Local Student Redesigns The Asthma Inhaler
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.
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 school district says it will gross $35 million and net $25 million from the sales.
Frantz Massenat scored 16 of his 24 points in the second half to lead Drexel past College of Charleston 56-45 on Wednesday night.
A local university is helping wage the war against cyberattacks on our nation's infrastructure, as well as on criminals who take aim at your personal information.
Representatives from 120 employers from across the region and beyond gathered résumés and spoke with students face-to-face about co-op positions and fulltime jobs as they approach graduation.
Ron Curry drilled a 3-pointer with 8 seconds left in overtime and Andre Nation added two free throws seconds later to give James Madison a 63-61 win over Drexel Wednesday night.
It's a celebration of dinosaurs. Paleopalooza is taking place Saturday and Sunday at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
Facebook is used by over one billion people around the world. It's been 10 years since the start of the social network that has become a part of our daily lives.
Frantz Massenat scored a career-high 32 points to lead Drexel over Hofstra 77-74 on Wednesday.
If you want to make sure that your money is used a certain way by a charity, can you?
Devon Saddler had 23 points, eight rebounds and seven assists while Jarvis Threatt added 18 points and nine assists to help Delaware defeat Drexel 90-77 Monday night.
Week 7's Game of the Week took us to the outskirts of Philadelphia for a primetime matchup in Jenkintown.
West Goshen police are investigating after they said they received a call reporting a shooting outside of a Wawa in West Chester on Saturday.
A portion of the Old White Horse Pike in Camden County closed Friday until further notice due to infrastructure work.
Portals.org confirmed Philadelphia will have a Portal open up next week in Love Park.
The winner of the Best Vegan Cheesesteak in Philly contest will be crowned in an event on Sunday featuring celebrity judges.
Week 7's Game of the Week took us to the outskirts of Philadelphia for a primetime matchup in Jenkintown.
West Goshen police are investigating after they said they received a call reporting a shooting outside of a Wawa in West Chester on Saturday.
A shooting in North Philadelphia injured seven people, one of them critically, on Saturday morning, Philadelphia police said.
A portion of the Old White Horse Pike in Camden County closed Friday until further notice due to infrastructure work.
Fall festivities, coffee festivals and Shane Gillis, oh my! Read about all of those events and more in our latest weekend guide.
Week 7's Game of the Week took us to the outskirts of Philadelphia for a primetime matchup in Jenkintown.
West Goshen police are investigating after they said they received a call reporting a shooting outside of a Wawa in West Chester on Saturday.
Portals.org confirmed Philadelphia will have a Portal open up next week in Love Park.
The winner of the Best Vegan Cheesesteak in Philly contest will be crowned in an event on Sunday featuring celebrity judges.
Streets are closed around Philadelphia for the Philly Bike Ride on Saturday, Oct. 19.
A portion of the Old White Horse Pike in Camden County closed Friday until further notice due to infrastructure work.
Fall festivities, coffee festivals and Shane Gillis, oh my! Read about all of those events and more in our latest weekend guide.
A drought watch has been issued for the entire state of New Jersey due to the lack of rainfall and worsening drought conditions. Here's how residents can conserve water.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
Mount Holly neighbors compete in "The Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly" in an effort to be named the spookiest house in the neighborhood.
Giving back in the form of teddy bears is the mission of one Delaware grandmother helping her local police department.
Halloween is still a couple weeks away but the gang at Nemours is getting ready early.
Ruben Bautista walked away from the corrections center on Tuesday after failing to return from an approved program pass.
Former Delaware state trooper Dempsey Walters was sentenced on Tuesday for assaulting two teenage boys after one kicked his front door in August 2023.
Information on voter registration, mail-in ballots and early voting in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Seniors stayed active and embraced the joyful moments of their golden years at the annual Senior Strut at Boathouse Row.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic might be able to help with substance abuse, according to new research.
A travel nurse from the Philadelphia area was stationed in Asheville, North Carolina when Hurricane Helene flooded the region.
Halloween is still a couple weeks away but the gang at Nemours is getting ready early.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
Delco Original Trading Company in Broomall is seeing an uptick in business as fans stock up on new merch ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this Saturday.
A portion of the Old White Horse Pike in Camden County closed Friday until further notice due to infrastructure work.
Streets are closed around Philadelphia for the Philly Bike Ride on Saturday, Oct. 19.
Police reported a seven-vehicle crash and vehicle fire on Route 309 in Fort Washington on Friday morning.
Video from a passenger aboard the train showed smoke coming from a stopped SEPTA Regional Rail train car.
Police say a 3-year-old boy from Lindenwold has died after he was hit by a car on Route 73 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI, gun possession and other charges in Franklin, Tennessee on Thursday evening, an official confirmed to CBS News.
A four-goal second period carried the Seattle Kraken to a win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.
Saquon Barkley will play the New York Giants for the first time in his career when the Philadelphia Eagles visit MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
Flyers rookie sensation Matvei Michkov scored his first two career goals, but Philadelphia fell to Edmonton 4-3 in overtime.
Emotions ran high in Columbus on Tuesday night, when the Blue Jackets paid tribute to their star Johnny Gaudreau and his late brother Matthew.
Portals.org confirmed Philadelphia will have a Portal open up next week in Love Park.
The winner of the Best Vegan Cheesesteak in Philly contest will be crowned in an event on Sunday featuring celebrity judges.
Fall festivities, coffee festivals and Shane Gillis, oh my! Read about all of those events and more in our latest weekend guide.
Mount Holly neighbors compete in "The Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly" in an effort to be named the spookiest house in the neighborhood.
Liam Payne, 31, died Wednesday after falling into the interior patio of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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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.
Philadelphia mayor, Cherelle Parker, was joined by several city officials Saturday morning outside City Hall to rally local voters and discuss why Pennsylvania residents need to vote in the upcoming presidential election. Parker is also set to kick off a neighborhood canvas in Brewerytown with volunteers from the Harris-Walz campaign.
Ross already has a day job on our morning newscast so he's probably not playing for the Flyers any time soon. But we were welcomed onto the ice at Wells Fargo Center as the orange and black get ready for their home opener Saturday night against the Vancouver Canucks. Hear all about the merch available in the team store, the special celebrations before the 7 p.m. puck drop and see Gritty being Gritty.
A section of I-76 eastbound is closed for construction until early Monday morning. Jan Carabeo has the details and your latest morning headlines.
It's a sunny and beautiful weekend with a chance at record high temperatures early next week. We might also break a 150-year-old record for the driest stretch of weather in Philadelphia. Tammie Souza has the latest forecast and updates on the drought conditions impacting Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Police believe a single shooter fired over 50 shots near 11th and Cumberland streets on Saturday morning in Philadelphia.