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The country's oldest city-wide science fair got underway Wednesday afternoon at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University on the Ben Franklin Parkway.
The US Postal Service is in a spat with American Traffic Solutions, which manages many red light camera programs -- including Philadelphia's. ATS says the USPS is ignoring violations its mail carriers are racking up.
The Drexel Dragons will play their next four games in the cozy confines of the DAC, starting with Thursday night's CAA match-up with Old Dominion.
When the framers of Obamacare drafted the law, they assumed that all states would expand Medicaid to include poor citizens not currently covered.
It may have been a type of Internet hoax called "catfishing." That's a scam in which an online persona is created to reel in someone else.
A group of volunteer doctors and nurses from Drexel and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital have teamed up to provide free medical care to the uninsured.
Quincy Ford forced overtime with a double-clutch 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds left in regulation and Northeastern defeated Drexel 63-58 in Colonial Athletic Association play Tuesday night.
Frantz Massenat scored 25 points and Daryl McCoy grabbed 14 rebounds, and Drexel pulled away in the second half to beat Georgia State 77-60 in the Colonial Athletic Association opener for both teams.
There is no lack of opinion on the NRA's plan from both sides of the debate.
He is the Philadelphia Union's all-time leader in every offensive category, was the face of the franchise, and won the hearts of fans before his trade to the Vancouver White Caps this past January.
Many Drexel students lined up to help bag the toys.
Nutter first stressed that the trip cost taxpayers nothing, as the Chamber of Commerce program called "Select Philadelphia" picked up the estimated $9,000 tab for Nutter and four other city employees.
Kellen Thornton scored 20 points and Tennessee State used a 7-0 run late in the second half to take a 76-66 victory from Drexel on Tuesday night in a nonconference contest.
The Flyers aren't playing, the Eagles are less than stellar, the Sixers are so-so, and the Phillies didn't make the playoffs. So what do you get that sports fan?
The engineers might wonder why there are sweaters and scarves in the room. "You can design something on the computer and machines actually knit it for you."
The odyssey of Hostess Brands is not only playing out in bankruptcy court and business boardrooms. Its liquidation is also being followed in schools of business on university campuses.
Semaj Christon scored a season-high 23 points on 10-of-14 shooting, helping Xavier bounce back from a tough loss with a 69-65 victory over Drexel on Friday in the DirecTV Classic consolation bracket.
Matthew Dellavedova scored 32 points to lead Saint Mary's over Drexel 76-64 Thursday in the opening round of the DirecTV Classic.
Jackie Carmichael scored 21 points and Tyler Brown had 20 as Illinois State edged Drexel 86-84 in overtime in a nonconference game Thursday night.
An attorney says surveillance video shows a Drexel police officer slam his patrol car into the defendant, pinning him against a wall.
'The Hobbit' is expected to draw big crowds when it's released next month, but a filmmaking technique might make moviegoers give the thumbs-down.
"Seems like a very risky propostion," says Drexel University economics professor Mark Stehr.
Hurricane Sandy blew some species of birds normally found along the coast and on the open sea off course and into the Philadelphia area.
It's well-established that the low light of autumn causes depression but could a virtual cloud cover of nasty, grating ads have the same effect?
Drexel University has received a $10 million gift to create a community outreach center near its campus in Philadelphia.
As Israelis come together to mourn those killed two years ago by Hamas, the sounds of the ongoing war in Gaza reverberate over a solemn memorial.
Temple University's College of Public Health is now headquartered in the building that once served as the university's library.
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.
As Israelis come together to mourn those killed two years ago by Hamas, the sounds of the ongoing war in Gaza reverberate over a solemn memorial.
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.
Temple University's College of Public Health is now headquartered in the building that once served as the university's library.
Over 1,000 synagogues and churches are honoring victims from Oct. 7 through a project that a South Jersey group helped coordinate.
Temple University's College of Public Health is now headquartered in the building that once served as the university's library.
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.
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.
Warm and sunny weather will hang on another day on Tuesday in the Philadelphia region — it should be mostly dry and comfortable, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. A few showers may pop up late in the day across far western areas, but widespread rain holds off until later and will stretch into Wednesday. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has your latest forecast.
Temple University is celebrating a new era of learning — and it's happening inside a very familiar building. The former Paley Library has been completely reimagined as Paley Hall, now home to Temple's College of Public Health, Wakisha Bailey reports.
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.