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2 months ago | ktvz.com | Ukee Washington

By Ukee WashingtonClick here for updates on this story    PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Philadelphia native Kevin Hart is taking on real-life issues in his new animated original series called “Lil Kev.” It’s a labor of love for Hart, and it’s all about the community he grew up in. “My neighborhood acted as a village,” said Hart. He’s now sharing that village through animation. “This is my baby,” he said. Over seven years in the making, “Lil Kev” is inspired by Hart’s childhood in North Philly.

2 months ago | krdo.com | Ukee Washington

By Ukee WashingtonClick here for updates on this story    PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (KYW) — Philadelphia native Kevin Hart is taking on real-life issues in his new animated original series called “Lil Kev.” It’s a labor of love for Hart, and it’s all about the community he grew up in. “My neighborhood acted as a village,” said Hart. He’s now sharing that village through animation. “This is my baby,” he said. Over seven years in the making, “Lil Kev” is inspired by Hart’s childhood in North Philly.

2 months ago | cbsnews.com | Ukee Washington

Kevin Hart, Wanda Sykes talk "Lil Kev" animated series set in Philadelphia Philadelphia native Kevin Hart is taking on real-life issues in his new animated original series called "Lil Kev." It's a labor of love for Hart, and it's all about the community he grew up in. "My neighborhood acted as a village," said Hart. He's now sharing that village through animation. "This is my baby," he said. Over seven years in the making, "Lil Kev" is inspired by Hart's childhood in North Philly.

Jan 16, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Ukee Washington

Nine months ago, Frankie Knowles died after a six-year battle with astrocytoma, a type of brain tumor, but his life continues to offer inspiration. Let's make this crystal clear about Frankie. "He was always in a good mood," said Erica Avello, Frankie's mother. He even slept on his motto, "No bad days.""He found the silver lining in anything," said Rick Knowles, Frankie's father. Frankie did so even after enduring six years of childhood cancer.

Nov 21, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Ukee Washington

CBS Philadelphia hosts 15th annual Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon The 15th annual Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon wrapped up Thursday evening at CBS News Philadelphia. As of Thursday night, we've raised $622,378. It was an incredible day filled with hope as families, volunteers and sponsors joined us to raise money to make a difference for so many. Ronald McDonald Houses are just minutes away from special care hospitals and medical facilities.