New Students at Drexel Med School Given iPads as Training Tool
Their curriculum came pre-loaded onto a brand-new iPad, along with some custom-made apps to help them learn.
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Their curriculum came pre-loaded onto a brand-new iPad, along with some custom-made apps to help them learn.
The nominations are in for more than a dozen categories in the third annual Philadelphia Geek Awards.
A local university is offering free skin cancer screenings in Philadelphia to help spread awareness of the disease.
Inventions on display include a scent delivery system and a bed that can gently manipulate its occupant.
"A proper plan of demolition would have had temporary bracing to keep that wall in a stable situation, so that you can bring it down in a controlled manner," says a Drexel University professor of civil engineering.
The thought of computer hacking may conjure up the thought of installing computer viruses to unknowing victims or stealing from an innocent person's bank account. But organizers want you to think about it differently.
Investigators say it may be several more days before toxicology results are available and a ruling is made in Julia Law's death.
Dinner was by Drexel last night, guided by the regular kitchen staff, at one of Philadelphia's most famous French restaurants on Walnut Street in Center City.
According to police, two men and a woman robbed a total of 11 people within a two-hour span on Thursday evening.
"Change is coming from the top down, but it's also coming from the bottom up," says Ellen Staurowsky, a professor of sport management at Drexel University in Philadelphia.
The Boston Marathon bombing was the first major terror attack on American soil in the digital age of smartphones and social networks, creating a virtual manhunt and citizen journalists.
Turning the 27-story skyscraper into the world's biggest video game is the brainchild of Drexel University professor Frank Lee, director of the computer game creation program there.
One woman says she is committed to race in the Broad Street Run next month in honor of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.
Philadelphia will be the world headquarters of a two day NASA "hackathon" on April 20th and 21st.
Twenty area high-schoolers were taking part in a high-stakes cooking competition at Drexel University.
Drexel University has gotten a very good report card for its computer games program.
A third-year law student at Drexel University has authored a blog post that has raised more than a few eyebrows.
Philadelphia is getting ready for a supersized game of "Pong" — on the side of a skyscraper.
From a capella and doo-wop groups originating from the gritty street corners of the city to choirs shouting praise throughout the hallowed walls of a chapel, Philadelphia has it all.
The United States Homeland Security Secretary was in Philadelphia Tuesday to make an announcement about a new pilot program to strengthen security on college campuses.
The New York Times recently devoted a special section to the many alternatives now available for continuing education, though most financial aid does not apply.
At Drexel's East Falls campus on Queen Lane and at medical schools around the globe, the traditions of "Match Day" were being observed Friday.
Citizens Bank is putting the money behind a community outreach effort for residents who live around the campus of Drexel University.
March is Women's History Month, a time when the nation celebrates the contribution of women to society.
About 500 projects were submitted to the 34th annual George Washington Carver Science Fair by area 4th, 5th and 6th graders.
Over 1,000 synagogues and churches are honoring victims from Oct. 7 through a project that a South Jersey group helped coordinate.
The Phillies were one hit away from turning the NLDS around, but instead, Bryson Stott's bunt in the ninth led to a loss that has put Philadelphia in a 2-0 hole.
Tuesday should be mostly dry and comfortable in the Philadelphia region, but rain is on the way.
One person died in a crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike near the Willow Grove Interchange after a vehicle struck a deer on Monday night, state police said.
The Phillies rallied in the ninth inning, but fell short in Game 2 of the NLDS vs. the Dodgers. Now, the Phils are on the verge of being eliminated from the playoffs.
Over 1,000 synagogues and churches are honoring victims from Oct. 7 through a project that a South Jersey group helped coordinate.
SEPTA says Regional Rail riders could face possible cancellations, delays and crowded trains Monday after last week's federal emergency order.
The Camden Center for Law and Social Justice said that the letters might contain financial offers or strong and threatening language.
The Phillies were one hit away from turning the NLDS around, but instead, Bryson Stott's bunt in the ninth led to a loss that has put Philadelphia in a 2-0 hole.
Tuesday should be mostly dry and comfortable in the Philadelphia region, but rain is on the way.
People who work at the naval installation in Northeast Philadelphia are proud to keep America safe.
Two people died in a motorcycle crash on MacDade Boulevard in Delaware County Sunday morning, police say.
Police in Montgomery County have arrested a Skippack Township supervisor for allegedly sexually abusing a minor for years.
Police are searching for two suspects wanted in connection with a Northeast Philadelphia home invasion and robbery.
Tyvine Jones, 24, is wanted for three murders in Philadelphia between August 2020 and September 2022, according to the U.S. Marshals.
