How a South Philly nonprofit is spreading joy and hope one cup of coffee at a time
Meet Tommy Braithwaite: this is his first day of work at the Brewin’ Peace Coffee cart upon reentering society after being incarcerated.
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Meet Tommy Braithwaite: this is his first day of work at the Brewin’ Peace Coffee cart upon reentering society after being incarcerated.
Gritty's Chaos Corner takes over section 122 for all Flyers games this season.
Neighbors took pictures and shed tears Wednesday while watching the demolition of the iconic Melrose Diner in South Philadelphia.
Neighbors took pictures and shed tears Wednesday while watching the demolition of the iconic Melrose Diner in South Philadelphia.
A lawsuit has been filed against Pat's King of Steaks after Isidro Cortes was fatally beaten outside the cheesesteak shop in 2021.
Some bystanders were even standing in the middle of the street with the car spinning around them.
Some bystanders were even standing in the middle of the street with the car spinning around them.
A $100,000 winning Powerball ticket was sold at a South Philadelphia newsstand near Broad Street and Oregon Avenue.
The first-ever East Passyunk Music Festival will have the avenue rocking with a celebration of music and food this Sunday.
Pennsylvania does not allow Medical Aid in Dying, but several states do, including New Jersey, However, it's only allowed for residents.
Summer Reid, the student government president at South Philadelphia High School, is aiming to help curb poor attendance among her peers during her senior year.
A triple shooting in South Philadelphia Thursday night left one man dead and two other men injured.
A man's body was found floating in the Delaware River in South Philadelphia by the Navy Yard on Sunday, police said.
Police charged a man who they say inappropriately touched multiple women while riding his bike around Center City and parts of South Philadelphia this week.
Philadephia Police announced the arrest of a man accused of groping women while riding a bike in separate incidents in Center City and South Philadelphia.
Philadelphia police charged a man who they say inappropriately touched multiple women while riding his bike around Center City and parts of South Philadelphia this week. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3DVNqLr
U.S. Marshals caught 15-year-old Rasheed Banks Jr. Monday in Camden. He's accused of killing 50-year-old Michael Salerno last month.
U.S. Marshals caught 15-year-old Rasheed Banks Jr. Monday in Camden.
A man was taken into custody for hitting a bicyclist and a pedestrian with his car in South Philadelphia Friday night. It all happened near the entrance of FDR Park just off Broad Street.
The former refinery will be redeveloped into a warehousing and life sciences hub called the Bellwether District.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw and Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson took part in the walk near a YMCA where an 18-year-old was killed last week.
The Kamps For Kids nonprofit held a food truck festival to help provide resources for children with autism.
Our photojournalist observed just how many fans were still in cowboy boots, despite the heat.
Siafa Lewis reports.
An 18-year-old died after a shooting in South Philadelphia near a YMCA Wednesday night, police say.
Cancer survivors, doctors and advocates are calling on Congress to protect cancer research funding from cuts by President Trump.
Businesses along the boardwalk in Ocean City are hoping for nice weather and lots of foot traffic this Labor Day weekend.
The Phillies placed Jordan Romano on the 15-day IL and released Joe Ross on Tuesday in a series of roster moves.
The Eagles released their initial 53-man roster for the 2025 season Tuesday as the team prepares for Week 1 vs. the Cowboys.
The FBI on Tuesday released photos of multiple suspects wanted for a series of armored truck robberies in the Philadelphia area.
SEPTA riders have started to feel the effects of drastic cuts to public transportation across the Philadelphia area.
Cancer survivors, doctors and advocates are calling on Congress to protect cancer research funding from cuts by President Trump.
Businesses along the boardwalk in Ocean City are hoping for nice weather and lots of foot traffic this Labor Day weekend.
The Phillies placed Jordan Romano on the 15-day IL and released Joe Ross on Tuesday in a series of roster moves.
The Eagles released their initial 53-man roster for the 2025 season Tuesday as the team prepares for Week 1 vs. the Cowboys.
Cancer survivors, doctors and advocates are calling on Congress to protect cancer research funding from cuts by President Trump.
The FBI on Tuesday released photos of multiple suspects wanted for a series of armored truck robberies in the Philadelphia area.
A federal appeals court says it's unconstitutional for Pennsylvania to throw out mail-in ballots simply because the voter didn't write an accurate date on the return envelope.
An EMAS is made of special crushable material that slows down planes by collapsing under their weight, preventing serious accidents.
A Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company firefighter is OK after falling through the floor of a burning home earlier this month.
Businesses along the boardwalk in Ocean City are hoping for nice weather and lots of foot traffic this Labor Day weekend.
