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After cyclist dies, Philadelphia advocates say concrete barriers would prevent deaths
Some advocates say the popular bike lane on Spruce Street is too dangerous for cyclists.
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Some advocates say the popular bike lane on Spruce Street is too dangerous for cyclists.
A nice, cold pool would be the ideal spot to beat the heat. However, six pools are closed due to repairs or staff scheduling issues. Officials say Fletcher is expected to open this Wednesday, Morris Estate this Thursday, and Max Max Myers next week.
With their group Philly Girls Jump, Tanisha Rinehardt and Rasheedah Mclean are making a positive impact in their community by putting double Dutch on the map.
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to speak at the Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote Presidential Town Hall on Saturday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia.
The plan called, "Avenue of the Arts 2.0" would make the stretch of Broad Street from City Hall to Washington Avenue into a lush, green arts park.
The signature stretch in Center City is known for its musical theater, opera, film and comedy shows.
The suspect in a shooting earlier this month in Center City has turned himself in, Philadelphia police said Monday.
Six people were arrested and an officer was assaulted during a pro-Palestinian protest outside of Philadelphia's City Hall on the Fourth of July, according to police.
An estimated 400 people attended the demonstration at City Hall.
Dozens of road closures will be in effect on Thursday, July 4 across Philadelphia for the Wawa Welcome America concert and fireworks.
Reading Terminal Market's first meat-free deli is expanding into a new location. On Wednesday, there was a ribbon cutting for LUHV Vegan Deli's brand-new space opening.
A salon in Philadelphia has partnered with Ontario-based Green Circle Salons to recycle waste into plastics and clean energy.
Pileggi On The Square Salon in Center City Philadelphia is recycling 95% of waste including hair, tin foils and leftover color. Here's how they're doing it.
Philadelphia police are investigating after a 30-year-old man found in the Schuylkill River died Tuesday evening.
People in the city were looking for ways to stay cool on Friday. A splash pad at Love Park was very busy as people didn't see this heat coming.
A former Philadelphia Flyer and the Pennsylvania recovery center are celebrating the grand opening of the newest office in Center City. The new center will provide high-quality addiction and mental health treatment services to the community.
The Philadelphia City Controller announced on Wednesday the findings of a special investigation of the city's Department of Licenses and Inspections. The controller assessed the department's ability to meet public safety measures regarding demolition and construction. The review revealed there are 120 imminently dangerous properties and 4,000 classified as unsafe.
Aramark workers blocked traffic in Center City Philadelphia for a short time Wednesday evening.
During SIPS, more than 90 bars and restaurants will be offering a variety of drinks. It happens every Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. through Aug. 28 in Center City Philadelphia.
Philadelphia's biggest happy hour has returned on Wednesday – Center City SIPS is back. This summer marks 20 years of the event.
Prosecutors said Cody Heron was seen in a viral video stomping on a car windshield and pointing a gun at a driver in Center City in October 2023.
Over two decades, the married couple and business partners Marcie Turney and Valerie Safran have opened a string of successful restaurants and shops between Chestnut and Locust streets in Philadelphia. Among them are Verde, Little Nonna's, Barbuzzo, Bud & Marilyn's and Darling Jack's. Setting up their dream required months and months of work without a day off, the couple tells CBS Philadelphia's Jim Donovan.
The legendary Dawn Staley met with fans at the Mitchell and Ness flagship store Tuesday afternoon. Dozens anxiously waited in line outside the store with basketball gear in hand to get signed. This was in celebration of the release of her 2004 USA Swingman jersey.
Hundreds of union workers gathered at their office in the Navy Yard to voice their support for the planned stadium.
Philadelphia Police said three people, two women and one man, were taken to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital after a shooting late Sunday night near 11th and Ludlow streets.
At least 3 residential blocks in Point Breeze have been evacuated due to reports of a strong smell of bleach and ammonia following a reported neighbor dispute.
Amazon Prime Day may be over, but you've still got plenty of deals to shop if you're having some FOMO.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
The Microsoft outage on Friday caused many PCs to display an error message nicknamed the "blue screen of death."
