Philadelphia high school robotics team achieves remarkable milestone
William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
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William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
William Bodine High School is one of a few schools from the area set to represent Philadelphia next week at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Houston, Texas. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Two Bucks County girls wrestling medal winners are hopeful more young women will get involved in the male-dominated sport.
High school wrestling titleholders Conwell-Egan sophomore Julia Horger and Neshaminy sophomore Grace Nesbitt are making history on the mat. Horger won a gold medal at the PIAA State Tournament while Nesbitt won the silver. Now, as Wakisha Bailey highlights in Focusing on the Future, Horger and Nesbitt are ready for more young women to join the sport.
Students in Philadelphia's Law Pathway program are learning more about a possible legal career with help from Penn's law school and the Troutman Pepper law firm.
The School District of Philadelphia's Law Pathway program teamed up with Penn and Troutman Pepper law firm to get Philly students a chance to learn what it's like to be a lawyer.
Mercy Career and Technical High School senior Taylor Houseman was one of two students selected to give a SEPTA bus a brand new look.
Coming soon to the streets of Philadelphia are newly designed SEPTA buses. Wakisha Bailey introduces you to the Philadelphia high school student behind the design.
On this week's Focusing on the Future and the first day of Women's History Month, CBS Philadelphia talked with one high school senior who is making history.
Students at Philadelphia's Fanny Coppin school sing theme song for new PBS series "Lyla in the Loop." Plus, a young South Jersey fashion designer's out-of-the-box creations are being seen on some of the most elite runways.
A young Philadelphia scientist is looking to help people deal with anxiety in one of the most prestigious science competitions in the country. Wakisha Bailey reports.
At Cherokee High School, its Chiefs United basketball team is proving that lasting bonds go well beyond the court.
CBS News Philadelphia reporter Wakisha Bailey catches up with the Cherokee High School Chiefs, a basketball team that proves lasting bonds go beyond the court.
Meet the Fanny Jackson Coppin School students who voice the theme song for the new PBS Kids series "Lyla in the Loop."
The PBS Kids series Lyla in the Loop is off to a great start. CBS News Philadelphia Wakisha Bailey introduces you to the kids who voice the characters in this week's Focusing on the Future.
In this Focusing on the Future a group of Villanova students is traveling the world creating documentaries highlighting societal issues and A young South Jersey fashion designer's out-of-the-box creations are being seen on some of the most elite runways.
For Mercy Career and Technical High School, esports offers students "endless" opportunities beyond just playing video games.
On this week’s Focusing on the Future, CBS Philadelphia reporter Wakisha Bailey goes head-to-head with some exceptional gamers inside Mercy Career and Technical High School.
A Philadelphia private school has a group of young entrepreneurs who believe opening a business is more than a paycheck.
On this week's Focusing on the Future, Wakisha Bailey visits Springside Chestnut Hill Academy, where these young business owners say opening a business is more than a paycheck.
Aston Ragsdale of Pleasantville, N.J. has designed clothes featured at New York Fashion Week.
South Jersey native Aston Ragsdale aka Aston Lanet, has been featured at New York Fashion Week. Wakisha Bailey chats with her in this Focusing on the Future.
In December, drama students at Parkway Center City Middle College in Philadelphia put on the school's first-ever talent show to raise money for their spring play.
To raise money for the drama program and spring play, students at Philadelphia's Parkway Center City Middle College had the idea to raise money by hosting the school's first-ever talent show.
18 students at Villanova followed community leaders and several others around their communities to tell stories that will turn into two 25-minute documentaries.
Eagles cornerback Jaire Alexander is stepping away from the team, a league source told CBS News Philadelphia Tuesday night.
John Fetterman is sharing his personal mental health story in "Unfettered."
Retired Col. Harvey Barnum was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War.
With Congress on the brink of a deal to end the government shutdown, the Supreme Court has agreed to keep in place a brief pause on SNAP benefit payments.
Horses are helping veterans heal at a farm in Burlington County, New Jersey.
Eagles cornerback Jaire Alexander is stepping away from the team, a league source told CBS News Philadelphia Tuesday night.
John Fetterman is sharing his personal mental health story in "Unfettered."
Retired Col. Harvey Barnum was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War.
Tuesday is going to be our first real feel of winter with the actual lows dropping into the 20s and 30s in the Philadelphia region.
With Congress on the brink of a deal to end the government shutdown, the Supreme Court has agreed to keep in place a brief pause on SNAP benefit payments.
