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Sports anchor Pat Gallen and head coach of Drexel University women's basketball Amy Mallon discuss the inaugural Women's Big 5 Classic tournament and the moment the sport is having in the spotlight. Coach Mallon also shares why the Big 5 is actually a big family too.
Philadelphia's basketball teams are preparing to compete for bragging rights at the Big 5 Classic this weekend.
Men's and women's basketball teams across the city are preparing to compete for the ultimate bragging rights this weekend at the Big 5 Classic in Philadelphia.
St. Joseph's earned a chance to repeat as Big 5 champions after defeating Villanova and Penn. For a second straight year, Temple and La Salle will battle for a spot in the title game.
The winner of Temple and La Salle will face St. Joe's in the Big 5 Championship at the Wells Fargo Center.
Two sports teams on Drexel University's campus have formed a unique bond: basketball and hockey.
At CBS Philadelphia, we are proud to highlight the traditions, pride, and school spirit of Big 5 basketball. That includes the Big 5’s newest member: the Drexel Dragons. Pat Gallen shows how two sports on campus have formed a unique bond.
Philadelphia's premier collegiate basketball teams kick off their season with Big 5 Spirit Day. You can celebrate with the hashtag #Big5IsPhilly, wear your school gear and cheer on teams as the first games happen Tuesday night.
Temple University has a new president. John Fry introduced himself to the Owls community in a video on social media. Before going to Temple, Fry was the president at Drexel University. He says his top priorities are campus and neighborhood safety and diversifying enrollment.
Many dinosaurs including relatives of the T-Rex survived cold climates thanks to a coating of feathers, not unlike their evolutionary descendants - birds. Several feathery dinos are featured in the Ice Dinosaurs exhibit kicking off at Drexel's Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia, Wakisha Bailey reports.
Officials commissioned the U.S. Navy's newest attack submarine in Monmouth County, New Jersey, students are back on campus at Drexel University, and the 40th annual Fall for the Arts Festival returns to Chestnut Hill. More on these stories in your Digital Brief for Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024.
West Chester University's student newspaper The Quad and Drexel University's student newspaper The Triangle covered the presidential debate in Philadelphia and shared what they learned with anchors Jim Donovan and Janelle Burrell.
Jim Donovan and Natasha Brown meet a Madagascar hissing cockroach, a desert millipede, a rose-haired tarantula and a vinegaroon, an arachnid that shoots out vinegar. Anwar Abdul-Qawi of the Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University visited our studio to chat more about Bug Fest coming up - you can check out Bug Fest on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Drexel University plans to review discrimination complaints received in recent years and will improve how it handles them under an agreement with the U.S. Department of Education.
They're bringing a bit of the outside world inside at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University as part of the museum's Dino-mite Summer, which runs until September.
Aside from enjoying the summer outside this season, there are also many fun indoor spots for parents and families to explore including some summer fun roaring into the nearby Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. Marcella Baietto reports.
The board of trustees at Drexel University on Tuesday appointed Denis O'Brien as the new interim president, replacing John Fry who was recently appointed by Temple University for the same position.
Drexel University students are waking up Wednesday with a new leader. The board of trustees on Tuesday appointed Denis O'Brien as Drexel's interim president. O'Brien has his MBA from Drexel and has served on the board for 20 years. He's taking over for John Fry who is leaving Drexel to become Temple University's new president. O'Brien plans to stay on the job until a new president is named.
Temple University on Wednesday appointed John Friday as its 15th president, concluding a search after the sudden death last fall of acting President JoAnne Epps.
John Fry, 63, has been Drexel's president since 2010 and will start his tenure at the 30,500-student Temple after Drexel names new leadership, Temple said in a statement.
Drexel University has officially joined the Big 5 in women's college basketball.
Just after 5 a.m. police officers entered Drexel University's campus and ordered protesters in a pro-Palestinian encampment to leave.
Protesters who were encamped on Drexel University's campus were ordered to leave and have largely vacated the campus, police said. Wakisha Bailey reports.
With additional security in place, Drexel President John Fry said all classes, lectures, facilities and events will return to normal operations on the University City campus
Drexel University President John Fry said additional security measures will be in place and once again called for the pro-Palestinian encampment at Korman Quad to disband.
The FBI issued a notice to sports leagues earlier this month informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes.
A serious crash on Kelly Drive near Boathouse Row is disrupting traffic.
The Atlantic County Sheriff's Office is the latest local agency to warn about a scam demanding money for missing jury duty.
Amid tensions over a new Sixers arena, union members stepped up to help a beloved Chinatown restaurant reopen after it was forced to close.
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia is remembering the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter, who helped build homes in Philly.
