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Twin sisters from Philadelphia are using their podcast, Twin Sister Docs, to provide a trusted source of accurate medical information. Jan Carabeo shows us how they're reaching more people than ever before and making a difference.
The Marian Anderson Museum in Philadelphia is back open after five years of renovations to repair damage from a burst pipe.
Rosie the Riveters is a term to describe women who took on industrial and government jobs during WWII. Millions of women stepped up to help, including African American women.
Few know the significant role millions of women played during World War II efforts. Those women were called Rosie the Riveters and many of them were African American women. Ray Strickland highlights a real-life Rosie featured in a documentary titled “Invisible Warriors” about African American women of World War II.
One of Philadelphia's eldest citizens joined the centenarian club. Inez Turner reflects on the highs and lows of her 100 years of life.
CBS News Philadelphia is proud to share stories from our community, and this Black History Month, we're telling the stories of women trailblazers who made a difference around our region.
Watch CBS News Philadelphia's inspiring Black History Month special about women trailblazers.
Candace Lark has been blazing a trail since she started playing harp at age 13. Now, she's making a name for herself in the world of classical music.
Candace Lark has been blazing a trail since she started playing the harp at age 13. But after winning many awards and performing on big stages, she says her focus is on opening the door for the next generation of musicians.
An AP African American Studies class at a New Jersey high school is more than a typical Black history lesson.
At Rancocas Valley Regional High School in Burlington County, New Jersey, AP African American Studies students are getting an in-depth education on how their local communities have impacted Black history in the United States.
Meet the founder of Philadanco: 93-year-old Joan Myers Brown, who has paved the way and opened the doors for generations of dancers to come.
As Philadanco celebrates its 55th anniversary and the Philadelphia School of Dance Arts celebrates 65 years, Joan Myers Brown, the 93-year-old woman behind the renowned company, says her goal is – as always – to help young people make their dreams come true.
Dr. Arlene Bennett was a pioneer for Black women at Penn's medical school after being the first to graduate in 1964.
As we celebrate Black History, we are sharing the story of Dr. Arlene Bennett, who pioneered the way for women at Penn's medical school. CBS News Philadelphia’s Stephanie Stahl spoke with Dr. Bennett about how she made the most of her opportunities.
Mabel Landry Staton, a track and field trailblazer who was the only female American to compete in long jump at the 1952 Olympics Games in Helsinki, has died at 92, her family said.
Mabel Staton, the Black track and field standout who broke through racial barriers at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics, has died.
Local dancers in the Delaware Valley are keeping soul line dancing alive. The art form is more than just steps and rhythm.
Every week, Gloria Kingcade teaches soul line dancing in North Philadelphia. Hundreds of dancers from the area will soon travel to Washington, D.C., to celebrate the archiving of the art form at the Library of Congress.
Philadelphia is set to honor Sadie T.M. Alexander, the first Black woman to graduate from University of Pennsylvania's law school and the first to earn a PhD.
Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, the first Black woman to graduate from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and the first Black woman to earn a PhD in the United States, will be honored with a statue near Philadelphia's City Hall.
At 92, Mabel Staton remains an icon in track and field, a trailblazer who broke barriers for women and African Americans.
After enrolling at DePaul University in Chicago, Mabel Landry Staton was the only American woman who competed in long jump at the 1952 Summer Olympics, held in Helsinki, Finland. Now a South Jersey resident, Staton tells Josh Sanders about defying racism and limitations placed on women in order to succeed in track and field.
Meet the 26-year-old artist whose mission is to create powerful images, reflecting the essence of her subjects.
As we celebrate Black History, we introduce you to an emerging artist from West Philadelphia. Here’s a glimpse of her solo exhibit called "Cerena Robertson: Reflecting on My Roots." Reporter Aziza Shuler gives us a candid look at this artist as she creates her next masterpiece.
Philadelphia police responded to seven shootings over the weekend. Two people died.
The event at Philadelphia City Hall aimed at promoting visibility, equity and community empowerment.
Edmundo Sosa ripped a two-out, go-ahead two-RBI double in the seventh inning and Kyle Schwarber followed with a mammoth homer to center field to rally the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-1 win over the Colorado Rockies.
An emergency hearing is set for Tuesday on the possible sale of Delaware County's Crozer Health system.
Pittsburgh native Matt DiMarsico scored the overtime winner against UConn on Sunday to give the team its first trip to the Frozen Four.
The rain held off for the Phillies' home opener, but potentially severe weather is set to move into the Philadelphia region on Monday night.
Philadelphia police responded to seven shootings over the weekend. Two people died.
The event at Philadelphia City Hall aimed at promoting visibility, equity and community empowerment.
Edmundo Sosa ripped a two-out, go-ahead two-RBI double in the seventh inning and Kyle Schwarber followed with a mammoth homer to center field to rally the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-1 win over the Colorado Rockies.
