Xavier Holds On To Beat Drexel 69-65 In Anaheim
Semaj Christon scored a season-high 23 points on 10-of-14 shooting, helping Xavier bounce back from a tough loss with a 69-65 victory over Drexel on Friday in the DirecTV Classic consolation bracket.
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Semaj Christon scored a season-high 23 points on 10-of-14 shooting, helping Xavier bounce back from a tough loss with a 69-65 victory over Drexel on Friday in the DirecTV Classic consolation bracket.
Matthew Dellavedova scored 32 points to lead Saint Mary's over Drexel 76-64 Thursday in the opening round of the DirecTV Classic.
Jackie Carmichael scored 21 points and Tyler Brown had 20 as Illinois State edged Drexel 86-84 in overtime in a nonconference game Thursday night.
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.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
Philadelphia's Salute to Independence parade has been canceled due to extreme heat in the weather forecast.
The heat wave in the Philadelphia region is going into Day 5 Friday, and it's only getting hotter.
Many beachgoers say they came to Ocean City to escape the heat wave in Philadelphia because it was way cooler at the beach.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
The heat wave in the Philadelphia region is going into Day 5 Friday, and it's only getting hotter.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
Philadelphia's Salute to Independence parade has been canceled due to extreme heat in the weather forecast.
Many beachgoers say they came to Ocean City to escape the heat wave in Philadelphia because it was way cooler at the beach.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Philadelphia's Salute to Independence parade has been canceled due to extreme heat in the weather forecast.
Firefighters are battling a fire that erupted at a recycling center in Doylestown Thursday evening, emergency officials said.
The second teen suspect wanted in the fatal shooting of a Penn State student in South Philadelphia surrendered to police Thursday, U.S. Marshals said.
Officials have been closely monitoring the electrical grid across the Philadelphia area, which is said to be under extreme stress due to HVAC systems operating around the clock.
The extreme heat with temps hitting 100 degrees didn't stop Philadelphians from celebrating Red, White and Blue To-Do on Thursday.
Many beachgoers say they came to Ocean City to escape the heat wave in Philadelphia because it was way cooler at the beach.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
As temperatures climb to dangerous levels, Camden County police are going door to door to make sure older residents have what they need to stay safe.
The annual 3% increase affects trains, buses, light rail and the Access Link. It comes as commuters have been dealing with service issues.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
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.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
Esmerlyn Valdez tripled, singled and knocked in two runs, Endy Rodriguez and Nick Gonzales homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 on Thursday.
The Sixers on Thursday agreed to a two-year contract with free agent guard Anfernee Simons, according to a report.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Jaylen Brown, who was traded by the Boston Celtics to the 76ers, is comforting a young 6-year-old fan who was heartbroken by the news.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
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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.
As the United States prepares to mark the nation's 250th anniversary, we're looking back at 1976.
With the worst of this extreme heat wave setting in, Philadelphia tied its record high on Thursday, July 2, and records were broken in Atlantic City and Wilmington. We'll be watching if we tie or break any more temperature records on Friday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Police say a man on an electric scooter ran a red light and crashed into a car at Aramingo Avenue and Margaret Street on Thursday night.
Bill Kelly says the high could reach 105 degrees Friday in Philadelphia. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The Sixers sent Paul George, two first-round draft picks and two-second-round picks to the Celtics in exchange for Jaylen Brown.