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Musikfest 2024 sees dip in attendance but still breaks record in headliner tickets, soldout shows
New records of headliner tickets and sold-out shows were set at Musikfest 2024 despite severe weather conditions.
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New records of headliner tickets and sold-out shows were set at Musikfest 2024 despite severe weather conditions.
Musikfest 2024 in Bethlehem was temporarily suspended Tuesday evening because inclement weather impacted the Old Dominion concert.
"We have stayed true to time-tested recipes that my great-grandfather started," said Amy Barnett — part of the fifth-generation sister-brother duo keeping Lehigh Valley staple Josh Early Candies running in its 120th year of operation. Nikki DeMentri gets a look behind the scenes where hundreds of varieties of sweet treats get made.
The major merger could affect how you get health care in the future.
The combined health system now includes 32 hospitals with more than 700 places to get treatment.
Gabe Knowles has spent much of his summer on the Legacy Youth Tennis courts in East Falls coaching kids, including his three younger siblings who play the sport as well.
A Lehigh Valley Division I athlete put his dreams of attending law school on hold. He's now dedicating his future to teaching youth tennis in Philadelphia.
The Red Cross said its Disaster Action Team helped 21 people, including 13 adults and eight children, after the fire broke out on Hamilton Street in Allentown Monday night.
A Code Orange air quality alert issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection remains in effect Tuesday for Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware and Chester counties.
Storms that rolled through the Lehigh Valley and New Jersey on Wednesday night knocked out power for thousands of customers.
Nationwide arrest warrants were issued Thursday morning for two men in connection with shooting an 11-year-old boy in Allentown last week. Renee Brown Jr. 20, and Jahliel Branford, 18, are considered to be armed and dangerous.
The shooting happened in the area of North Nagle and Allen streets at about 3:30 p.m., according to police.
A 12-year-old was shot in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on Thursday afternoon, police said.
The Miracle League encourages children with mental and physical disabilities the joy of baseball.
Some of the voters that CBS News Philadelphia spoke to in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, were split when it came to the 2024 election. Others were simply unsure where they stood.
PPL Electric and Met-Ed are reporting thousands of people are without power Thursday morning in the Lehigh Valley after strong storms hit the region.
After more than three decades, a man has been arrested in Ohio for his connection with the 1989 killing of a woman in Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley thanks to advances in DNA.
A Bethlehem school resource officer and soccer coach was charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old student and taking an upskirt video of an 11-year-old girl.
The cause of the fire in Allentown is under investigation
Multiple rowhomes are on fire in Allentown, Pennsylvania on Tuesday afternoon, the fire department said.
Police said a Philadelphia man crashed into the Bennett Toyota and Infiniti dealerships early Tuesday morning, striking multiple parked cars. The man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Iron Menace coaster at Dorney Park takes you 15 stories into the sky before a 95-degree drop tops out at speeds of 64 mph. We got a sneak peek and rode the brand new ride.
Dorney Park in Allentown, Pennsylvania is debuting a new dive coaster, Iron Menace, for the 2024 season. Howard Monroe and photographer Tom Gardiner went on board for a test ride.
Sunday will be warm and sunny, though a bit breezy at times. A small, but powerful line of storms is set to develop near the Poconos and Lehigh Valley later in the day; showers possible in Philadelphia late Sunday night.
The Philadelphia region's weather is off to a blustery start this weekend, with winds whipping throughout the day Saturday. We'll see some sunshine once clouds clear out.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says you should have these go-bag essentials prepared for a major disaster.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is announcing his pick to replace Sen. Bob Menendez. Here's what to know about George Helmy.
The Butler County native has been in Russian prison since 2021.
The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump will be held in Philadelphia on Sept. 10.
Water rescuers were combing the Schuylkill River along Kelly Drive near the Girard Avenue Bridge in Philadelphia on Friday.
The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump will be held in Philadelphia on Sept. 10.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is announcing his pick to replace Sen. Bob Menendez. Here's what to know about George Helmy.
The man who died in the crash on Kelly Drive in Philadelphia was the passenger of an Uber that made an illegal turn, police said.
The Butler County native has been in Russian prison since 2021.
Water rescuers were combing the Schuylkill River along Kelly Drive near the Girard Avenue Bridge in Philadelphia on Friday.
The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump will be held in Philadelphia on Sept. 10.
Water rescuers were combing the Schuylkill River along Kelly Drive near the Girard Avenue Bridge in Philadelphia on Friday.
The Philadelphia Phillies will play 16 of their 31 Spring Training games in Clearwater, Florida, at BayCare Ballpark.
The Grammy-winning Philadelphia Orchestra's 2024-25 season highlights include a Wagner opera and M. Night Shyamalan hosting.
