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Johnson was appointed interim coach this week and can only hope the players' vote of confidence carries weight when he applies for the permanent job following Bill O'Brien's hiring by the Houston Texans.
The La Salle Explorers will play their first game since December 22nd on Saturday when they take on the Penn Quakers in a Big 5 match-up at the Palestra.
Hicks paced the Quakers with 23 points while Dougherty finished with 17 points and eight boards.
Drexel has dropped two of its last three games as they get ready to visit Southern Mississippi on Friday night.
Houston Texans officially announce they've hired former Penn State coach Bill O'Brien.
Last season as a sophomore, Widener forward Greg Lawson put together a solid campaign for the Division III Pride. He averaged eight points and seven rebounds for a team that won just six games.
Kadeem Jack had 18 points and Junior Etou scored the go-ahead basket with 40 seconds to play to lift Rutgers to a 71-66 win over Temple on Wednesday night.
Connor Cook passed for a career-high 332 yards and hit Tony Lippett with a tiebreaking 25-yard touchdown pass early in the fourth quarter, leading No. 4 Michigan State to a 24-20 victory over No. 5 Stanford on Wednesday night in the 100th Rose Bowl.
Bill O'Brien resurrected the Penn State program the first time he addressed the team.
The group, Penn Staters for Responsible Stewardship, calls it a "leadership issue" caused by the university's trustees.
According to CBS Sports NFL Insider Jason La Canfora, Bill O'Brien has reached an agreement with the Houston Texans to become the team's new coach.
JayVaughn Pinkston had 22 points and No. 11 Villanova rebounded from its first loss of the season with a 76-73 overtime victory over Butler on Tuesday night in the Big East opener for both teams.
Langston Galloway scored 20 points as Saint Joseph's defeated Binghamton 71-44 on Tuesday.
Temple will return from a week-and-a-half layoff and play its first ever American Athletic Conference game on Wednesday night as the team visits the Scarlet Knights of Rutgers.
Saint Joseph's had a 73-67 comeback win over Boston University on Sunday.
Justin Crawford and Edmundo Sosa played the heroes Wednesday to deliver the Phillies a 6-5 comeback win over the Nationals.
The Michigan Wolverines' star player, Yaxel Lendeborg, graduated from Pennsauken High School in South Jersey.
Phillies pitcher Andrew Painter delivered a masterpiece in his long-awaited MLB debut Tuesday night against the Nationals
Along the Schuylkill in Philadelphia, Boathouse Row holds the history of American rowing but continues to evolve.
Alex Ovechkin scored twice and hit the 30-goal mark for the 20th time in his NHL career, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
Andrew Painter dominated in his major league debut as the Phillies beat the Nationals 3-2.
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
Phillies prized prospect Andrew Painter is set to make his MLB debut Tuesday night against the Washington Nationals.
An international student-athlete at Thomas Jefferson University completed a four-year-long mission of seeing all 50 states' license plates.
Two people, including an off-duty Philly police officer, were injured in a small plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday, sources said.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
North Wildwood declared an emergency about three weeks ago after a series of winter storms stripped away several feet of sand.
Wednesday will feature likely record-breaking high temperatures in the Philadelphia region. The NEXT Weather team is also tracking the potential for thunderstorms.
Justin Crawford and Edmundo Sosa played the heroes Wednesday to deliver the Phillies a 6-5 comeback win over the Nationals.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
Two people, including an off-duty Philly police officer, were injured in a small plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday, sources said.
Police say cash-trap devices were found on ATMs in at least nine banks and stores in Philadelphia.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
North Wildwood declared an emergency about three weeks ago after a series of winter storms stripped away several feet of sand.
The Michigan Wolverines' star player, Yaxel Lendeborg, graduated from Pennsauken High School in South Jersey.
Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, say a man stole a tow truck and drove it into oncoming traffic.
Surveillance video released by police shows a man talking with the bus driver and then appearing to punch them on Feb. 21.
Police said someone called in a bomb threat to Willingboro High School on Tuesday.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
Justin Crawford and Edmundo Sosa played the heroes Wednesday to deliver the Phillies a 6-5 comeback win over the Nationals.
The Michigan Wolverines' star player, Yaxel Lendeborg, graduated from Pennsauken High School in South Jersey.
Phillies pitcher Andrew Painter delivered a masterpiece in his long-awaited MLB debut Tuesday night against the Nationals
Along the Schuylkill in Philadelphia, Boathouse Row holds the history of American rowing but continues to evolve.
Alex Ovechkin scored twice and hit the 30-goal mark for the 20th time in his NHL career, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
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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.
Thirteen people die each day waiting for an organ transplant, and the need for more donors is highlighted during National Donate Life Month, which begins Wednesday.
NASA's Artemis II mission is sending four astronauts on a nine-and-a-half-day journey around the moon and back.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Wednesday night.
A group of doctors says GLP-1 weight loss drugs could harm vision.
As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, historic landmarks across the country are drawing renewed attention. In Philadelphia, few are as recognizable as Boathouse Row.