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Gamechanger: Jerome Allen
Penn basketball coach Jerome Allen is opening the door to opportunity for young people.
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Penn basketball coach Jerome Allen is opening the door to opportunity for young people.
Lenora Thompson formed the "Boys Book Club" to provide reading coaching -- and other forms of support -- to young black men in Philadelphia.
The walkway is needed because HUP plans to demolish an old office building and put up a new hospital tower there.
Rich Zeoli talked to Dr. Damon Centola, Associate Professor from the Annenberg School at the University of Pennsylvania, on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT about how the birth and development of fads and trends, like baby names, has changed in the internet era.
Rich examined President Obama's statement that the media overstates the terrorist threat, ISIS recruited home grown terrorists, and the latest surrounding the Brian Williams controversy. He also talked to Jay Michaelson from the Daily Beast, Author Damon Root, and Dr. Damon Centola from the Annenberg School at the University of Pennsylvania.
What's blooming this time of year? Not a lot, but witch hazels are among the few shrubs that do flower in winter.
Starting Feb. 1st, a Sexual Violence Investigative Officer will begin his sole job, to investigate allegations of sexual assault on campus.
One of the country's best-known hackathons is underway and more than 1,000 of the best student programmers from around the world have gathered on UPenn's campus to learn and create.
"I was so humbled, to be honest," says Wharton junior Aaron Goldstein after being named Entrepreneur magazine's "College Entrepreneur of the Year" for his Fever Smart device.
Penn fell to 3-8 on the season following their loss to Princeton.
Thanking police officers and wearing blue ribbons were among the things people were doing Friday for National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
Steve Zack had a season-high 17 points, nine rebounds and a career-best five assists to lead La Salle over Pennsylvania 84-67 on Tuesday night.
Rich discussed corruption charges being filed against two Democratic State Representatives, an apology issued by a University of Pennsylvania fraternity, and Jeb Bush's presidential ambitions.
A Montgomery County jury awarded the estate of Ellen Gregory Robb more than $124 million in a "wrongful death" civil trial. Rafael Robb is nearing the end of his 5-10 year sentence for voluntary manslaughter.
Dr. Zhengxia Dou says the amount of food wasted each year is staggering.
The Arboretum's holiday railway - with its fifteen rail lines - will be choo-chooing through seven loops and over nine bridges through January 4th.
Mark Williams scored a career-high 24 points and Temple defeated Penn 76-67 for a Big 5 victory on Tuesday night.
Wash Cycle Laundry, founded by a Penn grad, picks up your laundry and brings it back the next day -- by human-powered tricycle!
Former Penn professor Rafael Robb, who pleaded guilty to the 2006 murder of his wife, has been ordered to pay their daughter more than $124 million.
Aptly-named "Wasting time on the Internet," the real-life course will be offered by the Ivy League school's English department during the upcoming spring 2015 semester.
New statistics indicate many of the region's richest Americans graduated from the University of Pennsylvania.
With Ebola and Enertovirus making headlines every day, it's hard not to be concerned. A free event opens to the public later this month on Penn's campus that will explore things like how viruses evolve and spread.
The animal rights group is touring college campuses with a high-tech project aimed at letting people see the world from a poultry point of view.
A wide receiver on the University of Pennsylvania football team now faces criminal charges for allegedly punching a fellow student, who is a member of another Penn sports team, during an altercation on a street, two blocks off-campus early on the morning of September 28.
Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown fears that the cash-for-cellphone kiosks would prompt a rise in thefts of mobile phones.
A woman who is a person of interest in the shooting of a 7-month-old boy in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood was taken into custody Friday evening.
Gonzales hit the winning RBI single in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a three-run deficit for an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
From Kevin Hart at the hard rock Casino in Atlantic City to Lucy the Elephant's birthday bash in Margate, here's everything you need to enjoy your weekend.
In April, CBS News Philadelphia started investigating the safety issues surrounding bike lanes in the city and now, data shows the summer season is the deadliest time of the year for cyclists.
NJ Transit says regular weekend schedules will be in effect beginning Saturday, and regular weekday service will resume Monday.
A woman who is a person of interest in the shooting of a 7-month-old boy in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood was taken into custody Friday evening.