Both Kamala Harris' and Donald Trump's campaigns are making a push for Pennsylvania voters ahead of Election Day.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is announcing his pick to replace Sen. Bob Menendez. Here's what to know about George Helmy.
The Willingboro Police Department stepped up to help a young boy who loves Spider-Man following an unfortunate crime.
Camden is doubling down on its effort to clean up the city as it unveils new tools to help keep the streets clean.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday a fare holiday on all NJ Transit rides, across all systems, from Aug. 26-Sept. 2. All fares will be waved during this period.
It'll be warmer in the Delaware Valley today and Friday, with temperatures in the upper 80s. Humidity and the chance for storms will ramp up heading into the weekend.
It'll be warmer in the Delaware Valley today and Friday, with temperatures in the upper 80s. Humidity and the chance for storms will ramp up heading into the weekend.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will once again be filled with sunny skies, comfortable temps and low humidity.
Team USA dominated the 2024 Paris Olympics with a total of 126 medals, and the efforts of athletes from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware were crucial to this success. Here's a recap of how these local stars made their mark.
A Newark, Delaware, apartment building was evacuated after a large fire broke out Tuesday afternoon, fire officials said.
One month after pausing dog adoptions due to a statewide kennel cough outbreak, Delaware has lifted all restrictions and is once again allowing dogs to move in and out of the state.
Philadelphia singer Jessy Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park will soon stop performing surgeries, Crozer Health confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia on Wednesday.
The Camden County Health Department has this mobile van in a number of locations aiming to get uninsured children vaccinated for free.
Carter Melons sells mouth-watering watermelons with red, yellow and orange flesh, and the business is a family operation dating back seven decades.
The decades-long Atlantic City Airshow tradition was canceled last month and now local businesses are feeling the pain.
Videoboards are being added to the stadium among other improvement projects.
Monday's nice weather made for a busy day on the boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey.
August is Black Business Month and from farm to table, Honeysuckle Provisions in West Philadelphia is about making a difference in their neighborhood.
The man who died in the crash on Kelly Drive in Philadelphia was the passenger of an Uber that made an illegal turn, police said.
SEPTA Regional Rail trains were delayed Thursday night because of power loss near 30th Street Station, the agency said.
Work is underway for Phase 1 of the 14-mile, multi-year plan spanning from West Chester Pike to Interstate 95 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
The Noble Street Bridge in Philadelphia is closed indefinitely because of problems with the support beams, officials said.
SEPTA says parking fees will return in a phased approach beginning on Monday, Sept. 23, and daily parking rates will increase.
The Philadelphia Phillies will play 16 of their 31 Spring Training games in Clearwater, Florida, at BayCare Ballpark.
The Eagles rallied back from a 13-6 deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the New England Patriots.
Council Rock Newtown will now face Salem Little League, the New England region champs, on Saturday.
Weston Wilson became the ninth Phillies player to hit for the cycle and Philadelphia overpowered the Nationals 13-3 on Thursday night.
Joel Embiid, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers will begin the NBA regular season at home vs. the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Grammy-winning Philadelphia Orchestra's 2024-25 season highlights include a Wagner opera and M. Night Shyamalan hosting.
Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras Tour" resumed in London on Thursday after her concerts in Vienna were canceled earlier this month because of an alleged terror plot.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Taylor Swift has long called NYC's Greenwich Village home, and the city is celebrating with limited edition "Cornelia Street" signs.
New records of headliner tickets and sold-out shows were set at Musikfest 2024 despite severe weather conditions.
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.
Water rescuers pulled a car from the Schuylkill River along Kelly Drive near the Girard Avenue Bridge on Friday. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Yannick Nezet-Seguin, music and artistic director of the Philadelphia Orchestra says this next season is truly exciting for the Grammy-Award winning orchestra. Among the highlights: they're planning to put on a Wagner opera, there will be a guest host appearance by M. Night Shyamalan and "Yannick's Holiday Mixtape Concert" will feature holiday tunes. Ashley Harder has all the details in this week's The Heartbeat.
Less than 1% of New Jersey's 10,000 farms are Black-owned, and only 81 are USDA certified organic - so Free Haven Farms in Lawnside is doubly rare. During Black Business Month, Meteorologist Tammie Souza visited this Camden County farm and introduces you to the Hall family, intent on making the world a better place one farm-fresh bite at a time.
Love Park was revealed as the location of Diner en Blanc on Thursday night in Philadelphia. In the pop-up event people wear all white and party and picnic at a location announced at the last minute.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo is tracking potential severe weather for Sunday, Aug. 18 including forecast downpours and a risk of flooding. We've issued a NEXT Weather Alert for Sunday. In the meantime, Friday's weather is pleasant if a little warmer and more humid around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.