Penn student donates 500 books to North Philly children's hospital
Emily Bhatnagar is sharing her love of literature with children undergoing treatment at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
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Emily Bhatnagar is sharing her love of literature with children undergoing treatment at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $25 million to Lincoln University, marking her second gift to the HBCU.
CBS News Philadelphia joined the celebration in Love Park as the Salvation Army kicked off its 2025 Red Kettle Campaign.
SNAP benefits could stop Nov. 1 leading to a need of volunteers and donations at food banks and organizations.
At Cradles to Crayons' "Giving Factory" in East Falls, volunteers "shop" for outfits for kids in need and turn donated clothes into care packages.
The donations to the Boys and Girls Club of America could eventually help kids in the Delaware Valley, including the Chester chapter.
Firefighters are rallying once again for the 9-year-old boy who's recovering from severe burns caused by the medical jet crash in Northeast Philly.
Nonprofit groups are working to distribute essential supplies to those impacted by the fires across the Los Angeles area.
Chester County teenager Dom Pecora and a team of volunteers will spend two days delivering donated bikes to kids and their families.
The Salvation Army's century-old Red Kettle campaign gets a digital upgrade, combining tradition with modern convenience.
The Ronald McDonald House of Southern New Jersey has opened its first pop-up shop to help make the holidays brighter for families. The shop is located at The Promenade at Sagemore in Marlton and will be open every Saturday and Sunday leading up to Christmas and Hanukkah. All proceeds will go to supporting children and their families who can't be home for the holidays.
The Light the World Giving Machines are collecting donations for six local and global charities this year in Philadelphia.
The Pennsylvania SPCA said it is desperately in need of blankets to help keep animals comfortable in their shelter hospital. They posted on Instagram asking people to bring or send blankets to their Philadelphia headquarters. The PSPCA also has an Amazon wishlist, if you prefer to have blankets sent directly to them.
A group of businesses in South Jersey are coming together to help victims of Helene as Hurricane Milton races towards Florida.
Hundreds of bikers rode in on Broad Street to spread a bit of Christmas cheer this summer for the Philadelphia Centurion's annual Toy Run for Shriners Children's Hospital.
A Goodwill Store in Egg Harbor Township lost its entire inventory during a fire this year, and now the community is coming together to donate items to the Goodwill Store.
Alina McGilloway donated her hair to The Longhairs, which holds the Guinness World Record for the most hair donated to a charity in 24 hours.
11 four-legged Pennsylvania State Police K-9 officers will be safer on the job thanks to a donation of new protective vests.
The vending machines that offered hot meals or supplies for people in need were a hit - and are in place until Dec. 3.
This holiday season, CBS Philadelphia is partnering with Mothers In Charge to give toys to children who have lost loved ones to gun violence.
The Washington Township Police Department's humvee will be parked outside the Bottino's ShopRite on Egg Harbor Road until 8 p.m. Tuesday.
This week, a Bensalem principal slept on the roof after students and families raised over $20K, First Lady Jill Biden teamed up with Nickelodeon in Center City and more.
If your child has outgrown a Halloween costume, don't just let it sit in storage - Halloween Helpers in Norristown, Pennsylvania, will give it to someone who needs it.
That type of support is something the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia says they're thankful for.
A man was stabbed to death in South Philadelphia Saturday afternoon in the area of Dickinson Square Park, police said.
The Philadelphia Flyers silenced doubts about their young roster with a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
The Boston Celtics got off to a hot start in the playoffs as they dominated the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden in Game 1 of a best-of-seven series.
Two Philadelphia doctors who led the groundbreaking gene-editing treatment of baby boy from Delaware County are included among TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2026.
Eight children and teens were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The suspected shooter is also dead.
The Philadelphia Flyers silenced doubts about their young roster with a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
A man was stabbed to death in South Philadelphia Saturday afternoon in the area of Dickinson Square Park, police said.
Two Philadelphia doctors who led the groundbreaking gene-editing treatment of baby boy from Delaware County are included among TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2026.
The Boston Celtics got off to a hot start in the playoffs as they dominated the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden in Game 1 of a best-of-seven series.
Eight children and teens were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana. The suspected shooter is also dead.
A man was stabbed to death in South Philadelphia Saturday afternoon in the area of Dickinson Square Park, police said.
Two Philadelphia doctors who led the groundbreaking gene-editing treatment of baby boy from Delaware County are included among TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2026.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
Iron Hill Brewery is reopening in Philadelphia on Sunday, more than six months after the restaurant chain abruptly closed all of its Delaware Valley locations.
Family, friends and fellow cyclists gathered in Port Richmond to remember Glenn Colville Jr., a father of three who was killed while riding in a bike lane.
Police are reminding residents to lock their car doors and valuables after a chaotic car chase through a South Jersey neighborhood Friday night.
Cape May County authorities say pre-K teacher's aide Shaun Stebbins may have abused someone in the Woodbine School District.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Penguin Cleaners has temporarily renamed itself to Flyers Cleaners for the first round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
One person was hospitalized after a person driving an SUV in Wilmington struck three houses and caused a natural gas leak in a crash Thursday afternoon.
Two people were found dead inside an apartment building in Wilmington, across the street from Tilton Park Thursday, sources said.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Police said a driver ran a red light and then hit another vehicle, killing that driver and a dog at 48th and Walnut streets in Philadelphia.
A tractor-trailer crashed into an overpass on Route 295 in Marlton, New Jersey, causing traffic to back up.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
The Philadelphia Flyers silenced doubts about their young roster with a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
The Boston Celtics got off to a hot start in the playoffs as they dominated the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden in Game 1 of a best-of-seven series.
The Philadelphia Flyers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series on Saturday.
Chris Sale outduels Cristopher Sánchez in a matchup of two of baseball's best pitchers as Atlanta beats the Philadelphia Saturday night.
Puck drop for Game 1 between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers is set for 8 p.m. at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
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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.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Sunday night.
When the warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement program comes to an end Monday, drivers caught speeding in several city school zones will be hit with fines of $100 or more.
President Trump said Sunday that he would target civilian infrastructure in Iran, including bridges and power plants, if the country did not accept the U.S. peace deal.
Eight children and teens were killed early Sunday in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, authorities said. The suspected shooter is also dead, according to police.
Sunday will be cloudy and breezy with highs in the 50s around Philadelphia and periods of rain throughout the day. Heading into the week, the NEXT big weather change will see morning lows drop to near freezing.