
"Very blessed": Norristown high school student accepted to 7 Ivy League schools
The 17-year-old Norristown area high school student was accepted to a total of seven Ivy League schools and six other colleges.
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The 17-year-old Norristown area high school student was accepted to a total of seven Ivy League schools and six other colleges.
He was reported missing one week ago on March 19 as per a report placed by his parents.
A student from Columbia University in New York, John Paul Mester, has been missing since Monday, March 19 as per a report placed by his parents.
Can diet have an impact on whether we develop Alzheimer's or other forms of demetia? The answer is a resounding yes.
According to a study by researchers at Columbia University, chocolate may help your memory.
Although some people seem to thrive on conflict, many of us prefer not to deal with it, and thus squander any opportunities it presents. Correcting that is where a helpful new book comes in.
Fran Dougherty led Penn (7-19, 4-8) with 16 points and seven boards. Miles Jackson-Cartwright added 10 points.
According to a new study from the Teachers College at Columbia University, the vast majority of students in community college would rather take their classes in person as opposed to online.
Columbia coach Kyle Smith won't admit to holding any special potion over Villanova. It just seems that way. Smith was on the coaching staff of St. Mary's when the Gaels upset Villanova to reach the Sweet 16 in 2010.
A new study from Columbia University finds people who follow the Mediterranean diet have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's disease.
National data collection systems count only those who finish college where they started in expected time - 4-6 years for a bachelor's degree and 2-3 years for an associate's. However, many more students do eventually get degrees.
Doug Lynch, vice dean of Penn's Graduate School of Education, quit after being accused of making false claims that he'd earned his doctorate degree.
Fran Dougherty made a layup off a three-quarter court alley-oop pass with 1 second remaining in overtime and Pennsylvania edged Columbia 61-59 on Saturday night.
A Harvard study of Florida schools suggests middle school education my be underserving students and risking their ability to graduate.
Two of the three team undefeated in Ivy League play will battle on Saturday afternoon at Franklin Field, as the Penn Quakers host Yale.
A study conducted by Columbia University researchers reveals neighborhoods where children have a high rate of asthma are twice as likely to have antibodies combating cockroach protein in their blood, meaning they were exposed to the bug and probably allergic.
The Ultimate Block Party, along with Disney, Crayola, Lego and researchers from Columbia University and MIT, are celebrating play and pushing against the belief that education only takes place when kids are in seats, staring at chalkboards and taking notes.
Mayor Eric Adams asked New York City residents to shelter in place temporarily as the storm flooded subways and roads.
The New Jersey Department of Corrections Special Investigation Division arrested a man Friday who has been on the run for almost a week.
All 21 counties in New Jersey are in a state of emergency as severe storms move through the state, Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday.
JoAnne Epps, a trailblazer at Temple University who was like "a family member" to many, died suddenly Sept. 19 while serving as acting president.
Friday night's Phillies-Mets game is postponed until Saturday as heavy rain falls bringing flooding to New York.
The New Jersey Department of Corrections Special Investigation Division arrested a man Friday who has been on the run for almost a week.
All 21 counties in New Jersey are in a state of emergency as severe storms move through the state, Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday.
JoAnne Epps, a trailblazer at Temple University who was like "a family member" to many, died suddenly Sept. 19 while serving as acting president.
Mayor Eric Adams asked New York City residents to shelter in place temporarily as the storm flooded subways and roads.
Friday night's Phillies-Mets game is postponed until Saturday as heavy rain falls bringing flooding to New York.
JoAnne Epps, a trailblazer at Temple University who was like "a family member" to many, died suddenly Sept. 19 while serving as acting president.
Bryce Harper flipped out on the third base umpire and then flipped his maroon Phillies helmet over the protective netting and into the stands.
In this week's The Heartbeat, host Ashley Harder plants her feet on Jester Castle's stage. Learning the concept behind this new Center City venue and what sets it apart.
The iconic South Philadelphia bakery Termini Bros. is renovating, and offering customers pieces of its iconic porcelain tile floor.
This week, several stores across Philadelphia were looted, Roxborough High School marked one year since the mass shooting death of student Nicolas Elizalde, and the Phillies clinched an NL wild-card berth!
The New Jersey Department of Corrections Special Investigation Division arrested a man Friday who has been on the run for almost a week.
All 21 counties in New Jersey are in a state of emergency as severe storms move through the state, Gov. Phil Murphy said Friday.
Heavy rain fell in parts of our area on Friday morning, mainly over South Jersey where flooding was ongoing in some places.
On Friday SEPTA is rolling out contactless payment like credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay on all buses and trolleys and almost all of its trains.
