Temple University Helps Students Trim The Waste, And The Waist
Temple University is launching a program aimed at cutting down on wasted food and, perhaps, helping to prevent the "freshman fifteen."
Temple University is launching a program aimed at cutting down on wasted food and, perhaps, helping to prevent the "freshman fifteen."
Classes are resuming today at 17 area Catholic high schools, now that striking teachers have ratified a new contract.
The new building at 33rd and Chestnut is named for the late, visionary Drexel President Constantine Papadakis and the center of its atrium is a five story hydroponic planter, with things like rubber trees and ivy.
Over the past year several Temple and Drexel students have been the victims of violent home invasions near campus. The violence was the price the students had to pay because of their drug dealing ways.
The head of Philadelphia's embattled School Reform Commission -- attorney Robert Archie -- has resigned, along with member Johnny Irizarry, and now it is up to Mayor Nutter to fill those seats.
"Our teachers went out because they felt their job security was jeopardized," said Rita Schwartz, president of the Association of Catholic Teachers ("ACT"), who added that the strike "was never about money."
Governor Corbett says his top priority is school vouchers, but he also wants to address transportation funding, liquor privatization, and natural gas drilling.
The Secondary School System of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Association of Catholic School Teachers, Local 1776 reached a tentative agreement Sunday.
"Free! Great Escapes on the Underground Railroad" is a collection of 12 remarkable tales about slaves taking extraordinary steps to escape to freedom.
The study found that, for each 25 grams (that's two or three apple slices) a participant ate per day, stroke chance went down nine percent.
Under a federal proposal, patients in all states could get lab results directly, instead of waiting for a doctor to call.
A South Jersey support group for women held their 10th year anniversary celebration on Friday night and our very own news anchor Vince Hill was the keynote speaker.
Arlen Specter was the longest-serving Senator in Pennsylvania History and now, after a successful career he is teaching a class at University of Pennsylvania Law School.
Before, a parking lot. After, a traffic-driver for student-athletes, faculty and staff -- and anyone else looking for an urban oasis.
A spokeswoman for the archdiocese described the latest talks as "productive," with the two sides exchanging proposals at an undisclosed location.
Most Philadelphia-area Catholic high schools will be closed on Wednesday because of the ongoing teachers' strike.
The first year of the "Graduation Coach Campaign" saw 1,500 volunteers tutor city teens on how to succeed in high school and college. They are hoping to match that level this year.
Seven hundred lay teachers at 17 area Catholic high schools have been on strike since last Tuesday.
The suspected mold was discovered in Willingboro High School, Memorial Middle School, and JC Stuart Elementary School.
"Laccognathus is a large fish, five to six feet in length. Flat head, very small eyes, very big mouth, very big teeth," says Dr. Ted Daeschler of the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia.
The strike continues for lay teachers at the 17 high schools operated by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. But some students still have to go to school.
Dr. Cynthia Otto is an associate professor at the University Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine who created the "Working Dog Center" at Penn Vet. She is also a member of a FEMA search-and-rescue team.
Mayor Nutter says it's time to look ahead, now that the Arlene Ackerman buyout drama is over.
The issue for teachers is job security.
The School Reform Commission has decided to sign former Superintendent Arlene Ackerman's severance check.
A couple of Philadelphia Eagles fans took their love for the Birds – and each other – to new matrimonial heights before Sunday's game at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver A.J. Brown is set to make his return Sunday as the Philadelphia Eagles (2-2) host the Cleveland Browns (1-4) at Lincoln Financial Field.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
In his latest book, Bob Woodward delves into the inner circles of the Biden White House during the Russia-Ukraine war and Israel's conflict against Hamas and Hezbollah, as well as new information about Trump and Putin.
Wide receiver A.J. Brown is set to make his return Sunday as the Philadelphia Eagles (2-2) host the Cleveland Browns (1-4) at Lincoln Financial Field.
A Pennsylvania judge has blocked Penn State's Board of Trustees from voting to remove a member who is suing the board over access to financial information.
A couple of Philadelphia Eagles fans took their love for the Birds – and each other – to new matrimonial heights before Sunday's game at Lincoln Financial Field.
Skies will be sunny and the weather will be in the low 80s on Sunday, making this a perfect day to head to the pumpkin patch.
A hit-and-run outside the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in West Philadelphia injured three nurses who were trying to help a shooting victim who was dropped off overnight Saturday.
