U.S. 250th Anniversary
Edwards Freeman Nut Company serves sweet memories for future generations
At Edwards Freeman Nut Company in Conshohocken, history still tastes sweet well over a century later. Kim Hudson reports.
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At Edwards Freeman Nut Company in Conshohocken, history still tastes sweet well over a century later. Kim Hudson reports.
Mayor Cherelle Parker shared new details about an effort to bring America celebrations to Philadelphia's commercial corridors.
At Edwards Freeman Nut Company in Conshohocken, history still tastes sweet well over a century later.
The success story of Pottsville's Yuengling, now into its sixth generation of making beer, helps tell the story of America.
About 90 miles northwest of Philadelphia is Pottsville in Schuylkill County, where the success of one brewery helps tell the story of the country: Yuengling. And Yuengling is celebrating America's birthday all year by proudly showing off the 250th on its cans, Nikki DeMentri reports.
Officials released details about the third Red, White and Blue To-Do in Philadelphia in a news conference Tuesday morning, and local tourism leaders said the July 2 slate of events would honor President John Adams' wishes. Dan Snyder reports.
Philadelphia will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the vote for independence with "pomp and parade" on July 2, 2026.
CBS News Philadelphia got a preview of that restoration work, where the United States' first speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives once lived. Nikki DeMentri reports.
Trappe, Montgomery County, will celebrate the Speaker's House dedication this weekend after years of renovations.
Founded in 1805, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) has lived many lives — surviving fires, moving buildings and adapting to a changing art world. 2026 marks 220 years for the institution, and the people behind the easel say their work is far from done.
Leaders in New Jersey are getting ready to welcome visitors for a series of events for America's 250th anniversary.
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts has lived many lives, and the people behind the easel say their work is far from done.
The American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia has a new exhibit showcasing rare printings of the Declaration of Independence.
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia and the Mütter Museum are celebrating the United States' 250th birthday with a series of exhibits showcasing the birthplace of American medicine. Stephanie Stahl reports.
As the country celebrates its semiquincentennial, a new exhibit at the American Philosophical Society is showing off rare printings of the Declaration of Independence. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports.
Mayor Cherelle Parker held a town hall Thursday night to discuss her budget plan with neighbors at Vare Recreation Center in South Philadelphia.
Police said a Dodge SUV hit another vehicle in a crosswalk and then damaged two parked cars. One person was killed in the crash.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
The cooldown in the Philadelphia region begins Friday, but it will still be shorts and T-shirt weather.
The Flyers and Penguins renew the Battle of Pennsylvania in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's the first-round series schedule.
Police said a Dodge SUV hit another vehicle in a crosswalk and then damaged two parked cars. One person was killed in the crash.
Mayor Cherelle Parker held a town hall Thursday night to discuss her budget plan with neighbors at Vare Recreation Center in South Philadelphia.
A Philadelphia City Council special committee will investigate the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia parking garage collapse in Grays Ferry that left three construction workers dead.
Police in Delaware County are warning about a possible attempt to lure a child into a car.
Pennsylvania real estate agent and youth soccer coach Albert Stroble was arrested and charged for the possession of child sexual abuse material.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
Officials in Wildwood, New Jersey, are moving to close the boardwalk between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Police are investigating a shooting outside a Cherry Hill strip mall, where a 61-year-old man was injured.
Authorities released new photos of a man who was killed in Camden, but footage of an attack or crime scene is slim.
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
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.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Police said a Dodge SUV hit another vehicle in a crosswalk and then damaged two parked cars. One person was killed in the crash.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Former Philadelphia Flyers captain Chris Pronger has a new memoir out and offered some insights on the current playoff team.
The Flyers and Penguins renew the Battle of Pennsylvania in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Here's the first-round series schedule.
The new shared arena between the Flyers, Sixers and Philadelphia's WNBA team is planned for where the Spectrum once stood.
The Pittsburgh native and ESPN personality and the Pennsylvania governor placed a friendly wager on the Penguins-Flyers series.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Three people were taken to a nearby hospital after a serious crash at 48th and Walnut streets, Philadelphia police tell Jan Carabeo.
Bill Kelly says Friday in the Philadelphia region will be slightly cooler, but more significant changes are on the way. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker joined city leaders Thursday afternoon in Point Breeze to launch "Ring It On! One Philly, A United Celebration," a citywide initiative to invest in 20 commercial corridors with activations, beautifications and celebrations.
South Philly residents packed the Vare Recreation Center on Morris Street as Parker hosted her "One Philly, One Future" budget town hall series.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a warm Thursday night