Community traditions, comfort food take center stage in Port Richmond
Good food is part of the Good Friday holiday tradition for families in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood this Easter weekend.
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Good food is part of the Good Friday holiday tradition for families in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood this Easter weekend.
Easter weekend is upon us with families and loved ones gathering to celebrate. Josh Sanders reports how this Good Friday ... good food is part of the holiday tradition.
Benjamin Davis and his twin survived a crash that killed their two brothers on I-95 in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia.
Eighteen-year-old Benjamin Davis, who was injured in a crash with his three brothers on I-95 in Philadelphia Saturday, described the aftermath to CBS News Monday night. Two of his brothers died in the accident.
Two men died and two other men are in critical condition after a car lost control, and landed underneath I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia Friday night. Siafa Lewis reports.
Philadelphia Police Inspector D F Pace gave updates Friday night on the fatal crash in Northeast Philadelphia. Pace confirmed one car lost control and went off I-95 in Port Richmond.
Two men died and two other men are in critical condition after a car lost control and landed underneath I-95 in Philadelphia Friday night.
Black smoke from a fire in Philadelphia's Port Richmond section could be seen from miles away Sunday. Tires, brush and other debris burned, and no one was injured, officials say.
Philadelphia dispatch said black smoke coming from Port Richmond Sunday afternoon was from a tire fire near Richmond and Cambria streets.
Water was restored to customers impacted by the sinkhole that swallowed up a car in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood on Tuesday.
The sinkhole opened up at the 2700 block of Birch Street in Port Richmond on Tuesday afternoon.
Chopper 3 was over the scene of a sinkhole in Port Richmond, Philadelphia. You can see a car had fallen into the sinkhole and an additional car behind it partially had.
A sinkhole that opened in the city's Port Richmond neighborhood on Feb. 25. left about 30 properties temporarily without water.
A big sinkhole opens up in Port Richmond, swallowing one car and nearly swallowing another. Chopper 3 is live over the 2700 block of Birch Street Tuesday afternoon. Officials shut off a six-inch water main in that area meaning about 30 properties are without water as crews assess the damage and begin repairs. Right now, Birch Street is closed between Salmon and Edgemont streets.
Tralee Hale-Ringo, the mother of Eagles cornerback Kelee Ringo, had her dog returned to her after it was stolen from a Target in Port Richmond.
Tralee Hale-Ringo, the mother of Eagles cornerback Kelee Ringo, was reunited with her dog after it was stolen from a Target in the city's Port Richmond neighborhood in December.
City leaders say Philadelphia neighborhoods are safer now that a Port Richmond firehouse has its pumper truck back.
Residents in the Port Richmond, Fishtown and Kensington neighborhoods in Philadelphia say they feel safer and more comfortable after their firehouse got a new pumper truck.
Customers lined up at Czerw's in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood to pick up Polish food for the holidays.
There was a collision between a train and a car Tuesday night. It happened around 10 p.m. near Aramingo Avenue and East Butler Street intersection. According to the Philadelphia Fire Department, no one was taken to any hospitals.
Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Kelee Ringo and his mother Tralee Hale-Ringo are asking for help finding Mali, their dog who was taken from a Target in Port Richmond.
The cause of the crash involving the SEPTA bus remains under investigation.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a SEPTA bus in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood on Tuesday, emergency officials said.
The mother of a Philadelphia Eagles player is asking for help finding her dog, who she says was taken from a Target store.
Loved ones described Kevin Taylor as a gentle giant, and a husband and family man raising three kids in the Northeast.
Whether you prefer salty or sweet, here's where you can score a freebie treat this National Pretzel Day.
An investigation is underway after an ATM at a Chinese restaurant in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood exploded early Saturday morning.
The funeral service for Pope Francis took place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the full ceremony.
Temple University is enhancing its public safety presence, stepping up security after chaos near campus. This is after social media posts surfaced, encouraging large gatherings.
Saturday will be soggy at times with breezy conditions before a broken line of storms moves in later and clears out overnight.
Whether you prefer salty or sweet, here's where you can score a freebie treat this National Pretzel Day.
An investigation is underway after an ATM at a Chinese restaurant in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood exploded early Saturday morning.
The funeral service for Pope Francis took place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the full ceremony.
Thousands of athletes will descend on the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field from April 24-26 to compete in track and field events at the 129th annual Penn Relays.
The 2025 NFL draft is underway. Track every pick by the Philadelphia Eagles here.
Whether you prefer salty or sweet, here's where you can score a freebie treat this National Pretzel Day.
An investigation is underway after an ATM at a Chinese restaurant in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood exploded early Saturday morning.
