Longtime sewing teacher fears she'll have to close shop due to rising rent
Sew Authentic in Cherry Hill started because of a lifelong passion, but its owner fears she'll have to close.
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Sew Authentic in Cherry Hill started because of a lifelong passion, but its owner fears she'll have to close.
Tish Carter, the owner of Sew Authentic in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, fears she'll have to close her shop due to the rising cost of rent. Liz Crawford reports.
Akwaaba Tea Salon in West Philadelphia is thriving thanks to Instagram and popular period shows like "Bridgerton."
At Akwaaba Tea Salon on Lancaster Avenue in West Philadelphia, a cup of hot tea is more than just a beverage -- it's an escape. CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell sat down with owner Monique Greenwood to talk about creating the perfect cup and an ambience that invites people to indulge.
Eight local chefs contributed unique elements to create a full Afro-Caribbean meal in South Philadelphia.
As part of Black Business Month, local chef Chaz Brown hosted A Night Out with The Oxtail Exchange & Friends in South Philadelphia Monday. The event featured eight local chefs.
Diante Simmons of New Castle, Delaware, balances scents and service through her small business, Cabernet Candles, and her job as a police officer.
By day, Diante Simmons of New Castle, Delaware, serves her community as a police officer. But she also helps people elevate their spaces through scent at her small business, Cabernet Candles.
FarmerJawn in Chester County held an "Only Love Grows Here" pop-up event on Saturday in response to the vandals that targeted the farm earlier this month.
A Montgomery County man who changed careers has found success in the home improvement industry and turned it into a family business.
Philadelphia-area gutter, siding, fence and deck repair business Handi Boyz got its start after co-owner Kenny Lassiter Sr. and his son put up $1,700 each and started a gutter business. They later expanded after customers inquired about more services. Madeleine Wright reports in this Black Business Month feature.
After closing a boutique and returning to how her business started, at the sewing machine, the owner of Buddha Babe says her business has farther reach than before.
Tina Dixon Spence founded Buddha Babe, a Philadelphia-based design studio with clothes for kids including "Lil Jawn" onesies and other items with "Philly Love" messages on them. Jan Carabeo introduces you to a Black-owned business that is "uniquely Philly."
Belliard's Salon & Spa in Cherry Hill recently celebrated 30 years, but Mia Harris' challenging journey only fueled her dreams.
Belliard's Spa in Cherry Hill has been open for 30 years and serves clients of all nationalities and hair textures.
Black-owned Free Haven Farms is one of the few USDA-certified organic farms in New Jersey, located in a community created by abolitionists.
Less than 1% of New Jersey's 10,000 farms are Black-owned, and only 81 are USDA certified organic - so Free Haven Farms in Lawnside is doubly rare. During Black Business Month, Meteorologist Tammie Souza visited this Camden County farm and introduces you to the Hall family, intent on making the world a better place one farm-fresh bite at a time.
Philadelphia singer Jessy Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant.
Carter Melons sells mouth-watering watermelons with red, yellow and orange flesh, and the business is a family operation dating back seven decades.
What started out as a way to make extra money for civil rights activist Dover Carter's family is now a long-running family business and a Southwest Philadelphia staple. This Black Business Month, Janelle Burrell shares the story of Carter Melons, selling watermelons at 84th Street and Lindbergh Boulevard in Philly.
The Pascal family is honoring a loved one who lost their battle to lupus through their natural skincare line Holland & Milan Organics.
With Holland & Milan Organics, a natural skincare line, the Pascal family remembers a loved one who lost their battle to lupus. The company uses a butterfly, the symbol for Lupus awareness, as its logo.
August is Black Business Month and from farm to table, Honeysuckle Provisions in West Philadelphia is about making a difference in their neighborhood.
Cybille St. Aude-Tate and Omar Tate are trying to transform the community they serve one dish at a time. After falling in "love at first sight," they married and soon were working to open Honeysuckle Provisions, the West Philadelphia grocery and cafe that they co-own. Josh Sanders reports.
