Nikki Haley defends leaving slavery out as cause of Civil War after backlash
When the New Hampshire voter asked Nikki Haley on why she wasn't mentioning slavery in her response, she asked, "What do you want me to say about slavery?"
When the New Hampshire voter asked Nikki Haley on why she wasn't mentioning slavery in her response, she asked, "What do you want me to say about slavery?"
A new report says racist and classist origins continue to present in over-policing, over-prosecution, over-incarceration, and over-supervision of Black, Brown, and impoverished people in Philadelphia and the U.S.
The Lest We Forget Black Holocaust Museum and Traveling Exhibit moved into its former home on Richmond Street 15 years ago. But on September 15, they abruptly closed their doors.
Samuel D. Burris was born into freedom in or around 1813 in the Willow Grove section of Delaware. He was well educated, the son of George Burris, a free Black man. But the younger Burris is most known for his acts of defiance.
This is the third time that Harmon Carey has asked Gov. Jack Markell to issue an apology on behalf of the state.
Rich discussed Princeton NJ's restrictions on cigarette purchases, outrage leveled at a David Letterman joke, and what is wrong with McDonald's. He also talked to PA State Representative John Lawrence.
The National Constitution Center opens a new exhibit Wednesday that tells the story of the six families of enslaved people owned by Thomas Jefferson.
Milliken's Bend: A Civil War Battle in History and Memory takes a look at a Civil War battle where African-American troops, some fresh from slavery, were in the thick of things.
A new initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities is providing schools and communities free access to documentaries tracing the civil rights movement.
A Philadelphia family recounts their story of freedom dating back to the Revolutionary War. But their history is currently colliding with the future of energy.
Today in 1863, Congress passed the 13th Amendment which, when ratified in 1865, officially outlawed slavery in the United States and all of its territories.
Once Upon a Nation in Philadelphia is offering people the chance to learn "little known pieces of history" as part of a special program that runs through the end of July.
Filming is scheduled to get underway this summer on "The North Star," a movie that tells the story of two slaves who flee a Virginia plantation.
Martin Delany founded one of the first black newspapers and was one of the first blacks admitted to Harvard Medical School. The Moonstone Arts Center is commemorating his 200th birthday with several events.
A second Ukrainian woman has now testified in federal court in Philadelphia that she was beaten and raped by a man charged with human trafficking.
A program officer for the National Trust for Historic Preservation, McGill says he has slept in more than 20 slave dwellings to inspire their preservation.
Paula Patton and Laz Alonzo play a bride and groom, while Angela Bassett and Loretta Devine portray the antipathetic mothers of the soon-to-be spouses.
The Black History Showcase aims to promote awareness, knowledge and understanding of Black history, while enhancing pride and dignity among those who indentify with the culture.
A poet, novelist, political activist and vice president of the newly formed National Association of Colored Women in 1896… yet the name Frances Ellen Watkins Harper cannot be found in most history books.
Temple Health is celebrating a transplant milestone at Friday's Phillies game. Plus, one of their patients had the honor to throw the game's first pitch.
Philadelphia Flyers general manger Danny Briere and coach John Tortorella are prepared for a rebuilding process.
Taylor Swift broke her own records, Spotify said, and now owns the record for the top three most-streamed albums in a single day.
Voorhees Township Fire Department responded to the Voorhees Town Center for a report of a fire burning near the mall's food court Friday evening. The blaze was later contained, officials said.
Psychologists say listening to Taylor Swift's new 31-track album can be good for your mental health and emotional healing.
Temple Health is celebrating a transplant milestone at Friday's Phillies game. Plus, one of their patients had the honor to throw the game's first pitch.
Dozens of firefighters battled a fire on the Atlantic City boardwalk on Thursday night, officials said.
Philadelphia Flyers general manger Danny Briere and coach John Tortorella are prepared for a rebuilding process.
Taylor Swift broke her own records, Spotify said, and now owns the record for the top three most-streamed albums in a single day.
Voorhees Township Fire Department responded to the Voorhees Town Center for a report of a fire burning near the mall's food court Friday evening. The blaze was later contained, officials said.
Temple Health is celebrating a transplant milestone at Friday's Phillies game. Plus, one of their patients had the honor to throw the game's first pitch.
Philadelphia Flyers general manger Danny Briere and coach John Tortorella are prepared for a rebuilding process.
Psychologists say listening to Taylor Swift's new 31-track album can be good for your mental health and emotional healing.
Whether you're celebrating Taylor Swift's latest album release or heading to South Philly for a Phillies game or Bad Bunny's concert, the Philadelphia area is buzzing with fun this weekend.
Former Philadelphia police officer Edsaul Mendoza pleaded guilty Friday to third-degree murder of 12-year-old Thomas "T.J." Siderio in March 2022.
