Drexel Study Finds Teen Sexting Is More Prevalent Than Previously Thought
The study also found the majority of those surveyed were not aware of the legal ramifications of underage sexting.
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The study also found the majority of those surveyed were not aware of the legal ramifications of underage sexting.
Drexel paid $25 million for the school building, which the district closed last June.
The School District of Philadelphia's plan to sell a shuttered high school to Drexel University appears to be a go, and that would mean an infusion of cash for the schools next week as officials struggle to pay the bills by month's end.
Attorneys for Drexel University got a tongue lashing Tuesday from a city council member over the school's plans to buy the shuttered University City High School.
Clinical Director for the AJ Drexel Autism Institure James Connell says it's critical to bring the care to the community.
After years of criticism from users, privacy advocates, and now regulators, Facebook seems to be taking privacy more seriously.
A group of Drexel University dance students spent the past six months partnering with high school students with cerebral palsy and they are counting down to a big performance.
Chris reviews last night's Democratic Gubernatorial Debate, Donald Sterling's interview with Anderson Cooper on CNN, and Beyonce's sister's assault on Jay-Z. He also talks with Lynne Cheney about her book on James Madison.
The four Democrats seeking the party's nomination to take on Republican Governor Tom Corbett in the fall will meet for their last scheduled debate tonight at Drexel University.
Graduation ceremonies are on tap this week at universities across the city -- and the list of commencement speakers covers the gamut from well-known performers to a recent grad.
The Phillie Phanatic, the Drexel Dragon, and St. Joe's Hawk were among the mascots competing on ergometers -- fancy rowing machines -- to publicize the Dad Vail regatta, for college rowers, this Friday and Saturday.
Asthma inhalers haven't changed much over the decades, but a Drexel student has come up with a way that could revolutionize how people manage the disease. Step one: redesign the inhaler.
A new exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences takes you on a journey to the rainforest of New Guinea and the land of the exotic "birds of paradise."
More than 40 students of Prof. Adam Fontecchio have been working since December on an elaborate Rube Goldberg-type contraption to open the Philadelphia Science Festival.
You can learn about physics while on a trip to the Philadelphia Museum of Art thanks to a free new app developed by a Drexel University professor.
Hundreds of Tetris fans plan to gather in Philadelphia for a skyscraper-sized version of the classic video game.
A few dozen people were the stars of the video. One was Jonathan Jernigan, Cathedral Kitchen's executive chef and culinary instructor.
A Drexel University student who died of meningitis last week had the same strain of bacteria that caused an outbreak at Princeton University, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials said Tuesday.
Post-traumatic stress disorder, "PTSD," is a malady commonly associated with war veterans. But children living in Philadelphia's most violent neighborhoods are showing signs of it, too.
The bottom line here though is there is nothing for the general public to be worried about, except the normal precautions we would all take.
The world's largest video game "screen" is coming back. It's actually the facade of the Cira Centre, next to 30th Street Station, where the Guinness record was set last year with 'Pong.'
Authorities say the death of a student at a Drexel sorority house is being investigated as a suspected case of meningitis.
Scott Eatherton scored 23 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as fifth-seeded Northeastern beat fourth-seeded Drexel 90-81 on Saturday in the quarterfinals of the Colonial Athletic Association tournament.
Counselors at Drexel's medical school walked applicants through the process of signing up at the healthcare.gov web site.
A car hit a building at Tulip and Huntingdon streets in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia on Thursday.
Money from the agreement with Camden will fund education, housing and neighborhood improvements, and help reimburse the city's fire department.
A British-U.S. team of researchers detected signs of two chemicals in the planet's atmosphere long considered to be "biosignatures" indicating extraterrestrial life.
Reza Hasani and his family were forced to navigate a new life in a new country without the support refugee resettlement programs promised.
Cheltenham Township Police said the six dogs were found crammed into two small cages in Wyncote on Tuesday, April 15.
A car hit a building at Tulip and Huntingdon streets in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia on Thursday.
Money from the agreement with Camden will fund education, housing and neighborhood improvements, and help reimburse the city's fire department.
Cody Balmer, accused of burning the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence, had "political motivation" connected to the conflict in Gaza, documents say.
Reza Hasani and his family were forced to navigate a new life in a new country without the support refugee resettlement programs promised.
Cheltenham Township Police said the six dogs were found crammed into two small cages in Wyncote on Tuesday, April 15.
