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Amid all the debate over the proposed takeover of Rutgers University's Camden campus by Rowan University comes what could be a serious difference of opinion within one of South Jersey's most powerful political families.
Look for the battle to stop a planned merger of Rutgers-Camden with Rowan University to be stepped up a notch, with a newly formed non-profit group raising money to make its point in the court of public opinion, even as they prepare for a possible legal fight.
Chris talks about the 2008 speech from Rick Santorum about Satan, the GOP debate that will be held tonight in Arizona and Gov. Chris Christie's budget speech yesterday in New Jersey. Chris also chats with Dr. Dan Cook from Rutgers-Camden about the possible merger of two universities in New Jersey and Tom McGrath, editor of Philadelphia Magazine about the potential sale of the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News.
It contains an income tax cut and more money in several key areas, including a massive payment into the public worker pension fund.
Hundreds of students, faculty, staff, and Camden residents rallied outside the Rutgers-Camden library prior to a meeting of the school's board of governors in another building, where the issue was being discussed.
One new knock is a poll from the Rutgers-Eagleton people, who find that New Jerseyans dislike the idea of the Rowan takeover by a margin of 57 percent to 22 percent.
The over-the top villain in the play is "Gary Nearcross," with any resemblance to New Jersey powerbroker George Norcross not so coincidental.
"Given a choice... I seriously doubt that the Boards of Governors and Trustees would want to give up the Rutgers-Camden campus," says Rutgers president Richard McCormick.
Wendell Pritchett, chancellor at Rutgers-Camden, urged everyone to put the heat on decisionmakers at the state capital.
New Jersey governor Chris Christie says he'll implement the ideas of a blue-ribbon panel that will dramatically change the look and approach of higher education across the Garden State.
Cosby provided a mix of smiles and brutal, thought-provoking honesty in his King Day address at Rowan University, in Glassboro.
Nine Rowan University journalism students spent their fall semester investigating the unsolved murder of a fellow student. The result is the Donnie Farrell project, an online collection of their work.
A Rowan University senior's final paper for a class gave her a chance to share a very special family Christmas tradition.
Students at Rowan University create a website in an effort to shed some light on the death of one of their own.
It's meant to serve not just the college crowd, officials say, but neighbors as well.
There are some great matchups this week for the local Division II and Division III squads, including critical conference games for Widener, Ursinus, and Rowan.
She says there are also three local banks willing to provide attractive loan terms to people willing to commit to properties in Camden.
The first real steps toward making a light rail line between Camden and Glassboro are about to be approved, although it'll be years before you'll be able to jump on board.
During a semester-long class, students spend all of their time investigating the death of 19-year-old Donald Farrell. The sophomore was beaten to death near the X-Press Mart on Rowan's campus four years ago.
Last week the Aggies overcame four turnovers to beat Wilkes University, 14-6. Del Val head coach Jim Clements says they need to be sharper this week.
Even before Cooper Hospital's new medical school has opened or accepted its first student, it has received an $800,000 federal grant.
A novel idea is coming to one South Jersey school: enroll simultaneously in two higher education institutions to earn that bachelors degree.
Police in Glassboro are investigating an assault on a Rowan University student Saturday morning.
A roundup of some local college football action this weekend highlighted by Delaware Valley College putting its 4-0 record on the line Saturday.
A new agreement between two southern New Jersey colleges will soon make it easier for students who go to community college to earn a 4-year degree.
While the Eagles upgraded quarterback Jalen Hurts to a full participant, wide receiver A.J. Brown missed practice.
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction in New York is scheduled for Friday morning.
City leaders say Philadelphia neighborhoods are safer now that a Port Richmond firehouse has its pumper truck back.
The body of a woman found in Belleplain State Forest in December has been identified and a suspect has been charged, police said.
Retail department store chain Kohl's announced Thursday it would close 27 stores in 2025, with 10 stores to be shuttered in California and 17 others across 14 states.
The Macy's location on Market Street in Philadelphia is set to close sometime in March.
While the Eagles upgraded quarterback Jalen Hurts to a full participant, wide receiver A.J. Brown missed practice.
Volunteers from the Philadelphia region are deploying to help with relief efforts from at least five fires in Southern California.
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction in New York is scheduled for Friday morning.
City leaders say Philadelphia neighborhoods are safer now that a Port Richmond firehouse has its pumper truck back.
City leaders say Philadelphia neighborhoods are safer now that a Port Richmond firehouse has its pumper truck back.