Voorhees Township Fire Department responded to the Voorhees Town Center for a report of a fire burning near the mall's food court Friday evening. The blaze was later contained, officials said.
A judge granted a one week delay in the corruption trial of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez Friday, but the senator was not physically in court. He joined the proceedings by phone.
Whether you're celebrating Taylor Swift's latest album release or heading to South Philly for a Phillies game or Bad Bunny's concert, the Philadelphia area is buzzing with fun this weekend.
Friday is a mostly cloudy day, but some showers could pop up in the evening right around the first pitch of the Phillies home game against the Chicago White Sox.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
Friday is a mostly cloudy day, but some showers could pop up in the evening right around the first pitch of the Phillies home game against the Chicago White Sox.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
Taylor Swift's new album "The Tortured Poets Department" is finally here. Here are some events in the Philadelphia area to celebrate the Berks County native's latest record.
It won't rain much Thursday but there could be chances of a light drizzle, especially early. Temperatures are cooler than usual with a high of only 57 degrees in Philadelphia.
Temperatures stay relatively mild Wednesday with highs in the mid-to-upper 60s, but clouds and rain move into the Delaware Valley by the afternoon.
Temple Health is celebrating a transplant milestone at Friday's Phillies game. Plus, one of their patients had the honor to throw the game's first pitch.
Psychologists say listening to Taylor Swift's new 31-track album can be good for your mental health and emotional healing.
A social worker from Fox Chase will be riding 100 miles to help people with lung cancer in a special Peloton distance event on Sunday.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
Wills Eye on Diabetes Day is all about early detection and raising awareness, especially for people with diabetes, about the importance of eye exams.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
Wawa is officially in central Pennsylvania.
Cove Pocono Resorts' two other properties, Cove Haven Resort and Paradise Stream Resort, will remain open despite the closure of the Pocono Palace.
Nine life-sized sculptures made by world-renowned artist Seward Johnson are on loan to Philadelphia's Frankford Avenue in Mayfair until mid-September.
After a taste of summer on Monday, many Jersey Shore business owners and managers are still looking for summer workers.
Three construction workers died on I-83 in York County, Pennsylvania after a truck struck their vehicle in an active work zone, Pennsylvania State Police said.
One person died in a car accident in Pennsauken, Camden County, Tuesday afternoon, Pennsauken police said.
All lanes of the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Quakertown have reopened after a dump truck overturned Monday morning, according to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
A 21-year-old woman was killed after her car was struck by a drunken driver on I-95 northbound in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania State Police said Sunday.
Flooding closed multiple roads around the Philadelphia region for the morning commute on Friday, but they began reopening after around 8 a.m.
Philadelphia Flyers general manger Danny Briere and coach John Tortorella are prepared for a rebuilding process.
Whether you're celebrating Taylor Swift's latest album release or heading to South Philly for a Phillies game or Bad Bunny's concert, the Philadelphia area is buzzing with fun this weekend.
Jalen Hurts announced he will donate $200,000 to the School District of Philadelphia to purchase air conditioning units for 10 schools.
Caitlin Clark's WNBA contract went viral on social media after the numbers were revealed, but Philadelphia native Dawn Staley urged patience and said the league's stars will continue to grow the game.
Collin Wainwright won the 7 Mile Bridge Run in the Florida Keys for the third time over the weekend. He's coming home as a champion.
Taylor Swift broke her own records, Spotify said, and now owns the record for the top three most-streamed albums in a single day.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
Taylor Swift's new album "The Tortured Poets Department" is finally here. Here are some events in the Philadelphia area to celebrate the Berks County native's latest record.
Taylor Swift's successes and failures, including the battle to regain control of her master recordings, are part of the syllabus at the University of California, Berkeley.
Anticipation was growing at a fever pitch before Taylor Swift's latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," dropped at midnight EDT. But it turned out it's actually a double album.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Two Bucks County girls wrestling medal winners are hopeful more young women will get involved in the male-dominated 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.
Mercy Career and Technical High School senior Taylor Houseman was one of two students selected to give a SEPTA bus a brand new look.
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.
The Military Basketball Association (MBA) is holding its Atlantic Coastal Regional Conference Playoffs at Temple University's McGonigle Gym this weekend.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is committed to bringing another Super Bowl to Philadelphia but his biggest achievement may be what he does off the field. He is helping thousands of students stay cool while in school. Ray Strickland reports in Brewerytown.
Plans for a water park on the Schuylkill River has everybody talking Friday. The University City District wants to build a two-story park adjacent to 30th Street Station and over the water. Dan Snyder reports what it will take to make this dream a reality.
Temple Health is celebrating a transplant milestone at the Friday's Phillies game. And one of them will have the honor to throw the first pitch. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The food court has been evacuated at Voorhees Town Center because of a fire Friday evening. Firefighters are on the roof of the building. There are no reports of any injuries at this time.