Over 1,000 synagogues and churches are honoring victims from Oct. 7 through a project that a South Jersey group helped coordinate.
The Camden Center for Law and Social Justice said that the letters might contain financial offers or strong and threatening language.
Two people helped save a woman caught in a dangerous rip current in Ocean City, New Jersey, over the weekend.
Is adding travel insurance truly worth it? In some cases, yes, but a South Jersey woman learned that when she needed it, getting a refund was not nearly as easy as she expected it to be.
A Philadelphia man has died after he hit a curb and was thrown off his motorcycle while riding on I-676 South in Camden, New Jersey State Police said.
Philadelphia-area businesses are helping you celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's 12th album with listening parties, release parties, watch parties and more.
Buildings on two university campuses in Delaware were evacuated Tuesday.
After a wet Saturday, conditions dry out on Sunday as high pressure builds in, with clouds breaking up and highs climbing into the upper 70s and mid-80s.
A medical robot is helping doctors at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware perform spinal surgeries – a first-of-its-kind.
Halloween fans, we've compiled a list of haunted houses and attractions in the Greater Philadelphia area just for you.
Nobel Prize committee chair says discoveries by the trio of researchers were "decisive for our understanding of how the immune system functions."
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order meant to protect access to vaccines for people in the commonwealth.
The Ronald McDonald House Southern New Jersey feels like home for this teen and her mother.
The Big Ten conference is getting college students involved in the fight to ease the nation's critical blood shortage.
Philadelphia Phillies fans are supporting small businesses as Red October excitement heats up.
Nike Inc.'s first U.S.-based Jordan Brand World of Flight store in Philadelphia has an opening date: Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
Some fans say they've experienced their tickets disappearing from their MLB Ballpark app, and ticketholders have been warned.
Three women in the local food industry are being honored this weekend at the annual Heritage Dinner hosted by Les Dames d'Escoffier.
In the wake of Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant abruptly closing, here are some options customers with unspent gift cards have.
SEPTA says Regional Rail riders could face possible cancellations, delays and crowded trains after last week's federal emergency order.
A fire on the train tracks stopped multiple trains on SEPTA's Manayunk/Norristown Line on Friday.
Regulators say warning lights are important and cannot be ignored as SEPTA and federal investigators work to pinpoint the cause of the railcar fires.
The National Transportation Safety Board urges SEPTA to immediately to stop using some of its railcars because of fire risk.
In an exclusive interview, attorney George Bochetto now plans to file a lawsuit over SEPTA's recent fare increases.
The Phillies were one hit away from turning the NLDS around, but instead, Bryson Stott's bunt in the ninth led to a loss that has put Philadelphia in a 2-0 hole.
The Phillies rallied in the ninth inning, but fell short in Game 2 of the NLDS vs. the Dodgers. Now, the Phils are on the verge of being eliminated from the playoffs.
Saquon Barkley and Landon Dickerson each landed on the injury report before the Philadelphia Eagles' Thursday night game vs. the New York Giants.
With Harrison Bader injured, Otto Kemp suddenly finds himself in a pressure spot: starting in LF in a must-win Game 2 of the NLDS.
Harrison Bader, who injured his groin in Game 1, was out of the Phillies' lineup for Monday's NLDS Game 2 vs. the Dodgers.
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day this year. The company said it only took 11 hours to hit that mark.
Red October baseball is back in Philadelphia, Taylor Swift just dropped her 12th studio album and the Eagles are 4-0; can we really ask for anything more?
A sugar artist is putting her love for Taylor Swift into each and every cookie she makes
Philadelphia-area businesses are helping you celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's 12th album with listening parties, release parties, watch parties and more.
USA Today is out with its list of 10 best theme park Halloween events, and Pennsylvania is well represented.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Congregation Beth El in Voorhees, New Jersey is one of over 1,000 synagogues and churches nationwide planting more than 1.2 million Israeli flags in the Flags of Fellowship Project remembering the people killed in the Oct. 7 attacks in 2023. Rabbi David Englander tells CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner the congregation is praying every day for the safe return of those who are still being held hostage.
Regional Rail riders in Philadelphia on Monday saw canceled trains, delays and crowded conditions as SEPTA crews inspected trains and made repairs. The disruption comes after last week's federal emergency order requiring the transit agency to stop using some of its railcars due to fire risk.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast in the Philadelphia region ahead of a warm Tuesday.
The Phillies will need to sweep the Dodgers in order to stay alive in the MLB playoffs.
One person died when a car crashed into a deer on the Pennsylvania Turnpike near the Willow Grove Interchange in Montgomery County Monday night, police say. The highway has reopened.