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Pennsylvania is getting a $450 million investment from TerraPower as it looks to build a new manufacturing facility in Philadelphia's Bellwether District, on the land formerly occupied by the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery.
The Microsoft founder used the jar to explain that viruses and bacteria can live in human waste.
To jump-start that research, Gates announced Tuesday that he has joined a coalition of philanthropists who are investing $30 million to create a venture fund called Diagnostics Accelerator.
After a devastating flu season around the world, Bill Gates is joining the search for a universal vaccine for the potentially deadly virus.
Microsoft founder Bill Gates has launched himself into the highly controversial case between Apple and the FBI.
The Microsoft Corporation founder fielded questions from eight schools around the country, one question from each school.
Researchers are testing a birth control microchip that can be turned off and on with a remote. Health Reporter Stephanie Stahl explains how it works.
Chris talks to Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett about the bill passing the House that would privatize the state owned liquor stores. He also talks to Michael Reagan about overcoming sexual abuse, Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday, CBS 3's Beasley Reece about NFL rule changes and the NCAA Tournament, and Comedian Jay Wolf.
The effort among Philadelphia's district, charter, and archdiocesan schools known as the "Great Schools Compact" has received a $2.5-million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
During the current election campaign, for the first time in American history, President Barack Obama and the "left" have made success in America to be negative.
Many leaders, including Bill Gates, have warned that America is at risk of losing high-tech dominance if we don't do a better job of teaching Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, sometimes called STEM.
While Bill Gates' philanthropic efforts support a core curriculum and he wants to make certain that multiplication in Alabama is the same as in New York, his major concern is effective teaching.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
More than 1,000 PECO workers won't be walking off the job Wednesday after their contract expired. It marks the first time IBEW Local 614 will be without a contract.
Wednesday will feature likely record-breaking high temperatures in the Philadelphia region. The NEXT Weather team is also tracking the potential for thunderstorms.
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.
Protesters gathered outside Terminal B at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday and demanded that ICE agents leave the city.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
More than 1,000 PECO workers won't be walking off the job Wednesday after their contract expired. It marks the first time IBEW Local 614 will be without a contract.
Protesters gathered outside Terminal B at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday and demanded that ICE agents leave the city.
Wednesday will feature likely record-breaking high temperatures in the Philadelphia region. The NEXT Weather team is also tracking the potential for thunderstorms.
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.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
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.
Protesters gathered outside Terminal B at Philadelphia International Airport on Tuesday and demanded that ICE agents leave the city.
Mustang Expediting in Aston says profitability is practically running on empty with rising gas prices.
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.
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.
An 18-year-old man was charged in a hit-and-run that left a bicyclist in Deptford dead Monday night.
A video from Saturday morning shows masked individuals breaking the window of Saifo Auto Group before stealing three high-end used cars.
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.
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.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
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.
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.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
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.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region could get hit with thunderstorms Wednesday night. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
As Jazz Appreciation Month begins, Chris' Jazz Cafe is marking more than 36 years as Philadelphia's longest continuously-running jazz club.
Over the past week, ICE agents were deployed to airports across the country to help with staffing shortages and long security lines during the partial government shutdown.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and city leaders held a ceremonial flag raising to honor the contributions of transgender people in Philadelphia and across the nation.
A university spokesperson said in an emailed response that the school is committed to confronting antisemitism and all forms of discrimination and has "taken multiple steps to prevent and address these despicable events." Penn plans to appeal.