Widener University welcomes largest class in its 203-year history
The incoming class of first-year students consists of more than 900 American and international students from 13 states and about a dozen countries.
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The incoming class of first-year students consists of more than 900 American and international students from 13 states and about a dozen countries.
Federal prosecutors say Jason James Cain allegedly sexually abused seven children ages 2 to 9 and recorded the abuse.
The latest lawsuit in the death of 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland lists a long list of defendants, including Chester County, school districts and individual schools.
A civil lawsuit was filed this week against several agencies related to the torture and starvation death of 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland, the Chester County, Pennsylvania, girl who died in May. The suit includes a long list of defendants including Chester County, Chester County Children, Youth and Families, school districts, and individual schools.
CBS News Philadelphia has reviewed a civil lawsuit expected to be filed Wednesday against several state, county, and school agencies related to the torture and starvation death of 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland.
Christa Barfield, who owns FarmerJawn in West Chester, said a symbol of hate was painted in her barn.
Police are investigating after a barn at FarmerJawn in West Chester, Pennsylvania, was vandalized. Owner Christa Barfield is planning a community event to stand up to the hate.
Some families in Chester County are just getting back to their homes after flooding this week. But it will still be some time before they fully recover.
Water from the east branch of the White Clay Creek poured into the first floor of Building A in the Avondale Apartments overnight as Debby made her mark on the Delaware Valley.
The east branch of the White Clay Creek flooded several first-floor units of the Avondale Apartments in Chester County.
Nick Mead, of Strafford, Pennsylvania, will be one of the U.S. flagbearers along with Katie Ledecky.
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado occurred Thursday night near Marshallton, Delaware, which is just west of Wilmington.
Northwestern Mutual helped raise over $100,000 for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation and childhood cancer research during its fourth annual Lemon Challenge in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Police say they have identified the driver who crashed through bushes and hit a parked car in East Brandywine Township, Pennsylvania. The driver said she was having a medical emergency during the incident, according to police.
Jennifer Briddes and her wife, Bonnie Stritzinger, are the owners of A Flick of the Wrist in Malvern, where messiness is the key to creativity.
Malinda Hoagland, 12, died in May 2024 after a long period of what law enforcement described as in-home torture and abuse.
Attorneys Tom Bosworth and Alexandria Crouthamel held a press conference Thursday after charges against Malinda Hoagland's father, Rendell Hoagland, and his girlfriend, Cindy Warren, were upgraded to first-degree murder.
Chester County District Attorney Chris de Barrena-Sarobe said prosecutors will pursue the death penalty due to the level of torture they allege 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland suffered at the hands of her biological father and his girlfriend.
Easttown Township Police charged Kathryn Frankel with arson, risking catastrophe and other related offenses on Wednesday after a fire broke out at a home in Berwyn at 400 Leopard Road.
A Chester County woman was charged for deliberately setting a fire at a historic Main Line home on Tuesday morning.
A fire in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, further damaged a historic home where one of the Main Line town's prominent families once lived.
The Caln Township Police Department said a litter of seven pit bull terrier puppies was found dead on the Ingleside Golf Course in Caln Township.
In a release Thursday afternoon, PECO expects "95 percent of all customers" will have restored service sometime Thursday, while the company said it will "have nearly all customers restored by Friday night."
Residents in Chester County, Pennsylvania, started the cleanup process Wednesday after strong storms knocked down trees and took out power lines overnight.
According to the county director of emergency services, the western part of Chester County saw the most damage.
Last-minute talks were continuing between the U.S. and Canada in an effort to head off President Trump's plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.
Police said the boy's mother left the car running and unattended before thieves jumped in and drove away with her child.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out six and became MLB's first 16-game winner as the Phillies beat the Marlins, 6-5, on Monday.
The signature summer fundraiser celebrates its golden anniversary this year, marking 50 years of unforgettable performances and magical nights under the stars in Fairmount Park. By HughE Dillon
Philadelphia police confirmed 29-year-old Alhassane Barry was the off-duty officer killed in a shooting on Sunday morning.
Last-minute talks were continuing between the U.S. and Canada in an effort to head off President Trump's plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.
A masked man threatened and chased at least a half dozen people around City Hall and allegedly asked one woman if she was "ready to die."
Police said the boy's mother left the car running and unattended before thieves jumped in and drove away with her child.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
Police said the boy's mother left the car running and unattended before thieves jumped in and drove away with her child.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
Bucks County officials say Maria Bernarda Popol Garcia was killed by her boyfriend, who fled to Honduras after slashing her throat.
A masked man threatened and chased at least a half dozen people around City Hall and allegedly asked one woman if she was "ready to die."
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
Two people were shot and killed in Millville Sunday morning, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office says.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
A 54-year-old woman was killed by an alleged drunken driver who ran a stop sign in New Castle, Delaware, Saturday night, police said.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
East Side Little League of West Chester is heading to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
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.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out six and became MLB's first 16-game winner as the Phillies beat the Marlins, 6-5, on Monday.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Philles overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 and sweep the three-game series.
Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night.
Ja'Kobi Lane had a 16-yard touchdown catch during a promising night for Ravens rookie receivers, and Baltimore beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7 in the preseason opener for both teams.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
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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.
Police are responding to the attempted theft of an ATM at a 7-Eleven store at Tyson and Rowland avenues in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia.
Opening statements are expected to start Tuesday in a landmark trial involving several state attorneys general and Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram.
Crews were called to a burning home on Orianna Street in North Philadelphia on Tuesday morning.
The Oxford borough council voted 5-2 on Monday night to disband the town's police department. Officers will merge into the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department.
A 1-year-old boy is back safe with his family after being abducted in a stolen car in Philadelphia.