30th Annual Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King Day of Service
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Hundreds of volunteers gathered at Girard College on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to participate in the Greater Philadelphia MLK Day of Service.
For the 21st straight year, Stockton University paid tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. on the holiday for the late civil rights leader.
Robert Ferguson, who wears many hats at Calvary Baptist in Chester, is the last living parishioner to have witnessed Martin Luther King Jr. speak at the historic church.
Nearly two years ago heavy flames tore through a home in Camden where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once stayed. That home is now being transformed.
With Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Philadelphians are sharing how they plan to honor the civil rights icon this weekend.
With Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, Philadelphians are sharing how they plan to honor the civil rights icon this weekend.
Philadelphia nonprofit Cradles to Crayons will give back to children on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here's how.
Rev. Dr. John Moore of Dover Christian Church in Delaware has memorized more than a dozen of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches.
Rev. Dr. John Moore of Dover Christian Church in Delaware has memorized more than a dozen of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr.'s speeches, and travels to local churches and events to share the words of the civil rights icon.
A Chester church is honoring the memory of its longest-serving pastor this weekend. A pastor who was a mentor to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
This week, the CBS NEXT Weather Network had team coverage of snow and fridge temperatures and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. events around the city.
From picking up trash to marching for peace, volunteers were dedicated to making a positive impact on the community in Delaware County on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. Austin Davis on Monday rang the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and many more visited Girard College to speak during Monday's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.
Hundreds of volunteers of all ages will work to improve their community on the federal holiday designated as a "National Day of Service."
President Biden's visit on Jan. 15 marks the third time in four years that the president has spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day giving back with Philabundance.
On Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, communities across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are organizing volunteer events, food and clothing drives, and hosting readings of the "I Have a Dream" speech to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/mlk-day-service-2024-events-philadelphia-pennsylvania-nj-delaware/
Lower Merion students and parents honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy Friday with a day of service at Harriton High School.
On Monday, the museum will host special events for families, including storytelling and musical performances.
Philadelphia and the region are going big on the Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service this year - here's what to know about events.
Reverend Jo Ann Bradley Jones attended the march as a child with her parents who both worked in education.
Thousands of people converged on the National Mall -- joining the King family and 60 organizations -- to honor the Civil Rights leader.
Martin Luther King Jr. made his famed "I Have A Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial on the afternoon of Aug. 28, 1963.
Richard Jones, a Trainer, Pennsylvania police detective, is trying to find a loving family for every bully dog stuck in a Philadelphia area shelter.
The Philadelphia region will have the chance to hit 70 degrees for the first time this year on Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Wings and the Make-A-Wish Foundation built a home gym for Tyler Lockett, who recently overcame leukemia.
Dyson Daniels scored 25 points, and the surging Atlanta Hawks beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 132-123.
Two teens were among the six people injured in four separate shootings in different Philadelphia neighborhoods on Monday night, police said.
The Philadelphia region will have the chance to hit 70 degrees for the first time this year on Tuesday.
Two teens were among the six people injured in four separate shootings in different Philadelphia neighborhoods on Monday night, police said.
Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital will remain open after Prospect Medical Holdings warned the Delaware County health system could possibly shut down.
Richard Jones, a Trainer, Pennsylvania police detective, is trying to find a loving family for every bully dog stuck in a Philadelphia area shelter.
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Richard Jones, a Trainer, Pennsylvania police detective, is trying to find a loving family for every bully dog stuck in a Philadelphia area shelter.
The Philadelphia Wings and the Make-A-Wish Foundation built a home gym for Tyler Lockett, who recently overcame leukemia.
Upper Moreland police are searching for at least two suspects who allegedly spray-painted swastikas and other vulgar words on an elementary school building and playground.
PennDOT says it plans to repair more than 60 highways in the Philadelphia five-county area.
Lia Valencia Key is a jewelry designer from West Chester whose "Valencia Key" designs have been worn by Meghan Markle and featured on Oprah's "Favorite Things" list.
More than a dozen people were injured when a school bus crashed on the Garden State Parkway in Bergen County, N.J. on Monday evening.
Hollywood hit South Jersey Monday afternoon as Steven Spielberg visited Tuckahoe to film scenes for a new project.
The Eagles sent quarterback Kenny Pickett to the Browns in exchange for Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a 2025 fifth-round pick.
