Basketball: Early Wake-Up Call As Drexel Opens Season on Tuesday
The Dragons will start the season in the wee hours of Tuesday morning -- 6 AM! -- against the Rider Broncs.
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The Dragons will start the season in the wee hours of Tuesday morning -- 6 AM! -- against the Rider Broncs.
Donna Murasko, Dean of Drexel's College of Arts and Sciences says the new affiliation will be beneficial to both the university and the museum.
Civic and political leaders from across the country gathered in Philadelphia on Tuesday to strategize how to reduce the violence in the African-American male community.
One of the missions this year, according to the mayor, is making further inroads into cutting Philadelphia's high school dropout rate.
During the early stage of demolition of Matheson Hall, at 32nd and Market Streets, workers found a metal box, tightly sealed against the ravages of time, behind a date plate.
The new building at 33rd and Chestnut is named for the late, visionary Drexel President Constantine Papadakis and the center of its atrium is a five story hydroponic planter, with things like rubber trees and ivy.
Over the past year several Temple and Drexel students have been the victims of violent home invasions near campus. The violence was the price the students had to pay because of their drug dealing ways.
Under a federal proposal, patients in all states could get lab results directly, instead of waiting for a doctor to call.
Now that school is back in session, it's back to reality. No more late nights, and even later mornings staying in bed.
There are new recommendations to guard against spreading MRSA, a staph infection that's often resistant to most antibiotics and can be difficult to treat.
House Bill 1408 has already been introduced in Harrisburg; it would require warning labels on cell phones listing the possible health risks of microwave radiation emissions.
A new study shows the Philadelphia area has a high rate of what is called "food hardship" -- that is, households without enough money to buy all the food they need.
Drexel senior Evan Morris, 22, was found dead by Philadelphia police in an off-campus residence early this morning, according to a statement released by Drexel President John Fry.
A wide array of vendors from a variety of fields, including Cummins Power Systems of Bristol, NMS Labs of Willow Grove, Drexel University, Lincoln Technical Institute, Amtrak, and Amazon were there to conduct interviews.
Good news to report today for some people in the market to buy a house. The City is re-launching a program designed to help working Philadelphians. 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has the details.
Two Drexel students designed the official NASA patches for the mission.
Atlantis is taking Ferguson on his third shuttle skyride; it's the Archbishop Ryan High School and Drexel University grad's second time in the commander's seat.
A new, pricey system will allow companies and groups to apply for their own suffixes beyond the most common address endings, but some critics are calling the development troublesome.
Privacy experts in Philadelphia and elsewhere are warning Facebook users that the social networking site is expanding its use of facial recognition software.
The fossilized remains of a prehistoric sea turtle that weighed hundreds of pounds has been unearthed in Gloucester County, NJ.
Peco is giving $1 million over five years to boost the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math ("STEM") program in the Mantua and Powelton Village communities. Drexel University will provide the academics.
The CEO of the Academy says Drexel students will be able to reap the benefits of increased access to the Academy's huge collections of specimens and the Academy's staff of Ph.Ds in the study of environmental science.
Drexel medical residents spent the day at the Philadelphia Fire Academy learning about what EMS units do before patients are transported to the hospital.
The Franklin Institute's observatory is just one of a few places where you can take in the view Thursday night.
Drexel University says it had to create more space for companies involved in its latest Spring Career Fair.
Allentown police hope the vandalism case that temporarily shut down Lights in the Parkway will be resolved soon.
Temperatures climb back up into the 50s this week, but not before another cold start Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Carl Grundstrom and Bobby Brink scored in the final minute of the first and second period, respectively, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
A person was taken into custody in connection with a hit-and-run crash in North Philadelphia that killed a passenger inside an Uber, police said.
Ryan Quigley, a survivor of a New Orleans truck attack, has been honored by the Philadelphia Eagles.
A person was taken into custody in connection with a hit-and-run crash in North Philadelphia that killed a passenger inside an Uber, police said.
Ten people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Moorestown Township Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
Allentown police hope the vandalism case that temporarily shut down Lights in the Parkway will be resolved soon.
Philadelphia Officer Andy Chan was remembered as a man whose presence was larger than life during his funeral at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
JD Vance held an event in the Lehigh Valley Tuesday, where he aimed to address affordability concerns one week after President Trump visited the Poconos.
Allentown police hope the vandalism case that temporarily shut down Lights in the Parkway will be resolved soon.
A person was taken into custody in connection with a hit-and-run crash in North Philadelphia that killed a passenger inside an Uber, police said.
JD Vance held an event in the Lehigh Valley Tuesday, where he aimed to address affordability concerns one week after President Trump visited the Poconos.
The New Leash on Life program aims to help inmates reacclimate into society after serving time behind bars.
Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia is collecting new and gently used coats for its Gear Up for Winter initiative.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Ten people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Moorestown Township Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
At a popular sledding hill along Johnson Street in Washington Township, dozens of kids and parents bundled up to make the most of the winter weather.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.
A stomach bug sickened several students at a Camden County elementary school, the health department announced Friday.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
The southbound lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in Mount Laurel were closed for a while after a crash that injured six people.
SMART Local 1594, which represents more than 300 bus, train and trolley operators, reached a tentative deal with SEPTA after the union authorized a strike last month.
Carl Grundstrom and Bobby Brink scored in the final minute of the first and second period, respectively, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Ryan Quigley, a survivor of a New Orleans truck attack, has been honored by the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Phillies appear intent on giving prospect Justin Crawford the opportunity to be part of their starting outfield in 2026.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
The Philadelphia Eagles are on the verge of clinching a spot in the playoffs heading into Week 16.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Philadelphia will ring in the new year with LL Cool J, DJ Jazzy Jeff and other musical acts in front of the Art Museum on New Year's Eve.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
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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.
A person was taken into custody Tuesday in connection with a hit-and-run crash in North Philadelphia that killed a passenger inside an Uber, police said.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as we start thawing out following a winter storm.
Allentown police confirmed Tuesday night that they are following several leads in the vandalism that temporarily shut down the city's holiday lights display, Lights in the Parkway.
The New Leash on Life program aims to help inmates reacclimate into society after serving time behind bars. Madeleine Wright reports.
St. Joe's women's basketball coach Cindy Griffin and her daughter Kaylie, one of the team's point guards, have their eyes set on the NCAA tournament this season.