Saint Joseph's University, University Of Sciences Officially Merge Adding Dozens Of Academic Programs For Students
The merger gives St. Joe's dozens of additional academic programs and includes an endowment of $500 million.
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The merger gives St. Joe's dozens of additional academic programs and includes an endowment of $500 million.
A jury has been chosen and opening statements begin Wednesday in the case that is expected to last two weeks.
The barricade was lifted just before 12 p.m.
The briefing will take place at approximately 10:30 a.m. and be streamed on CBS News Philly.
Dana Reid, 14, was last seen at about 5 p.m. Tuesday leaving her home on the 6800 block of Ardleigh Street. She is 5-foot-4, 112 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
As the community continues to mourn, there are still questions about law enforcement's initial response to the shooting.
Children growing up in Philadelphia know gun violence is a major issue.
The Parks and Rec department hopes to announce pool opening dates in the third week of June.
Investigators say the car crashed into a fence in front of the school and caught fire.
The cause of the crash is under investigation.
With Memorial Day weekend behind us, doctors want people to be aware that COVID is still here and expect cases to go up after weekend get-togethers and people traveling.
This new lawsuit is against the hospital, alleging security failures resulted in the shooting.
The amendment would help define what those vehicles are.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito issued an administrative stay in the case to give the justices more time to consider the issue.
A code orange alert was issued Tuesday. This means air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups like children, the elderly, or people with medical conditions like asthma, and heart or lung diseases.
Union contracts at seven major Atlantic City casinos ended on Tuesday.
Many will inch up their air conditioning dials to keep cool, and on Wednesday, that luxury is going to cost more for many in the region.
Among the upgrades are new bars that transform with the sporting event, a sit-down restaurant, and new four-seat loge boxes -- a first for Philadelphia.
Neither procedure, which were done on Monday, is expected to impact Embiid's availability for training camp.
All after-school and sports activities have also been canceled.
It's going to be hot and humid Tuesday across the Philadelphia region. High pressure will draw heat into the area with a noticeable increase in humidity.
One person is dead, and two others were injured after dozens of bullets were fired in West Philadelphia, one of those victims is an innocent woman.
Since Friday, there have been 14 homicides and at least 16 shootings in the city.
The crackdown comes after two people were killed in crashes involving the illegal vehicles in the same week.
Earlier this month, AAA predicted the number of people traveling for the holiday weekend will reach pre-pandemic levels.
Thursday will be partly sunny across the Philadelphia area as temperatures reach the upper 70s to 80 degrees.
Wednesday's Powerball jackpot has an estimated cash value of $383.7 million.
Nolan McLean tossed eight magnificent innings Wednesday night in the Mets' 6-0 victory over the Phillies.
Firefighters are responding to a fire affecting three homes in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Four years after Fanta Bility was shot and killed by police in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, her family and neighbors are calling for reform.
Thursday will be partly sunny across the Philadelphia area as temperatures reach the upper 70s to 80 degrees.
Wednesday's Powerball jackpot has an estimated cash value of $383.7 million.
Nolan McLean tossed eight magnificent innings Wednesday night in the Mets' 6-0 victory over the Phillies.
As riders continue to navigate SEPTA service cuts, another wave is coming to the Regional Rail next week. Here's what to know.
Firefighters are responding to a fire affecting three homes in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Firefighters are responding to a fire affecting three homes in Chester, Pennsylvania.
Four years after Fanta Bility was shot and killed by police in Sharon Hill, Pennsylvania, her family and neighbors are calling for reform.
Things are off to a special start for staff and faculty at East Lansdowne Elementary School as the teachers' lounge gets a surprise makeover.
Shawn Moir was arrested inside a parking garage at Villanova for allegedly fatally stabbing his grandfather in Vineland, New Jersey.
The PPA says speed cameras along Broad Street are expected to go live in mid-September, with enforcement starting in November.
