Hundreds gathered at menorah lighting ceremony at Independence Mall
People gathered at Independence Mall to celebrate the 50th anniversary of what organizers say was the first public menorah lighting in the world.
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People gathered at Independence Mall to celebrate the 50th anniversary of what organizers say was the first public menorah lighting in the world.
Hundreds of people gathered at Independence Mall on Saturday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of what organizers say was the first public menorah lighting in the world. It happened at the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia in 1974. Ray Strickland talked to those in attendance about the historic occasion.
The first public menorah lighting took place in Philadelphia 50 years ago in 1974. Jan Carabeo explains and brings your other morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Andrew Kozak.
Lights were up at Boathouse Row for Kwanzaa. This is one of many holiday celebrations taking place across the Delaware Valley on Thursday. Communities are celebrating the second night of Hanukkah and the first of Kwanzaa. Christmas may be over but there are still lots of holiday events this week. Kerri Corrado reports.
Families gathered in Ardmore, Pennsylvania, Thursday to celebrate the second night of Hanukkah, light a community menorah and enjoy snacks and activities together.
Families across Philadelphia enjoyed Christmas and the first day of Hanukkah with ice skating, crafts and more.
Philadelphia families celebrated Christmas, the first day of Hanukkah and time together with ice skating and other activities Wednesday.
Christmas Day is mere hours away and with Hanukkah beginning Wednesday evening as well, many people are rushing to prepare for family meals and some last-minute gifts. Eva Andersen spent the day at Reading Terminal Market to check in with holiday shoppers.
Shoppers picked up last-minute holiday gifts Monday at the Cherry Hill Mall in New Jersey, and children waited in long lines to share their wishes with Santa ahead of the big day. Nikki DeMentri reports.
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.
Make a child's holiday shine a little brighter by donating to CBS Philadelphia's Joy of Sharing Toy Drive. The toy drive benefits The Salvation Army and Mothers In Charge.
With antisemitism on the rise, each night the Jewish community in Montgomery County comes together hoping to add a little more light and positivity to the world.
On Tuesday night, Jewish communities across the Delaware Valley gathered in honor of Hanukkah.
A menorah lighting in South Philadelphia felt extra special to many.
Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights, begins at sundown on Thursday, Dec. 7. And one of the largest menorahs in the world is located right here in Center City, Philadelphia!
The parade celebrates Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and the Chinese New Year.
This holiday season, CBS Philadelphia is partnering with Mothers In Charge to give toys to children who have lost loved ones to gun violence.
Make a child's holiday shine a little brighter by donating to CBS Philadelphia's Joy of Sharing Toy Drive. The 2023 toy drive benefits The Salvation Army and Mothers In Charge.
Thanksgiving is two weeks away and Philadelphia is getting ready to usher in the holidays - its Christmas tree is already here.
It's not too late to turn your home into your very own festival of lights with Hanukkah lights, decorations, candles and more.
About 10 South Jersey synagogues, two Jewish day schools, and the Katz JCC in Cherry Hill are participating in the national "Shine A Light" campaign Tuesday night.
Jewish community leaders came together on the second night of the holiday to address antisemitism.
The Jewish holiday is celebrated from Dec. 18 until Dec. 26.
In Philadelphia, there was a menorah lighting at sundown at the Betsy Ross house in Old City.
A man posing as an electrical worker allegedly stole over $6,000 and jewelry from a home in Philadelphia, police said.
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Philadelphia police have arrested a man they allege murdered his ex-girlfriend's father in Tacony after an argument in 2023.
The Department of Health and Human Services is calling on companies to phase out all petroleum-based dyes by the end of next year, Secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr. announced.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Crozer Health hospitals in Delaware County began diverting patients and closing their emergency departments Wednesday morning.
A man posing as an electrical worker allegedly stole over $6,000 and jewelry from a home in Philadelphia, police said.
Philadelphia police have arrested a man they allege murdered his ex-girlfriend's father in Tacony after an argument in 2023.
As a massive wildfire continues to burn in Ocean County, New Jersey, radar imagery is capturing the intense heat and smoke from the flames.