An emergency hearing is set for Tuesday on the possible sale of Delaware County's Crozer Health system.
Philadelphia police responded to seven shootings over the weekend. Two people died.
An emergency hearing is set for Tuesday on the possible sale of Delaware County's Crozer Health system.
Twenty people working within a Delaware County charter school are facing child abuse charges involving elementary school-aged children, according to the DA's Office.
Rosemont College in Pennsylvania will merge with Villanova University starting in 2027, the schools say.
Baseball is back at the bank! Here's what you need to know ahead of the Phillies' home opener, from the forecast to bag policies at Citizens Bank Park.
Video captured by police shows the arrest of Mayor Gina LaPlaca for driving under the influence and child endangerment charges.
Jersey Kebab reopened Sunday with a free feast for the community about a month after its owners were arrested by ICE.
A man is dead after suffering multiple gunshot wounds, which investigators believe were fired while he was driving in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, on Sunday morning.
A popular restaurant in Haddon Township, New Jersey, has been shuttered since last month following an immigration raid, but Jersey Kebab is set to reopen this weekend.
New Jersey's days as the only state in the nation where drivers are not allowed to pump their gas could soon come to an end.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
The body of 32-year-old Normaris Colón Valles was found on the banks of the Christina River in Wilmington, Delaware, in March.
Months after a life-threatening accident, 10-year-old Briar Jones, will throw out the first pitch at the Phillies' home opener on Monday.
A George Read Middle School gym teacher is accused of sending sexually explicit text messages to an eighth-grade student.
The heaviest rain moving into the Philadelphia region on Monday will fall over South Jersey and the Shore.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans egg products have been recalled because they may include a cleaning solution, USDA says.
These motion labs are now in 14 centers across the country, and this center allows doctors to see what's happening inside the body as the patient moves.
Why are a growing number of younger people being diagnosed with colon cancer? That's what a new research project is aiming to answer.
The Bucks County Health Department has identified a measles case in a vaccinated adult who recently traveled to Texas.
Natalie Dormer stars in "Audrey's Children" as Dr. Audrey Evans, a CHOP doctor who co-founded Ronald McDonald House Charities.
Jersey Kebab reopened Sunday with a free feast for the community about a month after its owners were arrested by ICE.
As QVC moves HSN's studio to West Chester, Pennsylvania, several workers in St. Petersburg, Florida, are losing their jobs.
South Jersey staple Westmont Diner in Haddon Township was closed Wednesday afternoon after flames tore through the kitchen.
Gabrielle Paoletti, the owner of Her Bridal Collective, has partnered with her longtime friend to help survivors of domestic violence through a nonprofit.
ShopRite is recalling ground beef, pork and meatloaf mix made and sold in its Clementon, New Jersey store on March 20.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
Neighbors aren't thrilled about these white and yellow squiggly lines that have been put down on Grays Lane in Montgomery Township.
I-95 northbound in Philadelphia was closed between Allegheny and Cottman avenues Saturday morning for a police investigation.
Part of the Schuylkill Expressway in Philadelphia will close this weekend due to bridge deck repairs. Here's what to know.
The LOVE Run will take over part of Center City Philadelphia Sunday morning, resulting in road closures.
Edmundo Sosa ripped a two-out, go-ahead two-RBI double in the seventh inning and Kyle Schwarber followed with a mammoth homer to center field to rally the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-1 win over the Colorado Rockies.
Pittsburgh native Matt DiMarsico scored the overtime winner against UConn on Sunday to give the team its first trip to the Frozen Four.
Baseball is back at the bank! Here's what you need to know ahead of the Phillies' home opener, from the forecast to bag policies at Citizens Bank Park.
Four-time All-American gymnast Kyrstin Johnson's routine went viral in January, but her journey to success on and off the mat at Temple University is just as inspiring.
The Toronto Raptors beat Philadelphia 127-109 on Sunday night, sending the 76ers to their eighth straight loss.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
A lot can change in a year! Here's what's new at Citizens Bank Park this season ahead of the Phillies' home opener.
Want to stream the Elite 8 March Madness games? Here's the schedule and how to watch the NCAA tournament games live.
Looking for things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? We've got you covered. Here's our weekend guide.
The Sex Pistols, the legendary English punk band, last went on a North American tour in 2003.
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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.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel discussed a spike in gun violence in the city over the weekend.
City leaders and advocates gathered at City Hall on Monday to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility with a flag-raising ceremony aimed at promoting visibility, equity and community empowerment.
The Crozer Health system employs 3,000 people, and patients have remained in limbo as attorneys for Prospect, Delaware County and other state officials work to get a deal done.
Police body cam footage shows the moments before Lumberton Township, New Jersey, Mayor Gina LaPlaca was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and endangering a child.
Several headstones at the Bristol Cemetery in Buicks County were damaged with paint. A group of volunteers will be at the cemetery on Friday to help clean up the damage.