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Many affiliated with Penn State don't want the scandal to overshadow the good that comes out of State College. They're hoping a special annual event will be a step in moving forward.
NCAA officials say their sanctions are meant to punish and correct Penn State's football program, but the impact is likely to extend much further.
The NCAA's punishment against Penn State's football program brought on plenty of reaction in the Philadelphia area, including from the university's alumni.
Penn State Acting Athletic Director David Joyner and Head Coach Bill O'Brien each issued a statement on Monday following the NCCA's announcement of its sanctions against the University's football program.
Sentiments are deeply divided among Penn State students, alumni and fans, over the removal of the Paterno statue. But one former football player says it's important to remember, it's just a statue.
In light of the Louis Freeh report, the NCAA is now left to decide whether to impose penalties against the football program at Penn State.
Reaction to the Freeh report was swift, stunning and direct.
Joe Paterno, in a letter written nearly a month before his January death, defends the integrity of the Penn State football program he guided for decades.
Jury selection is scheduled to begin Tuesday, June 5th, in Centre County Court.
The Penn State board of trustees was told that the independent investigation of the Jerry Sandusky affair remains on course, to be completed before the start of the new academic year.
Seeking to make amends for the Penn State child sex abuse scandal, the university said it has given more than $1.1 million in football bowl revenues to its new center for child abuse research and treatment.
The Commonwealth calls the attorney's actions "spectacular irresponsibility" in the treatment of secret information.
Penn State says it provided Joe Paterno's estate with more than $5.5 million in payments and benefits Thursday to settle his employment contract.
Penn State trustees, faced with continued alumni and student criticism for firing football coach Joe Paterno, on Monday released a statement intended to underscore their rationale for his ouster: "failure of leadership" for his actions following a reported sex assault involving former assistant Jerry Sandusky.
On top of 19-percent cuts last year, Governor Corbett has proposed 30-percent cuts in state funding for Temple, Pitt and Penn State.
Political satirist Stephen Colbert returned to TV Monday night following a sudden two-day absence, and a Penn State professor with a new book about him says he brings unique energy to the public square.
This is a big fundraising weekend for Penn State students.
A "dating" web site says more college girls, including those from one Philadelphia university, are looking to the web not for love, but for money.
Throughout his recruiting journey, Skyler Mornhinweg carried poise well beyond his years.
Skyler Mornhinweg, a high school quarterback who verbally committed to Penn State, will instead sign a letter of intent on Wednesday to attend Florida.
Penn State alumni held a candlelight vigil in honor of Joe Paterno this evening at Love Park in Center City.
Decked out in Penn State hats and jackets, students and townspeople stood in a line more than a quarter-mile long Tuesday to pay their respects to Joe Paterno, the coach who for nearly a half century was the face of their university.
Memorial arrangements for Joe Paterno have been announced, and it is going to be a tough ticket to get.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
The 76ers played without Joel Embiid as Toumani Camara had a career-high 30 points for the Portland Trail Blazers, leading the team to victory Monday night.
Police said the 17-year-old who was shot had key fob cloning devices and a screwdriver.
Starting Tuesday, the Delaware Valley will warm above freezing each day to the mid and upper 30s, with low the 40s possible for some.
A Philadelphia college is considering opening its doors to more students.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
The 76ers played without Joel Embiid as Toumani Camara had a career-high 30 points for the Portland Trail Blazers, leading the team to victory Monday night.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
Federal agents were stationed outside a home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for hours Monday before taking a man into custody.
The statue of late heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier in Philadelphia could be on the move.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Police said the 17-year-old who was shot had key fob cloning devices and a screwdriver.
A Philadelphia college is considering opening its doors to more students.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
Kevin Douglass Green, the great, great grandson of Frederick Douglass, is spending the week visiting Black-owned businesses to promote literacy and legacy.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
A New Jersey pilot and his co-pilot have been jailed in West Africa for almost six weeks after landing to refuel. CBS News New York spoke to both men on the phone.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
The New Jersey Democrat says it's time to make seat belts on school buses a national standard, instead of leaving it up to states.
Warm drinks, warm food and lots of layers are helping people in the Delaware Valley face the cold weather.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
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.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
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.
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.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
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.
The 76ers played without Joel Embiid as Toumani Camara had a career-high 30 points for the Portland Trail Blazers, leading the team to victory Monday night.
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said he hopes to find a new home for Nick Castellanos by next Monday.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
The Eagles' reported new offensive line coach has connections to offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and D-coordinator Vic Fangio.
Barry Wilburn, who led the NFL in interceptions in 1987 and won a Super Bowl with Washington that same season, has died. He was 62.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
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.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
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.
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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.
A rally is planned Tuesday in support of restoring the slavery exhibit removed from the President's House at Independence Mall. Plus, the Philadelphia Art Commission will hear a proposal about moving the Joe Frazier statue, which is currently outside Stateside Live in South Philly, to the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
After days of freezing, frigid weather, temperatures could crack 40 degrees Tuesday around Philadelphia. Skies stay mostly cloudy and a cold front overnight could bring a few spotty showers to the region.
The Moore College of Art and Design, which was the country's first arts and design college for women, is considering allowing men into the undergraduate programs. The school was founded in 1848 as the Philadelphia School of Design for Women.
After a long stretch of below-freezing temperatures, there's thick ice on the Delaware Bay that is blocking travel for the Cape May-Lewes Ferry.
Jefferson Station is back in business on Tuesday morning after an apparent water main break overnight.