Villanova Graduates Largest Group Of Female Engineering Students
Commencement ceremonies are being held Sunday for Villanova's graduating class and among them is the university's largest ever group of female engineering grads.
Commencement ceremonies are being held Sunday for Villanova's graduating class and among them is the university's largest ever group of female engineering grads.
It seemed to hit the Capitol like a brick: a sudden groundswell of criticism over a move by Gov. Tom Corbett and the Pennsylvania State Board of Education to toughen academic achievement standards and tie them to graduation tests for the state's roughly 1.7 million public and charter school students.
Three juvenile students have been charged in three bomb threats made at two schools in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, officials announced Friday.
In her eight years as a Temple University photographer, Betsy Manning discovered that students have found ways to individualize their graduation gowns below the hemline – with shoes.
More than 1,000 students walked out of class at noontime and converged at school headquarters, then marched to City Hall.
Visitors were standing in line to see Mighty Mike, the aquarium's fourteen-foot, 800-pound American alligator.
An online reality website has released its list of the top school districts with the most affordable housing, and a Philadelphia suburb has made the cut.
Rob Dubow, the mayor's finance director, argued against raising the city's "U&O" business tax and in favor of boosting taxes on liquor and cigarettes.
Superintendent William Hite's budget relies on labor concessions -- including teacher pay cuts from 5 to 13 percent, and an end to teacher seniority.
City Council's Finance committee today examines a proposal from Seventh District councilwoman Maria Quinones Sanchez on the 'Use and Occupancy Tax,' or U&O, a type of property tax specific to business owners.
More than 9,000 Temple University students were receiving their diplomas Thursday during commencement ceremonies at the Liacouras Center.
Six young and successful men got together in 1812 in a cake shop near 3rd and Market Streets to launch their endeavor.
Authorities in the Dominican Republic say an American woman who taught at a Christian school in the country has been killed in a car accident that also injured a fellow teacher and a student.
The city plans to increase taxes on smokers and drinkers, and redouble its collection efforts on property taxes.
The Hatboro-Horsham School District has hired a Philadelphia-based law firm to help the district maneuver its way through the legal channels and get copyrights for the logos.
Dinner was by Drexel last night, guided by the regular kitchen staff, at one of Philadelphia's most famous French restaurants on Walnut Street in Center City.
Prior to moderating an event at the Constitution Center, Jeffrey Rosen -- a George Washington University law professor -- talked with KYW Newsradio about his vision for the museum.
Biden received an honorary law degree. He joked with Penn president Amy Gutmann, "It's much cheaper to get a degree this way, isn't it?"
State senator Andrew Dinniman, chairman of the Senate Education Committee, says the Education Department is overstressing the tests despite an earlier understanding with lawmakers.
Spring is traditionally a time when parents of high school juniors and seniors venture out to begin exploring colleges, but one local expert says the same amount of emphasis placed on academic offerings should be placed on campus security.
The University says the incident happened at about 2 p.m. in the serving line in the Ada Georges Dining Hall.
The 350 members of the Class of '13 gathered on Kerr Field in the shape of the number 13. The school's Lansdowne campus was heavily damaged by an arson fire last month.
Council President Darrell Clarke says council will comply with the School District's request, but only if Harrisburg does the same. But how Clarke could get such guarantees is unclear, particularly since the state budget is unlikely to be settled before the city's.
America's public high schools have been ranked and some local schools have made the list.
"This is a place where you can find extraordinarily hip and avant-garde and brand-new art being made right next to some amazingly traditional painters and sculptors," says the school's dean.
Beat the Bomb is a game where groups work together on challenges to avoid getting blasted with paint and slime.
Work is nearly complete on an extension of the Schuylkill River Trail, which will connect its original ending point at Christian Street to the Grays Ferry Crescent.
The Delaware National Guard is deploying 100 service members and dozens of vehicles to Florida to help with the state's Hurricane Milton response.
The Philadelphia region can expect more seasonable fall temperatures this week.
After a 7-2 loss to the Mets, the Phillies are down to their final 27 outs. They'll have a chance to force a Game 5 in the NLDS on Wednesday night.
Work is nearly complete on an extension of the Schuylkill River Trail, which will connect its original ending point at Christian Street to the Grays Ferry Crescent.
Beat the Bomb is a game where groups work together on challenges to avoid getting blasted with paint and slime.
The Delaware National Guard is deploying 100 service members and dozens of vehicles to Florida to help with the state's Hurricane Milton response.
The Phillies are on the verge of elimination after losing Game 3 of the NLDS to the Mets on Tuesday night at Citi Field.
The Philadelphia region can expect more seasonable fall temperatures this week.