Crews are working to clean up the LandShark Bar in Atlantic City, New Jersey, after it was damaged from rough surf during Hurricane Erin.
Shawn Moir was arrested inside a parking garage at Villanova for allegedly fatally stabbing his grandfather in Vineland, New Jersey.
Customers at Deptford Mall in Gloucester County, New Jersey, can now pay $10 for a better parking spot.
A former bowling alley owner, once convicted of burning down a rival, was found guilty of plotting to kill several New Jersey officials.
Enjoli Stewart is collecting sensory items like Play-Doh and noise-canceling headphones for the Lumberton School District.
Former employees at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails are demanding answers and unpaid wages following the sudden closure of the salon chain.
For thousands of students and parents in the Philadelphia region, Monday was a day of big smiles and bigger memories.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
Two Philadelphia-area public schools made the top 25, with several more in the Top 500 on U.S. News' annual rankings.
Some beaches in the Delaware Valley have prohibited swimming as a precaution as Hurricane Erin moves closer to the East Coast.
Millions of strangers are wrapped up in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement. The question is why? Here's the psychology of parasocial relationships.
Cancer survivors, doctors and advocates are calling on Congress to protect cancer research funding from cuts by President Trump.
Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler is set to have surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. A surgeon explains the procedure.
The Philadelphia Phillies said RHP Zack Wheeler has been diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
Former employees at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails are demanding answers and unpaid wages following the sudden closure of the salon chain.
Businesses along the boardwalk in Ocean City are hoping for nice weather and lots of foot traffic this Labor Day weekend.
The Lansdowne Theater, a historic landmark, is making a grand return for its next act for the first time in almost four decades.
Some Reading Terminal Market vendors fear the SEPTA service cuts could leave both their employees and customers stranded.
Pennsylvania recently launched an online application for pardons, becoming one of the first states to digitize the process for people seeking to clear their record of criminal convictions.
The PPA says speed cameras along Broad Street are expected to go live in mid-September, with enforcement starting in November.
As riders continue to navigate SEPTA service cuts, another wave is coming to the Regional Rail next week. Here's what to know.
Customers at Deptford Mall in Gloucester County, New Jersey, can now pay $10 for a better parking spot.
An EMAS is made of special crushable material that slows down planes by collapsing under their weight, preventing serious accidents.
Without critical funding from Harrisburg, SEPTA began service cuts on Sunday across the Philadelphia region. Now, riders are dealing with the fallout.
Nolan McLean tossed eight magnificent innings Wednesday night in the Mets' 6-0 victory over the Phillies.
The racehorse named for Big Dom DiSandro could have a chance to become a Kentucky Derby contender.
The Eagles on Wednesday claimed undrafted interior offensive lineman Willie Lampkin off waivers in a flurry of roster moves.
Liguori Academy students received backpacks courtesy of the Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation, Carpenters 158 and iHeartMedia.
The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Tuesday night.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Philadelphia's Kimmel Center will host the 2025 Michelin Northeast Cities reveal in November.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
The central Pennsylvania town of Mount Gretna is a throwback to the period more than a century ago when the summertime get-togethers known as Chautauquas were practically a craze.
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.
As riders deal with drastic reductions in SEPTA service across the Philadelphia area, Pennsylvania lawmakers say they continue to negotiate and are working to find a way to fill the transit system's more than $200 million budget deficit.
Four men were taken to the hospital after they were hit by a tree that came crashing down near the Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park Wednesday afternoon.
Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the latest forecast.
Cracker Barrel is doing a complete 180 on its decision to change its logo. They say they're scrapping the new logo entirely. The company unveiled a redesign that removed the image of the company founder, Uncle Herschel. The new logo sparked outrage and the company’s stock tumbled nearly $100 million in value.
Two young children were killed and 17 others were injured in a shooting during a Catholic Mass packed with young students in south Minneapolis Wednesday morning. The shooter is also dead. Lana Zak reports.