Gonzales hit the winning RBI single in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a three-run deficit for an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
From Kevin Hart at the hard rock Casino in Atlantic City to Lucy the Elephant's birthday bash in Margate, here's everything you need to enjoy your weekend.
Multiple airlines at Philadelphia International Airport reported system outages that caused delays and cancellations Friday.
Friday is shaping up to be a magnificent July day in the Philadelphia region with comfortable temperatures and lower humidity.
A woman who is a person of interest in the shooting of a 7-month-old boy in Philadelphia's Holmesburg neighborhood was taken into custody Friday evening.
From Kevin Hart at the hard rock Casino in Atlantic City to Lucy the Elephant's birthday bash in Margate, here's everything you need to enjoy your weekend.
In April, CBS News Philadelphia started investigating the safety issues surrounding bike lanes in the city and now, data shows the summer season is the deadliest time of the year for cyclists.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Police are looking for the person who vandalized the Israeli flag Friday morning on the Ben Franklin Parkway. The city has already replaced the vandalized flag with a new one.
From Kevin Hart at the hard rock Casino in Atlantic City to Lucy the Elephant's birthday bash in Margate, here's everything you need to enjoy your weekend.
NJ Transit says regular weekend schedules will be in effect beginning Saturday, and regular weekday service will resume Monday.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
A Mays Landing family is mourning the death of a soon-to-be grandfather and hero, who authorities credit for rescuing two boys from drowning at an Atlantic County park.
Atlantic City police said they received a call from a man claiming he had firearms and an explosive device inside the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa on Thursday night.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
A former teacher in Wilmington is behind bars after she's accused of sending sexually explicit pictures to a former student on Snapchat in July, said New Castle police Friday morning.
Thursday afternoon will see partly cloudy and sunny skies with highs near 86 degrees in Philadelphia, much more seasonable for this time of the year.
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.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
A Philadelphia doctor and a patient whose life he saved 30 years ago are teaming up to help others who need organ transplants.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
Getting around is challenging for Victoria Nedza, who has a rare form of muscular dystrophy. But it's getting easier now with her new robotic arm made by the team at Widener University.
Growing share of Americans say they have skipped medical care or getting prescription drugs because of the cost.
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.
Pennsylvania State Police say a driver was seriously injured after a tree fell on their car on I-476 north in Delaware County on Thursday morning.
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.
Gonzales hit the winning RBI single in the ninth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied from a three-run deficit for an 8-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
At 14 years old, Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to appear in Major League Soccer when he entered Wednesday's game at Subaru Park.
The 2024 baseball season is far from over, but if you're already looking ahead, the Philadelphia Phillies' 2025 schedule dropped Thursday.
Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens wanted to come out of retirement and help Tom Brady win another Super Bowl in Tampa Bay. But according to Owens, Brady completely ignored his offer.
Pat Williams died from complications related to viral pneumonia.
From Kevin Hart at the hard rock Casino in Atlantic City to Lucy the Elephant's birthday bash in Margate, here's everything you need to enjoy your weekend.
They're bringing a bit of the outside world inside at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University as part of the museum's Dino-mite Summer, which runs until September.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
A singer from South Philadelphia is paying homage to Frank Sinatra by breathing new life into some big band arrangements Sinatra performed live in the 1960s.
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.
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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.
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.
At least one person is injured after a house fire in Camden County.
President Biden's doctor said his COVID symptoms have improved meaningfully. The diagnosis has taken the 81-year-old off the campaign trail for now, but even before that, the president was facing calls to step aside as the nominee due to concerns about his age and health. The debate over President Biden's decision to stay in the race now includes key allies, like former President Obama. Josh Sanders reports in Rehobeth, Delaware, where the president remains isolated because of COVID.
There are just 109 days until the election and the walls appear to be closing in on President Biden's reelection campaign. Two senior House Democrats tell CBS News they believe Biden could leave the race in a matter of days, following a pressure campaign from top lawmakers. Josh Sanders reports in Rehobeth, Delaware, where the president remains isolated because of COVID.
The global tech outage is not considered a security incident or cyberattack. A faulty software update by cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike affected computers running Microsoft Windows around the world. Airports saw delays after ticketing and baggage systems went offline for hours. Ray Strickland talked to some desperate passengers.
CBS Philadelphia investigates the dangers of cycling in the city, especially during the summer months. Liz Crawford reports.