Philadelphia preschoolers make care packages for people in need
Preschoolers at The Learning Experience in Logan Square helped pack items for people experiencing homelessness.
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Preschoolers at The Learning Experience in Logan Square helped pack items for people experiencing homelessness.
A homeless and unemployed web developer in California has been overwhelmed with job offers after a picture of him handing out resumes went viral on social media.
Miami Beach police say 46-year-old Jonathan Crenshaw held a pair of scissors with his feet and stabbed 22-year-old Cesar Coronado just after midnight on July 10.
A Buffalo Wild Wings in Louisiana is stepping up to help the local homeless after one of their servers allegedly left a vulgar note on a customer's receipt.
Liz Hersh of the Office of Homeless Services called the encampments "a humanitarian crisis."
The sparkling new facility in Suburban Station is the culmination of years of work by homeless advocates, city officials and SEPTA.
In North Philadelphia, they're ripping up a parking lot to put up what could be paradise for a particular group of homeless young adults.
A New Jersey woman who got roadside aid from a homeless man in Philadelphia has raised more than $385,000 for him — enough to buy a home and his dream truck and provide him with a small annual salary.
Stephen Jones, a homeless man who was outside the Manchester Arena when Monday's deadly attack took place, is being hailed as a hero after he helped the wounded as they fled the scene.
Organizers say the event focuses on educating others on the realities of homelessness.
Last year's count found 8,941 homeless men, women and children across New Jersey.
A Philadelphia man is making it his mission to bring awareness to homelessness through his personal initiative: "Haircuts for the Homeless".
Dozens of people gathered with candles and remembrance signs Wednesday evening at Thomas Paine Plaza in Center City to honor homeless and formerly homeless Philadelphians who passed away this past year.
Philadelphia's Code Blue makes 300 extra shelter beds available.
Members of Phi Kappa Psi at Drexel University are helping to feed the homeless this Thanksgiving.
'Tis the season of giving and more than three dozen Mummers groups are working to do their part.
"It's cold. It's scary. You don't know who's walking by. You have no comforts of home."
A Christian organization that serves the homeless provided beauty services Monday to needy women at the group's West Philadelphia location.
Fifty-two-year-old Tina Vanderhorst was arrested and charged with murder, robbery, arson, causing a catastrophe and related crimes.
"I didn't have the money to get it, so it's really a blessing."
With school set to start in a few days, August is a tough month for parents who are struggling to make ends meet.
Philadelphia shelters for homeless families are full at a time of year when demand is surging because of the start of the school year.
The city spent $86,000 on 20 additional outreach workers and 100 additional shelter beds designated for "respite" during the convention.
Mayor Kenney's office announced today it's formally withdrawing the regulation put into place under Mayor Michael Nutter back in March of 2012.
Philadelphia will increase the number of outreach workers and shelter beds for homeless people during the Democratic National Convention.
Alleged drone sightings have been multiplying exponentially, with more than 5,000 reported in the past few weeks. But experts say the majority of reports about unusual lights in the sky are probably anything but drones.
Downed wires suspended Amtrak and New Jersey Transit services affecting Sunday morning travelers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York.
Sunday brings us the coldest day so far — which is coincidentally the first full day of winter.
The Cleveland Cavaliers had a 126-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.
The Philadelphia Flyers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-4, come-from-behind win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
Alleged drone sightings have been multiplying exponentially, with more than 5,000 reported in the past few weeks. But experts say the majority of reports about unusual lights in the sky are probably anything but drones.
Downed wires suspended Amtrak and New Jersey Transit services affecting Sunday morning travelers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York.
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.
Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.
Joel Embiid is trying to believe in the good that can come from asking someone for help.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
Chilly weather is gripping Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware into the holiday season. Here are some places to keep warm.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Chilly weather is gripping Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware into the holiday season. Here are some places to keep warm.
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
Chilly weather is gripping Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware into the holiday season. Here are some places to keep warm.
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.
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.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
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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Downed wires suspended Amtrak and New Jersey Transit services affecting Sunday morning travelers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York.
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.
The Cleveland Cavaliers had a 126-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.
The Philadelphia Flyers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-4, come-from-behind win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Joel Embiid is trying to believe in the good that can come from asking someone for help.
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.
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.
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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.
Your pet could be upset with you without you even knowing it. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains a few things that pet owners could be doing that could potentially hurt their cat's feelings.
The Starbucks workers say they are willing to stay on strike through Christmas Eve and they're hoping other workers across the country will join them in their fight for better wages.
Bundle up! On Sunday you can expect mostly sunny skies, breezy conditions and highs in the 20s [teens for the mountains]. It'll feel more like the single digits and teens most of the day.
Starbucks baristas in New Jersey, New York City and Philadelphia are joining their fellow workers on strike across the country. Meanwhile, Teamsters workers are still on strike at Amazon distribution centers around the country. Plus, NJ Transit has a special gift for travelers this season. Here are the top headlines in the Philadelphia region for Sunday, December 22, 2024.
Despite the cold weather, flight tracking website FlightAware says there's been less than 300 delayed flights out of Philadelphia International Airport on Saturday. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has your NEXT Weather forecast.