Pennsylvania college students seek to put voter participation over party
In both presidential elections and midterms since the 1960s, voter turnout among 18 to 24-year-olds has been far below any other age group.
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In both presidential elections and midterms since the 1960s, voter turnout among 18 to 24-year-olds has been far below any other age group.
College voters in Pennsylvania could help determine who wins the White House in November.
Thousands of students said goodbye to their families as they stepped into college life at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey.
Rowan University in New Jersey welcomed its largest freshman class to campus Wednesday for the new school year.
Students, it's time to learn your A, Bey, C's! Widener University just debuted a college course focusing on all things Beyoncé. Here's what we know.
The incoming class of first-year students consists of more than 900 American and international students from 13 states and about a dozen countries.
Monday marks the beginning of move in for students at the University of Pennsylvania and Widener University.
A wave of program cuts at large and small U.S. colleges is creating turmoil for students enrolled in programs suddenly upended.
Tuition will be a few hundred dollars more for students attending Penn State in the 2025-26 school year. The university's Board of Trustees agreed to hike in-state tuition 2% while non-resident tuition will increase 4% at the main campus in State College.
More Americans are skeptical about the value of college, but a new study shows college grads earn far more over their careers.
Ian Cleary, 31, of Saratoga, California, was detained in April in the city of Metz in northeastern France after a three-year search.
Students who attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia said they're still uncertain what's next for them after the school abruptly closed last week.
Students, staff and supporters of the University of the Arts packed the steps and sidewalks outside of Hamilton Hall on Broad Street Friday, demanding answers as to why their school was shutting down.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Dexter Resa is the only student from Preparatory Charter School to attend the Ivy League school.
Students, graduates and faculty continued to protest the closure of the University of the Arts in Philadelphia Tuesday. Meanwhile, the president announced her resignation.
The University of the Arts is now the second art school in Philadelphia to close this year, following the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA).
Swarthmore College has moved its graduation ceremony to the Mann Center in Philadelphia because of the pro-Palestinian encampment on campus.
The Povolos missed their high school graduation because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but four years later, the quintuplets from New Jersey are making up for it in college.
Ian Cleary had been the subject of an international search since authorities in Pennsylvania issued a 2021 felony warrant in the case.
Jerry Seinfeld, who has supported Israel since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas militants, delivered the commencement address at Duke University on Sunday.
College campus protests in solidarity with Palestinians amid Israel's war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip are spreading far beyond the U.S.
The University of Pennsylvania said a man was charged with disorderly conduct and harassment after spraying a "stink" spray in the encampment.
The new FAFSA is meant to make it easier to apply for federal student aid, but the program's launch has been riddled with technical difficulties.
The Promise scholarship program is an extension of Temple University's core mission of providing an affordable and accessible education, leaders said.
New Jersey State Police say the "Big Rusty" wildfire that burned in Hainesport, New Jersey is under investigation as suspicious.
A Florida family who stays at the Ronald McDonald House while their baby boy gets treatment for OEIS complex calls the community they've met family.
Ronald McDonald Houses are known for giving families a place to stay while children receive medical treatment, but special rooms inside hospitals also provide families with a peaceful space to relax.
Meet Marlene Graub and Sharon McCabe, two volunteers who make up the core of the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.
Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
Here's how to donate to the 15th annual Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon, supporting RMHC houses in Philadelphia, Delaware and South Jersey.
The Poconos could get up to 8 inches of snow Thursday into Friday, and Philadelphia could see some flurries and rainy mix, along with bitter cold temps.
New Jersey State Police say the "Big Rusty" wildfire that burned in Hainesport, New Jersey is under investigation as suspicious.
A Florida family who stays at the Ronald McDonald House while their baby boy gets treatment for OEIS complex calls the community they've met family.
Ronald McDonald Houses are known for giving families a place to stay while children receive medical treatment, but special rooms inside hospitals also provide families with a peaceful space to relax.