A car hit a building at Tulip and Huntingdon streets in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia on Thursday.
Reza Hasani and his family were forced to navigate a new life in a new country without the support refugee resettlement programs promised.
Cheltenham Township Police said the six dogs were found crammed into two small cages in Wyncote on Tuesday, April 15.
The City of Brotherly Love has you covered this weekend with an eclectic lineup of events from A-list concerts and comedy performances to Easter celebrations.
A local foundation and volunteers helped Philadelphia girls find the perfect dresses — at the perfect price.
Money from the agreement with Camden will fund education, housing and neighborhood improvements, and help reimburse the city's fire department.
NJ Transit train engineers have rejected a labor agreement with management, raising the potential for a strike or a lockout next month.
The Wildwood Boardwalk was voted the best in the United States by USA Today readers, and it wasn't the only New Jersey location to crack the top 10.
Florida man Jeffrey O. Kennerk was indicted after allegedly bringing multiple weapons, including an AR-15 style rifle, onto an Amtrak train in New Jersey in January.
The Millville, New Jersey, community is coming together to support families who lost their homes in a recent fire.
Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware hopes to tackle the issue of the bird flu, as chicken production is her state's top industry.
The Appoquinimink School District said a crash on Route 896 in Bear, Delaware, involved one of its school buses, but no students were injured.
Fifteen-year-old Sa'riyah Patterson was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Wilmington on Monday morning.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
A Montgomery County family, who have several children with a wide range of autism symptoms, took issue with RFK Jr. blaming epidemic denial for what he calls a preventable disease.
The CDC is now struggling to keep up with requests for support from states with measles outbreaks.
CDC experts were not made available to discuss the findings showing a rise in autism prevalence.
Philadelphia health officials are warning of possible measles exposures at two locations in the region over the last week.
Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital will remain open for now, but a long-term solution remains unclear.
This Berks County farm provides more than a million apples to food banks and schools every year. But now, sales are plummeting.
Business owners in Philadelphia say uncertainty about tariffs is complicating their supply chains and could force them to raise prices.
A new motion picture film about the founder of Hershey, Milton Hershey, is being produced.
The ongoing tariff war means brides-to-be may be facing more than just wedding jitters.
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SEPTA riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase.
The Paoli-Thorndale line, Broad-Ridge Spur and dozens of bus routes could be on the chopping block if SEPTA can't get a funding boost.
SEPTA's new budget is set to go into effect at the start of the new fiscal year on July 1.
Mayor Parker and SEPTA are also discussing extending Zero Fare, which benefits 25,000 low-income Philadelphia residents.
A man was struck and killed by a SEPTA subway train in North Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon, a SEPTA spokesperson said.
Jung Hoo Lee singled, doubled and drove in two runs to help the San Francisco Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 11-4.
Newly minted Masters champion Rory McIlroy is heading to Philadelphia to play in the PGA Tour's 2025 Truist Championship at the Philadelphia Cricket Club.
The Burlington Township girls' flag football team won the first championship in the history of the Burlington County Scholastic League on Tuesday night.
The Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 in South Philadelphia Tuesday.
Bryce Harper and J.T. Realmuto homered, and Bryson Stott and Max Kepler added two hits apiece as the Phillies beat the Giants on Tuesday night.
The City of Brotherly Love has you covered this weekend with an eclectic lineup of events from A-list concerts and comedy performances to Easter celebrations.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
As the HBO series "The Last of Us" returns, fans wonder: How much of the chilling storyline about a fungal zombie pandemic is rooted in reality?
The mayor of one New Jersey town says the charitable efforts of rock star Jon Bon Jovi and his wife are creating problems, but others in the area say they're not to blame.
A new motion picture film about the founder of Hershey, Milton Hershey, is being produced.
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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.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell warned this week that President Trump's tariff plan could cause higher unemployment, inflation and a potential economic slowdown. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Grant Gilmore.
Over the past 27 years, the nonprofit Hyundai Hope on Wheels has donated $227 million and awarded 1,400 research and program grants to more than 175 medical institution to help in the fight against pediatric cancer.
The high temperature increases heading into Saturday, when we reach the low 80s in the Philadelphia area. Grant Gilmore has your latest forecast.
Students at the University of Delaware on Wednesday protested the Trump administration revoking visas for eight international students.
Newly arrived Afghan families are feeling the impact of federal refugee cuts. With those resources gone, many are turning to the kindness of neighbors, Wakisha Bailey reports.