Jay Wright On Parade Turnout: 'We Were Shocked'
"As we got closer and closer to City Hall, it just kept growing and growing," said Wright.
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"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.
Villanova received a wonderful reception from their fans when they arrived home as champs.
The sophomore from Baltimore hit the second-biggest shot of the game for Villanova (it was, admittedly, a very distant second).
More users on ESPN 2016 bracket challenge picked Villanova to lose in the first round than win the tournament.
Rich discussed Villanova's win over UNC, the politics of a weather crisis and Trump's plan to build a wall. We also discussed Trump's thoughts on the Department of Education, the Wisconsin Primary and a woman's choice to raise her cats gender neutral. Rich spoke with Gov. Ed Rendell about Nova Nation and the Presidential Race at 4:20pm.
The conversation around #MarchMadness trended on Twitter for most of the night.
The parade will start at 1:00 p.m., beginning at 20th and Market Streets and ending at Dilworth Park.
Ryan Arcidiacono is the only player in Villanova history to score at least 1,500 points and tally 500 assists.
Jay Wright is 476–242 (.663) as a college head coach and can now add a National Championship to his resume.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
Arctic air remains Sunday as highs only climb into the upper teens. Philadelphia woke up to temps around 5 degrees, the first single-digit low for the city since 2022.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Arctic air remains Sunday as highs only climb into the upper teens. Philadelphia woke up to temps around 5 degrees, the first single-digit low for the city since 2022.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The Center City dive bar is raising its minimum age to 25 in an effort to crack down on underage drinking and disruptive behavior.
In her five decades leading Temple University's women's fencing program, Dr. Nikki Franke broke barriers and built opportunities for future generations.
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.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
John Quinesso Sr., a World War II veteran from South Jersey, still drives himself everywhere he needs to go.
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.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
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.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
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.
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.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
Prosecutors have dropped the most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna.
Eagles superfan Ed Callahan, 79, won the NFL's 2025 Fan of the Year award on Thursday night.
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.
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.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
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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.
Senator John Fetterman expressed his concern over two Pennsylvania warehouses purchased by the federal government that could become detention centers.
Despite whipping winds and a bitter cold spell, many tried to enjoy their Saturday in Old City. Dan Snyder has the forecast.
Dangerous bitter cold is expected to linger in the Philadelphia area through Monday, but relief is on the way. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
The coldest air we have experienced in several years arrived in the Philadelphia area. Grant GIlmore has the forecast.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility. Eva Andersen reports.