AAMP hosts annual Juneteenth block party in Center City
From live performances to a ceremony honoring Black ancestors, a large crowd enjoyed this year's festivities in Center City.
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From live performances to a ceremony honoring Black ancestors, a large crowd enjoyed this year's festivities in Center City.
The holiday honors June 19, 1865 as the day the last enslaved Black people in the United States learned they had been freed under the Emancipation Proclamation.
June 19, 1865, was the day that the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas learned that they had been freed from slavery.
In celebration of the Juneteenth holiday, also called Freedom Day, Temple's Center for Anti-Racism invited about 50 kids from North Philly to learn about the history of Juneteenth.
The celebration includes live music, food vendors, and more.
The event is part of the Wawa Welcome America festivities.
The block party includes live music, games, food trucks and more.
The first tour focused on 19th-century Black businesses, whose impact is still felt today. The second tour was on the underground railroad.
There were dozens of underground railroad stations in Chester County. People on the tour checked out several of them, including the Freeman House on Barnard Street.
Witnesses said dozens of gunshots were fired into a crowd of people attending a party in Willowbrook. Police have not identified a suspect.
Father's Day this year falls a day before Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, and fathers and mental health experts are sharing the importance of fatherhood and their experience with and as Black dads.
Juneteenth honors the day the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned they were free on June 19, 1865, which was two years are the Emancipation Proclamation was signed.
The national holiday became federally-recognized in 2021. But communities have been celebrating Emancipation Day for more than a century.
The Philadelphia Juneteenth Parade and Festival will be held this Sunday in West Philadelphia.
Juneteenth honors June 19, 1865 -- the day the last enslaved people in the U.S. learned they were free.
Juneteenth is Monday but people in Germantown got a head start on the celebration Saturday, by unveiling a first-of-its-kind mural in Philadelphia. Marcella Baietto reports.
The over 1,000 square foot piece of art was painted by Keisha Whatley and the community. It's on the side of the Germantown ArtsHaus.
Plans are underway for the 17th annual Philadelphia Juneteenth Festival in Germantown hosted by Johnson House.
The Johnsons played a pivotal role in helping at least 80 enslaved Africans on their journey to freedom.
Since Juneteenth gained formal recognition in 2021 as a national U.S. holiday, all non-essential federal offices close in observance.
Juneteenth will be celebrated on Monday but right now a new movie called The Blackening features the federal holiday as the backdrop to celebrate friendship Ukee Washington reports.
The 17th annual Philly Juneteenth Festival hosted by the Johnson House will be held Saturday, June 17, in Germantown. Natasha Brown shares more on how the historic site played a pivotal role in helping enslaved people achieve freedom.
The event paid tribute to June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Texas learned they were free. Montgomery County has a full list of Juneteenth events planned for the weekend.
Neighbors in Montgomery County gathered for a special Juneteenth flag-raising ceremony Thursday afternoon. Kim Hudson shares what this holiday also means for local Black business owners.
The first Philadelphia Juneteenth Wine & Arts Festival will be held Saturday at the Cherry Street Pier.
The video shows the moment a tree came smashing down on an SUV with the driver escaping without injury in Kennett Square.
Pennsylvania State Police is asking the public for help identifying a man connected with a nearly 40-year-old cold case investigation in Lancaster County.
The Jordan Romano experience so far in Philly has been a disaster, and it's clear the Phillies have a late-game bullpen issue.
It was a roller-coaster day in stocks as panic selling subsided, while President Trump threatened to hit China with a 50% tariff.
A school chef in Wissinoming is tackling food insecurity and ensuring every student has access to nutritious meals.
A suspect was taken into custody in connection with shooting a police officer in Pottstown after an hours-long barricade situation.
The video shows the moment a tree came smashing down on an SUV with the driver escaping without injury in Kennett Square.
Pennsylvania State Police is asking the public for help identifying a man connected with a nearly 40-year-old cold case investigation in Lancaster County.