The 45 Plus Reasons campaign is hyperfocused on Black Philadelphians, with the goal of getting thousands of them screened for colon cancer.
Heavy rain fell in parts of our area on Friday morning, mainly over South Jersey where flooding was ongoing in some places.
A news conference was held Thursday afternoon after a Delaware State Trooper was indicted by a grand jury.
Delaware State Police Corporal Dempsey Walters has been indicted by a grand jury after being accused of beating a teen who tried to ding dong ditch.
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is operating an unlawful monopoly.
A 3-year-old boy has died from his injuries after he was hit by an off-duty firefighter's car while he attempted to park Sunday morning.
5in1 Rocker Bassinets sold online at Walmart.com and other websites pose suffocation, strangulation and fall hazards, regulators warn.
The Philadelphia health commissioner hopes to avoid another tripledemic of flu, COVID and RSV, like what happened last winter.
They hope to change the number of Hispanics choosing a career in medicine by highlighting their community's achievements on October 1 for National Latino Physician Day.
The 45 Plus Reasons campaign is hyperfocused on Black Philadelphians, with the goal of getting thousands of them screened for colon cancer.
The two friends created Charlie Health, a virtual therapy platform that provides mental health counseling for teenagers and young adults.
We've got all you need to know about where to get free coffee on National Coffee Day.
One of Philadelphia's most recognizable streetwear businesses was looted Tuesday night as trouble took over streets in the city's northeast section.
The drinks in question are the 'Refresher' line mango dragon-fruit, mango dragon-fruit lemonade, pineapple passion-fruit, pineapple passion-fruit lemonade, strawberry açai, and strawberry açai lemonade.
In the name of the environment and sustainability, Starbucks' disposable cup may be on its way to extinction
Some may call this chapter a literal rising from the ashes, as some eight months after the fire, the Eye's Gallery is reopening.
SEPTA riders will be able to use contactless "tap to pay" payment on all city and suburban buses and most trains starting Friday.
On Friday SEPTA is rolling out contactless payment like credit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay on all buses and trolleys and almost all of its trains.
A SEPTA bus driver made a startling discovery when he had to approach a car that was blocking the intersection at 17th and South Streets.
The SEPTA Bus Revolution is an overhaul of the entire system that's meant to make the bus system more reliable and overall easier to use.
A 68-year-old man has died after getting hit by a dump truck while getting off a SEPTA bus.
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
Bryce Harper flipped out on the third base umpire and then flipped his maroon Phillies helmet over the protective netting and into the stands.
The Phillies' Bryce Harper threw his helmet into the stands and was ejected Thursday night following an outburst toward third base umpire Ángel Hernández on a checked strike three.
After a wild Week 3 that featured a 70-burger from the Miami Dolphins and Taylor Swift mania in Kanas City, here's what to watch in Week 4:
A Phillies fan and his emotional support animal, an alligator named WallyGator, were denied entrance to watch Philadelphia host Pittsburgh.
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
In this week's The Heartbeat, host Ashley Harder plants her feet on Jester Castle's stage. Learning the concept behind this new Center City venue and what sets it apart.
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
Rock legend Bruce Springsteen announced that he has postponed his remaining tour dates in 2023 as he receives treatment for peptic ulcer disease.
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The Ford PAL Center in Southwest Philadelphia is one of over a dozen centers in the city helping kids stay active and off the streets.
Only about 6% of the students at Philadelphia Dance Academy are boys - but the academy has a program aiming to involve more boys in dance.
Father Judge High School is taking learning beyond the classroom, with a new Career and Technical Education Academy.
Colin Plank, a 15-year-old Pottstown High School student, has a hit single, "Get Lost," published by Excelcia Music Publishing.
A 15-year-old local entrepreneur is making it his business to inspire others to read with his company "Studying Never Stops."
A local oddity along one of the roads to the Jersey Shore is bringing thousands of people together online. Brandon Goldner explains how it all focuses on a chair.
The escaped convict was arrested just after 2 p.m. Friday in Camden. Berbon failed to report in at his halfway house last weekend and a search began for him. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3LIqIep
Lumberton School District held a forum to update the community on last week's discovery of mold in 26 classrooms across two schools. Tests were positive for typical indoor molds that officials say are specifically found during high humidity.
A grand jury in Las Vegas has indicted a 60-year-old Nevada man in the killing of Tupac Shakur, who was murdered in a drive-by shooting in 1996. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3t5HnSs
Extra patrols will remain in place Friday and through the weekend in Philadelphia after two nights of looting that left stores ransacked and windows shattered. Dan Snyder spoke with business owners in West Philly who are still cleaning up.