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.
Sunday will have plenty of sunshine and light southerly breezes. However, several Pennsylvania counties will be under an air quality alert.
A video from witnesses shows a suspect walking away with a gun still in hand in the aftermath of a shooting after a concert in Center City.
The Phillies are 30-13 when scoring at least two runs in road games.
Pat Dugan announced that he will be back in the race running for the Philadelphia district attorney as a Republican in the general election.
Jen Pawol has made history as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game in the major leagues.
Sunday will have plenty of sunshine and light southerly breezes. However, several Pennsylvania counties will be under an air quality alert.
A video from witnesses shows a suspect walking away with a gun still in hand in the aftermath of a shooting after a concert in Center City.
The Phillies are 30-13 when scoring at least two runs in road games.
A busy weekend at the Sports Complex is bringing massive crowds, tight traffic and star-studded entertainment to the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection.
Pat Dugan announced that he will be back in the race running for the Philadelphia district attorney as a Republican in the general election.
Pat Dugan announced that he will be back in the race running for the Philadelphia district attorney as a Republican in the general election.
A Philadelphia man was arrested in connection with a shooting outside the Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, on June 19.
There will be plenty of sunshine and comfortable conditions as temperatures on Saturday morning start in the upper 50s and low 60s.
Two months after a deadly electric scooter crash claimed the life of 12-year-old Abby Gillon, her family is pushing for a new law they hope will prevent another tragedy.
Philadelphia police are asking for help with finding a man wanted in connection with the Grays Ferry mass shooting that left three dead and nine injured on July 7.
Federal prosecutors in New Jersey say Michael Takacs, of Bucks County, drove to his ex-boss's house with an explosive and then set it off.
Police say a driver was arrested on a football field in West Deptford, New Jersey, after driving onto the field.
A new law in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, means parents and guardians could go to jail or be fined if their child breaks the law.
There will be plenty of sunshine and comfortable conditions as temperatures on Saturday morning start in the upper 50s and low 60s.
For a beautiful weekend to head down the shore, there is a danger in the water and lifeguards have an important warning.
There will be plenty of sunshine and comfortable conditions as temperatures on Saturday morning start in the upper 50s and low 60s.
A Philadelphia man told CBS News Philadelphia that he's sharing his story to warn others about this terrifying situation.
Delaware legalized recreational marijuana in April 2023, and now its first sales will take place more than two years later.
A 13-year-old boy was arrested after trying to steal a Ford Transit van from an elementary school in New Castle, Delaware, on Tuesday.
Weather aside, this weekend is going to be a hot one, Philly! Here's what's happening around the Philadelphia region this weekend.
The scientific community is criticizing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after he announced he's cutting millions from mRNA vaccine research.
The Upper Darby School District has agreed to purchase Delaware County Memorial Hospital. Here's what it wants to do with it.
Air quality alerts are in effect in the Philadelphia area, fueled by smoke from wildfires that are burning thousands of miles away.
A young patient from Panama got a special trip to see the Phillies, thanks to the kindness of strangers.
The lawsuit claims that restrictions on gender-affirming care through an executive order are unlawful.
In downtown Haddonfield, you can take a culinary trip around the world without ever leaving South Jersey.
The Black Reserve Bookstore on Main Street in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, is a celebration of Black voices, history and resilience.
DuPont and two other companies will pay New Jersey up to $2 billion to settle environmental claims stemming from PFAS, commonly referred to as "forever chemicals."
At Wax N Scent Studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania, guests make their own candles and sweet memories with their loved ones.
Rising beef prices are putting pressure on cheesesteak shops in Philadelphia.
Barring an increase in state funding to address a budget gap, SEPTA is 17 days away from cutting service on more than 100 lines across its system.
A crash in Northampton Township, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday afternoon left one person dead, a spokesperson for the Bucks County District Attorney's Office said.
SEPTA is set to cut service in Philadelphia later this month as Pennsylvania lawmakers debate new funding for public transit.
Starting Monday, part of Market Street in Old City will be closed, and traffic will be detoured as the city begins construction aimed at making the road safer.
Paving work will close Kelly Drive from Aug. 4 through Aug. 29 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Jen Pawol has made history as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game in the major leagues.
Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris Jr. is in stable condition after suffering a serious injury during Friday night's preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons, the team said.
The victory over Maryland sends Glenmoore to the Little League World Series, marking Pennsylvania's fifth straight trip to the tournament.
Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley, and most of the starting lineup for the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles took a night off.
South Philadelphia was buzzing during Thursday's Eagles game, even though it's still the preseason.
A busy weekend at the Sports Complex is bringing massive crowds, tight traffic and star-studded entertainment to the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection.
At JBJ Soul Kitchen, Jon and Dorothea Bongiovi offer a unique pay-it-forward model.
In the lawsuit filed in February 2024, "Mandalorian" actress Gina Carano argued that she was wrongfully terminated and discriminated against following controversial posts made on social media.
Brandon Blackstock battled cancer for more than three years, his family said.
Lady Gaga tops the list of nominees for the 2025 Video Music Awards. Here are all the VMA nominations, and how you can vote for your favorite artists.
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.
You might think you know your own pet very well, but how much do you know about their species? Did you know that cats are the only mammals that do not taste sweetness? Or that they're also nearsighted, but their peripheral and night vision is far better than humans. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson is enlightening us on this week's Pet Project with some fun feline facts.
A Philadelphia man was arrested in connection with a shooting outside the Oxford Valley Mall in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, on June 19.
Sunday will be gorgeous — plenty of sunshine, light southerly breezes, and highs in the mid to upper 80s. However, several Pennsylvania counties are under an air quality alert as light winds and stagnant air could lead to higher ozone levels.
The fire broke out around 11 p.m. Saturday night at a building near the intersection of Ontario and I streets. Fire officials say that the building features a business on the bottom and apartments above. It's unclear where the victims were when the flames broke out or where the fire first started.
If you're heading to the Philadelphia Sports Complex for the Eagles Open Practice or Chris Brown's Breezy Bowl XX, our Ross DiMattei has some travel advice for you.