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Remembering Kobe: How Bryant Changed Life Of One Former Teammate At Lower Merion High School
Emory Dabney says Kobe Bryant's friendship changed his life for the better.
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Emory Dabney says Kobe Bryant's friendship changed his life for the better.
Newly released footage of Kobe Bryant shows off his incredible skills as a young prodigy at Lower Merion High School.
Like those around the world, Sonny Hill is still trying to come to grips with Bryant's tragic death.
Hearts are still heavy as the world continues to mourn the loss of the basketball legend.
The current logo is a silhouette of another NBA legend, that being former Los Angeles Laker and now NBA executive Jerry West.
Barkley played against Bryant during the last four years of his career when he played for the Houston Rockets.
In a pregame video montage, the team highlighted the accolades Bryant achieved during his NBA career.
From jersey to signs, fans found a way to honor Kobe Bryant after his tragic death.
Head basketball coach Gregg Downer coached Bryant and remained close with him and his family.
A college basketball player from Philadelphia honored Kobe Bryant by dropping 81 points during a game on Monday night.
Sixers General Manager Elton Brand announced plans to pay tribute to the late Kobe Bryant before the Warriors-Sixers game on Tuesday night.
Ms. Argano's 6th-grade math class paid tribute to the local NBA icon.
It didn't take long for people to realize Kobe Bryant was a special talent.
Edward Harris is one of the fortunate few who had a literal brush with greatness.
Downer coached Bryant from 1992 until 1996 and won a state championship before Bryant made the leap to the NBA.
The store in Center City Philadelphia sells vintage sports jerseys and collectibles.
Chopper 3 captured this look of Philadelphia's Ben Franklin Bridge illuminated in purple.
The memorial outside Bryant Gym reflects the toll of this loss -- a community that gave basketball a superstar.
The helicopter went down in conditions so foggy the Los Angeles Police Department grounded its helicopter fleet Sunday morning.
In March of 2019, Bryant surprised students at Andrew Hamilton School in West Philadelphia.
CBS3's Ukee Washington had the chance to talk with basketball legend Kobe Bryant many years ago about his love for the city.
Former 76er Allen Iverson and Sixers General Manager Elton Brand are among the former and current athletes left heartbroken following the tragic news of Kobe Bryant's death.
Hall of Fame chairman Jerry Colangelo reportedly says it will "be arguably the most epic class ever with Kobe, Tim Duncan, and Kevin Garnett."
Take a listen to how Kobe gave Ukee "street cred' in LA.
Hundreds of bikers rode in on Broad Street to spread a bit of Christmas cheer this summer for the Philadelphia Centurion's annual Toy Run for Shriners Children's Hospital.
The number of visitors to the Stone Harbor Museum has quadrupled this summer, thanks to a new exhibit all about Taylor Swift.
A judge has turned down a request to move the location of the trial of former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial in the death of Eddie Irizarry.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs and fans waved "Schwarbomb" beach towels, but the Phillies fell to the Guardians 4-3 Sunday.
The scene during Friday's ceremony featured DJ and producer Barbara Butch — an LGBTQ+ icon — flanked by drag artists and dancers.
Howard Eskin broke his silence after he was suspended from Citizens Bank Park for the rest of the season for making an unwanted advance toward an Aramark employee.
Hundreds of bikers rode in on Broad Street to spread a bit of Christmas cheer this summer for the Philadelphia Centurion's annual Toy Run for Shriners Children's Hospital.
The number of visitors to the Stone Harbor Museum has quadrupled this summer, thanks to a new exhibit all about Taylor Swift.
A judge has turned down a request to move the location of the trial of former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial in the death of Eddie Irizarry.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs and fans waved "Schwarbomb" beach towels, but the Phillies fell to the Guardians 4-3 Sunday.
A judge has turned down a request to move the location of the trial of former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial in the death of Eddie Irizarry.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs and fans waved "Schwarbomb" beach towels, but the Phillies fell to the Guardians 4-3 Sunday.
Police say a robbery perpetrated by two 16-year-old boys in West Philadelphia ended in gunfire and critical injuries Saturday night.
Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski added a much-needed right-handed bat for the outfield in Austin Hays, and a day later the Phillies landed Carlos Estevez, one of the top closers in baseball.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie Kelce were in France to support the U.S. women's field hockey team in its opening game against Argentina.
