Drought continues: Zero Big 5 schools make men's tournament for 3rd straight year
For the third straight season, Philadelphia won't have a men's college basketball team representing the city during March Madness.
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For the third straight season, Philadelphia won't have a men's college basketball team representing the city during March Madness.
Princeton will play Iowa State University in the First Four. The winner of the game will face West Virginia University as the No. 11 seed in the first round of the tournament in the Birmingham region.
The Philadelphia men's college hoops scene is in a sad state.
Villanova fired Kyle Neptune after a three-year run in which he succeeded Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright but failed to make the NCAA Tournament.
The University of Delaware Blue Hens' hot streak came to an end Tuesday night, but students said they enjoyed the season.
Darris Nichols, who went 68-63 in four seasons at Redford, will succeed Fran Dunphy as La Salle men's basketball head coach.
Penn fired men's basketball coach Steve Donahue on Monday after an 8-19 season.
Erik Reynolds needs just three points to pass Jameer Nelson for the most points in Saint Joseph's University program history.
Fran Dunphy became the 34th head coach in Division I history to reach 1,000 games coached on Wednesday night before his retirement at the end of the year at La Salle.
La Salle men's basketball coach Fran Dunphy reached another historic number in his iconic basketball career on Wednesday night.
La Salle University men's basketball coach Fran Dunphy, the all-time winningest coach in Philadelphia Big 5 history, will retire at the end of the 2024-25 season.
Fran Dunphy is a Philadelphia college basketball institution. He's been the head coach at Penn, Temple and La Salle in his head coaching career.
Former baseball star Alex Rodriguez proved he's got game on the basketball court as well.
Tyler Perkins hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 8 seconds remaining and Villanova defeated No. 9 St. John's 73-71, ending the Red Storm's 10-game winning streak.
Temple head coach Adam Fisher, a Bucks County native and Eagles fan, recalls missing the first half of Super Bowl LIX.
Maddy Siegrist plays for the Dallas Wings, but she's also taken on a new role at Villanova to learn about coaching.
Paul George scored 30 points, Tyrese Maxey had 29 and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-129.
Fran Dunphy is in his third season as La Salle men's basketball coach and joins Gallen of Questions to discuss everything Philadelphia hoops.
Michael Sorochen is the man behind the beaked mask for St. Joseph's University, serving as the hawk mascot after his brother did too.
Villanova forward Eric Dixon is the nation's leading scorer in men's college hoops and he's working to become one of the program's all-time greats.
La Salle men's basketball coach Fran Dunphy spoke to CBS Philadelphia's Pat Gallen about the Big 5 classic, the challenges facing college coaches today and more.
Mountain MacGillivray has endured some tough times, but he relies on his community and counts his blessings.
In the face of hard times, Mountain MacGillivray, the head women's basketball coach at La Salle University in Philadelphia, leans on his faith and his family.
Men's and women's basketball teams across the city are preparing to compete for the ultimate bragging rights this weekend at the Big 5 Classic in Philadelphia.
The winner of Temple and La Salle will face St. Joe's in the Big 5 Championship at the Wells Fargo Center.
Visitors at the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia this summer will be greeted by a dramatically different experience.
Students are encouraged to trade an item of clothing they don't want for a new piece at the student-run thrift store at Girls' High.
Carlos Gil-Reyes, who friends referred to as Carlos Manuel, was on the river just after midnight on June 5 at a large social gathering near Hawks Island.
Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be the nicest day for the remainder of the week before the temps heat up again.
Philadelphia Union and Ivory Coast fans filled the stands at Subaru Park for a friendly Monday night match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Visitors at the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia this summer will be greeted by a dramatically different experience.
Students are encouraged to trade an item of clothing they don't want for a new piece at the student-run thrift store at Girls' High.
Carlos Gil-Reyes, who friends referred to as Carlos Manuel, was on the river just after midnight on June 5 at a large social gathering near Hawks Island.
Billy Schmidt, a student at Penn State, was fatally shot near his South Philadelphia home after someone stole his phone, police said.
Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be the nicest day for the remainder of the week before the temps heat up again.
Visitors at the Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia this summer will be greeted by a dramatically different experience.
Students are encouraged to trade an item of clothing they don't want for a new piece at the student-run thrift store at Girls' High.
Carlos Gil-Reyes, who friends referred to as Carlos Manuel, was on the river just after midnight on June 5 at a large social gathering near Hawks Island.
A 5-year-old boy riding an e-bike was hit by a car near Truman High School in Levittown Sunday, police said.
It's going to be a busy summer in the city of Philadelphia, and that means a lot of people flying to and from PHL.
Carlos Gil-Reyes, who friends referred to as Carlos Manuel, was on the river just after midnight on June 5 at a large social gathering near Hawks Island.
While many LGBTQ+ couples have historically chosen to live in big cities, more are now moving to the suburbs across the Philadelphia region.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
From newsroom to taproom, the new lager is launching just in time for America's 250th anniversary.
The NTSB released a preliminary report Thursday on the school bus crash in Gibbstown that left a child dead in May.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Philadelphia Union and Ivory Coast fans filled the stands at Subaru Park for a friendly Monday night match ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 and allowed two runs in seven innings to win for the sixth time in seven starts, Adolis García hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2.
Mike Gansey acknowledges that the Sixers are not currently a championship-caliber team.
Restaurants in Philadelphia are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world with the FIFA World Cup starting this week.
Sean Mannion is still months away from calling plays in an NFL game for the first time, but Jordan Mailata had high praise for the Eagles' new offensive coordinator.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
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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.
During Pride Month, Philadelphia's Triple Bottom Brewery has teamed up with Philly Pride 365 and a local artist to create its Pride Pale Ale, a collaboration that combines, art, advocacy and local flavor.
The three winners of Herr's "Flavored by Philly: Taste the 250" campaign are loaded cheese fries, hickory barbecue and jalapeno cream cheese.
The Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts is set to unveil a multimillion dollar renovation as it celebrates three major milestones in the iconic venue's history.
Tuesday will warm to the 80s with a mix of sun and clouds before humidity, temperatures and threats of storms increase later this week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Police are searching for a suspect who sexually assaulted a woman on the Delaware Canal Towpath trail in Bristol, Pennsylvania on Saturday afternoon.