Oktoberfest celebrations commence on South Street this weekend
Philadelphia is putting its own spin on the centuries-old German tradition with a South Street block party and a sausage festival.
North Philadelphia boutique opens to help formerly incarcerated women rebuild
The Closet of Hope and Second Chances provides clothing, confidence and support to women preparing to reenter the workforce.
Teen delivers flowers and joy to local seniors through 'Petals with Promise'
Reya Mishra started growing flowers with her mother during the COVID-19 pandemic. Five years later, their backyard project has blossomed into Petals with Promise.
Robot dogs serve as cybersecurity training tools at Alvernia University
Robot dogs at Alvernia University are helping students prepare for careers in cybersecurity.
Wrestler who shared viral moment with 6-foot-2 fiancée is now a coach at Penn
National champion Lucas Byrd begins a new chapter at Penn with his "greatest teammate" by his side
Philly teen turns his stutter into a superpower in new children's book
Fifteen-year-old Mas'ood Holloman hopes "Finding My Voice" will inspire other children with speech differences to embrace what makes them unique.
Vintage plane crashes at Heritage Field Airport in Limerick, Pennsylvania
A small vintage plane crashed at Heritage Field Airport in Limerick, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday night.
Brown's Restaurant celebrates 50 years of sweet summer traditions in Ocean City
The family-owned boardwalk shop has become a must-stop destination, serving generations of visitors the same hot cake donuts since 1976.
SEPTA bus gets stuck in fresh cement, ruining long-awaited pothole repairs
A South Philadelphia community waited more than a year for potholes to be repaired. Then, a SEPTA bus rolled through freshly poured cement — and got stuck.
Camden students return to class as superintendent begins first full school year
Camden City School District begins a new school year under Superintendent Alfonso Llano, who is starting his first full academic year.
9-year-old Philadelphia chess player inspires more girls to make their move
At just 9 years old, Tanya Sinha is already making her mark in the world of chess — but for her, winning is only part of the game.
Widener president welcomes new students into her home for annual tradition
Widener University President Stacey Robertson welcomed students to her home ahead of the new school year.
Philly superintendent addresses difficult choice to close 17 schools
Philadelphia superintendent Tony Watlington spoke to CBS News Philadelphia as the school year begins, and after major changes were announced.
2 children killed in fire in Trenton, New Jersey, officials say
Two children were killed when a fire broke out Wednesday morning in the 300 block of Hewitt Street in Trenton, New Jersey.
How one Philly school is keeping students off their phones this year
A look inside one Philadelphia school where students don't have access to their phones for the whole day.