Patrick Driscoll of Audubon traded Tanner McKee's first career touchdown football for a game-worn A.J. Brown Eagles jersey.
Politicians from across the Delaware Valley have shared their messages of support for Jimmy Carter's family after the former president died at 100 years old.
The FBI issued a notice to sports leagues earlier this month informing teams and players of recent burglaries targeting professional athletes.
A serious crash on Kelly Drive near Boathouse Row is disrupting traffic.
The Atlantic County Sheriff's Office is the latest local agency to warn about a scam demanding money for missing jury duty.
A serious crash on Kelly Drive near Boathouse Row is disrupting traffic.
The Atlantic County Sheriff's Office is the latest local agency to warn about a scam demanding money for missing jury duty.
Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia is remembering the life and legacy of President Jimmy Carter, who helped build homes in Philly.
Mitzvah Circle, a Lansdale-based nonprofit, distributed over 100,000 diapers and menstrual products to partner agencies across the region in an effort to combat hygiene insecurity.
Ready to ring in 2025 Philadelphia style? Here's a list of New Year's Eve celebrations in the Philadelphia area.
The Atlantic County Sheriff's Office is the latest local agency to warn about a scam demanding money for missing jury duty.
A Trenton man was charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl while she was sleeping during an in-home prayer service.
Ready to ring in 2025 Philadelphia style? Here's a list of New Year's Eve celebrations in the Philadelphia area.
Patrick Driscoll of Audubon traded Tanner McKee's first career touchdown football for a game-worn A.J. Brown Eagles jersey.
What better way to kick off 2025 than with an out-of-this-world fireworks display? Here's a list of fireworks shows happening this New Year's Eve around the Philadelphia region.
Ready to ring in 2025 Philadelphia style? Here's a list of New Year's Eve celebrations in the Philadelphia area.
What better way to kick off 2025 than with an out-of-this-world fireworks display? Here's a list of fireworks shows happening this New Year's Eve around the Philadelphia region.
Politicians from across the Delaware Valley have shared their messages of support for Jimmy Carter's family after the former president died at 100 years old.
This weekend's weather in the Philadelphia area is noticeably warmer than last, with a high of 50 degrees in the city on Saturday.
Friday will be sunny and dry in the Philadelphia region, but a rainy weekend is on the way.
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sustained a concussion in the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Commanders.
Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
If you're heading out for a last-minute gift in the Philadelphia area, time is ticking. Here are the hours for local malls.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.
A serious crash on Kelly Drive near Boathouse Row is disrupting traffic.
The 2025 Mummers Parade will result in Philadelphia road closures and parking restrictions. Here's what you need to know.
New federal regulations are in effect for U.S. airlines, meaning faster, easier refunds for flight cancelations or significant disruptions if you choose not to be rebooked.
Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station were packed with travelers Sunday and Monday.
Downed wires suspended Amtrak and New Jersey Transit services affecting Sunday morning travelers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York.
After playing with broken ribs, one of his Pro Bowl Eagles teammates compared Kenny Pickett to a Super Bowl-winning QB.
Patrick Driscoll of Audubon traded Tanner McKee's first career touchdown football for a game-worn A.J. Brown Eagles jersey.
The secret is out about the "Mormon Missile": Eagles third-string QB Tanner McKee showed Sunday he could play in the NFL.
Kenny Pickett, who grew up cheering for the Eagles, was Philadelphia's starting quarterback Sunday against Dallas before a rib injury forced him out of the game in the third quarter.
The Los Angeles Kings got their seventh straight home win by beating the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 on Sunday night.
Ready to ring in 2025 Philadelphia style? Here's a list of New Year's Eve celebrations in the Philadelphia area.
What better way to kick off 2025 than with an out-of-this-world fireworks display? Here's a list of fireworks shows happening this New Year's Eve around the Philadelphia region.
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
Baltimore's victory over Houston averaged 24.3 million viewers, while Kansas City's win at Pittsburgh averaged 24.1 million, according to early viewer figures released by Nielsen.
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region.
Sheriff's departments in Atlantic, Berks, Bucks, Montgomery and Northampton counties have all issued similar warnings this year due to an increase in government imposter scam calls.
CBS News Philadelphia is learning there's more to the story about a popular restaurant in Philadelphia's Chinatown that was forced to shut down days before Christmas.
Mitzvah Circle has been at the forefront of addressing this issue, working to bridge the gap for families in need. Just days before the new year, the organization distributed over 100,000 diapers and menstrual products to partner agencies across the region.
In the 1980s, former President Jimmy Carter helped Habitat for Humanity build homes in North Philadelphia. Illona Johnson, 73, lives in one of the homes on Wilt Street.