Villanova Basketball Gets Big Assist Upgrading Arena
It's the largest athletic gift ever to Villanova, and it'll be used to renovate the Pavilion.
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It's the largest athletic gift ever to Villanova, and it'll be used to renovate the Pavilion.
The bears and the bulls took the morning off -- Wall Street's gone to a whole bunch of Wildcats.
"He was having a great day, he was all happy, singing with the players down there, the Villanova chant."
Andy Talley will retire following the season, with longtime assistant Mark Ferrante taking over the reins.
Jenkins made seven of 11 shots this time.
Chris discussed Villanova's victory parade, Phillies Opening Day, and President Obama's vow to not influence Hillary Clinton's email investigation. Chris spoke with Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna during the Monday Morning Matchup about the Presidential race at 7:00. He also spoke with Frances Martel regarding Philadelphia's first Breitbart Meetup and Broadcaster Jim Jackson about the passing of Philadelphia Flyers co-founder and owner Ed Snider.
We loved the Triple Grilled – a strong mix of mozzarella, cheddar and Monterrey jack, accented by a tomato.
"As we got closer and closer to City Hall, it just kept growing and growing," said Wright.
"We take great pride in representing the city of Philadelphia."
That's what this man is calling his 91st birthday celebration at the Villanova victory parade in Center City.
Ryan Arcidiacono had 16 points and the game-winning assist in Monday's National Championship game.
Chris discussed Bill Clinton's back a forth with protesters at a speech Mt. Airy, Hillary Clinton's troubles riding the subway in New York and Ben Carson's defense of Donald Trump's campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski. He talked with economist Chris Butler at 7:00 on Finance Friday about Donald Trump's plan to force Mexico to pay for a wall along the southern border and CBS 3's Don Bell at 8:00 about the exit of Sixers GM Sam Hinkie.
Thousands are expected to celebrate Villanova's NCAA championship with a parade and rally this afternoon in Center City.
Jay Wright, Churville, PA native, is 476-242 (.663) as a college basketball head coach, since 1994.
Business has been booming at Villanova's bookstore since the big basketball win, but it's not just the national championship-themed merchandise that's providing a boost to the economy.
Villanova beat North Carolina 77-74 in the National Championship Game, and that's never changing.
A local author, yoga teacher, and mindfulness trainer says mental discipline was a key player in Villanova's clinching of the NCAA National Championship.
After winning the National Championship, it's time for Villanova players to get back to class.
Two days after winning his first National Title, Jay Wright received a call from President Barack Obama.
Preparations are underway as Philadelphia gets set to host a championship parade for the Villanova Wildcats.
The parade will go from 20th and Market Streets to Dilworth Park.
You can watch the parade LIVE on CBS3, online on CBSPhilly.com, and listen on SportsRadio 94WIP.
The Wildcats averaged 83.5 points per game, shooting 58.2-percent from the field and 50.0-percent from behind the arc in the tourney.
Chris discussed last night's Republican primary in Wisconsin, the plans for Villanova's parade, and LeSean McCoy not being charged after a brawl with off-duty police officers. He talked with John Daniel Davidson at 7:20 from the Federalist about Trump's handling of his defeat in Wisconsin, Victor Fiorillo from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 about the lack of charges against McCoy, and the Hill's AB Stoddard at 8:20 about how the Republicans are handling the primary election process.
The Philadelphia region will be trending cool overnight with clear skies, light winds and lows in the 40s in the city.
Philadelphians took advantage of an unseasonably warm Saturday, perfect for outdoor dining, tennis and tailgating.
Vice President Kamala Harris held events in Michigan and Georgia Saturday, while former President Donald Trump campaigned in Pennsylvania.
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 Saturday night.
Legendary hip-hop performers, DJ Jazzy Jeff, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane and Rakim, headlined a free pop-up concert to help get Philadelphians excited to vote.
The Philadelphia region will be trending cool overnight with clear skies, light winds and lows in the 40s in the city.
Philadelphians took advantage of an unseasonably warm Saturday, perfect for outdoor dining, tennis and tailgating.
Vice President Kamala Harris held events in Michigan and Georgia Saturday, while former President Donald Trump campaigned in Pennsylvania.
Fall festivities, coffee festivals and Shane Gillis, oh my! Read about all of those events and more in our latest weekend guide.
