Temple University Student Creates Organization For Classmates To Mentor High School Students
The mentoring was set up through Temple student Donovan Forrest and the non-profit he started, DonCARES of Philadelphia, Inc.
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The mentoring was set up through Temple student Donovan Forrest and the non-profit he started, DonCARES of Philadelphia, Inc.
Health officials now say there are 42 probable cases and 12 confirmed cases.
Temple University officials now say there are now 49 confirmed mumps cases in Philadelphia and surrounding counties.
The university is also taking steps to update its immunization policy in wake of the outbreak.
Mumps is highly infectious and symptoms are similar to the flu.
The university sent out a notice to students and staff about the highly infectious disease on Thursday.
Manny Diaz replaces Geoff Collins, who left Temple after two seasons to become coach at Georgia Tech last week.
The fittings are designed to help students with mobility-related disabilities more fully accomplish routine tasks and allow them to take part in social activities.
In his two years as coach, Collins led the Owls to two consecutive bowl games and an eight-win season in 2018.
The Anti-Defamation League and the National Council of Young Israel condemned Hill's remarks.
In an effort to raise young voter turnout, "Puppies at the Polls" took over Temple's campus Monday.
Most notably, Temple will acquire the bullet-dented gold and diamond crown medallion Shakur was wearing during a 1994 shooting in New York City.
The school is calling the event "Pack It Up TU" and students worked together to pack over 3,000 backpacks to break the world record for most backpacks stuffed with school supplies in an hour.
Three men in their early 20s are in stable condition after being shot outside of a house party near Temple University.
Speaks, who has an offer to play football at Temple, says he faced a similar problem two years ago, but it was sorted out.
A former fraternity president at Temple University accused of sexual assaulting a woman at a party is now facing new charges.
Moshe Porat, Temple's Fox School of Business Dean, is being asked to step down after he allegedly falsified data for at least one ranking organization about the online MBA.
He remains free on $200,000 bail.
More than 10,000 graduates participated in all of the pomp and circumstance at the commencement ceremony at the Liacouras Center Thursday morning.
Temple University says it's looking into allegations claiming that one of their professors posted conspiracy theories and anti-Muslim remarks online.
Officers say the Temple junior called 911 on Saturday night, but by the time first responders arrived to his off-campus apartment, it was too late.
He was found suffering from several gunshot wounds to the chest, groin, and forearm.
As an intern, Taylor demonstrated qualities that helped him excel on the football field as he went above and beyond what he was required to do.
A jury convicted the 80-year-old actor and comedian on Thursday on three counts of aggravated indecent assault.
Bill Cosby faces up to 30 years in prison.
Christopher Fitzgerald's name will be added to a post office on Bustleton Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia after President Biden signed a bill into law.
For the 10th year running, Collegeville Italian Bakery is providing hot meals to police officers, firefighters and EMTs who have to work on Thanksgiving.
A 33-year-old man was shot and killed on the 5200 block of Market Street, Philadelphia police said.
Millions of Americans would be eligible to have popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy or Ozempic covered by Medicare and Medicaid under a rule the Biden administration has proposed.
Police in Washington Township say they're "cooking up an investigation" after an Uber Eats burrito delivery turned out to be marijuana in disguise.
Brandon Graham suffered the injury in the team's 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night.
Christopher Fitzgerald's name will be added to a post office on Bustleton Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia after President Biden signed a bill into law.
The holiday travel blitz in the Philadelphia region is underway, and travelers are expected to take the skies and the roads for Thanksgiving.
For the 10th year running, Collegeville Italian Bakery is providing hot meals to police officers, firefighters and EMTs who have to work on Thanksgiving.
A 33-year-old man was shot and killed on the 5200 block of Market Street, Philadelphia police said.
Christopher Fitzgerald's name will be added to a post office on Bustleton Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia after President Biden signed a bill into law.
For the 10th year running, Collegeville Italian Bakery is providing hot meals to police officers, firefighters and EMTs who have to work on Thanksgiving.
A 33-year-old man was shot and killed on the 5200 block of Market Street, Philadelphia police said.
Philadelphia police are looking for a 19-year-old man who they say promoted illegal car meetups on social media.
Katie Florio won the women's race at the Philadelphia Marathon 13 months after giving birth to her son.
Police in Washington Township say they're "cooking up an investigation" after an Uber Eats burrito delivery turned out to be marijuana in disguise.
Ocean City residents were able to hear from the developer about his plans to transform Gillian's Wonderland Pier into a hotel.
A community in Lawnside came together with a peace vigil after a resident's fence was defaced with a racist message.
A new work program called the Hope Work Initiative launched this week in Atlantic City to give people experiencing homelessness a second chance.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Ocean City residents were able to hear from the developer about his plans to transform Gillian's Wonderland Pier into a hotel.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
The holiday travel blitz in the Philadelphia region is underway, and travelers are expected to take the skies and the roads for Thanksgiving.
Thorndale line train service was suspended in both directions between Center City and Thorndale Station Monday afternoon, according to SEPTA.
I-95 north has reopened between Exit 32 at Academy Road/Linden Avenue and Exit 35 at Woodhaven Road/63 West after a crash early Monday morning.
SEPTA will receive an infusion of $153 million in "flexed" federal highway money, enough to cover its running deficit, officials announced Friday.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
Jack Eichel got the lone goal in the shootout and the Vegas Golden Knights overcame a three-goal deficit to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 on Monday night.
Brandon Graham suffered the injury in the team's 37-20 victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night.
Katie Florio won the women's race at the Philadelphia Marathon 13 months after giving birth to her son.
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said he's holding out hope for Graham's return.
Saquon Barkley ran for touchdowns of 70 and 72 yards in the second half and finished with an Eagles-record 255 yards rushing in the win over the Rams.
For the 10th year running, Collegeville Italian Bakery is providing hot meals to police officers, firefighters and EMTs who have to work on Thanksgiving.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
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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.
"How the Grinch Stole Christmas" opens today, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024 at The Miller Theater on Broad Street in Philadelphia. Tickets are on sale now, The Grinch tells our Janelle Burrell.
Hearings resume in Philadelphia Tuesday on the proposal to build a new 76ers arena in Center City, Thanksgiving travel expected to break records, and meteorologist Kate Bilo is tracking more rain on Thanksgiving. More on these stories in your Digital Brief for Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.
First responders working on Thanksgiving can get a hot meal courtesy of Collegeville Italian Bakery, where owners said they're happy to help give back. Howard Monroe chats with bakery owner Steve Carcarey about the Pizza with a Purpose program that feeds police officers from 20 different departments on the holiday.
Philadelphia police responding to reports of a shooting near the 5200 block of Market Street found a 33-year-old man and pronounced him dead Tuesday.
Thanksgiving is just days away, and a record number of Americans are expected to travel this week, either by car or by plane. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has what you need to know before heading out for the holidays.