Philadelphia Board Of Education To Officially Rename Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Coppin attended Oberlin College, where she was the first Black person chosen to be a pupil-teacher.
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Coppin attended Oberlin College, where she was the first Black person chosen to be a pupil-teacher.
"There's so much history in this city it's just unbelievable," said Bob Giannini, a historian and curator with the National Park Service.
On this morning's show, Chris discussed Congress having reached a new budget agreement, teachers protesting in Philadelphia, and Ann Coulter's appearance on "The View." At 7:15am Salena Zito, CNN contributor and Washington Examiner Columnist, joined the show to discuss remarks Trump made about Andrew Jackson and the Civil War during an interview she conducted. At 8am Kurt Schlichter, author and senior columnist for TownHall.com, checked in to talk about his new article "100 Days of the #Resistance's Humiliating Failures." At 8:20am David Green, the founder of Hobby Lobby, called in to discuss his new book, "Giving it All Away...And Getting it All Back Again."
Celebrities took to Twitter to express their opinions on Harriet Tubman becoming the new face of the $20 bill.
Chris discussed Hillary Clinton holding a rally at the Fillmore, the Eagles trade to jump up to the second pick in next week's NFL Draft, and Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney banning city employees from using tax dollars to travel to North Carolina of Mississippi. He talked with authors and Donald Trump supporters Jeffrey Lord at 7:20 and Ann Coulter at 8:20. He also spoke with Ted Cruz surrogate Carly Fiorina at 8:00.
Harriet Tubman, an African-American abolitionist who was born a slave, will stand with George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Benjamin Franklin among the iconic faces of U.S. currency.
Rich discussed Donald Trump's win in New York, delegate breakdowns and Harriet Tubman replacing Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill. He also discussed Ted Cruz's confirmation of a contested convention, Hannity & Ted Cruz's throw down and Snapchat's controversial filter. Rich spoke with Kevin Hines regarding his book at 4:45pm.
The Indianapolis Colts face off against the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional round with a healthy roster at just the right time.
The process of installing a wheelchair ramp out front of the 18th century Whithall House Museum in Red Bank Battlefield Park unearthed some ancient and not-so-ancient artifacts.
The choreographer and the composer for Ballet X dance company visited the Andrew Jackson school looking for inspiration for the next production.
"I miss her hugs," Warwick Davis said of the passing of his wife Samantha Davis. "With her by my side, I was sure I could achieve anything. It was like having a super-power."
Cove Pocono Resorts' two other properties, Cove Haven Resort and Paradise Stream Resort, will remain open despite the closure of the Pocono Palace.
Hurricane Maria nearly wiped out an endangered parrot in Puerto Rico, highlighting the grave threat climate change-fueled storms pose to endangered species.
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.
President Joe Biden will speak in North Philadelphia Thursday afternoon, his third campaign stop in the Keystone State in the past week.
President Joe Biden will speak in North Philadelphia Thursday afternoon, his third campaign stop in the Keystone State in the past week.
"I miss her hugs," Warwick Davis said of the passing of his wife Samantha Davis. "With her by my side, I was sure I could achieve anything. It was like having a super-power."
Cove Pocono Resorts' two other properties, Cove Haven Resort and Paradise Stream Resort, will remain open despite the closure of the Pocono Palace.
Hurricane Maria nearly wiped out an endangered parrot in Puerto Rico, highlighting the grave threat climate change-fueled storms pose to endangered species.
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.
Cove Pocono Resorts' two other properties, Cove Haven Resort and Paradise Stream Resort, will remain open despite the closure of the Pocono Palace.
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.
President Joe Biden will speak in North Philadelphia Thursday afternoon, his third campaign stop in the Keystone State in the past week.
Police are looking for a man investigators said stabbed a man and then ran him over in his own car under I-95 in South Philly last week. There's a $20,000 reward.
Wills Eye on Diabetes Day is all about early detection and raising awareness, especially for people with diabetes, about the importance of eye exams.
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.
No one was injured when a school bus caught fire on New Jersey's Garden State Parkway in Upper Township Wednesday, Seaville Fire Rescue said.
Collingswood police and Camden County officials are investigating a group of students who allegedly formed a "White Student Union."
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.
A body was recovered from the Delaware River near the Adventure Aquarium in Camden on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
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.
High temperatures Tuesday will reach the mid-70s with abundantly sunny skies, a light breeze and slight reduction in the humidity before more rain and chilly air moves in Wednesday.
Monday makes a run for 80 degrees, setting us up for the warmest day of the week and warmest day of the year so far. Later in the day, a thunderstorm could develop in South Jersey and Delaware.
30-year-old Dempsey Walters faces prison time after pleading guilty to assaulting two teenagers over a doorbell prank Friday.
Wills Eye on Diabetes Day is all about early detection and raising awareness, especially for people with diabetes, about the importance of eye exams.
David O'Brian will run in the Donor Dash in Philadelphia later this month to celebrate his daughter, an organ donor who died 10 years ago.
Montgomery County's Office of Public Health is investigating an increase in whooping cough cases primarily among high school students, a county spokesperson told CBS News Philadelphia on Monday.
George Schappell and sister Lori, of Reading, Pa., were the world's oldest conjoined twins, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.
The latest CDC data from 2021 shows more than 1,200 women died of pregnancy complications up from 754 deaths in 2019.
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.
Atlantic City, New Jersey's nine casinos collectively had lower profits in 2023 compared to 2022 - but three casinos were able to increase profit.
Tuesday, April 16 is Wawa Day, when the company expects to give away about 1.5 million cups of free coffee to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its first convenience store.
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.
Carter won the Stanley Cup twice during his career while playing for the Penguins, Kings, Blue Jackets, and Flyers.
Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs, including the 250th of his career, Cristopher Sánchez pitched six strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep with a 7-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
The Philadelphia 76ers came back and defeated the Miami Heat, 105-104, in the NBA Play-In Tournament on Wednesday night at the Wells Fargo Center.
Jason Kelce said on his podcast "New Heights" on Wednesday that he lost his Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl ring in a pool of chili while hosting an event last week at the University of Cincinnati.
Sixers superstar Joel Embiid was officially named to Team USA for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, on Wednesday.
"I miss her hugs," Warwick Davis said of the passing of his wife Samantha Davis. "With her by my side, I was sure I could achieve anything. It was like having a super-power."
Philadelphia native, Oscar and Golden Globe winner Da'Vine Joy Randolph is on the list of TIME's 100 Most Influential People of 2024.
O.J. Simpson's longtime lawyer in Las Vegas says the end came quickly.
Kevin Hart will have a homecoming stop on Dec. 4 at The Met Philadelphia on his 2024 "Acting My Age" tour.
Dynamic duo Future & Metro Boomin as "One Big Family" will be "Slimed In" at the Wells Fargo Center this August for the "We Trust You Tour."
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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.
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.
President Joe Biden will travel to Philadelphia on Thursday, his third campaign stop in Pennsylvania this week. On Tuesday the president first visited his birthplace of Scranton, before speaking in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, April 17.
A week that started with a high of 84 degrees is (mostly) back to normal - Thursday's high temperature is 57 degrees in Philadelphia. The rest of the day will be damp and dreary with an east wind blowing, Kate Bilo reports.
The Philadelphia region can expect cloudy and chilly conditions with a few sprinkles Thursday, and tree and grass pollen levels remain high. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
The students are mentees in Bamba's KB + Mo Bamba Education Abroad Program. Bamba's family hails from the Ivory Coast.
Ten students and their bus driver were able to escape unharmed from a school bus fire in Upper Township, New Jersey, Wednesday afternoon. The fire is under investigation.