Drexel University Sued After Campus Police Car Slams Into Man During Chase
An attorney says surveillance video shows a Drexel police officer slam his patrol car into the defendant, pinning him against a wall.
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An attorney says surveillance video shows a Drexel police officer slam his patrol car into the defendant, pinning him against a wall.
'The Hobbit' is expected to draw big crowds when it's released next month, but a filmmaking technique might make moviegoers give the thumbs-down.
"Seems like a very risky propostion," says Drexel University economics professor Mark Stehr.
Hurricane Sandy blew some species of birds normally found along the coast and on the open sea off course and into the Philadelphia area.
It's well-established that the low light of autumn causes depression but could a virtual cloud cover of nasty, grating ads have the same effect?
Drexel University has received a $10 million gift to create a community outreach center near its campus in Philadelphia.
"It's an extremely broad and crude attempt to scare the patient into not commenting," says health law expert Barry Furrow.
Forget fingerprints. The FBI reportedly is building a database of faces, using public surveillance cameras, to help agents identify suspects wherever they go. But the feds aren't the only ones who want to track you.
The 4th annual conference for the National Network of Hospital Based Violence Intervention Programs was held at Drexel University.
They're not hanging out with friends and sleeping late, instead they're on the front lines of medicine.
The $90-million project comes amid new scrutiny of the building boom on college campuses and how it impacts tuition.
The annual summer ceremony was happening Friday at Penn and Drexel and Temple universities.
"Black boxes" are becoming more common in cars. They're designed to record information about the vehicle at the time of an accident, and even give those behind the wheel a shot at lowering their insurance bills.
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is hosting the 5th annual Bug Fest on August 11th and 12th.
Officials at Drexel University say a campus police officer shot and wounded a man who punched him in the face and grabbed for his service weapon.
Drexel University police shot a homeless man after he allegedly tried to take an officer's gun Friday evening, according to authorities.
John Middleton (far right) announced that his family philanthropy is donating grant money to four institutions, including the School District of Philadelphia.
This week, a Bastille Day celebration in Fairmount, a new concept in street snacks, and an exploration of different ways to prepare beef.
Nyree Dardarian, who teaches at Drexel University's Department of Nutrition Sciences, says minor adjustments to what we eat will improve our resistance to the heat.
The definition of a family has changed from generation to generation.
In part three, we examine unwed parenting and the potential impact on the children involved.
Philadelphia police have confirmed that a body pulled from the Schuylkill River Monday afternoon is that of a Drexel University Student who went missing on Saturday.
Relatives of a Drexel University student say he disappeared from campus just hours before they came to help him move back home for the summer.
The course "Prison, Society and You" seeks to change the lives of those on both sides of the prison bars.
Dr. R. Andrew Hicks says the patent is the result of about seven years of research on his slightly curved mirror that provides a wider field of view with a bare minimum of distortion.
Emergency crews are responding to an explosion in the 600 block of Heron Drive in Logan Township, New Jersey.
Philadelphia 76ers' VJ Edgecombe will miss Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz with a back injury.
Elizabeth Simms was 27 and pregnant when she was struck with a life-threatening pulmonary embolism.
School staff, union leaders and some elected officials are calling for Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School to stay open.
PATCO is offering a $20 credit for anyone who accurately guesses when the snow pile at the Haddonfield station will fully melt.
Emergency crews are responding to an explosion in the 600 block of Heron Drive in Logan Township, New Jersey.
Philadelphia 76ers' VJ Edgecombe will miss Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz with a back injury.
School staff, union leaders and some elected officials are calling for Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School to stay open.
Nate Bowling, an American teacher and a veteran, is stuck in Abu Dhabi. Flights have been canceled because of the U.S.-Iran conflict.
PATCO is offering a $20 credit for anyone who accurately guesses when the snow pile at the Haddonfield station will fully melt.
School staff, union leaders and some elected officials are calling for Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School to stay open.
Rob Mac is bringing Wrexham back to Philadelphia — this time as the club is one step closer to reaching the Premier League.
Printmaking by the People is the largest community art project through Mural Arts Philadelphia in 2026.
Christine Hines explains how companies use contract language to shield themselves from lawsuits, limit damages or collect personal data.
In today's competitive job market, entry-level positions can draw hundreds of applications, and in many cases AI screens resumes before a human hiring manager ever sees them.
Emergency crews are responding to an explosion in the 600 block of Heron Drive in Logan Township, New Jersey.
PATCO is offering a $20 credit for anyone who accurately guesses when the snow pile at the Haddonfield station will fully melt.
Two Washington Township Police officers made sure a DoorDash customer got their lunch order after their delivery driver was arrested.
The leader of a Trenton, New Jersey, gang and several of its members are facing charges for several crimes.
At the Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice in Mount Laurel, advocates kick off Women's History Month with an ERA tour through 25 states.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
Gas prices are spiking just days into the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, with the nationwide average already up 22 cents per gallon in the last week, AAA says.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
A Philadelphia-area woman is among a growing number of younger women with cardiovascular disease. This device saved her life.
Camden County health officials said a New Jersey resident was placed in isolation after testing positive for active tuberculosis earlier this month.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
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 post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Philadelphia 76ers' VJ Edgecombe will miss Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz with a back injury.
Rob Mac is bringing Wrexham back to Philadelphia — this time as the club is one step closer to reaching the Premier League.
The sixth edition of the World Baseball Classic will begin later this week, and the Philadelphia Phillies will be well represented in the tournament.
Dylan Harper scored 22 points and Victor Wembanyama needed only 10 to help the San Antonio Spurs bounce back from the first loss in 12 games and rout the Philadelphia 76ers 131-91 on Tuesday night.
Sixers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe was ruled out of Tuesday night's game vs. the San Antonio Spurs after he suffered a back injury.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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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.
Emergency crews are responding to a reported explosion in Logan Township, New Jersey, according to Gloucester County dispatch.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, local leaders and staff at Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet School rallied on Wednesday after the school was identified as one of 18 set to close under the district's proposed facilities master plan. Ross DiMattei reports.
On a damp and dreary day, a warm cup of coffee can be the ultimate pick-me-up! Wawa joined CBS News Philadelphia's Andrew Kozak in Center City to give out free coffee and get a check on the weather.
Two Washington Township Police officers made sure a DoorDash customer got their lunch order after their delivery driver was arrested.
A Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, bus driver was charged with child endangerment after allegedly driving under the influence with dozens of elementary students onboard.