Amid Campus Construction, Drexel University Opens A 1965 Time Capsule
During the early stage of demolition of Matheson Hall, at 32nd and Market Streets, workers found a metal box, tightly sealed against the ravages of time, behind a date plate.
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During the early stage of demolition of Matheson Hall, at 32nd and Market Streets, workers found a metal box, tightly sealed against the ravages of time, behind a date plate.
The new building at 33rd and Chestnut is named for the late, visionary Drexel President Constantine Papadakis and the center of its atrium is a five story hydroponic planter, with things like rubber trees and ivy.
Over the past year several Temple and Drexel students have been the victims of violent home invasions near campus. The violence was the price the students had to pay because of their drug dealing ways.
Under a federal proposal, patients in all states could get lab results directly, instead of waiting for a doctor to call.
Now that school is back in session, it's back to reality. No more late nights, and even later mornings staying in bed.
There are new recommendations to guard against spreading MRSA, a staph infection that's often resistant to most antibiotics and can be difficult to treat.
House Bill 1408 has already been introduced in Harrisburg; it would require warning labels on cell phones listing the possible health risks of microwave radiation emissions.
A new study shows the Philadelphia area has a high rate of what is called "food hardship" -- that is, households without enough money to buy all the food they need.
Drexel senior Evan Morris, 22, was found dead by Philadelphia police in an off-campus residence early this morning, according to a statement released by Drexel President John Fry.
A wide array of vendors from a variety of fields, including Cummins Power Systems of Bristol, NMS Labs of Willow Grove, Drexel University, Lincoln Technical Institute, Amtrak, and Amazon were there to conduct interviews.
Good news to report today for some people in the market to buy a house. The City is re-launching a program designed to help working Philadelphians. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has the details.
Two Drexel students designed the official NASA patches for the mission.
Atlantis is taking Ferguson on his third shuttle skyride; it's the Archbishop Ryan High School and Drexel University grad's second time in the commander's seat.
A new, pricey system will allow companies and groups to apply for their own suffixes beyond the most common address endings, but some critics are calling the development troublesome.
Privacy experts in Philadelphia and elsewhere are warning Facebook users that the social networking site is expanding its use of facial recognition software.
The fossilized remains of a prehistoric sea turtle that weighed hundreds of pounds has been unearthed in Gloucester County, NJ.
Peco is giving $1 million over five years to boost the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math ("STEM") program in the Mantua and Powelton Village communities. Drexel University will provide the academics.
The CEO of the Academy says Drexel students will be able to reap the benefits of increased access to the Academy's huge collections of specimens and the Academy's staff of Ph.Ds in the study of environmental science.
Drexel medical residents spent the day at the Philadelphia Fire Academy learning about what EMS units do before patients are transported to the hospital.
The Franklin Institute's observatory is just one of a few places where you can take in the view Thursday night.
Drexel University says it had to create more space for companies involved in its latest Spring Career Fair.
Union membership has dropped steeply since the 1980s, because of forces such as globalization, new technology, and the shift from a manufacturing to a service economy. Now public-sector unions are under attack, too, and the future of organized labor hangs in the balance.
Vision 2020 was launched last October at the National Constitution Center by the Institute for Women's Health and Leadership At Drexel to make significant progress in women's leadership on all levels in a decade.
As the struggle continues in Japan, debate is underway about the future of nuclear power here.
Temple, Drexel, and St. Joe's are all still alive in the women's basketball postseason.
For Phillies fans, Monday's NLDS Game 2 loss to the Dodgers was more of the same: disappointment and letdown from the big guns.
It's the age-old question for Pennsylvanians: Sheetz or Wawa?
A crane attached to a truck toppled over onto a home in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
On the 15th anniversary of Roy Halladay's postseason no-hitter, his sons threw out the first pitch Monday. Here's how they want to honor his legacy.
A Philadelphia man was charged with possessing hundreds of forms of child sexual abuse material, many involving babies and toddlers.
For Phillies fans, Monday's NLDS Game 2 loss to the Dodgers was more of the same: disappointment and letdown from the big guns.
It's the age-old question for Pennsylvanians: Sheetz or Wawa?
A crane attached to a truck toppled over onto a home in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
Tuesday should be mostly dry and comfortable in the Philadelphia region, but rain is on the way.
On the 15th anniversary of Roy Halladay's postseason no-hitter, his sons threw out the first pitch Monday. Here's how they want to honor his legacy.
A Philadelphia man was charged with possessing hundreds of forms of child sexual abuse material, many involving babies and toddlers.
All lanes of Route 422 in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, were closed Tuesday morning due to a tractor-trailer fire.
As we continue Hispanic Heritage Month, a delicious event is about to get underway starting this Sunday: Dine Latino Restaurant Week.
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.
A crane attached to a truck toppled over onto a home in Hamilton Township, New Jersey, on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
The New Jersey State Fire Marshal is investigating a blaze that destroyed the main clubhouse at the Frog Rock Golf and Country Club in Hammonton, Atlantic County.
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.
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.
It's the age-old question for Pennsylvanians: Sheetz or Wawa?
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.
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.
For Phillies fans, Monday's NLDS Game 2 loss to the Dodgers was more of the same: disappointment and letdown from the big guns.
On the 15th anniversary of Roy Halladay's postseason no-hitter, his sons threw out the first pitch Monday. Here's how they want to honor his legacy.
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.
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?
Philadelphia-area businesses are helping you celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's 12th album with listening parties, release parties, watch parties and more.
A sugar artist is putting her love for Taylor Swift into each and every cookie she makes
USA Today is out with its list of 10 best theme park Halloween events, and Pennsylvania is well represented.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
A crane attached to a truck toppled over onto a home in Mercer County, New Jersey, as it was moving a new hot tub into the backyard Tuesday afternoon, Hamilton Township police said.
A crane attached to a truck toppled over onto a home in Mercer County, New Jersey, on Tuesday afternoon, Hamilton Township police said.
The fire broke out around 8 a.m., the Upper Providence Township Department of Fire and Emergency Services said on Facebook. The closure is near where Route 422 crosses Route 29 in Montgomery County.
The Federal Railroad Administration is requiring SEPTA to inspect every Silverliner IV car after a series of electrical fires. That means some trains will have fewer cars than usual during the inspection period, which is expected to last about 30 days. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Grant Gilmore.
Hammonton fire crews were called out to the country club just after 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 7, after receiving reports of an explosion and a fire.