Philadelphia's Logan Square fountain turns 100 years old
The Swann Memorial Fountain in Logan Square is now 100 years old. It was first unveiled in July 1924.
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The Swann Memorial Fountain in Logan Square is now 100 years old. It was first unveiled in July 1924.
Temperatures spiked just in time for a steamy weekend causing families and workers to try to stay cool any way they could on Saturday.
Temperatures spiked just in time for a steamy weekend causing families and outdoor workers to try to stay cool any way they could on Saturday.
Logan Square was the place to be Sunday as parents took time to kick back in the shade while their kids cooled off in the fountain. Meanwhile, volunteers helped keep Philadelphians stocked up on necessities.
Logan Square was the place to be Sunday as parents took time to kick back in the shade while their kids cooled off in the fountain. Meanwhile, volunteers helped keep Philadelphians stocked up on necessities.
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake, although jarring, didn't cause any damage to City Hall or other nearby buildings in Philadelphia, officials said. The shaking did, however, cause a wave of about 200 911 calls.
Today the city says goodbye to the father, friend and police officer shot and killed in the line of duty more than ten days ago. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Jasmine Payoute is in Logan Square where the city will honor Officer Mendez.
The 17th annual Fight For Air Climb, which brings attention to chronic lung disease, will take place Saturday morning in Center City.
Preschoolers at The Learning Experience in Logan Square helped pack items for people experiencing homelessness.
At 12:08 p.m. Tuesday a collective roar went up inside, as the doors of the school swung open and out poured the entire student body.
The first of May brings the return of the Children's Discovery Garden and Boat Pond at Sister Cities Park on Logan Square.
The restaurant will stay open for breakfast and lunch. The hotel will close its doors in June to prepare for the transition.
Investigators from the Philadelphia Police Special Victims Unit are probing an alleged sexual assault that took place in the area of the fountain at Logan Square.
The second annual International Festival took place Sister Cities Park at 18th Street and Logan Square.
Real estate experts say homes in the Logan Square neighborhood range from around $400,000 to $2-million and most properties don't stay on the market very long.
Officials in Montgomery County confirm the county is likely to take a $24-million financial hit related to a redevelopment project in Norristown that's now in foreclosure.
Deputy Mayor for environmental and community resources Michael DiBerardinis says recent improvements have been remarkable, including $20 million in streetscape improvements, the new Barnes Foundation, the renovated Rodin Museum, Sister Cities Park and the restored Logan Square.
Some people are dealing with the heat wave by taking a dip in the city's public fountains at Logan Square in Center City.
Philadelphia's "Sister Cities Park," on Logan Square, is getting a facelift, designed with the "wow" factor in mind.
Up on the 50th floor of Top of the Tower, near Logan Square, 500-invited guests mingled, swapped business cards, and ate Philly-style foods. Importantly, they also took park in a silent auction to benefit Philabundance, the region's largest food bank.
The show is called "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia," and its opening credits roll past about a half dozen Philly landmarks - all shown at night.
Drones have been banned from flying over nearly two dozen New Jersey towns until Jan. 17, the FAA says.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
Grab the sunglasses and extra layers for Thursday. It will be seasonably cool in the mid to upper 40s and mostly sunny.
The American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania hosted a children's party in West Philly for families impacted by disaster over the past year.
Patrick Kane scored the decisive third-period goal and added an assist as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
Drones have been banned from flying over nearly two dozen New Jersey towns until Jan. 17, the FAA says.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
Grab the sunglasses and extra layers for Thursday. It will be seasonably cool in the mid to upper 40s and mostly sunny.
White Christmases are rare in the Delaware Valley, and this year is no exception.
Tickets are on sale now for 2025 Philadelphia Mummers Parade bleacher seats and Fancy Brigade Finale Shows.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
A 17-year-old has pleaded guilty in connection with the 2022 shooting outside Roxborough High School in Philadelphia, officials said.
The family of Eric Harrison, a security guard fatally stabbed inside a Macy's in Philadelphia, has filed a new civil lawsuit.
Police have arrested a second 14-year-old in a shooting at the Dilworth Park ice skating rink that injured three teens.
Drones have been banned from flying over nearly two dozen New Jersey towns until Jan. 17, the FAA says.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
New Jersey is making it easier for people with a gambling problem to ban themselves from casinos.
Investigators in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, say they believe Dr. Michael Anthony was stabbed multiple times outside his home.
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.
Rain will clear out Tuesday morning and give way to partly sunny and mild conditions across the Philadelphia region.
After rain moved through the Delaware Valley, with even some snow across the Lehigh Valley and Poconos, the precipitation will move out for most of the second half of the day.
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.
A brain surgeon at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia has a mission to make cheerleading safer with the Stunt Showdown at Haverford College on Dec. 21.
The ERs at two Delaware County hospitals have reopened after temporarily closing due to radiology system problems, Delaware County officials told CBS News Philadelphia.
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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Deep divisions erupted Monday night during the final public comment session on the Philadelphia 76ers' proposal to build a $1.3 billion arena in Center City.
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.
Philadelphia's annual Vision Zero report shows Roosevelt Boulevard is getting safer but Broad Street is getting more dangerous.
NJ Transit CEO Kevin Corbett is resigning effective Jan. 15, 2025, Gov. Phil Murphy announced Monday
Patrick Kane scored the decisive third-period goal and added an assist as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
Your favorite Philadelphia sports mascots want you to cozy up by the fireplace with a special YouTube video this year.
Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points, Paul George added 33 points as the 76ers spoiled LaMelo Ball's return to the floor with a 121-108 win over the Hornets on Monday night.
ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Monday that the Hornets are "in discussions" to bring on Michael Vick to lead the program.
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.
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.
The state-of-the art technology has been added to three school campuses in the Hamilton Township School District.
The fire started inside a 3-story home on North Gratz Street Thursday morning.
Snow is possible for some of us on Friday, especially north and west of Philadelphia, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo reports.
The woman's body was found on the second floor of a home on Severn Avenue Thursday morning.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast in the sphere.