Starbucks Executive Howard Schultz: Bathrooms Open To Everyone After 2 Black Men Arrested
Starbucks executive chairman Howard Schultz now says Starbucks stores will open their bathrooms to everyone, regardless if they've made a purchase.
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Starbucks executive chairman Howard Schultz now says Starbucks stores will open their bathrooms to everyone, regardless if they've made a purchase.
The racially-charged incident at a Starbucks in Rittenhouse Square earlier this month made national headlines, but it hasn't affected sales at the coffee chain.
Starbucks has released new details about its response to the controversial arrests at a coffee shop in Rittenhouse Square.
Philadelphia's Police Commissioner Ross apologized to the two men arrested at Starbucks, saying he 'failed miserably' in messaging .
Rashon Nelson initially brushed it off when the Starbucks manager told him he couldn't use the restroom because he wasn't a paying customer.
Starbucks is also dealing with this fake flyer.
Howard Schultz stated that police would not have been called if the men were white, and that it's possible that what happened is not an "isolated" incident.
Starbucks will close more than 8,000 US stores on afternoon of May 29 to conduct racial-bias education for employees.
The Philadelphia Police Department has released audio of the 911 calls placed by a Philadelphia Starbucks employee which ultimately led to the arrest of two men last week.
The incident in Philadelphia may no longer be an isolated one for Starbucks.
The NAACP is speaking out following the controversial arrests of two black men at a Rittenhouse Starbucks last week.
Starbucks confirmed to CBS3 on Monday that the manager is no longer an employee at the Starbucks on 18th and Spruce Streets.
This comes in the midst of protests which moved from outside the Rittenhouse Square Starbucks to inside.
Two black men had been arrested waiting for their friend at a local Starbucks for a business meeting.
He said he'll be joining Philadelphia's regional Starbucks manager in the coming days.
Still, customers have taken to social media to share their outrage with hashtags such as #BoycottStarbucks.
The Philadelphia Police Department says an internal investigation is underway following an arrest that took place at a Starbucks this week.
Starbucks has debuted their latest creation.
Starbucks is turning to you for ideas. And it's willing to pay.
Starbucks executive chairman Howard Schultz said in an interview Tuesday that he is not running for president in 2020.
What's a holiday without a holiday-inspired drink from Starbucks?
A Redlands family is suing Starbucks after a 2-year-old girl apparently drank a beverage that contained a barista's blood, attorney's announced Wednesday.
Starbucks has a festive way to ring in the New Year.
It'll be a (mostly) white Christmas cup for Starbucks this year. The coffee chain's latest holiday design lets customers color it in themselves.
Starbucks is out with a new brew and it may just have you feeling like the walking dead.
Preparations are underway across the Tri-State area for another taste of winter.
There is a Winter Storm Watch throughout the Philadelphia region from Saturday night through Sunday.
Embiid had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-94 on Saturday night.
Witness the new friendship between Kyoshi the goat and a boy as families get rid of Christmas trees at the Awbury Arboretum in Germantown.
Tollbooths will be a thing of the past along a major roadway as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission opts for open road tolling. Here's what drivers should know.
Preparations are underway across the Tri-State area for another taste of winter.
There is a Winter Storm Watch throughout the Philadelphia region from Saturday night through Sunday.
Embiid had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-94 on Saturday night.
Former President Jimmy Carter died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.
Witness the new friendship between Kyoshi the goat and a boy as families get rid of Christmas trees at the Awbury Arboretum in Germantown.
Tollbooths will be a thing of the past along a major roadway as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission opts for open road tolling. Here's what drivers should know.
Dinosaurs big and small are calling upon the Delaware Valley this weekend. Here's how you can enjoy Jurassic Quest while in the Philadelphia area.
Police are searching for suspects after multiple Comcast fiber lines were cut and internet access was knocked out this week.
Meet the new faces and familiar faces changing titles from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware being sworn in to the 119th Congress.
Officials say a husband and wife were crossing the street in South Philadelphia when they were struck by a SEPTA bus.