Beat the Bomb is a game where groups work together on challenges to avoid getting blasted with paint and slime.
Work is nearly complete on an extension of the Schuylkill River Trail, which will connect its original ending point at Christian Street to the Grays Ferry Crescent.
Dozens of firefighters responded to a fire at a rowhome on McClellan Street in South Philadelphia Tuesday evening, officials said.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and other Philadelphia officials visited a school in the extended school day pilot program, a priority for Parker.
Police said three women were shot on SEPTA's Route G bus in West Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon.
Law enforcement officials in New Jersey are trying to identify a baby whose body was found in a dumpster in 1986.
A group of businesses in South Jersey are coming together to help victims of Helene as Hurricane Milton races towards Florida.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Two scientists who used physics to help develop methods used to build modern machine learning were honored with the 2024 Nobel Prize in the field.
The Cherry Hill Public Library in New Jersey will let you pick up a new Halloween costume for free or trade in a used one.
The Delaware National Guard is deploying 100 service members and dozens of vehicles to Florida to help with the state's Hurricane Milton response.
Ticketmaster is claiming some of its customers' digital tickets are being stolen through email scams. Here's what they told CBS News Philadelphia after we reached out.
Dockworkers began picketing at the Port of Philadelphia Tuesday after the International Longshoremen's Association announced the union would go on strike.
It's officially spooky season! Check out our list of haunted houses in the Philadelphia area. Happy haunting.
Saturday will be filled with gray skies and patchy fog with scattered showers. Temperatures sit in the mid-70s before dropping into the 60s later tonight.
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
Bringing Hope Home recently marked a major milestone in their mission: Since 2008, the Malvern, Pennsylvania-based nonprofit has supported more than 10,000 families.
Many hospitals in the Philadelphia region are experiencing a shortage of IV fluid and have implemented conservation measures.
Panera Bread reached a settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit involving former Penn student, Sarah Katz.
Team IMPACT with a connection to Villanova helps children find hope and strength from new connections with college sports teams.
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.
Grocers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey say the dockworker strike could affect the supply chain and cause prices to rise.
Work is nearly complete on an extension of the Schuylkill River Trail, which will connect its original ending point at Christian Street to the Grays Ferry Crescent.
Philadelphia International Airport was busy Monday, and many travelers were seeking refuge from Hurricane Milton.
Representatives from the New Jersey Department of Transportation discussed long and short-term solutions for what they call one of the most dangerous stretches in Collingswood.
Pennsylvania state troopers are accompanying PennDOT workers in some construction zones to stop unsafe drivers.
A FedEx delivery tractor-trailer jackknifed on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County on Thursday morning.
After a 7-2 loss to the Mets, the Phillies are down to their final 27 outs. They'll have a chance to force a Game 5 in the NLDS on Wednesday night.
The Phillies are on the verge of elimination after losing Game 3 of the NLDS to the Mets on Tuesday night at Citi Field.
Devin White didn't play a single snap for the Philadelphia Eagles after signing with the team in the offseason.
Philadelphia Phillies fans are looking forward to cheering their team on in New York.
After being benched for Game 2, Phillies All-Star third baseman Alec Bohm will be back in the lineup for Game 3 in New York.
Beat the Bomb is a game where groups work together on challenges to avoid getting blasted with paint and slime.
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
Cissy Houston performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.
The mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs released a statement Sunday defending her son against the federal charges and multiple allegations of sexual misconduct he is currently facing.
Christopher Ciccone spent most of his life in Madonna's shadow - as her back-up dancer, personal assistant, dresser, decorator, art director and tour director.
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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.
Classes are canceled the rest of the week at Saint Francis of Assisi School after a fire tore through one of its buildings and multiple flights from Philadelphia International Airport are canceled as Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida. More on theses stories in your Digital Brief for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024.
Philadelphia International Airport is reporting numerous cancellations for flights bound to Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches the state. While some airports in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Jacksonville are still open, those in Orlando, Sarasota and Fort Myers are closed.
Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your Philadelphia-area weather forecast as usual, but first we're tracking the latest on Hurricane Milton as it makes its way toward Florida. The storm's potential impacts include up to 15 feet of storm surge, enough to flood a two-story home.
Like an escape room with a Nickelodeon twist, teams in Beat the Bomb try to complete challenges like a laser maze and get extra time to defuse a virtual bomb in this "in person video game" experience. If you can't defuse the bomb in time, get ready for your team to get slimed, or splattered with about 10 gallons of paint. Howard Monroe checks out the new experience at 12th and Chestnut in Philadelphia.
The Delaware National Guard is deploying 100 service members and dozens of vehicles to Florida to help with the state's Hurricane Milton response.