The FAA has cut flights as air traffic controllers continue to work without pay at PHL and around the country.
A man's body was found along the Schuylkill River Trail in Norristown Monday night, Montgomery County officials said.
Army veteran Erica Liermann says fitness has helped with her PTSD. At her King of Prussia gym, she's helping other veterans.
Officials are warning of a potential measles exposure at PHL on Sunday, Nov. 9, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health says.
Union security officers in Philadelphia ratified a new contract Monday, guaranteeing higher pay and more time off. Most work for Allied Universal.
Retired Col. Harvey Barnum was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War.
Horses are helping veterans heal at a farm in Burlington County, New Jersey.
Veterans Day is today, and across the Philadelphia region, events are being held to honor those who served.
A judge refused to throw out evidence in the case against Sean Higgins, who is accused of hitting NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew.
Prosecutors say Steve Hall of Waltham Cross has been charged in a deadly crash after fleeing police in West Deptford Sunday.
Veterans Day is today, and across the Philadelphia region, events are being held to honor those who served.
Police say Isiah Worthy of Dover stole cash and a state government-owned SUV, which he crashed into two parked cars.
A 12-hour Dungeons & Dragons fundraiser supporting the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia happens live on Twitch this Sunday.
Emmy Reim's family brings donations to the Ronald McDonald House in Delaware after it became a home away from home for them.
Significant progress is being made in the fight against lung cancer, according to a new study from the American Lung Association.
Army veteran Erica Liermann says fitness has helped with her PTSD. At her King of Prussia gym, she's helping other veterans.
Officials are warning of a potential measles exposure at PHL on Sunday, Nov. 9, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health says.
At the MossRehab Institute for Brain Health, veterans and first responders with brain injuries come for an intense three-week program.
The 31-year-old was diagnosed last week after a random drug test flagged health officials to indicators of cancer. The team said Singleton is recovering and doctors are confident he'll return to the field in the coming weeks.
In an interview with CBS News, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary explains what went into the decision to drop the most serious warnings on hormone therapy for menopause.
M. Buono Beef Company is closing after 79 years of providing meat to businesses in the Philadelphia area.
Steve DeFrank, chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, says there's a right way and a wrong way when it comes to data centers.
The beloved Delaware County pizza spot is moving to a new location in Broomall.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The next generation of business owners showed off their passions during the NOMO Foundation's Small Business Expo in West Philadelphia.
The FAA has cut flights as air traffic controllers continue to work without pay at PHL and around the country.
For the third straight day, some SEPTA Regional Rail trains are canceled Wednesday as the transit agency continues to inspect railcars due to a federal order.
SEPTA canceled multiple trips on Regional Rail lines again Tuesday amid a railcar shortage due to a federal order.
Multiple people are hurt and roads are shut down after separate crashes in Camden, Gloucester and Atlantic counties Sunday night.
The FAA ordered airlines to cut flights by 10% by next week to reduce pressure on air traffic controllers working without pay.
Eagles cornerback Jaire Alexander is stepping away from the team, a league source told CBS News Philadelphia Tuesday night.
A strong defensive performance and fourth-quarter touchdown from Jalen Hurts and DeVonta Smith helped the Eagles beat the Packers Monday night.
All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson returned to the Eagles' game vs. the Packers with an ankle injury after leaving in the second quarter.
MLB said Monday the limits were agreed to by sportsbook operators representing more than 98% of the U.S. betting market.
A kidney transplant brought Jason Stepongzi and Bobbi Brenner together, but football is keeping their friendship going.
The 100,000-square-foot Netflix House is free to guests and allows fans to interact with their favorite streaming shows.
Mark Wahlberg is starring in the upcoming film "Weekend Warriors" produced by Lebron James' SpringHill Company.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
Journey will see the lights go down in 60 cities across the U.S. and Canada on their "Final Frontier" tour in 2026.
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.
Darris Nichols is in his first season as the men's basketball coach at La Salle University. He's replacing Fran Dunphy, aka "Mr. Big 5."
The Phillie Phanatic was on hand for former military personnel at the Veterans Multi-Service Center Tuesday in Old City for Veterans Day.
Kenny Karcher Jr. tragically died in a workplace accident in 2024, but his family and friends say he'll never be forgotten.
Police say two 13-year-old girls took their parents' SUV and crashed into multiple properties, including a condominium.
Bill Kelly says Tuesday night in the Philadelphia region will be filled with gusty winds with chills in the 20s and 30s.