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Brotherly Love is CBS News Philadelphia's award-winning segment about people helping people in our region. Anchor Ukee Washington profiles organizations and individuals making a difference in our community in ways big and small.
Zakki Blatt Strunk, who has survived 16 heart surgeries while battling congenital heart defects, got to play at the prestigious Pebble Beach Golf Course in northern California.
A Camden woman who lost her husband to gun violence is making it her life's work to heal the community, one family at a time.
In this class for teens, the students start with vision boards, full of color, pictures, and textures that inspire them.
Last year, Sinister Mopar was able to get six tons worth of food. They hope to double that total this year.
In West Philadelphia, a woman has adopted a community, especially its kids, hoping to keep them safe.
Since it began in 2005, Books In Homes USA has given out 900,000 books to 361,000 recipients nationwide.
The pantry has hours for the public to shop on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
"I think you know we all have, in one way, shape or form, superpowers," Gunter Pfau said.
The trailers are stuffed with donated items that are unloaded onto tables and given away to anyone who stops by.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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Ukee Washington reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Meet the new faces and familiar faces changing titles from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware being sworn in to the 119th Congress.
A quick-moving system approached the Philadelphia area Friday through the afternoon and brought snow showers in the evening.
A stretch of cold weather is on the way along with some snow, which could be, in certain cases, a recipe for disaster.
Former Princeton football player Tiger Bech and Billy DiMaio, a former Chestnut Hill College lacrosse player, were identified as victims in the New Year's Day terror attack.
Officials say a husband and wife were crossing the street in South Philadelphia when they were struck by a SEPTA bus.
Meet the new faces and familiar faces changing titles from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware being sworn in to the 119th Congress.
Officials say a husband and wife were crossing the street in South Philadelphia when they were struck by a SEPTA bus.
It was April 22, 1976, when little Maura Sammon, along with her grandparents, found herself at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.
An immigration lawyer in Delaware County is reminding clients of their rights before President-elect Donald Trump's Jan. 20 inauguration.
Officials say 5 people went to the hospital after being exposed to a strange odor in a home in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Meet the new faces and familiar faces changing titles from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware being sworn in to the 119th Congress.
A stretch of cold weather is on the way along with some snow, which could be, in certain cases, a recipe for disaster.
The start of New York City congestion pricing can proceed as scheduled, a federal judge ruled Friday evening.
A quick-moving system approached the Philadelphia area Friday through the afternoon and brought snow showers in the evening.
A child died and at least 17 people were taken to the hospital after a fire in Ewing Township, New Jersey, Thursday afternoon.
Meet the new faces and familiar faces changing titles from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware being sworn in to the 119th Congress.
Delaware is reporting its first case of bird flu on a poultry farm, following dozens of presumed positive cases in wild birds.
A quick-moving system approached the Philadelphia area Friday through the afternoon and brought snow showers in the evening.
U.S. Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, of Delaware, will be sworn in as the first openly transgender member of Congress on Jan. 3.
From minimum wage increases to changes in health insurance coverage, here's a look at some of the new laws taking effect in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware in 2025.
A stretch of cold weather is on the way along with some snow, which could be, in certain cases, a recipe for disaster.
It was April 22, 1976, when little Maura Sammon, along with her grandparents, found herself at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
Delaware is reporting its first case of bird flu on a poultry farm, following dozens of presumed positive cases in wild birds.
New Jersey kicks off 2025 with a surge in several respiratory illnesses — influenza, RSV and COVID.
With the decision by President Biden to block the sale, Pittsburgh-area elected officials made their thoughts known.
The micro bakery gets a glow-up with its first brick-and-mortar location in Philadelphia's East Kensington neighborhood.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
Officials say a husband and wife were crossing the street in South Philadelphia when they were struck by a SEPTA bus.
SEPTA officials warned customers of a card production issue impacting some customers on Thursday.
I-95 southbound was closed in northern Delaware Wednesday morning after a fatal crash involving two paramedics and a Newark resident.
Traffic is moving again on Kelly Drive near Boathouse Row after an accident.
The 2025 Mummers Parade will result in Philadelphia road closures and parking restrictions. Here's what you need to know.
Verizon announced Friday that it will transform stadiums and venues across 30 NFL markets into a massive coast-to-coast event called FanFest on Feb. 9.
Your leftover Christmas tree doesn't need to be thrown away – it could be turned into goat food and wood chips.
Flyers rookie Aleksei Kolosov allowed three second-period goals as Philadelphia lost, 5-2, to the Golden Knights on Thursday.
Stephen Curry had 30 points and made all eight of his 3-point attempts, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 139-105.
Notre Dame and Penn State will face off in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff in the Orange Bowl in Miami on Jan 9.
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
Ready to ring in 2025 Philadelphia style? Here's a list of New Year's Eve celebrations in the Philadelphia area.
What better way to kick off 2025 than with an out-of-this-world fireworks display? Here's a list of fireworks shows happening this New Year's Eve around the Philadelphia region.
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
NFL eyes will be on New Orleans next month for the title game but there's a big party planned in Philly for the big event as well. Verizon is hosting a FanFest at every NFL stadium including the Linc on Feb. 9. There will be games, food, music and appearances from former Bird including Darren Sproles. Tickets are free but you have to request them ahead of time.
Colleagues are remembering Delaware's longtime NAACP President Richard "Mouse" Smith as a champion of justice and equality. Smith was active in the NAACP since the '60s and was also a lifelong friend to President Biden with the two first meeting as teenagers. Delaware Senator Chris Coons released a statement saying Smith had an unwavering commitment to civil rights and doing what is right.
There are new details about a Mercer County apartment building fire that left a boy dead. Ewing Township Police just released body camera footage of officers racing into the burning building. Eleven police officers, a firefighter and three residents were injured. Investigators said the cause of the fire was accidental.
US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy proposes to put warning labels on alcohol due to its link to cancer. Stephanie Stahl reports.
With a prolonged period of sub freezing temperatures in the forecast doctors are warning people to take extra precautions. Stephanie Stahl reports.