friday morning.
Delaware County businesses are preparing for all the action before the 2026 PGA Championship comes to Aronimink Golf Club.
A man is in critical condition after he was shot multiple times on South 64th Street, Philadelphia police said.
One week after the board approved the district's controversial facilities plan, City Council approved a resolution to possibly change the way board members are seated.
The largest collegiate regatta in the United States is back again on the Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The 87th Jefferson Dad Vail Regatta is kicking off once again along the Cooper River in South Jersey.
Round-trip rail tickets were going to cost World Cup fans $150. They will now be $105, NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri said Thursday.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
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.
Philadelphia church leaders are encouraging Black women to participate in a groundbreaking health study.
A Bensalem family visited the team at Jefferson Abington Hospital to say thank you after a long NICU stay.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Holly Heenan will represent Team Determination at the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia.
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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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.
The largest collegiate regatta in the United States is back again on the Cooper River in Camden County, New Jersey.
The Flyers are on the brink of elimination after losing Game 3 to the Hurricanes on Thursday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The Philadelphia Phillies were crushed by the Athletics Thursday night to avoiding a three-game sweep.
Delaware County businesses are preparing for all the action before the 2026 PGA Championship comes to Aronimink Golf Club.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is questionable for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals vs. the New York Knicks Friday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
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.
Unexpected callers offering to lower your credit card interest rate and asking to confirm personal information could be a scam. Yeadon resident Birtha Irby tells our Josh Sidorowicz about a scammer who possessed a startling amount of her personal information — "my daughter said right away, 'we have to call Josh'."
The 2026 Dad Vail Regatta marks the 50th anniversary of a major milestone -- the addition of female rowers to the long-running competition. Wakisha Bailey catches up with Kirsten Morasco, president of the Dad Vail Regatta Organizing Committee.
Canvas, a system used by thousands of schools and universities, including the University of Pennsylvania and Rutgers, was offline Thursday due to a cyberattack, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals.
There could be some showers Friday afternoon and rain looks likely on Saturday as well. But the first half of Mother's Day looks sunny and warm before rain moves in Sunday evening into Monday, with even more showers possible next week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Lauren Morris, who won the CBS Philadelphia Trudy Haynes Scholarship last year, is now graduating from Temple University and already has a job in journalism lined up. Janelle Burrell catches up with the Klein College class speaker.