Brotherly Love is CBS News Philadelphia's award-winning segment about people helping people in our region. Anchor Ukee Washington profiles organizations and individuals making a difference in our community in ways big and small.
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Brotherly Love is CBS News Philadelphia's award-winning segment about people helping people in our region. Anchor Ukee Washington profiles organizations and individuals making a difference in our community in ways big and small.
Zakki Blatt Strunk, who has survived 16 heart surgeries while battling congenital heart defects, got to play at the prestigious Pebble Beach Golf Course in northern California.
A Camden woman who lost her husband to gun violence is making it her life's work to heal the community, one family at a time.
In this class for teens, the students start with vision boards, full of color, pictures, and textures that inspire them.
Last year, Sinister Mopar was able to get six tons worth of food. They hope to double that total this year.
In West Philadelphia, a woman has adopted a community, especially its kids, hoping to keep them safe.
Since it began in 2005, Books In Homes USA has given out 900,000 books to 361,000 recipients nationwide.
The pantry has hours for the public to shop on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
"I think you know we all have, in one way, shape or form, superpowers," Gunter Pfau said.
The trailers are stuffed with donated items that are unloaded onto tables and given away to anyone who stops by.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Following visits by former President Trump and Vice President Harris, on Tuesday President Biden, the first lady and JD Vance will all be in Pennsylvania for various events.
Temperatures will dip on Tuesday morning in the Philadelphia region with a frost advisory in effect parts of the Delaware Valley.
A New Jersey Transit River Line train operator died after a train struck a downed tree in Mansfield Township, Burlington County.
Pennsylvania was back in the political spotlight on Monday night as both presidential candidates descended on the Keystone State.
Paul George hyperextended his left knee in a preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night, the 76ers said.
Following visits by former President Trump and Vice President Harris, on Tuesday President Biden, the first lady and JD Vance will all be in Pennsylvania for various events.
The president of a Pennsylvania nurses union is calling for an increase in emergency room security after a hit-and-run injured three nurses.
The Golf Association of Philadelphia's inaugural adaptive golf championship drew players with disabilities from around the world to Bucks County.
Curio Theatre Company marked Indigenous Peoples' Day by unveiling an empty wooden flower bed outside its Philadelphia building on Baltimore Avenue.
Philadelphia fire crews battled a three-alarm brush fire in Upper Roxborough for hours Monday afternoon that injured two firefighters, the PFD said.
A 12-year-old boy died on Monday after a tree limb fell on him in his backyard in Lawrence Township, New Jersey, police said.
A New Jersey Transit River Line train operator died after a train struck a downed tree in Mansfield Township, Burlington County.
This weekend, the Birds take on the Browns at the Linc, Stevie Wonder hits the stage in South Philly and OURFest 2024 is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community all weekend long.
A 15-year-old said he saw smoke and knew something wasn't right. After further investigation, he found a wildfire along a trail and took action by calling 911 and his grandmother.
A Monmouth County, New Jersey resident has tested positive for measles, state health officials say.
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that spread to at least 14 cars in a parking area in Bridgeville Saturday afternoon.
Police say a school bus driver abandoned about 10 Newark Charter School students at a wrong stop in Delaware.
The Delaware National Guard and New Jersey National Guard activated nearly 200 service members and dozens of vehicles to help with Florida's Hurricane Milton response.
Ticketmaster is claiming some of its customers' digital tickets are being stolen through email scams. Here's what they told CBS News Philadelphia after we reached out.
Dockworkers began picketing at the Port of Philadelphia Tuesday after the International Longshoremen's Association announced the union would go on strike.
The Golf Association of Philadelphia's inaugural adaptive golf championship drew players with disabilities from around the world to Bucks County.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
A Monmouth County, New Jersey resident has tested positive for measles, state health officials say.
The School District of Philadelphia says nearly 200 schools were impacted by a meat and poultry recall due to possible listeria contamination.
A Philadelphia teenager has overcome mental health issues and created a clothing brand that spreads a positive message.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
Delco Original Trading Company in Broomall is seeing an uptick in business as fans stock up on new merch ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this Saturday.
One outer lane of the New Jersey Turnpike northbound is blocked Friday morning after a crash involving multiple tractor-trailers.
NJ Transit says service on the River Line light rail has reopened after a train struck a car on Friday morning.
A police chase led to a crash on I-95 near Academy Road in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon.
Philadelphia officials presented a plan for protected bike lanes to a Center City residents' organization on Tuesday.
Work is nearly complete on an extension of the Schuylkill River Trail, which will connect its original ending point at Christian Street to the Grays Ferry Crescent.
Paul George hyperextended his left knee in a preseason game against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night, the 76ers said.
The Golf Association of Philadelphia's inaugural adaptive golf championship drew players with disabilities from around the world to Bucks County.
On Sunday, the TV broadcast showed Nick Sirianni jawing with Philadelphia Eagles fans at the end of the win over the Browns.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni is facing his share of criticism after appearing to taunt Eagles fans after beating the Cleveland Browns.
Brandon Graham is the only player in Eagles history to play in 200 career games for the franchise.
A new documentary revisits Philadelphia's The Mike Douglas Show where John Lennon and Yoko Ono co-hosted the show for an entire week.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
This weekend, the Birds take on the Browns at the Linc, Stevie Wonder hits the stage in South Philly and OURFest 2024 is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community all weekend long.
Street artist, Get Up, created the "Dancing Kelce" and his work can now be seen throughout Philly. His work even got the attention of the former Eagles center himself.
AJ Evans released "Get Up, Go Vote" on streaming platforms to encourage voters to make their voices heard.
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.
The Philadelphia Flyers' chaotic mascot is back with another calendar for 2025. The calendars, which feature pictures of Gritty in a variety of outfits and costumes, are on sale now for $25 and benefit Flyers Charities.
NJ Transit River Line service is suspended in both directions between Trenton Station and Florence Station Tuesday after a fatal crash in Mansfield Township early Monday morning. The train operator was killed in the accident, and multiple people were treated for non-life threatening injuries.
On the heels of visits to Pennsylvania by former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, President Biden, first lady Jill Biden and JD Vance are all traveling to the Keystone State Tuesday for various events.
You can register to vote, vote early or get questions answered at any of the 10 satellite elections offices in Philadelphia. City Commissioner Omar Sabir joins CBS Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey to share more about getting your vote taken care of before the last minute.
Bill Kelly says it will be a chilly Tuesday in the Philadelphia region as the temperatures drop this week.