One person was killed and three others were injured Tuesday when an SUV struck a Planet Fitness building in Elizabeth, New Jersey, the mayor's office confirmed.
Strathmere and other shore communities in New Jersey are fixing up their beaches after Hurricane Erin caused erosion along the coast.
One person died in a boating accident Sunday morning in Barnegat Bay in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, police say.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
For thousands of students and parents in the Philadelphia region, Monday was a day of big smiles and bigger memories.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
Two Philadelphia-area public schools made the top 25, with several more in the Top 500 on U.S. News' annual rankings.
Some beaches in the Delaware Valley have prohibited swimming as a precaution as Hurricane Erin moves closer to the East Coast.
Former Delaware Gov. Mike Castle has died at 86, politicians say.
Cancer survivors, doctors and advocates are calling on Congress to protect cancer research funding from cuts by President Trump.
Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler is set to have surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. A surgeon explains the procedure.
The Philadelphia Phillies said RHP Zack Wheeler has been diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
Back-to-school means getting back on a regular sleep schedule, which isn't so easy after a summer of fun.
Businesses along the boardwalk in Ocean City are hoping for nice weather and lots of foot traffic this Labor Day weekend.
The Lansdowne Theater, a historic landmark, is making a grand return for its next act for the first time in almost four decades.
Some Reading Terminal Market vendors fear the SEPTA service cuts could leave both their employees and customers stranded.
Pennsylvania recently launched an online application for pardons, becoming one of the first states to digitize the process for people seeking to clear their record of criminal convictions.
Maleek Jackson owns a boxing gym, coaches adults, and offers free year-round training for children, but the boxer himself had to overcome some heavyweight battles before he could give back.
An EMAS is made of special crushable material that slows down planes by collapsing under their weight, preventing serious accidents.
Without critical funding from Harrisburg, SEPTA began service cuts on Sunday across the Philadelphia region. Now, riders are dealing with the fallout.
Lawmakers and residents in Bucks County are calling on Pennsylvania's Republicans to approve mass transit funding.
The SEPTA cuts will affect a number of SEPTA services, including the express trains to the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Commuters in the Philadelphia region are bracing for a week of disruption as SEPTA service cuts are set to take effect Sunday.
The Phillies placed Jordan Romano on the 15-day IL and released Joe Ross on Tuesday in a series of roster moves.
The Eagles released their initial 53-man roster for the 2025 season Tuesday as the team prepares for Week 1 vs. the Cowboys.
The Phillies' 2026 schedule includes the Field of Dreams game and impacts from the FIFA World Cup. Here's what to know.
It was purchased by a group that included famed "Shark Tank" investor Kevin O'Leary, according to the memorabilia company.
Luis Torrens hit a three-run homer and matched his career high with five RBIs as the Mets beat the Phillies 13-3 on Monday night.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos of the ring and proposal on Instagram.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
The central Pennsylvania town of Mount Gretna is a throwback to the period more than a century ago when the summertime get-togethers known as Chautauquas were practically a craze.
With Labor Day weekend just around the corner, the pressure is on to soak up these last few weeks of summer. Luckily, Philly has a stacked lineup of end-of-summer fun for this weekend.
The Who concerts in Philadelphia and Atlantic City, part of the band's "The Song Is Over — North American Farewell Tour," have been postponed.
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.
Since it is National Dog Day, it's a chance to spoil your pup a little more than you normally do. Dunkin' was handing out some treats for dogs at the Schuylkill River Dog Park. Dogs were out enjoying pup cups on their morning walk. Their owners were treated to iced coffee and munchkins. One lucky dog even got free pup cups for a year.
Swifties and skeptics alike shared their reactions to the news of Taylor Swift's engagement to Travis Kelce. CBS News Philadelphia's resident Swiftie Nikki DeMentri reports from the Atlantic City boardwalk hours after the pop star and Kansas City Chiefs tight end announced their engagement on Instagram.
A group of hairstylists is demanding answers after they were abruptly laid off this summer. The popular salon chain Currie Hair, Skin & Nails shut down in June amid serious financial problems. Madeleine Wright explains that stylists held a protest demanding what they say are thousands of dollars in unpaid wages.
Business owners and workers in Ocean City, New Jersey, say they hope Labor Day weekend brings in lots of customers. Businesses faced multiple weather-related challenges this summer, including rain, extreme heat and rough surf from Hurricane Erin.
The Eagles trimmed their roster to 53 players on cutdown day ahead of the NFL's 4 p.m. deadline on Tuesday.