Protesters rally to save museum at Academy of Natural Sciences
Protesters want Drexel University to accept funding from the William Penn Foundation that could cover the museum's operating costs for at least another year.
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Protesters want Drexel University to accept funding from the William Penn Foundation that could cover the museum's operating costs for at least another year.
The Academy of Natural Sciences, a museum on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, is set to close its doors to the public after this weekend. We talked to visitors about what it means to them.
The rally drew parents, students and city and state leaders who urged officials to protect the more than 200-year-old institution in Philadelphia.
Drexel University, which oversees the Academy, said it made the decision to close the museum after careful consideration.
In this week's edition of Hometown Hustle, reporter Krystle Rich talked to Caleb Lundy, who plans to play basketball at Drexel University next year, and one of his mentors, the former NBA player Jason Thompson. The two met through Thompson's camp in South Jersey.
Philadelphia's iconic Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University museum will close to the public on Sunday, Sept. 27.
Separated by generations, two photographers reveal how Philadelphia's protests helped shape society.
Middle school students lit up the Philadelphia skyline Friday night with video games they designed themselves.
Middle school students got to see their video games come to life in a huge way Friday night when they were projected as fully playable games on the Cira Centre skyscraper in Philadelphia.
Drexel University point guard Eli Beard is a difference-maker on the court despite being just 5 feet, 11 inches, his coach said.
In her final basketball season at Drexel University, Philadelphia native Amaris Baker has some extra support: Her brother Gabe is a freshman on the scout team and her biggest cheerleader.
Penn will take on Villanova in the men's championship game at the Big 5 Classic this year, while on the women's side, Villanova will play St. Joseph's for city bragging rights.
A woman was struck by a vehicle and killed near 33rd and Market streets in University City on Thursday morning, police said.
Police say they've recovered a silver Chrysler 300 sedan that they say was involved in a hit-and-run Thursday morning that killed 48-year-old Meaza Brown in University City. Ray Strickland reports.
Dr. Brian Lee, a professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at Drexel University in Philadelphia, said his research found that there is no increase in autism rates associated with Tylenol.
The Academy of Natural Sciences will decrease its operating hours and staff this week because of financial worries.
The Good Samaritan Club, made up of college students from around the city, meets regularly to help keep a North Philadelphia football field clean.
If you've ever wondered where the happiest places in Philly are, Drexel University's Happiness Lab has already done the research for you.
If you've ever wondered where the happiest places in Philly are, Drexel University's Happiness Lab has already done the research for you.
Temple University is celebrating its new president. The school held an investiture ceremony for John Fry. This marks his official installation as the university's 15th president. Fry came to Temple from Drexel University, where he spent 14 years as the school's president. He promised to work to make the campus an inclusive community for everyone.
For the third straight season, Philadelphia won't have a men's college basketball team representing the city during March Madness.
Artists from Philadelphia and Ukraine collaborated to create two murals that are now on display at Drexel University’s Pearlstein Gallery.
Sports anchor Pat Gallen and head coach of Drexel University women's basketball Amy Mallon discuss the inaugural Women's Big 5 Classic tournament and the moment the sport is having in the spotlight. Coach Mallon also shares why the Big 5 is actually a big family too.
Philadelphia's basketball teams are preparing to compete for bragging rights at the Big 5 Classic this weekend.
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.