New Jersey Transit and its rail engineers union say an agreement has been reached on a new labor contract, averting a possible strike.
Sunday is mostly sunny, breezy and much milder, with highs approaching the mid and upper 50s. Winds will be around 15-25 mph, with a few gusts over 30 mph.
Viana Kelly is relieved her son, Koa, gets care for a rare genetic condition at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware.
Sunday is mostly sunny, breezy and much milder, with highs approaching the mid and upper 50s. Winds will be around 15-25 mph, with a few gusts over 30 mph.
Sunday is mostly sunny, breezy and much milder, with highs approaching the mid and upper 50s. Winds will be around 15-25 mph, with a few gusts over 30 mph.
Two 13-year-old students were arrested after they allegedly beat their classmate with a Stanley cup last month, according to police.
Robert Fry, an economist based in Delaware, said the United States could go into a recession if President Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada continue.
Viana Kelly is relieved her son, Koa, gets care for a rare genetic condition at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware.
The potential closures of Crozer Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital would mean thousands of people without jobs and communities without easy access to health care.
State leaders, mothers, and doctors gather at AHN's Alexis Joy D'Achille Center for Prenatal Mental Health to help raise the importance of screening and detection.
Lawyers for Prospect Medical Holdings warned in court of the possible shutdown of the entire Crozer Health system.
The Maria de los Santos Health Center welcomed a new lifesaving training device aimed at helping people who speak Spanish learn how to perform CPR.
At Fishtown Seafood, owner Bryan Szeliga is worried about the oysters amid the Trump's administration's on-again, off-again 25% tariffs on imports from Canada.
Businesses in Northeast Philly that were affected by the deadly medical jet crash now have a little more time to get financial help.
Due to the rising cost of eggs, some national restaurants are adding a surcharge on meals with eggs. Local bakers are also feeling the impact as eggs are one of their top three main ingredients.
Business owners in Kensington say the neighborhood is improving under Mayor Cherelle Parker, but more should be done.
The Malaysian restaurant posted on Instagram that it is closed because of fire damage but plans to reopen.
PennDOT says it plans to repair more than 60 highways in the Philadelphia five-county area.
Traffic will be restricted to one lane in each direction on part of City Avenue in Philadelphia and Lower Merion until April 7.
Three people died in a crash along Route 55 in Gloucester County, New Jersey, on Sunday afternoon.
Under a new plan, 3rd Street in Society Hill is set to have a bike lane, a driving lane and a lane for parking and loading.
With the REAL ID deadline approaching, transportation officials in Philadelphia are providing the information you need to know.
Dyson Daniels scored 25 points, and the surging Atlanta Hawks beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 132-123.
The Eagles sent quarterback Kenny Pickett to the Browns in exchange for Dorian Thompson-Robinson and a 2025 fifth-round pick.
The Eagles "enthusiastically accepted" an invitation to visit the White House following their Super Bowl LIX win over the Chiefs.
Josh Sweat is cashing in on his Super Bowl LIX performance by reuniting with Jonathan Gannon with the Arizona Cardinals.
Slay, 34, spent the previous five seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Even though St. Patrick's Day is still a week away, celebrations for the holiday started on Saturday for the community in Glenside.
Philadelphia is filled with activities this weekend that will get you out of the house and in the celebratory spirit. Here's our weekend guide.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The classic dinner theater production "Tony N' Tina's Wedding" is coming to Peddler's Village in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
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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.
Detective Richard Jones in Trainer, Pennsylvania, believes in pit bulls. He works with two K-9s, Ace and Jack, who were both pulled from shelters and trained to be working dogs! Now he promotes pit bulls available for adoption at local shelters run by the Pennsylvania SPCA.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region could hit 70 degrees on Tuesday for the first time this year.
The Philadelphia Wings and the Make-A-Wish Foundation teamed up to build a home gym for Tyler Lockett, a Pennsylvania teen who is training to return to soccer after a bout with leukemia.
U.S. stocks cratered Monday amid growing U.S. economic concerns and after President Trump declined to rule out a recession that investors worry could be triggered by his aggressive trade policies.
Three teens were killed in a crash on Route 55 in Glassboro, New Jersey, Sunday afternoon, officials say.