Young New Jersey author discovers superpowers with fantasy novel
Young author Faith Johnson discovered her abilities were endless at Woodruff School, and now she inspires others with her stories.
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Young author Faith Johnson discovered her abilities were endless at Woodruff School, and now she inspires others with her stories.
Faith Johnson, an 18-year-old living with cerebral palsy, found her passion to be an author and motivational speaker at the Woodruff School in New Jersey.
At the historic St. Mark's Church in Frankford, Cristina Mancini spends 60-70 hours a week helping people in the community who need it the most.
A New Jersey woman's selfless act of kindness led her to open Marty's Place Dog Sanctuary, a place for senior dogs to live out their final golden years.
After she retired in 2015, Doreen Jakubcak founded Marty's Place Dog Sanctuary in Allentown, New Jersey. From providing daily medication to exercise and lots of love, Jakubcak says it's her mission to make the final years for residents at Marty's Place as peaceful as possible.
Known for hyping up the crowd during Philadelphia Sixers home games, director Antoine Mapp is the heart of the Sixers Stixers drumline.
Known for hyping up the crowd before, during and after each home Philadelphia 76ers home game, director Antoine Mapp is the heart of the Sixers Stixers drumline. Antoine humbly drums to change the lives of young people and put "drumsticks in people's hands so they won't put guns in them."
A husband and wife in long-term recovery are helping others rebuild their lives by offering them a second chance. At one restaurant in Manayunk, that means serving up tacos.
Tricia Vasinda, director of operations, says Unity Taco is part of Unity brands and consists of different businesses, such as a yoga studio, a vegetarian restaurant, a support group, and their latest coffee shop, Unity Java.
With their group Philly Girls Jump, Tanisha Rinehardt and Rasheedah Mclean are making a positive impact in their community by putting double Dutch on the map.
Two best friends in Philadelphia are putting double Dutch on the map with Philly Jump Girls, and thousands are following.
In this week's edition of Spreading the Love, Wakisha Bailey heads to South Jersey where a former police officer has turned welding into a charitable act.
Tom Greico is a security guard at CBS News Philadelphia and former police officer. Though he no longer wears a police badge of his own, Greico gives back to the families of fallen officers by welding custom metal badges.
Max Gatto is the food truck coordinator for Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, aka TASK. He's helping feed underserved communities and has bigger goals in his future.
Max Gatto is helping the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen serve thousands of people who are in areas that are not easily accessible.
Thirty years ago, residents in Philadelphia's Northern Liberties neighborhood had a vision. Decades later, their goal of creating a better community with more green spaces is paying off.
Over the last 30 years, a group of residents in Northern Liberties helped expand and nurture green spaces throughout the urban neighborhood. In this edition of Spreading the Love, CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey meets some of the people whose vision for a better community lives on decades later.
A Strawberry Mansion business owner is fulfilling his late mother's request to make a positive impact on the community.
In this week's episode of Spreading the Love, we take you to Kevin Upshur who is honoring his mother's legacy by creating the Strawberry Mansion Learning Center to help support local youth.
Preston Wells, a receptionist at Gaudenzia's substance treatment facility in Spring Garden, does more than just buzz people in to the building. He connects them with hope.
Preston Wells is the receptionist at Gaudenzia's substance and drug treatment facility located in Spring Garden. While his most important task Is buzzing people into the building, after that buzz is where his job becomes much more personal. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Wakisha Bailey shares his story in this week's edition of Spreading the Love.
Margaux Murphy opened her Greater Goods grocery store in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood to help families put food on the table and get back on their feet.
Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham received a special honor Monday — MVP, or Most Valuable Philadelphian.
A community in Lawnside came together with a peace vigil after a resident's fence was defaced with a racist message.
The Salvation Army's trademark bell and iconic red kettle signal the ringing in of the holiday season and the joy of sharing.
There's a $20,000 reward for information after a man in his 30s was shot and killed in Kingsessing on Wednesday.
An officer is expected to be released from the hospital after they were injured in a hit-and-run crash with another car in Hunting Park early Saturday morning.
Matvei Michkov scored a power-play goal in overtime as the Flyers overcame a two-goal deficit in the third period to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2.
A community in Lawnside came together with a peace vigil after a resident's fence was defaced with a racist message.
The Salvation Army's trademark bell and iconic red kettle signal the ringing in of the holiday season and the joy of sharing.
There's a $20,000 reward for information after a man in his 30s was shot and killed in Kingsessing on Wednesday.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
A lawyer for former Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller says the 22-year-old sat for a long interview with the NCAA amid an investigation into unusual gambling activity.
A man is recovering after he was shot in the left foot while riding a SEPTA bus in North Philadelphia Friday night, according to police.
Ahmed Muhumed took first place in the Philadelphia half marathon after never running one before, the frequent 5K and 10K runner said.
Don Bell will be inducted into the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia Hall of Fame and Pat Ciarrocchi has been named the 2024 Person of the Year.
Philadelphia's largest municipal workers' union, AFSCME District Council 33, reached a one-year contract agreement with the city.
A community in Lawnside came together with a peace vigil after a resident's fence was defaced with a racist message.
A new work program called the Hope Work Initiative launched this week in Atlantic City to give people experiencing homelessness a second chance.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
A World War II veteran in Vineland, New Jersey celebrated his 103rd birthday at the French Embassy in Washington DC.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
SEPTA will receive an infusion of $153 million in "flexed" federal highway money, enough to cover its running deficit, officials announced Friday.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
Starting Dec. 1, hopping on a SEPTA bus, train, or trolley will likely cost you more. The Transit Authority approved a 7.5% rate increase on Thursday across much of its system.
On Wednesday, SEPTA agree to tentative deals with two unions to avert a strike in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
A crash shut down Route 309 northbound near Fort Washington and Upper Dublin Township for several hours on Wednesday morning.
Matvei Michkov scored a power-play goal in overtime as the Flyers overcame a two-goal deficit in the third period to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-2.
A lawyer for former Temple basketball standout Hysier Miller says the 22-year-old sat for a long interview with the NCAA amid an investigation into unusual gambling activity.
The Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a 113-98 win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game.
Philadelphia 76ers say center Joel Embiid is managing swelling in his left knee and will miss a second consecutive game Sunday.
The Philadelphia Phillies did not tender Austin Hays a contract on Friday, making the outfielder a free agent.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest of the NEXT Weather forecast.
'Tis the season for giving back to others and helping families in your local community. The Salvation Army kicked off its Red Kettle campaign this Saturday, making Christmas possible for many this holiday season. Aziza Shuler reports.
A South Jersey community comes together after a resident's fence was defaced with a racist message. The act of hate in the historic town of Lawnside has triggered an outpouring of love and support. The community held a peace vigil on Saturday. Ryan Hughes reports.
A sorority at Dartmouth College and two members of a fraternity are facing charges related to the death of a student who drowned after attending an off-campus party this summer.
The recall impacts a number of models from the years 2022 to 2025.