Chester County teacher dresses up as historical figures for Black History Month
Tamika Burton is making it a point to teach her students at Collegium Charter School about Black history, but it's not your usual lesson.
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Tamika Burton is making it a point to teach her students at Collegium Charter School about Black history, but it's not your usual lesson.
A high school teacher in Chester County is making it a point to teach her kids about Black history, but it's not your usual lesson and it's not in a textbook. Ray Strickland reports.
Glassy Brown Cookies' Black History cookies were so popular they will stay available after Black History Month ends.
World War II veterans Benjamin Berry and Jake Ruser are fighting a new battle that begins with supporting museums and pushing for a local monument.
A Burlington County baker is hoping to inspire a new generation of bakers as well as cookie aficionados with her set of cookies celebrating Black history and culture.
CBS News Philadelphia reporter Wakisha Bailey met two World War II veterans: one Black and one White who met decades later and developed a deep friendship.
A North Philadelphia school is planting the seeds to grow the next generation of scientists and engineers.
An initiative to get more Black students interested in science, technology, engineering and math is underway at The Stearne School in North Philadelphia.
SEPTA is celebrating Black History Month by honoring African American trailblazers in public transportation.
Akil Parker, an HBCU adjunct professor has made it his life's mission to help Black students get more comfortable with math.
Akil Parker, an HBCU adjunct professor has made it his life's mission to help Black students get more comfortable with math.
SEPTA on Monday will honor several courageous Black activists who were determined to desegregate public transportation in the United States.
A SEPTA spokesperson said when we learn about history, we learn about ourselves.
During Black History Month, the historic Black church in Delaware County held a ribbon cutting for its reopening on Saturday after it was closed for more than two decades.
During Black History Month, the historic Black church in Delaware County held a ribbon cutting for its reopening on Saturday after it was closed for more than two decades.
Award-winning authors and illustrators are reading and signing their books Saturday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Two brothers from West Philadelphia have opened the city's first Black-owned brewery, Two Locals Brewing Company.
Brothers Mengistu and Richard Koilor first started brewing beer together in 2018, but this is the first time they've owned a taproom.
Black history runs deep in Cape May. More than 125 years later, William J. Moore's legacy continues to live on in the Jersey Shore city.
William J. Moore was born in 1872 to enslaved parents. He grew up in West Chester, graduated from Howard University and educated Black children in Cape May, New Jersey.
Here's a full list of the Little Free(dom) Library locations where you can get ahold of banned books by Black authors.
The mural titled "In Full Bloom" is on Ogontz Avenue and celebrates the residents of West Oak Lane.
The location is one of 13 that is encouraging people to take and read banned books written by Black authors for Black History Month.
DSU is the first HBCU to have a helicopter flight training program. Jan Carabeo introduces you to the people behind the university's aviation program.
Visit Philadelphia's Little Free(dom) libraries are set up at 13 spots around the city to promote books by Black authors that have been made inaccessible in some states. Wakisha Bailey shows you one library at the Betsy Ross House.
Anze Kopitar and Kevin Fiala scored two goals each and the Los Angeles Kings rallied to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-3.
Max Kepler, a Berlin, Germany, native has spent the past 10 years with the Minnesota Twins.
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A 19-year-old was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of William Honesty Jr. outside Martin Luther King High School in September.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is set to open a new location next to the Liacouras Center on Temple University's campus in North Philadelphia.
Eleven bills on the proposed new Sixers arena in Center City passed a final vote in City Council on Thursday.
Anze Kopitar and Kevin Fiala scored two goals each and the Los Angeles Kings rallied to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-3.
Max Kepler, a Berlin, Germany, native has spent the past 10 years with the Minnesota Twins.
A 19-year-old was arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of William Honesty Jr. outside Martin Luther King High School in September.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is set to open a new location next to the Liacouras Center on Temple University's campus in North Philadelphia.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant is set to open a new location next to the Liacouras Center on Temple University's campus in North Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday surprised Damon Brockington with their Coach of the Year award.
Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners approved a 9% property tax hike in a 2-1 vote, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
A man and a 35-year-old woman were fatally shot inside a home in North Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon, police said.
Four people were injured after a small plane crashed at the Lakewood Airport in Ocean County, New Jersey, on Thursday, police said.
The Atlantic City Airshow won't return to the popular Jersey Shore vacation spot for the second straight year.
The Federal Aviation Administration has set up zones around the state where drones are banned from flying below 400 feet.
Santa for a Day and Mighty Writers are delivering presents to hundreds of local children throughout South Jersey and Philadelphia.
Efforts to protect students and staff at the Hamilton Township School District include cameras, door detectors and smart sensors.
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.
After rain moved through the Delaware Valley, with even some snow across the Lehigh Valley and Poconos, the precipitation will move out for most of the second half of the day.
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.
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.
NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett is resigning effective Jan. 15, 2025, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday
Anze Kopitar and Kevin Fiala scored two goals each and the Los Angeles Kings rallied to beat the Philadelphia Flyers 7-3.
Max Kepler, a Berlin, Germany, native has spent the past 10 years with the Minnesota Twins.
The Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday surprised Damon Brockington with their Coach of the Year award.
Eleven bills on the proposed new Sixers arena in Center City passed a final vote in City Council on Thursday.
Patrick Kane scored the decisive third-period goal and added an assist as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
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.
The CBS News Philadelphia team partnered with local organizations including Mothers in Charge and the Salvation Army to distribute toys and gifts to children and their families.
CBS News Philadelphia's Joy of Sharing Toy Drive has provided toys for more than 100,000 children in need over the years.
The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York is now back in the city. Luigi Mangione waived extradition to New York. He now faces a slew of additional charges. Those were unsealed Thursday morning. CBS News York’s Lisa Rozner reports in Manhattan with new information.
Police continue to search for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run in Philadelphia's Fairhill neighborhood. Investigators are now attempting to identify this man. They say he was operating a stolen Hyundai Sonata when he struck a woman on 5th Street and Indiana Avenue on Oct. 13. She later died at the hospital. Police say the driver ran from the crash scene on foot.
The Atlantic City Airshow is going to be grounded again for the second straight year. Organizers of the popular show just announced we won't see planes roar down the shore in 2025. They canceled the show this past August after a major act pulled out of the event. The organizers said they're looking for ways to bring the airshow back in 2026.