Temple University is enhancing its public safety presence, stepping up security after chaos near campus. This is after social media posts surfaced, encouraging large gatherings.
Saturday will be soggy at times with breezy conditions before a broken line of storms moves in later and clears out overnight.
An easy way to properly dispose of unused medicine is by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26.
Whether you prefer salty or sweet, here's where you can score a freebie treat this National Pretzel Day.
Saturday will be soggy at times with breezy conditions before a broken line of storms moves in later and clears out overnight.
An easy way to properly dispose of unused medicine is by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26.
Nearly a dozen people have been arrested in a takedown of an organized car theft ring in New Jersey, authorities announced Friday.
Timber Creek Regional High School knows what type of player and person the Philadelphia Eagles are getting in Jihaad Campbell.
Whether you prefer salty or sweet, here's where you can score a freebie treat this National Pretzel Day.
Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware hopes to tackle the issue of the bird flu, as chicken production is her state's top industry.
The Appoquinimink School District said a crash on Route 896 in Bear, Delaware, involved one of its school buses, but no students were injured.
Fifteen-year-old Sa'riyah Patterson was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Wilmington on Monday morning.
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.
An easy way to properly dispose of unused medicine is by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26.
New friends now sharing the gift of life after transplant patients had the opportunity to meet in person at a special introduction.
Days after a judge approved Prospect Medical Holdings' closure of Crozer Health, Taylor Hospital will close Saturday morning.
April 26 has officially become known as Diabetic Eye Screening Day in Pennsylvania. There will be free screenings to help prevent vision loss for people with diabetes.
The closure of Crozer Health is leaving a void in health care in Delaware County and raising concerns for local businesses.
The closure of Crozer Health is leaving a void in health care in Delaware County and raising concerns for local businesses.
A nonprofit and a restaurant in South Jersey are teaming up for Good Friday to help families in need with a meal giveaway.
Good food is part of the Good Friday holiday tradition for families in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood this Easter weekend.
West Chester toy store fears President Trump's tariffs on imports could put them out of business.
Mack Trucks plans to lay off up to 350 people over the next 90 days at its operations center in Lower Macungie Township, Pa.
I-95 was closed from Northeast Philadelphia to Bucks County for hours on Easter Sunday as crews worked to repair a damaged 4-inch high-pressure natural gas main
The expansion of the Schuylkill River Trail from Christian to Crescent in Philadelphia is scheduled to open on May 17.
I-95 in Delaware County has reopened after a crash near the Route 476 exit.
Transportation advocates and officials gathered in Delaware County on Thursday to call on the state to increase funding for SEPTA.
SEPTA riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase.
Colin Rea (1-0) limited Philadelphia to three hits over five scoreless innings for the win.
The Philadelphia Eagles traded up a spot to select Jihaad Campbell at No. 31 overall. The front office had a good idea of the player they were getting. Campbell certainly stood out.
Kampton Kam, a junior track and field high jumper at Penn, is looking to win big during the 129th running of the Penn Relays.
Timber Creek Regional High School knows what type of player and person the Philadelphia Eagles are getting in Jihaad Campbell.
A judge declared a mistrial in the sexual assault case involving five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Much to the disappointment of anyone crushing on Philadelphia's leading man, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is officially a married man.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
The WWE's 41st WrestleMania event is finally here. Here's what time it starts and how to watch all the action on night 2.
Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
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.
Pretzels were brought to Pennsylvania by German settlers back in the early 18th century. A true staple of the commonwealth!
The group of travelers with ties to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia attended the public viewing on Friday and were in Rome for the funeral on Saturday. Pope Francis' legacy will continue to live on in Philadelphia. A golden plaque of Francis's bust sits inside the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul to welcome and bid farewell to any guests who come through the front doors.
Employees were told that Taylor Hospital would officially close at 8 a.m. Saturday. CBS News Philadelphia spoke with staff who said the mood inside on Friday was somber, with some describing it as a funeral. Employees spent Friday cleaning out offices, emptying refrigerators and taking other steps to wind down.
Taylor Hospital in Delaware County officially closed its doors Saturday morning. The owner of the Crozer Health system has been in financial trouble, and last-minute deals to save the hospital have all failed. Saturday also marks the last day of the 2025 Penn Relays. Plus, wet weather could play a big role in containing the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey. CBS News Philadelphia Anchor Jan Carabeo has the top headlines for the Philadelphia area, and Meteorologist Tammie Souza has your latest forecast for Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Saturday morning will be soggy with spotty showers through noon in the Philadelphia region before the wet weather passes off to South Jersey. Scattered showers and some peeks of sun will follow afterwards. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has your NEXT Weather forecast this Saturday morning.