Preparations are underway across the Tri-State area for another taste of winter.
There is a Winter Storm Watch throughout the Philadelphia region from Saturday night through Sunday.
The Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office provided an update after a shooting in the Colonial Estates neighborhood of Monroe Township.
A man is in custody after police discovered multiple guns linked to an unattended bag at Newark Penn Station on Friday.
Meet the new faces and familiar faces changing titles from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware being sworn in to the 119th Congress.
Preparations are underway across the Tri-State area for another taste of winter.
There is a Winter Storm Watch throughout the Philadelphia region from Saturday night through Sunday.
Meet the new faces and familiar faces changing titles from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware being sworn in to the 119th Congress.
Delaware is reporting its first case of bird flu on a poultry farm, following dozens of presumed positive cases in wild birds.
A quick-moving system approached the Philadelphia area Friday through the afternoon and brought snow showers in the evening.
A stretch of cold weather is on the way along with some snow, which could be, in certain cases, a recipe for disaster.
It was April 22, 1976, when little Maura Sammon, along with her grandparents, found herself at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
Delaware is reporting its first case of bird flu on a poultry farm, following dozens of presumed positive cases in wild birds.
New Jersey kicks off 2025 with a surge in several respiratory illnesses — influenza, RSV and COVID.
With the decision by President Biden to block the sale, Pittsburgh-area elected officials made their thoughts known.
The micro bakery gets a glow-up with its first brick-and-mortar location in Philadelphia's East Kensington neighborhood.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
Tollbooths will be a thing of the past along a major roadway as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission opts for open road tolling. Here's what drivers should know.
Officials say a husband and wife were crossing the street in South Philadelphia when they were struck by a SEPTA bus.
SEPTA officials warned customers of a card production issue impacting some customers on Thursday.
I-95 southbound was closed in northern Delaware Wednesday morning after a fatal crash involving two paramedics and a Newark resident.
Traffic is moving again on Kelly Drive near Boathouse Row after an accident.
Embiid had 28 points and 12 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-94 on Saturday night.
Kelce has tried his hand at late-night television hosting the debut episode of "They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce," Friday on ESPN.
Penn State coach James Franklin thinks there's a chance Abdul Carter will be back for the College Football Playoff semifinals.
Verizon announced Friday that it will transform stadiums and venues across 30 NFL markets into a massive coast-to-coast event called FanFest on Feb. 9.
Your leftover Christmas tree doesn't need to be thrown away – it could be turned into goat food and wood chips.
Kelce has tried his hand at late-night television hosting the debut episode of "They Call It Late Night with Jason Kelce," Friday on ESPN.
Jeff Baena was an indie screenwriter and director. He and actress Aubrey Plaza wed in 2021.
Wayne Osmond started his musical career as an original member of The Osmonds with his brothers.
Ready to ring in 2025 Philadelphia style? Here's a list of New Year's Eve celebrations in the Philadelphia area.
What better way to kick off 2025 than with an out-of-this-world fireworks display? Here's a list of fireworks shows happening this New Year's Eve around the Philadelphia region.
Ukee Washington 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.
This winter storm could bring our first significant snowfall of the season. Preparations are underway across the Tri-State area on Saturday for yet another taste of winter. Ryan Hughes reports how people are gearing up.
Police in Chester County are looking for suspects who they say cut some Comcast cables, leading to internet outages. Police in West Brandywine say the fiber optic lines supporting Xfinity service were intentionally cut on Thursday. Some local businesses posted on social media that they had to close. The company says service was completely restored by Friday morning.
Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest forecast in the Hyundai NEXT Weather Sphere.
Taking down your Christmas tree isn't the most enjoyable task. Eva Andersen reports families can have a little fun while getting rid of the tree at a Philadelphia park.
Be sure to take advantage of the dry conditions over the weekend to prepare for Monday's chance at our first significant snow of the season by getting your fuels, ice melt/shovels, turning on your snow blowers, preparing for school closures, etc.