Fast-Changing Rowan Being Granted New Status In New Jersey
Rowan University, no stranger to bold plans, is promising to double its enrollment in the next decade as it tries to leverage its status as the state's newest public research university.
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Rowan University, no stranger to bold plans, is promising to double its enrollment in the next decade as it tries to leverage its status as the state's newest public research university.
"A lot of these kids from this neighborhood have never gone to camp before," notes Kareem Bryant, director of neighborhood based programs for Legacy.
Even if the district realizes all the new revenue the city has promised, it is still hundreds of millions of dollars short.
The trustees met in emergency session Wednesday night and passed a resolution that calls the proposal "unconstitutional and illegal" and they will sue to protect their rights if necessary.
Several Drexel University engineering graduates have created a system that works as an EZ Pass for parking.
Philadelphia has a lot to be proud of. Amazing food, incredible history, passionate sports fans, and some of the best museums in the country, to name a few. Unfortunately, according to one study, intelligence is not on the list those things.
The governor says the half-million-dollar program is designed to help those seeking to get into the construction industry but not seeking a full-blown, four-year degree.
With the Philadelphia School District struggling under a giant budget deficit, city councilmembers and community groups gathered at City Hall to announce a small but important fund to expand early childhood education programs.
Thousands of young people between the ages of 14 and 21 were getting ready today to begin summer jobs through the partnership known as "Work Ready Philadelphia."
In addition to busloads from five high schools in Philadelphia, groups are also going from Pittsburgh, Scranton and other towns across the state.
Christopher Gray applied for 72 scholarships. He received 34. Now, he's developed a $0.99 app which allows others to search in minutes, what he did over months.
It was a bittersweet melody at Philadelphia School District headquarters as instrumental music teachers played a farewell concert. They are all being laid off due to budget cuts.
The Softball Carpenter Cup Classic, sponsored by the Phillies, features 16 teams of high school sophomores and juniors on the field, and college coaches measuring players' readiness to move to the next level.
Cory Booker had just 53 days to convince New Jersey Democrats to nominate him to be the state's next U.S. Senator, but the Newark mayor spent Friday afternoon speaking to hundreds boys not yet old enough to vote.
Delaware County Council chairman Tom McGarrigle says selected staffers will be instructed in the use of the button, which will be hooked up via a dedicated phone line directly to a 911 operator.
Friday is the last day of school for Philadelphia public school students, and it's also the final day ever for 24 school buildings in Philadelphia that are closing for good.
Parents upset with the Philadelphia School District's budget crisis came to City Council Thursday, hoping those lawmakers would boost the size of the city's bailout. The parents left disappointed.
Temple University's Board of Trustees voted Thursday to increase tuition by 2.8 percent for the 2013-2014 school year.
Rules of decorum have always been on the books, but this policy change makes things clearer.
Previously, the SRC would have to approve donations over $5,000, which created bureaucratic obstacles. Now, that figure has been bumped up to $20,000 in an effort to get more money into schools.
The 1600 block of Spring Garden Street may look more like a track and field venue today between the hours of 8:30am and 2:00pm, as students at Masterman High run to raise cash for their school.
A business bachelor's degree leaves you most likely to be underemployed. So says the website payscale.com.
Wednesday was a bittersweet day in the storied history of Germantown High School, which is shutting down after this school year.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett released a statement on the Philadelphia School District Wednesday afternoon that said he is dedicated to finding a solution that is fiscally responsible and student-focused.
New Jersey takes in $1 billion a year from tobacco, three-fourths of that from tax revenue. But not one penny of that is earmarked for smoking cessation programs.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
Dangerous bitter cold is expected to linger in the Philadelphia area through Monday, but relief is on the way.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Dangerous bitter cold is expected to linger in the Philadelphia area through Monday, but relief is on the way.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The Center City dive bar is raising its minimum age to 25 in an effort to crack down on underage drinking and disruptive behavior.
In her five decades leading Temple University's women's fencing program, Dr. Nikki Franke broke barriers and built opportunities for future generations.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
John Quinesso Sr., a World War II veteran from South Jersey, still drives himself everywhere he needs to go.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
Prosecutors have dropped the most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna.
Eagles superfan Ed Callahan, 79, won the NFL's 2025 Fan of the Year award on Thursday night.
Sonny Jurgensen's strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
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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.
Senator John Fetterman expressed his concern over two Pennsylvania warehouses purchased by the federal government that could become detention centers.
Despite whipping winds and a bitter cold spell, many tried to enjoy their Saturday in Old City. Dan Snyder has the forecast.
Dangerous bitter cold is expected to linger in the Philadelphia area through Monday, but relief is on the way. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
The coldest air we have experienced in several years arrived in the Philadelphia area. Grant GIlmore has the forecast.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility. Eva Andersen reports.