A unique nonprofit in Philadelphia is teaching kids to learn how to ride and take care of horses, and along the way take the reins in their own lives and communities. “I’m learning how to ride something that’s way stronger than me, bigger than me, that I probably can’t control, but now, I do,” said … Read more
Trash piles up in Philadelphia amid city worker strike – CBS News Watch CBS News Union workers in Philadelphia are on their eighth day of an ongoing strike over health care benefits and higher pay. Dan Synder has the details. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive … Read more
It’s therapy wrapped in silk. A new viral trend is catching wind on the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps. Tanya Baird, a Northeast Philly native with a background in the fashion industry, is turning a viral flying dress photo shoot trend into a local movement of self-love, celebration and confidence. Baird’s business is called Tanya’s … Read more
A mass shooting in Philadelphia’s Grays Ferry neighborhood left three people dead and 10 others injured early Monday morning, police say. Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said the shooting occurred on the 1500 block of South 27th Street just before 1 a.m. Police said nine victims were taken to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and three … Read more
Looking ahead to America’s 250th birthday celebration in Philadelphia – CBS News Watch CBS News As Fourth of July celebrations wind down for 2025, Philadelphia is already gearing up for next year’s party, commemorating America’s 250th birthday. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now … Read more
The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to ban transgender athletes, resolving the civil rights case sparked by swimmer Lia Thomas, the Department of Education said Tuesday. Penn agreed to a number of “action items” to resolve what the department calls Title IX violations, the Education Department said in a statement. Those items include restoring “to … Read more
CBS News Live CBS News Philadelphia Live A fire and explosion were reported and three rowhome buildings collapsed in Philadelphia’s Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood early Sunday, sending at least two people to hospitals, officials said. Philadelphia police and fire units responded to the 1900 block of West Bristol Street, near Clarissa Street, just before 5 a.m. CBS … Read more
Every week, a growing group of Black women gathers in Philadelphia for something simple yet life-changing – a bike ride that’s all about joy, community, and putting themselves first. It’s called Black Girl Joy Bike Ride, a weekly outing created in 2023 by therapist Iresha Picot. She said Black women are often taught to care … Read more