The Jordan Romano experience so far in Philly has been a disaster, and it's clear the Phillies have a late-game bullpen issue.
CBS News Philadelphia found that long lines at several driver license centers in the area are requiring lots of patience from Real ID-seekers.
The video shows the moment a tree came smashing down on an SUV with the driver escaping without injury in Kennett Square.
Pennsylvania State Police is asking the public for help identifying a man connected with a nearly 40-year-old cold case investigation in Lancaster County.
A school chef in Wissinoming is tackling food insecurity and ensuring every student has access to nutritious meals.
We're not expecting severe weather Monday, but you'll definitely want the umbrella and raincoat. Showers move across the region throughout the day, starting during the AM commute.
The man who allegedly shot a police officer during a barricade situation in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, is now dead, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office said Monday.
We're not expecting severe weather Monday, but you'll definitely want the umbrella and raincoat. Showers move across the region throughout the day, starting during the AM commute.
A crowd of teens was caught on video swarming a neighborhood in Burlington County Friday night, disturbing residents and damaging property.
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.
A summertime community celebration in South Jersey was postponed after law enforcement officers discovered threats of violent activity were being shared on social media.
Commuters had to be on alert Friday afternoon as I-295 northbound lanes in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, were shut down after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, officials said.
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.
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.
A Philadelphia-based organization that serves individuals battling addiction and homelessness is in limbo after federal funding was cut.
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.
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Car dealers in the Philadelphia area say the prices of cars and repairs could go up with the Trump administration's tariffs.
Freedom Coffee House, a new coffee shop in North Philadelphia, is brewing more than just good coffee, but a powerful story of resilience.
As President Trump prepares to unveil new tariffs, businesses in the Philadelphia area say their prices could rise.
Jersey Kebab reopened Sunday with a free feast for the community about a month after its owners were arrested by ICE.
A spokesperson for SEPTA said seven people were injured after a Route 82 bus hit a car and pushed it down the street in Philadelphia on Friday afternoon.
Commuters had to be on alert Friday afternoon as I-295 northbound lanes in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, were shut down after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, officials said.
Philadelphians traveling this weekend in the city will have to pack their patience, as several roads will be closed and bus routes will be detoured due to multiple planned events.
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York was halted for hours after three family members were struck and killed by a train in Bucks County.
PATCO's Franklin Square station reopened Thursday after a $29 million renovation.
The Jordan Romano experience so far in Philly has been a disaster, and it's clear the Phillies have a late-game bullpen issue.
A group of Philadelphia girls gathered Sunday to watch Dawn Staley coach in the NCAA title game after studying her journey.
Nick Castellanos hit a grand slam, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-7.
UConn defeated defending champion South Carolina on Sunday to win its 12th women's NCAA Tournament title.
Alex Ovechkin made history when he scored against the New York Islanders on a power play in the second period.
A pair of critically endangered, nearly 100-year-old Galapagos tortoises at the Philadelphia Zoo have become first-time parents.
On Wednesday, city officials read a proclamation officially declaring April Philly Jazz Month in a ceremony at City Hall.
2025 Wawa Welcome America announces returning traditions and new events for the 16-day festival this summer.
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
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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.
The money supports the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation, funding research for new pediatric cancer treatments and provides financial assistance to families of children battling cancer.
Fran McCaffery, who the University of Pennsylvania hired as head coach of its men's basketball team, was Iowa's all-time wins leader and longest-tenured coach in program history after 15 years at the school.
The international Irish dance phenomenon Riverdance returns to Philadelphia next week as part of its 30th anniversary celebration.
Starting Monday, SEPTA and the Philadelphia Parking Authority will begin its automated bus enforcement camera initiative.
In a surprise visit, Pope Francis entered St. Peter's Square in a wheelchair Sunday near the end of the celebration of a mass for the Catholic Church's Jubilee Year.