The outages Friday were connected to "a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said in a statement.
Banks, airlines, broadcasters and health systems in countries around the world reported widespread outages Friday in relation to Microsoft's 365 apps.
Multiple airlines at Philadelphia International Airport reported system outages that caused delays and cancellations Friday.
At least 3 residential blocks in Point Breeze have been evacuated due to reports of a strong smell of bleach and ammonia following a reported neighbor dispute.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
The Microsoft outage on Friday caused many PCs to display an error message nicknamed the "blue screen of death."
At least 3 residential blocks in Point Breeze have been evacuated due to reports of a strong smell of bleach and ammonia following a reported neighbor dispute.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A 7-month-old baby boy was shot while sitting on the front lawn with his mother and father in Philadelphia's Holmesburg section on Thursday, police said.
Some advocates say the popular bike lane on Spruce Street is too dangerous for cyclists.
A Philadelphia doctor and a patient whose life he saved 30 years ago are teaming up to help others who need organ transplants.
A Mays Landing family is mourning the death of a soon-to-be grandfather and hero, who authorities credit for rescuing two boys from drowning at an Atlantic County park.
Atlantic City police said they received a call from a man claiming he had firearms and an explosive device inside the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa on Thursday night.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
The Humane Society of Atlantic County is looking for a person they believe has dumped four dogs at their Atlantic City shelter in the middle of the night.
Thursday afternoon will see partly cloudy and sunny skies with highs near 86 degrees in Philadelphia, much more seasonable for this time of the year.
Tuesday night's storm sent a tree into a Wilmington, Delaware, home, injuring the couple inside. That couple is out of the hospital and only speaking with CBS News Philadelphia.
The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
With high temps in the upper-90s and increased humidity, an excessive heat warning is in effect through for Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs until Wednesday morning.
The searing heat is back again, with highs on Monday in the mid and upper 90s.
A Philadelphia doctor and a patient whose life he saved 30 years ago are teaming up to help others who need organ transplants.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Getting around is challenging for Victoria Nedza, who has a rare form of muscular dystrophy. But it's getting easier now with her new robotic arm made by the team at Widener University.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
A teenage scoliosis patient reunites with the Philadelphia doctor who restored her mobility through a pioneering surgery.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Sheetz will now deliver beer to Pennsylvanians, the Altoona-based convenience store chain announced on Tuesday.
While some local businesses and regional chains have altered their hours for the Fourth of July, many will remain open. Here's a look at what's open and closed across the Delaware Valley.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was seriously injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
Norwegian Cruise Line will begin offering trips out of the Port of Philadelphia starting in 2026, the cruise line announced Wednesday.
The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey from $6.50 to $6.
A tractor-trailer crash is blocking the I-676 ramp to enter I-76 in Philadelphia.
Tolls on the Ben Franklin Bridge and three other bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey are scheduled to increase, but by exactly how much is to be determined.
At 14 years old, Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to appear in Major League Soccer when he entered Wednesday's game at Subaru Park.
The 2024 baseball season is far from over, but if you're already looking ahead, the Philadelphia Phillies' 2025 schedule dropped Thursday.
Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens wanted to come out of retirement and help Tom Brady win another Super Bowl in Tampa Bay. But according to Owens, Brady completely ignored his offer.
Pat Williams died from complications related to viral pneumonia.
Cavan Sullivan broke Freddy Adu's record, which was set in 2004, and became the youngest player in MLS history after making his Philadelphia Union debut.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
A singer from South Philadelphia is paying homage to Frank Sinatra by breathing new life into some big band arrangements Sinatra performed live in the 1960s.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
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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.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Sylvain Farrel currently works as an intake specialist, advocate and translator at the Unity Clinic in South Philadelphia.
The outage is forcing flights to be grounded at the airport and impacting payment methods for Amtrak riders.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Kate Bilo says to expect low humidity and warm temperatures Friday afternoon across the Philadelphia region.
Bill Kelly has the latest weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as we get closer to the weekend.
A 30-year-old woman who was hit and killed while riding her bike in Rittenhouse Square was identified by family as Barbara Friedes, a doctor at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.