A drought watch has been issued for the entire state of New Jersey due to the lack of rainfall and worsening drought conditions. Here's how residents can conserve water.
Philadelphians took advantage of an unseasonably warm Saturday, perfect for outdoor dining, tennis and tailgating.
Legendary hip-hop performers, DJ Jazzy Jeff, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane and Rakim, headlined a free pop-up concert to help get Philadelphians excited to vote.
Philly Pride was on full display as members returned home from a 23-day mission in North Carolina in the wake of Helene.
Week 7's Game of the Week took us to the outskirts of Philadelphia for a primetime matchup in Jenkintown.
West Goshen police are investigating after they said they received a call reporting a shooting outside of a Wawa in West Chester on Saturday.
A portion of the Old White Horse Pike in Camden County closed Friday until further notice due to infrastructure work.
Fall festivities, coffee festivals and Shane Gillis, oh my! Read about all of those events and more in our latest weekend guide.
A drought watch has been issued for the entire state of New Jersey due to the lack of rainfall and worsening drought conditions. Here's how residents can conserve water.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
Mount Holly neighbors compete in "The Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly" in an effort to be named the spookiest house in the neighborhood.
Giving back in the form of teddy bears is the mission of one Delaware grandmother helping her local police department.
Halloween is still a couple weeks away but the gang at Nemours is getting ready early.
Ruben Bautista walked away from the corrections center on Tuesday after failing to return from an approved program pass.
Former Delaware state trooper Dempsey Walters was sentenced on Tuesday for assaulting two teenage boys after one kicked his front door in August 2023.
Information on voter registration, mail-in ballots and early voting in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Seniors stayed active and embraced the joyful moments of their golden years at the annual Senior Strut at Boathouse Row.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic might be able to help with substance abuse, according to new research.
A travel nurse from the Philadelphia area was stationed in Asheville, North Carolina when Hurricane Helene flooded the region.
Halloween is still a couple weeks away but the gang at Nemours is getting ready early.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
Delco Original Trading Company in Broomall is seeing an uptick in business as fans stock up on new merch ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this Saturday.
A portion of the Old White Horse Pike in Camden County closed Friday until further notice due to infrastructure work.
Streets are closed around Philadelphia for the Philly Bike Ride on Saturday, Oct. 19.
Police reported a seven-vehicle crash and vehicle fire on Route 309 in Fort Washington on Friday morning.
Video from a passenger aboard the train showed smoke coming from a stopped SEPTA Regional Rail train car.
Police say a 3-year-old boy from Lindenwold has died after he was hit by a car on Route 73 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 Saturday night.
Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI, gun possession and other charges in Franklin, Tennessee on Thursday evening, an official confirmed to CBS News.
A four-goal second period carried the Seattle Kraken to a win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.
Saquon Barkley will play the New York Giants for the first time in his career when the Philadelphia Eagles visit MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
Flyers rookie sensation Matvei Michkov scored his first two career goals, but Philadelphia fell to Edmonton 4-3 in overtime.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.
Portals.org confirmed Philadelphia will have a Portal open up next week in Love Park.
The winner of the Best Vegan Cheesesteak in Philly contest will be crowned in an event on Sunday featuring celebrity judges.
Fall festivities, coffee festivals and Shane Gillis, oh my! Read about all of those events and more in our latest weekend guide.
Mount Holly neighbors compete in "The Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly" in an effort to be named the spookiest house in the neighborhood.
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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.
Former President Donald Trump is expected to be in Bucks County Sunday, as Vice President Kamala Harris plans to make a stop in Chester County on Monday.
Once again, we are trending cool overnight, with clear skies, light winds and lows in the 40s in the city, 30s in the ‘burbs. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
A big warmup. Temperatures in our area could touch the 80s in the next few days. Temperatures soared on Saturday and people are loving it. The warm stretch is very welcome. Ryan Hughes reports.
DJ Jazzy Jeff and Rakim also headlined the early-voting pop-up concert in West Philadelphia's Overbrook Plaza on Saturday.
Nearly 6,000 riders took part in the Philly Bike Ride on Saturday morning. The 20-mile course starts at the Art Museum and takes cyclists past City Hall, Love Park, Independence Hall and Boathouse Row. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and its youth cycling program.