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Delco student plans to study neuroscience at Harvard, inspired by his brother
Delaware County student Emmanuel Gitu was inspired by his brother, who has autism spectrum disorder, to study neuroscience at Harvard University.
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Delaware County student Emmanuel Gitu was inspired by his brother, who has autism spectrum disorder, to study neuroscience at Harvard University.
Emmanuel Gitu, a senior at Springfield High School in Delaware County, will head to Harvard University this fall. He was inspired by his brother, who has autism spectrum disorder, to study neuroscience.
Julian Abele, a University of Pennsylvania alum, did the floor plans for the Philadelphia Museum of Art and other iconic buildings including the Parkway Central Library - and made huge architectural contributions to the campuses of Harvard and Duke. Janelle Burrell reports.
The House Ways and Means Committee is looking into Penn's tax-exempt status because of alleged antisemitism on campus.
Claudine Gay announced her resignation Tuesday in a letter addressed to the Harvard community.
Harvard President Claudine Gay will stay in office after getting support from the highest governing body at the school Tuesday.
Oprah and Arthur C. Brooks have the secrets to how you can live a very happy life. The duo have a new book titled "Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier"
A Harvard professor believes he may have found fragments of alien technology from a meteor that landed in the waters off of Papua, New Guinea in 2014.
Maia Peele said it was her mother, along with several college professors and guidance counselors, who motivated her to change her outlook on not only education but her surroundings in Philly.
Pressure is mounting on convicted felon Bob Menendez to resign from the U.S. Senate, but not everyone thinks he will.
Tuesday night's storm sent a tree into a Wilmington, Delaware, home, injuring the couple inside. That couple is out of the hospital and only speaking with CBS News Philadelphia.
Penn Woods Winery grows enough grapes to fill 10,000 cases of wine every year. But lately, the tasting room has been emptier than usual due to the scorching heat.
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Wednesday is off to another hot and humid start with temperatures in the Philadelphia area and more severe weather is moving into the region.
Pressure is mounting on convicted felon Bob Menendez to resign from the U.S. Senate, but not everyone thinks he will.
The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
Tuesday night's storm sent a tree into a Wilmington, Delaware, home, injuring the couple inside. That couple is out of the hospital and only speaking with CBS News Philadelphia.
Penn Woods Winery grows enough grapes to fill 10,000 cases of wine every year. But lately, the tasting room has been emptier than usual due to the scorching heat.
Penn Woods Winery grows enough grapes to fill 10,000 cases of wine every year. But lately, the tasting room has been emptier than usual due to the scorching heat.
The board of trustees at Drexel University on Tuesday appointed Denis O'Brien as the new interim president, replacing John Fry who was recently appointed by Temple University for the same position.
Norwegian Cruise Line will begin offering trips out of the Port of Philadelphia starting in 2026, the cruise line announced Wednesday.
The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey from $6.50 to $6.
The East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District will host a free summer screening of the cult classic "Mannequin" on July 19, featuring a familiar face to fans of the '80s rom-com.
Pressure is mounting on convicted felon Bob Menendez to resign from the U.S. Senate, but not everyone thinks he will.
A man is hospitalized after officials say he rescued two younger people from the water at Weymouth Furnace Park in Hamilton Township, New Jersey.
The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey from $6.50 to $6.
NJ Transit says the excessive heat is causing equipment issues, and riders should expect delays and cancellations for days.
A meteor soared over the Statue of Liberty in NYC and New Jersey, prompting reports of a loud boom and shaking buildings.
Tuesday night's storm sent a tree into a Wilmington, Delaware, home, injuring the couple inside. That couple is out of the hospital and only speaking with CBS News Philadelphia.
The region is feeling the effects of Tuesday's fast-moving storms, and thousands of customers are dealing with outages after strong winds downed trees and power lines.
With high temps in the upper-90s and increased humidity, an excessive heat warning is in effect through for Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs until Wednesday morning.
The searing heat is back again, with highs on Monday in the mid and upper 90s.
A heat advisory is in effect for the Delaware Valley until Tuesday morning. Temperatures during that time will feel like 98 to 102 degrees.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
A teenage scoliosis patient reunites with the Philadelphia doctor who restored her mobility through a pioneering surgery.
A group of mosquitoes in Concord Dog Park in Delaware County tested positive for West Nile Virus, the first instance in 2024.
To keep yourself and your loved ones safe in the extreme heat, here's a look at where you can find cooling centers across Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania suburbs and in New Jersey.
Students from families earning less than $300,000 won't have to pay any tuition to attend medical school.
People across the Delaware Valley are making changes to their summer schedules to try and find ways to survive the scorching heat.
Many people have to work in blazing hot temperatures from the Main Line to South Jersey and down the shore. But others get to work in the freezing cold to bring joy to their community.
An Upper Merion, Pennsylvania man has been indicted on charges he defrauded hundreds of customers through his multiple businesses selling cemetery headstones.
Sheetz will now deliver beer to Pennsylvanians, the Altoona-based convenience store chain announced on Tuesday.
While some local businesses and regional chains have altered their hours for the Fourth of July, many will remain open. Here's a look at what's open and closed across the Delaware Valley.
Norwegian Cruise Line will begin offering trips out of the Port of Philadelphia starting in 2026, the cruise line announced Wednesday.
The Delaware River Port Authority voted Wednesday to reduce the scheduled toll increases on four bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey from $6.50 to $6.
A tractor-trailer crash is blocking the I-676 ramp to enter I-76 in Philadelphia.
Tolls on the Ben Franklin Bridge and three other bridges between Pennsylvania and New Jersey are scheduled to increase, but by exactly how much is to be determined.
Some Old City residents made clear how they feel about a proposal to move the city's temporary Greyhound bus station to their neighborhood on Tuesday.
Cavan Sullivan will be a part of the Union's matchday roster on Wednesday for the first time in his career and has a chance to become the youngest player to make his debut in MLS history.
Bruce Bochy of the host Rangers became the first manager to win World Series titles and All-Star Games in both leagues.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The Phillies may have a franchise-record eight All-Stars, but those at the Midsummer Classic say none of this matters if this season doesn't end with a World Series.
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm was knocked out of the 2024 Home Run Derby in the semifinals by Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernandez during a swing-off on Monday night.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
"Dance Moms" star Christi Lukasiak is facing DUI charges after a crash in Westmoreland County last month.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
After applying to 13 colleges and being rejected by his dream school, Dexter Resa proves that with grit and heart, you can accomplish things beyond your wildest dreams and make history while doing it.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Now to a scary scene in Wilmington, where Tuesday night's storm sent a tree into a home injuring a couple inside. That couple is out of the hospital and only speaking with Ryan Hughes.
A man is hospitalized after Atlantic County, New Jersey, officials say he rescued two young people who were in trouble in Great Egg Harbor River at Weymouth Furnace.
Workers at Penn Woods Winery are adjusting their routine because of the heat wave.
The cruise line announced Wednesday that its Norwegian Jewel ship will begin picking up passengers from The Port of Philadelphia starting in 2026.
According to the county director of emergency services, the western part of Chester County saw the most damage.