Students Riot After Paterno Gets Fired
Penn State football coach Joe Paterno: fired. School president Graham Spanier: fired. Students swarmed the streets to protest after the beloved coach was canned.
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Penn State football coach Joe Paterno: fired. School president Graham Spanier: fired. Students swarmed the streets to protest after the beloved coach was canned.
The last time we saw the Delaware Blue Hens, they were pulling off their biggest win of the season, going down to Towson and beating the Tigers, 35-30.
After hammering Millersville on the road last week, 49-13, West Chester University (5-5) will wrap up the season on Saturday as they host Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
It was like a living funeral of a beloved grandfatherly figure when Joe Paterno told his team Wednesday morning that he would retire after this season. There had been speculation for some time this week about Paterno's future, but the 84-year-old coaching legend ended that talk by making his announcement to the team.
Harvard is a perfect 5-0 in the Ancient 8 (7-1 overall), and Penn is just a game behind, at 4-1 (5-3 overall).
Fort the second straight week, the Temple Owls will be on the primetime stage, hosting Miami of Ohio at Lincoln Financial Field.
The Penn State board met in executive session Sunday following the weekend announcement that criminal charges were filed against former retired defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky, accusing him of sexually abusing young boys.
Penn State coach Joe Paterno said he's shocked by sexual abuse charges brought against former defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky and deeply saddened by the allegations.
Penn State's former defensive coordinator - facing charges that he sexually abused young boys over a 15 year period - has been released on bail. Two other high-ranking Penn State officials charged with a cover-up are expected to turn themselves in tomorrow.
A former Penn State University coach and two other university employees have been charged in connection with a child sex abuse case that allegedly took place at the school.
Chris Polony threw three touchdowns, and Villanova took advantage of Massachusetts miscues in a 35-17 win on Saturday.
Billy Ragone passed for three touchdowns and a career-high 254 yards and Pennsylvania dominated Princeton 37-9 on Saturday to win its fifth straight game in the series.
Penn State athletic director Tim Curley and another school administrator were charged Saturday with perjury and failure to report in an investigation into allegations that former football defensive coordinator Jerry Sandusky sexually abused eight young men, state prosecutors said.
The 2011 season has been a struggle for the Villanova Wildcats. They sit at 1-8 as they take to the road to visit UMass on Saturday.
As usual, Rowan is right in the mix at the top of the New Jersey Athletic Conference with a 5-3 mark (5-2 in the conference) as they get ready to host a critical match-up with NJAC co-leader Montclair State on Saturday.
A three-day hockey tradition continues this week in Delaware County as the Finland-USA Exchange kicks off.
Tyson Foerster returns to the Flyers' lineup after missing nearly 50 games with an arm injury as the team continues its playoff push.
Paul George scored a season-high 39 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame Joel Embiid's absence because of an illness in a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
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.
Police say an employee at the Cheltenham Planet Fitness was stabbed by a suspect who had previously been banned from the gym.
A shooting in Philadelphia's Francisville neighborhood left a man wounded Thursday, police said.
Two people, including an off-duty Philly police officer, were injured in a small plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday, sources said.
Archbishop Nelson Perez says he's feeling fine after he fainted during Holy Thursday mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
Police believe a 3-year-old boy got hold of a gun and may have accidentally shot himself inside a South Philly home Wednesday.
A shooting in Philadelphia's Francisville neighborhood left a man wounded Thursday, police said.
Archbishop Nelson Perez says he's feeling fine after he fainted during Holy Thursday mass at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia.
After a harsh winter, potholes are emerging across Philadelphia, frustrating drivers and prompting city officials to push for new solutions.
Police say a father and son in Bensalem each possessed multiple images of child porn on their computer and phone.
Police say an employee at the Cheltenham Planet Fitness was stabbed by a suspect who had previously been banned from the gym.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
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 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.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
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.
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.
A three-day hockey tradition continues this week in Delaware County as the Finland-USA Exchange kicks off.
Tyson Foerster returns to the Flyers' lineup after missing nearly 50 games with an arm injury as the team continues its playoff push.
Paul George scored a season-high 39 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers overcame Joel Embiid's absence because of an illness in a 153-131 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night.
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.
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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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.
At Fourth and Bainbridge streets in the Queen Village neighborhood, drivers are slowing, stopping and swerving to avoid two large potholes stretching across the roadway.
Body camera footage of Tiger Woods' arrest has been released, less than a week after the golf icon was taken into custody following a car crash in Florida and charged with driving under the influence.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as U.S. attorney general, a move that comes amid dissatisfaction with how aggressively she pursued Mr. Trump's priorities at the Justice Department.
The terminal was shut down due to TSA staffing shortages.
The shooting in Philadelphia's Francisville neighborhood happened on the 800 block of 20th Street, which is just off Fairmount Avenue.