In a dental practice filled with sports memorabilia and history, Dr. Edward Williams shared more about what it was like treating the late boxer Muhammad Ali.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Snowflakes fell across the city and those out and about enjoyed the festive scenes in Philadelphia before the holiday.
A little taste of winter comes through on this final Friday and day of fall. Winter begins overnight at 4:21 a.m.
Joel Embiid had 34 points and nine assists after missing a game because of a sinus fracture, helping the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets 108-98 on Friday night.
A New Jersey drone pilot says most sightings are easily explained after people have been reporting mysterious drones in the state for weeks.
A little taste of winter comes through on this final Friday and day of fall. Winter begins overnight at 4:21 a.m.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Snowflakes fell across the city and those out and about enjoyed the festive scenes in Philadelphia before the holiday.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was fined $5,628 by the NFL for wearing mismatched cleats that were not "constitutional team colors."
From the electrifying sounds of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra to the Flyers' "Holiday Spectacular," here's your guide to a memorable holiday weekend.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Snowflakes fell across the city and those out and about enjoyed the festive scenes in Philadelphia before the holiday.
From the electrifying sounds of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra to the Flyers' "Holiday Spectacular," here's your guide to a memorable holiday weekend.
Last-minute holiday shoppers took the Springfield Mall by storm with less than one week until Christmas.
Mayor Parker reflects on her first year in office during a State of the City event.
A New Jersey drone pilot says most sightings are easily explained after people have been reporting mysterious drones in the state for weeks.
The season of giving is on full display after a fire tore through a Camden County police officer's home this week.
Snow and rain are falling in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
A community of Eagles fans is helping this South Jersey man diagnosed with terminal cancer to fulfill his final wish
Four people were injured after a small plane crashed at the Lakewood Airport in Ocean County, New Jersey, on Thursday, police said.
Snow and rain are falling in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
White Christmases are rare in the Delaware Valley, and this year is no exception.
By 3 p.m. Wednesday, light showers will break out across the Philadelphia region.
Rain will clear out Tuesday morning and give way to partly sunny and mild conditions across the Philadelphia region.
Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
Sounds of the holiday season filled St. Jerome Church courtesy of visually impaired students from Saint Lucy's performing a Christmas concert.
Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.
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Deep divisions erupted Monday night during the final public comment session on the Philadelphia 76ers' proposal to build a $1.3 billion arena in Center City.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
New data from PennDOT suggests technology is improving safety after rear-end crashes plagued the Schuylkill Expressway for years.
The southbound lanes of I-95 have reopened between the I-676 East and Market Street exits because a pedestrian was struck.
Philadelphia's annual Vision Zero report shows Roosevelt Boulevard is getting safer but Broad Street is getting more dangerous.
Joel Embiid had 34 points and nine assists after missing a game because of a sinus fracture, helping the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets 108-98 on Friday night.
Embiid started for the Philadelphia 76ers against Charlotte on Friday night after missing a game because of a sinus fracture.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was fined $5,628 by the NFL for wearing mismatched cleats that were not "constitutional team colors."
One Delco native and Catholic bishop who lives in Commanders territory has taken his love for the Eagles to new heights.
Jess Mruzik had 26 kills, Caroline Jurevicius had 20 and Penn State rallied from an 0-2 semifinal hole for a five-set victory over Nebraska to reach the NCAA championship.
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
If you've found yourself caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and are looking to slow things down and enjoy a weekend of celebration, then you've come to the right place.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
The transformative power of music is bringing hope and holiday cheer to people facing poverty in Philadelphia.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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.
As the snow was coming through, the holiday travel season was heating up. PHL anticipates more than 1.3 million people will be in and out of the airport between Friday and Jan. 4. Siafa Lewis reports.
Breezy on Saturday with highs near freezing and wind chills in the teens. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Snowflakes fell across the city and those out and about enjoyed the festive scenes ahead of the holiday. Kerri Corrado found out that while it was just a dusting, people said it was enough to get them in the spirit.
FDA finalizes new food labeling standards for what qualifies as healthy. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Gloomy weather can trigger seasonal affective disorder for people who suffer with the winter depression. Stephanie Stahl reports.