Meet the woman making move-in day at Widener University feel like home
At Widener University, "Move-In Day" is more than just hauling boxes; it's a moment when students and families begin to feel they belong.
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At Widener University, "Move-In Day" is more than just hauling boxes; it's a moment when students and families begin to feel they belong.
With every school bus that rolls down the street, pets are left behind after a summer of stimulation, often causing pet depression.
It's move in day for Penn and Temple University students. Our Wakisha Bailey spoke with Temple student leaders about the big day and advice for the new year.
Temple University is welcoming its largest freshman class yet, including a new student who is a North Philly native and Gates Scholar, hoping to change lives without leaving his neighborhood.
Temple University is welcoming its largest incoming freshman class. Wakisha Bailey introduces us to a North Philly native and Gates Scholar, hoping to change lives without leaving his neighborhood.
Students and staff are returning to Frankford High School in Philadelphia after major renovations to make it safer.
Frankford High School in Philadelphia is reopening after nearly two years and more than $29 million in renovations to improve the building and make it safer for students and staff.
It's move-in week for a lot of local universities and colleges. In this week's Spreading the Love, Wakisha Bailey introduces us to Widener University's Campus Visit Coordinator, whose warm welcome and sparkling personality have become a tradition of their own.
Summer isn't over quite yet, but college move-in season is officially upon us in Pennsylvania.
Some parents say they're concerned ahead of the new school year as the threat of a possible strike between the School District of Philadelphia and the local teachers' union looms.
Parents and students in the School District of Philadelphia are gearing up for a new school year. However, uncertainty remains over the contract with the teachers' union as educators hold their final preparation event before possibly going on strike.
Despite rising costs, a Delaware County nonprofit is stepping up to help teachers get classroom essentials. Madeleine Wright reports.
Mom blogger and influencer Stephanie Gigliotti shares some inexpensive and stress free meals for the return to school.
A Delaware County nonprofit is helping educators stock up on teaching supplies in the midst of economic uncertainty across the country.
Data shows vaccination rates are going down and disease outbreaks are going up, but a way to reverse that trend is for kids to get their shots, doctors say. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Students are getting ready to head back to school. Research shows that many freshmen starting college have faced mental health struggles and they can get worse away from home. Stephanie Stahl reports on keeping students safe and healthy.
Some of the red flags include too-good-to-be-true deals, fake websites and phishing scams disguised as school-related promotions.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers says it could go on strike if the union does not reach a deal with the school district by Aug. 31.
Back-to-school season is here. If you've been to any store lately, or even just browsed online, you've probably noticed the shopping rush is already in full swing.
It's almost back-to-school time. If you've been in any store or online, you know shopping is already underway. The National Retail Federation says that Americans are expected to spend a whopping $39.4 billion on everything from clothing, shoes, supplies and electronics. Madeleine Wright reports in Ardmore with a closer look at how tariffs are shaping families’ budgets.
Temple police are asking for supplies for all ages and grade levels, including backpacks, pens, pencils and notebook paper. Next week, police will team up with Temple staff to pack and distribute the supplies.
Families got a head start on back-to-school shopping with the School District of Philadelphia's 5th Annual Back-to-School Celebration & Bus Tour on Monday.
Families got a head start on back-to-school shopping with the School District of Philadelphia's 5th Annual Back-to-School Celebration & Bus Tour on Monday.
Thousands of Philadelphia students could be affected by SEPTA's doomsday cuts set for Aug. 24 — one day before school starts.
Students YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School are not just going back to class -- they're starting off the new year in a brand new building. CBS News Philadelphia's Jim Donovan and Janelle Burrell caught up with staff and returning students to talk about what the new space has to offer.
A 28-year-old man was killed after crashing a dump truck into another construction vehicle early Thursday morning in a work zone on I-476 in Montgomery County, police said.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Jake's and Cooper's Wine Bar, one of the oldest restaurants on Main Street in Manayunk, will close on Oct. 19, 2026.
Mice, roaches and mouse droppings were seen in prep, bar and storage areas at Victory Brewing Company's Philadelphia taproom.
Residents' reactions were mixed to the news that Amazon could soon use drones to deliver packages in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A 28-year-old man was killed after crashing a dump truck into another construction vehicle early Thursday morning in a work zone on I-476 in Montgomery County, police said.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Jake's and Cooper's Wine Bar, one of the oldest restaurants on Main Street in Manayunk, will close on Oct. 19, 2026.
Mice, roaches and mouse droppings were seen in prep, bar and storage areas at Victory Brewing Company's Philadelphia taproom.
Residents' reactions were mixed to the news that Amazon could soon use drones to deliver packages in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A 28-year-old man was killed after crashing a dump truck into another construction vehicle early Thursday morning in a work zone on I-476 in Montgomery County, police said.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Jake's and Cooper's Wine Bar, one of the oldest restaurants on Main Street in Manayunk, will close on Oct. 19, 2026.
Mice, roaches and mouse droppings were seen in prep, bar and storage areas at Victory Brewing Company's Philadelphia taproom.
A homeowner and her children locked themselves inside a bathroom while a suspected burglar was inside their Pennsylvania home.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Residents' reactions were mixed to the news that Amazon could soon use drones to deliver packages in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A dean at Rutgers University was arrested for allegedly recording inappropriate videos while working for the school, according to New Jersey prosecutors.
Two children were killed when a fire broke out Wednesday morning in the 300 block of Hewitt Street in Trenton, New Jersey.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
A man was arrested after allegedly crashing his car into a pub in Newark, Delaware, while allegedly driving drunk earlier this month, police said.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
Parents should start preparing their children now to adjust to a school schedule, according to one sleep expert.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Kyle Schwarber became the first MLB player to reach 40 home runs this season, and Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in the Phillies' 6-0 win over the Mariners on Wednesday.
NFL player Miles Sanders was arrested in the Pittsburgh area for driving under the influence, according to court records.
Jeffrey Lurie is being added to the Eagles Hall of Fame for his "legacy and relentless dedication" to the team, Ron Jaworski said.
Cal Raleigh tied a team record with homers in four straight at-bats, George Kirby pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning and Seattle Mariners beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1.
Powered by three Cal Raleigh homers, the Seattle Mariners snapped Philadelphia's season-best nine-game winning streak Monday night.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
Kids in eligible zip codes in Philadelphia receive free books every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
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.
Lincoln Univeristy, an HBCU in Chester County, is suing Lower Oxford County over a new ordinance requiring groups to apply for a permit to hold special events.
After a $17 billion settlement with Meta, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are set to receive more than $1.1 billion combined. Brandon Goldner reports.
Severe storms and flash flooding risks have led to a NEXT Weather Alert Day on Thursday afternoon and evening in the Philadelphia region. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast.
Victory Brewing Company's taproom in Philadelphia was ordered to close after health officials said they found mice, roaches and other sanitation issues during an inspection Tuesday.
Jake's and Cooper's Wine Bar will close Oct. 19, exactly 39 years after owner and head chef Bruce Cooper first opened the Philadelphia restaurant in 1987. CBS News Philadelphia's Eva Andersen and Bill Seiders have the story.