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Parents with Lift Every Voice Philly brought some fun to the steps of the school district ahead of Thursday's Board of Education meeting.
Many cities and towns across the Delaware Valley will host marches and festivals throughout June and July.
With parenthood, Frank Deane-Schierloh wants to recreate the bond he shared with his late father.
A group of teenage boys from Philadelphia are preparing to embark on the trip of a lifetime to West Africa.
"These guys need their retirement home, and we're looking to the public to help us with that," Shelter Services Director Nicole Wilson said.
Evans, 70, said he was diagnosed this week, adding he didn't realize it happened for a few days.
A well-known cross that has stood on City Avenue for 45 years will soon be on the move.
Because so many people drove to the church each Wednesday to pick up free groceries, traffic poured into the street from the church.
Southbound trains started moving again earlier in the night.
"They're big ones. I compare them to New York rats almost," Eddie Jimenez-Rios said.
The two-year investigation found the New Jersey Department of Transportation ultimately rejected repeated warnings from the contractor.
University officials increased security on Monday following protests calling for the university to divest from financial ties to Israel.
The Great Chefs Event is one of Philadelphia's premier food events, and it's just weeks away.
Starting June 3, workers will pick up trash, sweep streets, fill potholes, get rid of abandoned cars and fix abandoned buildings.
"I just love you so much," Beverly said. "You guys have taken me and made me what I am today. I love you from the bottom of my heart."
Former students were also back on campus for alumni weekend. The day was a stark contrast from what unfolded on Friday night.
University President John Fry said the protest, which was initially peaceful, turned into a security concern for students and staff.
Body camera footage showed Dial opening fire on Irizarry as he sat inside a car on Willard Street in Kensington on Aug. 14.
"I'm not OK with being constantly harassed," Taibi-Bennoui said.
CBS News surveyed 200 police agencies nationwide and found a majority sell their guns when they decide to upgrade their arsenal.