The number of visitors to the Stone Harbor Museum has quadrupled this summer, thanks to a new exhibit all about Taylor Swift.
Sunday will be mostly sunny and very warm with a high of 89 degrees and some late-day clouds.
Meet the River Sisters: a team of cancer survivors competing in the Cooper River Park Dragon Boat Regatta.
Did you know July 27 is recognized as National New Jersey Day in the United States? Proud New Jerseyans of all kinds have been taking to social media to celebrate their home state in all of its glory.
The last time we had rain-free weekend weather in the Philadelphia area was before Memorial Day.
Sunday will be mostly sunny and very warm with a high of 89 degrees and some late-day clouds.
The last time we had rain-free weekend weather in the Philadelphia area was before Memorial Day.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
After a muggy and wet day on Wednesday (in spots), the pattern continues on Thursday with a greater chance for storms during the evening.
The muggy air and unsettled weather pattern kicks up a bit on Wednesday with mostly cloudy skies, temps in the 80s and showers.
Sen. John Fetterman has tested positive for COVID-19 and is working from home, according to the senator's official account on X.
Amid a widening listeria outbreak, Boar's Head is recalling all of its liverwurst products sold nationwide, as well as some deli meats.
Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is on the rise, and vaccination rates are declining.
Doctors say now is the time to start making appointments for back-to-school vaccinations. Here is a vaccine reminder for parents.
A special mission for a family of doctors in Delaware is they're raising awareness about facial differences that millions of children are born with including their own. Meet the Catersons.
Wiers Farm of Willard, Ohio is recalling peppers, green beans, cucumbers and other vegetables due to possible listeria monocytogene contamination.
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee filed a federal lawsuit this week alleging Prime, Logan Paul's energy drink company, of infringing on the committee's trademarks.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Two people were killed and five were taken to hospitals after a multi-vehicle crash on the Black Horse Pike in Atlantic County, New Jersey Friday evening.
SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is getting a much-needed upgrade to its aging fleet of railcars. On Thursday, SEPTA agreed to a contract with Hitachi Rail STS USA, Inc. to purchase up to 240 new railcars.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Authority is rolling out "open road tolling" across the eastern portion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and on the Northeast Extension.
Most airlines are bouncing back, but Delta canceled more flights at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday, days after the CrowdStrike outage.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was seriously injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs and fans waved "Schwarbomb" beach towels, but the Phillies fell to the Guardians 4-3 Sunday.
The scene during Friday's ceremony featured DJ and producer Barbara Butch — an LGBTQ+ icon — flanked by drag artists and dancers.
The U.S. men's team put on a near-perfect show as they rolled to a 110-84 win over Serbia.
Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski added a much-needed right-handed bat for the outfield in Austin Hays, and a day later the Phillies landed Carlos Estevez, one of the top closers in baseball.
Simone Biles made a stunning Olympic comeback on Sunday, delivering near-perfect routines in a qualifying round that ended with Team USA in the lead.
The number of visitors to the Stone Harbor Museum has quadrupled this summer, thanks to a new exhibit all about Taylor Swift.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
"Mr. Vance, I pray that your daughter is fortunate enough to bear children of her own one day," Jennifer Aniston said.
Creator of the former HBO show remarked on the similarities between its fictional storyline and current political reality.
Rapper and sports fan Snoop Dogg will carry the Olympic flame through the suburb of Saint-Denis, north of Paris.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
Heat and humidity will return to the Philadelphia area this week, and there's a chance of storms. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Hundreds of bikers rode in on Broad Street to spread a bit of Christmas cheer this summer for the Philadelphia Centurion's annual Toy Run for Shriners Children's Hospital.
The Philadelphia Centurions Motorcycle Club's annual "Christmas in July" ride returns for a 28th year to benefit Shriner's Children's Hospital.
Longtime sports radio host Howard Eskin apologizes on-air after for making an unwanted advance toward an Aramark employee at Citizens Bank Park, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro campaigned for Kamala Harris in Carlisle over the weekend and it'll be a warm and sunny Sunday, but there are several chances for rain this week.
It'll be sunny and warm in Philadelphia Sunday with high temps climbing toward 90 in the city. Skies cloud up tonight and the region could see a sprinkle heading into Monday, but the bigger chances for rain come Tuesday and Wednesday. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has your forecast.