The Department of Health and Human Services is calling on companies to phase out all petroleum-based dyes by the end of next year, Secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr. announced.
A man posing as an electrical worker allegedly stole over $6,000 and jewelry from a home in Philadelphia, police said.
Philadelphia police have arrested a man they allege murdered his ex-girlfriend's father in Tacony after an argument in 2023.
This is one of the first defendants in Pennsylvania charged under a new statute banning artificially generated sexual images of a child, according to the district attorney's office.
Crozer Health hospitals in Delaware County began diverting patients and closing their emergency departments Wednesday morning.
Thousands of athletes will descend on the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field from April 24-26 to compete in track and field events at the 129th annual Penn Relays.
An annual American Lung Association report gave failing grades to Philadelphia and parts of South Jersey, including Gloucester, Mercer and Ocean counties.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is approximately 40% contained after burning through 12,500 acres.
As a massive wildfire continues to burn in Ocean County, New Jersey, radar imagery is capturing the intense heat and smoke from the flames.
The Winslow Township girls track and field team is preparing for Penn Relays, a historic meet at Philadelphia's Franklin Field.
Neighbors in Hamilton Township are on high alert after a black bear was spotted running past homes and into yards on Arrowwood Drive.
Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware hopes to tackle the issue of the bird flu, as chicken production is her state's top industry.
The Appoquinimink School District said a crash on Route 896 in Bear, Delaware, involved one of its school buses, but no students were injured.
Fifteen-year-old Sa'riyah Patterson was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Wilmington on Monday morning.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
Crozer Health hospitals in Delaware County began diverting patients and closing their emergency departments Wednesday morning.
With Prospect Medical Holdings set to close Crozer Health, Riddle Hospital says it's ready for the increase in patients.
Crozer Health caregivers are demanding that the two Delaware County hospitals remain open while a new owner is found.
Cancer death rates continue to decline in the United States, according to a new report released on Monday. But there are some other concerning trends.
Scientists blame climate change for the longer and more intense allergy season, which is increasing the amount of pollen in the air by more than 20%.
A nonprofit and a restaurant in South Jersey are teaming up for Good Friday to help families in need with a meal giveaway.
Good food is part of the Good Friday holiday tradition for families in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood this Easter weekend.
West Chester toy store fears President Trump's tariffs on imports could put them out of business.
Mack Trucks plans to lay off up to 350 people over the next 90 days at its operations center in Lower Macungie Township, Pa.
This Berks County farm provides more than a million apples to food banks and schools every year. But now, sales are plummeting.
I-95 was closed from Northeast Philadelphia to Bucks County for hours on Easter Sunday as crews worked to repair a damaged 4-inch high-pressure natural gas main
The expansion of the Schuylkill River Trail from Christian to Crescent in Philadelphia is scheduled to open on May 17.
I-95 in Delaware County has reopened after a crash near the Route 476 exit.
Transportation advocates and officials gathered in Delaware County on Thursday to call on the state to increase funding for SEPTA.
SEPTA riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase.
Thousands of athletes will descend on the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field from April 24-26 to compete in track and field events at the 129th annual Penn Relays.
The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated Weston Wilson from the injured list and designated Kody Clemens for assignment.
Abdul Carter, the former Penn State star and Philadelphia native, is one of the top prospects in the 2025 NFL draft.
In this 2025 Eagles-only NFL mock draft, Philadelphia finds Dallas Goedert's eventual replacement in the first round and makes multiple trades.
The Mets defeated the Phillies 5-1 on Tuesday night for their second six-game winning streak already this season.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Much to the disappointment of anyone crushing on Philadelphia's leading man, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is officially a married man.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
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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.
Emergency medical services workers now face the challenge of driving patients to other hospitals that are farther away, and they say the time could make the difference between life and death.
As Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital prepare to close, patients are scrambling to make arrangements for their care.
Firefighters in New Jersey are making progress battling a wildfire in Ocean County, and officials now say a major disaster has been averted.
The Philadelphia Zoo's oldest resident has four new hatchlings — and the made their public debut Wednesday.
While the world of professional motorsports has become more inclusive in recent years, women and girls still account for only about 10% of participation across all levels. One New Jersey college student is trying to change that.