How a Pa. man left his IT job to start family business with his sons
A Montgomery County man who changed careers has found success in the home improvement industry and turned it into a family business.
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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.
Philadelphia singer Jessy Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant.
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.
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.
He might be the coolest dentist in Philadelphia - during Black Business Month, Wakisha Bailey speaks to Dr. Edward Williams, a Temple University alum known for his intensive research into concussions and their relation to the jaw joint with the skull. He later invented a new kind of mouthguard designed to prevent concussions.
Kimberly McGlonn is raising Philadelphia's consciousness with one garment at a time with her bold and beautiful clothing line, Grant Blvd.
A Delaware County health care executive with a passion for wedding dresses has launched a successful career as the owner of the bridal shop, The Dress Matters.
Debbie Collins is the owner of The Dress Matters, a bridal boutique on North Providence Road in Media, Pennsylvania. While helping brides find their dream wedding dress, she's making her own dream come true, too.
At Pop In Artisan Pops in Middletown, Delaware, Janine Crawford is transforming a summer staple dessert into a hand-crafted artisanal treat.
Janine Crawford's Middletown, Delaware business, Pop in Artisan Pops, offers three types of ice pops: fruity, creamy and boozy. This Black Business Month, Marcella Baietto shares Crawford's story.
Kimberly McGlynn's clothes are not only bold and beautiful but also good for the environment and the spirits of those who wear them.
As Black Business Month comes to an end, CBS News Philadelphia made one more stop at Mill Creek Urban Farm that does much more than grows food, it knits a community together
As Black Business Month comes to an end, CBS News Philadelphia made one more stop at Mill Creek Urban Farm that does much more than grows food, it knits a community together
A Norristown, Pennsylvania, police officer is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and other offenses after the Feb. 4 incident.
Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties filed an amicus brief supporting Philadelphia's lawsuit against the government over the removal of slavery exhibits.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
The 76ers played without Joel Embiid as Toumani Camara had a career-high 30 points for the Portland Trail Blazers, leading the team to victory Monday night.
A Norristown, Pennsylvania, police officer is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and other offenses after the Feb. 4 incident.
Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties filed an amicus brief supporting Philadelphia's lawsuit against the government over the removal of slavery exhibits.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Federal agents were stationed outside a home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for hours Monday before taking a man into custody.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
A Norristown, Pennsylvania, police officer is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and other offenses after the Feb. 4 incident.
Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties filed an amicus brief supporting Philadelphia's lawsuit against the government over the removal of slavery exhibits.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Police said the 17-year-old who was shot had key fob cloning devices and a screwdriver.
A Philadelphia college is considering opening its doors to more students.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
A New Jersey pilot and his co-pilot have been jailed in West Africa for almost six weeks after landing to refuel. CBS News New York spoke to both men on the phone.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
The New Jersey Democrat says it's time to make seat belts on school buses a national standard, instead of leaving it up to states.
Warm drinks, warm food and lots of layers are helping people in the Delaware Valley face the cold weather.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
The 76ers played without Joel Embiid as Toumani Camara had a career-high 30 points for the Portland Trail Blazers, leading the team to victory Monday night.
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said he hopes to find a new home for Nick Castellanos by next Monday.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
The Eagles' reported new offensive line coach has connections to offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and D-coordinator Vic Fangio.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
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.
Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties filed a joint amicus brief that supports Philadelphia's effort in court to restore slavery exhibits removed from the President's House on Independence Mall last month.
Two chefs participating in this year's James Beard Foundation "Taste America" series showed up to our studio live with some dishes of their own! Janelle Burrell chats with Chef Yun Fuentes, from Bolo in Rittenhouse, and Chef Mebruka Kane of Doro Bet in West Philly.
A rally is planned Tuesday in support of restoring the slavery exhibit removed from the President's House at Independence Mall. Plus, the Philadelphia Art Commission will hear a proposal about moving the Joe Frazier statue, which is currently outside Stateside Live in South Philly, to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
After days of freezing, frigid weather, temperatures could crack 40 degrees Tuesday around Philadelphia. Skies stay mostly cloudy and a cold front overnight could bring a few spotty showers to the region.
The Moore College of Art and Design, which was the country's first arts and design college for women, is considering allowing men into the undergraduate programs. The school was founded in 1848 as the Philadelphia School of Design for Women.