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New research from New Jersey finds Black women are more likely than White women to receive cesarean sections.
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New research from New Jersey finds Black women are more likely than White women to receive cesarean sections.
Farmers in South Jersey are taking steps to protect their crops amid a stretch of dry weather.
Wednesday starts out nice and cool but warms up to the upper 70s and low 80s, a dry, comfortable trend weather trend that continues the rest of the week in Philadelphia.
A positive laboratory test result of the virus was reported to the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services.
A few people on social media thought they might have seen a comet, meteor or UFO over the Philadelphia region - it was actually a SpaceX launch.
Officials say there is no threat to the community after police activity caused schools to close in Dennis Township, New Jersey, Tuesday.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker will host a town hall on Wednesday night about the 76ers' proposed arena in Center City.
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There's new hope for people with sickle cell disease which affects mainly African Americans. It's gene therapy research at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia that's being called a game changer.
Woodbury City Public Schools and Deptford Township School District will reopen Tuesday after receiving social media threats over the weekend.
Family and friends came together Monday at St. Mary Magdalen Church in Delaware County for a funeral for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
The number of people who died after volunteering, working or living near ground zero has surpassed the number of people killed in the 9/11 attacks.
At least three juveniles are in custody after allegedly threatening schools in Camden and Gloucester counties in New Jersey.
Hundreds of mourners passed through D'Anjolell Memorial Homes in Delaware County Sunday to remember Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
After a cloudy Saturday, Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley were treated to a spectacular sunset and double rainbow at the end of the day.
The Philadelphia area can expect sunny, warm and calm weather this weekend.
Jesús Luzardo retired 22 straight batters after giving up four runs in the first inning, and the Phillies stormed back to beat the reeling Mets to complete a four-game sweep.
The shooting death of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk is the latest act of political violence in the United States.
A fire in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood has left a 67-year-old man dead and another man hospitalized on Thursday night, police said.
A helicopter crash near Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, has left two people dead on Thursday, CBS affiliate WYOU reported.
A fire in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood has left a 67-year-old man dead and another man hospitalized on Thursday night, police said.
A helicopter crash near Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, has left two people dead on Thursday, CBS affiliate WYOU reported.
A simple act of kindness from Delaware County is changing lives around the globe.
Magee Capsouto played her violin in her parents' restaurant near Ground Zero in the days after Sept. 11, 2001.
Teachers in Delaware County talked to students about Sept. 11, 2001, and the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk on Thursday.
Adam Saltzman, of Trenton, suffers from PTSD and credits his service dog for helping him become a better husband and father.
Police said the suspect in connection with the shooting near Stockton University was found at a local housing development and was taken into custody without incident.
Atlantic City resident Edwin Sanabia was indicted on multiple counts of animal cruelty this week.
The 2,977 victims of the Sept. 11 attacks were remembered as the Philly region marked 24 years since the tragedy.
A Humpty Dumpty statue on a Jersey Shore golf course had a great fall — and police say two unknown vandals are to blame.
Authorities are investigating after a plane reportedly crashed in Dover, Delaware, on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Showers will slowly clear out of the area, and temperatures will increase as the day continues, before we head into a mostly sunny work week.
Mendy and Dan Orlando said they really only fight during football season. That's because Mendy is an Eagles fan and Dan is a Cowboys fan.
A 17-year-old was killed and three other people were injured in separate shootings in Wilmington on Labor Day, police said.
Fifth grader Trey Harrison, who was critically injured in a car crash five months ago, is finally heading home from the hospital.
Adam Saltzman, of Trenton, suffers from PTSD and credits his service dog for helping him become a better husband and father.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
A growing community of women is finding their voice on Instagram and TikTok after dealing with difficult deliveries.
Since January, Richard Cornish has been operating a mobile bedside salon, Restore Salon Services, for patients undergoing long-term treatment and hospital stays at Penn Medicine.
According to new research, suicide has increased among children, and it is linked, in part, to over-the-counter medications.
The curfew will now apply beyond Kensington to Fairhill, Germantown, Nicetown, Hunting Park, Frankford and Mount Airy.
The agreement takes effect on July 1, 2026.
Philadelphia boutiques and clothing shops are going all in for the Eagles as the 2025 NFL season starts vs. the Cowboys on Thursday.
A free grocery store in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood is once again bustling with customers after a nearby fire forced it to close weeks ago.
Former employees at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails are demanding answers and unpaid wages following the sudden closure of the salon chain.
Philadelphia leaders will officially launch a speed camera program along Broad Street to make the critical roadway, which is considered one of the city's busiest and most dangerous roads, safer.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge in Philadelphia is expected to open to pedestrians and cyclists next week.
Months after Abby Gillon was killed in a crash on an e-scooter, a nearby town is passing a new law to make those vehicles safer.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro approved SEPTA's plan to use capital project money to fund operations for the next two years.
Pending approval by PennDOT, SEPTA expects service to be fully restored on Sunday, Sept. 14.
Jesús Luzardo retired 22 straight batters after giving up four runs in the first inning, and the Phillies stormed back to beat the reeling Mets to complete a four-game sweep.
The move comes roughly seven weeks since Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, Cal Foote and Alex Formenton were found not guilty by a judge in Canada.
Patrick Mahomes has been reviewing video of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Earlier in the season, Max Kepler's future with the Philadelphia Phillies was in doubt. But since the trade deadline, a switch has been flipped.
Max Kepler homered and drove in five runs and Bryce Harper also went deep as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 11-3.
Polly Holliday, the last surviving member of the principal cast of the long-running sitcom "Alice," has died at 88. Linda Lavin, who played the title character, died last year.
Tyson Foods is debuting three new NFL team-themed chicken nuggets, including nuggets shaped like the Philadelphia Eagles logo.
The Philadelphia Fashion Incubator is helping new designers turn their creativity into a thriving business.
From incredible musical performances to vibrant community festivals, Philadelphia has it all. Here's a list of things to do in Philly this weekend.
The NFL season opened with the defending champ Philadelphia Eagles edging the Dallas Cowboys, 24-20 in a game with a rare, hour-long lightning-related delay.
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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.
Investigators believe they have the name of a person of interest, three sources told CBS News on Thursday, though no arrest warrant has been issued.
The cause of the fire in Port Richmond is under investigation.
The Philadelphia area can expect a stretch of boring weather with seasonable temperatures and highs in the 80s. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the forecast.
Two people on board died when a helicopter crashed Thursday in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, the Carbon County coroner said.
Philadelphia's defense knows it'll have its hands full on Sunday against Patrick Mahomes, even though he might be without his top two weapons.