Wide receiver A.J. Brown is set to make his return Sunday as the Philadelphia Eagles (2-2) host the Cleveland Browns (1-4) at Lincoln Financial Field.
A hit-and-run outside the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in West Philadelphia injured three nurses who were trying to help a shooting victim who was dropped off overnight Saturday.
A ceremonial signing was held Saturday for the deal that will send the SS United States from Philadelphia to Florida.
This weekend, the Birds take on the Browns at the Linc, Stevie Wonder hits the stage in South Philly and OURFest 2024 is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community all weekend long.
A fire company in Central Pennsylvania said nearly a dozen people got sick from mushrooms in Peach Bottom Township.
This weekend, the Birds take on the Browns at the Linc, Stevie Wonder hits the stage in South Philly and OURFest 2024 is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community all weekend long.
A 15-year-old said he saw smoke and knew something wasn't right. After further investigation, he found a wildfire along a trail and took action by calling 911 and his grandmother.
A Monmouth County, New Jersey resident has tested positive for measles, state health officials say.
The NAACP is calling for the removal of the man who runs the New Jersey State Police after the state attorney general released a scathing report about the institution.
Gillian's Wonderland Pier, an Ocean City, New Jersey, institution for nearly a century, will close for good after this weekend.
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that spread to at least 14 cars in a parking area in Bridgeville Saturday afternoon.
Police say a school bus driver abandoned about 10 Newark Charter School students at a wrong stop in Delaware.
The Delaware National Guard and New Jersey National Guard activated nearly 200 service members and dozens of vehicles to help with Florida'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.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
A Monmouth County, New Jersey resident has tested positive for measles, state health officials say.
The School District of Philadelphia says nearly 200 schools were impacted by a meat and poultry recall due to possible listeria contamination.
A Philadelphia teenager has overcome mental health issues and created a clothing brand that spreads a positive message.
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
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.
One outer lane of the New Jersey Turnpike northbound is blocked Friday morning after a crash involving multiple tractor-trailers.
NJ Transit says service on the River Line light rail has reopened after a train struck a car on Friday morning.
A police chase led to a crash on I-95 near Academy Road in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon.
Philadelphia officials presented a plan for protected bike lanes to a Center City residents' organization on Tuesday.
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.
A couple of Philadelphia Eagles fans took their love for the Birds – and each other – to new matrimonial heights before Sunday's game at Lincoln Financial Field.
Wide receiver A.J. Brown is set to make his return Sunday as the Philadelphia Eagles (2-2) host the Cleveland Browns (1-4) at Lincoln Financial Field.
An early third-period goal from defenseman Cam York went unrecognized for over 10 seconds before officials blew the goal horn.
It's unclear when Ticketmaster started using a verification process for transferring tickets and whether or not it happens with every transfer.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
This weekend, the Birds take on the Browns at the Linc, Stevie Wonder hits the stage in South Philly and OURFest 2024 is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community all weekend long.
Street artist, Get Up, created the "Dancing Kelce" and his work can now be seen throughout Philly. His work even got the attention of the former Eagles center himself.
AJ Evans released "Get Up, Go Vote" on streaming platforms to encourage voters to make their voices heard.
The mural, "Luminaries: The Coronation," celebrates the school's 177th anniversary with one legendary alumna: Jilly from Philly.
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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.
While some people claim it's OK to feed dogs a raw meat diet, Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains why health and veterinary experts say it's actually bad for their overall health.
Philadelphia-area residents might notice residual smoke from a wildfire in Medford Township, New Jersey, police are looking for a driver who dropped a gunshot victim off at Penn Presbyterian Hospital and then hit the victim and three nurses with their car, and Sunday will be warm and sunny, but colder temperatures are back Monday. More on these stories in your Digital Brief for Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024.
It's never too early for a tailgate! CBS News Philadelphia reporter Ross DiMattei caught up with Eagles fans outside Lincoln Financial Field before Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns to see how they're feeling as the Birds come off the bye week.
Sunday sure won't feel like fall! Temperatures soar to 81 degrees in Philadelphia today with lots of sunshine. The above average temps won't stick around though – a cold front moves in overnight and will drop temperatures back into the low 60s on Monday. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your forecast.
Turning to the forecast now, it’s a nice warm-up for the weekend. Temperatures are mild Saturday night in the city and will be even warmer on Sunday. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has your NEXT Weather forecast.