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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.
The Academy of Natural Sciences has launched an effort to make museum visits more welcoming to children with autism.
According to officials, the money will go to help the University City District find students from West Philadelphia to participate in a certificate program to become a physician's assistant.
The Winnipeg Jets snapped a three-game skid by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1.
Jayson Tatum had 35 points and seven rebounds and the Boston Celtics powered past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-105 on Thursday night.
Volunteers send hundreds of care packages a year to military members overseas, but that morale boost may soon come to an end.
A local family is suing the city of Philadelphia and a senior living apartment complex after their loved one died two days before Christmas in 2023.
Philadelphia artists created two new paintings in collaboration with painters and social workers from Ukraine.
Lawyers for Prospect Medical Holdings warned in court of the possible shutdown of the entire Crozer Health system.
The Winnipeg Jets snapped a three-game skid by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1.
Jayson Tatum had 35 points and seven rebounds and the Boston Celtics powered past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-105 on Thursday night.
Volunteers send hundreds of care packages a year to military members overseas, but that morale boost may soon come to an end.
A local family is suing the city of Philadelphia and a senior living apartment complex after their loved one died two days before Christmas in 2023.
A local family is suing the city of Philadelphia and a senior living apartment complex after their loved one died two days before Christmas in 2023.
Philadelphia artists created two new paintings in collaboration with painters and social workers from Ukraine.
Nearly two years after Officer Richard Mendez was shot and killed inside a garage at Philadelphia International Airport, the area still doesn't have surveillance cameras.
Money Management International says millennials make up 43% of new clients seeking debt counseling since the pandemic.
The preliminary report on the Philadelphia jet crash found the cockpit voice recorder likely hadn't recorded audio for several years.
Volunteers send hundreds of care packages a year to military members overseas, but that morale boost may soon come to an end.
The severe weather left a trail of damage and disruption across the Philadelphia area Wednesday evening.
Residents are frustrated after a fire at EMR Metal Recycling in Camden, New Jersey.
The NJ MVC is adding more Real ID appointments to keep up with the demand ahead of the May 7 deadline.
A school bus and a medical transport van collided in Medford, New Jersey on Wednesday, police said.
Robert Fry, an economist based in Delaware, said the United States could go into a recession if President Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada continue.
Wednesday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day because of of heavy rain and severe storms in the Philadelphia region.
Officials and residents across the Delaware Valley are preparing for a storm that could bring heavy rain and strong winds.
A dead whale that washed up on the Delaware River near the Delaware Memorial Bridge Sunday morning likely isn't moving anytime soon.
The blackout urges customers not to spend any money Feb. 28, as a form of resistance against major corporations rolling back their DEI policies.
State leaders, mothers, and doctors gather at AHN's Alexis Joy D'Achille Center for Prenatal Mental Health to help raise the importance of screening and detection.
Lawyers for Prospect Medical Holdings warned in court of the possible shutdown of the entire Crozer Health system.
The Maria de los Santos Health Center welcomed a new lifesaving training device aimed at helping people who speak Spanish learn how to perform CPR.
Everything from condoms, to pregnancy tests and tampons are stocked in the Community College of Philadelphia's latest vending machine – and it's all free.
A new report says 10 popular brands of synthetic braiding hair products have cancer-causing agents in them.
Businesses in Northeast Philly that were affected by the deadly medical jet crash now have a little more time to get financial help.
Due to the rising cost of eggs, some national restaurants are adding a surcharge on meals with eggs. Local bakers are also feeling the impact as eggs are one of their top three main ingredients.
Business owners in Kensington say the neighborhood is improving under Mayor Cherelle Parker, but more should be done.
The Malaysian restaurant posted on Instagram that it is closed because of fire damage but plans to reopen.
An airshow is coming to Wildwood, New Jersey, in 2025, according to the Greater Wildwoods Tourism Authority.
With the REAL ID deadline approaching, transportation officials in Philadelphia are providing the information you need to know.
Route 202 between Henderson Road and Saulin Boulevard will stay closed through early June as part of PennDOT's $22.4 million sinkhole remediation project.
After bus drivers' most recent contract with SEPTA included bulletproof enclosures on buses, the new additions have been put to the test.
SEPTA said all bus lines will now be indicated by number and all metro lines will be identified by letters.
The head of NJ Transit says South Jersey needs the Glassboro-Camden train line to spur economic growth of the region's "eds and meds."
The Winnipeg Jets snapped a three-game skid by defeating the Philadelphia Flyers 4-1.
Jayson Tatum had 35 points and seven rebounds and the Boston Celtics powered past the Philadelphia 76ers 123-105 on Thursday night.
If Bryce Harper is open to returning to the outfield, here are three ways the Phillies can stretch their lineup in 2025.
The Eagles retained Zack Baun before free agency by inking the All-Pro linebacker to a three-year contract extension.
Anthony Edwards scored 18 points, Naz Reid added 23 and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away in the fourth quarter to beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 126-112.
The classic dinner theater production "Tony N' Tina's Wedding" is coming to Peddler's Village in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
Hollywood's biggest stars turned out for the 97th annual Academy Awards. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2025 Oscars.
The 196th annual Philadelphia Flower Show draws photographers, garden enthusiasts, and fashion-forward visitors eager to embrace the spirit of spring.
Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
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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.
A big question with the possible closing of Crozer-Chester Medical and Taylor Hospital in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, is what happens to the thousands of patients who depend on them. Nearby hospitals say they will help coordinate care, but there are still a lot of questions and no specific answers.
Volunteers send hundreds of care packages a year to military members overseas, but it that morale boost may soon come to an end. Ryan Hughes reports.
Tammie Souza has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a windy and cold Thursday night.
The lawsuit alleges Philadelphia EMS didn't do enough to save 74-year-old Geneva Mackrides, who died after experiencing a medical episode inside of her apartment.
The crash killed all six people aboard the plane and one person on the ground. It also injured 24 people and ignited several fires in the area of Cottman Avenue where the crash happened.