Philadelphia and Habitat for Humanity paid tribute to President Jimmy Carter Thursday as the nation said its final goodbyes.
Volunteers from the Philadelphia region are deploying to help with relief efforts from at least five fires in Southern California.
The Philadelphia Auto Show roars back in 2025 with many electric vehicles and classic cars at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
The U.S. Coast Guard was working to refloat a cargo ship stuck in the Delaware River near Philadelphia's Fishtown neighborhood.
The body of a woman found in Belleplain State Forest in December has been identified and a suspect has been charged, police said.
Volunteers from the Philadelphia region are deploying to help with relief efforts from at least five fires in Southern California.
TWW customers are asked to only use water for essential purposes and putting out fires after ice buildup on the Delaware River caused the water filtration plant to go offline.
The frigid conditions, along with icy spots, continue to be the dominating weather story around the Philadelphia region.
Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus, and the best defense is good hygiene and cleaning.
The Delaware State Fire Marshal said a two-alarm fire that damaged multiple townhomes in Newark was caused by smoking.
The frigid conditions, along with icy spots, continue to be the dominating weather story around the Philadelphia region.
A Montgomery County HVAC specialist is offering tips on how to save money on heat bills as temperatures drop.
Delaware State University will officially introduce for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson as its new head football coach on Wednesday.
John Carney is ending his second term as governor a few weeks early to be sworn in as mayor of Wilmington, Delaware.
Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus, and the best defense is good hygiene and cleaning.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
But consumer advocates say the Food and Drug Administration's new guidance on lead limit in baby food doesn't go far enough.
A stretch of cold weather is on the way along with some snow, which could be, in certain cases, a recipe for disaster.
It was April 22, 1976, when little Maura Sammon, along with her grandparents, found herself at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.
Retail department store chain Kohl's announced Thursday it would close 27 stores in 2025, with 10 stores to be shuttered in California and 17 others across 14 states.
The Macy's location on Market Street in Philadelphia is set to close sometime in March.
The Philadelphia Auto Show roars back in 2025 with many electric vehicles and classic cars at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
With the decision by President Biden to block the sale, Pittsburgh-area elected officials made their thoughts known.
The micro bakery gets a glow-up with its first brick-and-mortar location in Philadelphia's East Kensington neighborhood.
Surveillance video captured the shocking moment the road folded beneath the SEPTA bus in Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood.
Throughout the Philadelphia region, crews are working to make sure the roads and highways are prepped ahead of the snow.
Tollbooths will be a thing of the past along a major roadway as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission opts for open road tolling. Here's what drivers should know.
Officials say a husband and wife were crossing the street in South Philadelphia when they were struck by a SEPTA bus.
SEPTA officials warned customers of a card production issue impacting some customers on Thursday.
While the Eagles upgraded quarterback Jalen Hurts to a full participant, wide receiver A.J. Brown missed practice.
Johnny Gaudreau's jersey number will be retired by his junior team, USHL's Dubuque Fighting Saints, at a ceremony honoring him and his late brother, Matthew.
Tyrese Maxey scored the go-ahead basket with 23.7 seconds left to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a win over the Washington Wizards.
Philadelphia Eagles assistant general manager Alec Halaby is once again gaining interest for general manager jobs across the NFL.
Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowlers Saquon Barkley and Jalen Carter were named Wednesday to the NFLPA's 3rd annual All-Pro team.
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
The East Passyunk Opera Project will close out its annual "Love Notes 4 Philly" production on Saturday in South Philadelphia.
The Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations canceled an in-person announcement planned for Wednesday morning due to devastating wildfires and winds in the Los Angeles area.
Union ushers at the Kimmel Center and other arts venues appear to have reached a deal to avoid a strike, a spokesperson for the venues said.
The actor Aubrey Plaza has spoken out for the first time since her husband Jeff Baena's death last week. He was 47.
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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.
La Salle men's basketball coach Fran Dunphy spoke to CBS Philadelphia's Pat Gallen about the Big 5 classic, the challenges facing college coaches today and more.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was listed as a full participant in Thursday's practice, but A.J. Brown missed it with a knee injury.
Meteorologist Tammie Souza is with Natasha Brown in the Hyundai NEXT Weather Sphere to talk about the wildfires burning in Los Angeles County, California, and the challenges facing firefighters there.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on another windy night Thursday.
The bitter blast of cold weather is hitting the Philadelphia region hard, especially for those who have to work outside.