Meet Marlene Graub and Sharon McCabe, two volunteers who make up the core of the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley's spin move and backward hurdle over Jacksonville Jaguars defenders has been memorialized in a video game.
Philadelphia Police are looking for a gunman accused of shooting and killing a man inside a North Philadelphia pizza shop over a possible case of road rage.
Geno Auriemma became the winningest coach in NCAA college basketball history, earning his 1,217th victory as No. 2 UConn beat Fairleigh Dickinson 85-41 on Wednesday night.
The panel expressed concern about traffic causing issues for people getting to Jefferson Hospital, which would be near the Sixers' new arena.
New Jersey State Police say the "Big Rusty" wildfire that burned in Hainesport, New Jersey is under investigation as suspicious.
A Florida family who stays at the Ronald McDonald House while their baby boy gets treatment for OEIS complex calls the community they've met family.
Ronald McDonald Houses are known for giving families a place to stay while children receive medical treatment, but special rooms inside hospitals also provide families with a peaceful space to relax.
Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
The rainfall expected to hit South Jersey is a welcome relief as wildfires rage and water storage levels drop.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
We have a good chance to see some rain in the Philadelphia region Wednesday and Thursday.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Meet Hassan Paige, a man from Bucks County, who is one of the finalists of the "2024 Ultimate Men's Health Guy."
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Xfinity Live!, the popular bar and entertainment venue at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, is getting a multi-million dollar makeover.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
On Wednesday, SEPTA agree to tentative deals with two unions to avert a strike in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
A crash shut down Route 309 northbound near Fort Washington and Upper Dublin Township for several hours on Wednesday morning.
Three unions representing SEPTA and city workers could go all on strike at the same time.
Some members of Philadelphia City Council want federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to save SEPTA, which is facing a fiscal cliff.
A driver had to be extricated after his truck and a school bus crashed in Lower Moreland. At least one student had minor injuries.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley's spin move and backward hurdle over Jacksonville Jaguars defenders has been memorialized in a video game.
The proceeds from the event benefit the Travis Manion Foundation, a national veteran's organization supporting military members and their families.
Ryan Poehling scored the lone goal for the Flyers. Ivan Fedotov finished with 33 saves for Philadelphia.
Paul George exited Wednesday night's Philadelphia 76ers-Memphis Grizzlies game in the third quarter with a left knee hyperextension.
Geno Auriemma became the winningest coach in NCAA college basketball history, earning his 1,217th victory as No. 2 UConn beat Fairleigh Dickinson 85-41 on Wednesday night.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
It's showtime, Philadelphia! TKTS Ticket Booth Service is coming to the City of Brotherly Love -- your ticket to last-minute entertainment.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
The stars of Ridley Scott's "Gladiator II" discuss the film's legacy and stepping back into the world of ancient Rome.
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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 city is preparing to launch a pilot program adding a second trash day for areas south of Callowhill Street between the Schuylkill and Delaware rivers. Residents can join a virtual meeting at 6 p.m. or an in-person meeting at 6:30 p.m. to learn more. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
It'll feel like winter with bitter wind chills and snow showers, likely even near Philadelphia Thursday night into Friday. We're expecting between 4 to 8 inches in the upper elevations of the Poconos, but a few flurries in the city aren't expected to stick.
The Birds take on the LA Rams Sunday night and some fans are heading out west now. Wakisha Bailey chats with a few fans at Philadelphia International Airport.
The Great Hall at our CBS Philadelphia studio is a happening place as the 15th annual Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon is underway! Jim Donovan introduces you to the directors of the three Ronald McDonald Houses of Philadelphia, South Jersey and Delaware so you can hear more about where your donation goes and how critical it is to the operation of these homes away from home for kids undergoing treatments for rare diseases.
Philadelphia Police are looking for a gunman accused of shooting and killing a 26-year-old man inside a North Philadelphia pizza shop over a possible case of road rage.