Several Philadelphia Observatories Open For Night Of Star Gazing
The Franklin Institute's observatory is just one of a few places where you can take in the view Thursday night.
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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.
Union membership has dropped steeply since the 1980s, because of forces such as globalization, new technology, and the shift from a manufacturing to a service economy. Now public-sector unions are under attack, too, and the future of organized labor hangs in the balance.
Vision 2020 was launched last October at the National Constitution Center by the Institute for Women's Health and Leadership At Drexel to make significant progress in women's leadership on all levels in a decade.
As the struggle continues in Japan, debate is underway about the future of nuclear power here.
Temple, Drexel, and St. Joe's are all still alive in the women's basketball postseason.
Executive Director Jerry Fergione says they've ordered 18 Chevy Volts and 20 charging stations will be built throughout the city.
After an 18-win regular season, the Drexel Dragons are the #6 seed in the CAA Tournament which begins Thursday in Upper Marlboro, Md.
After a 20-9 regular season, the Drexel Dragons are the fifth seed in the upcoming CAA Tournament.
Samme Givens scored 18 points to lead four Drexel players in double figures in a 64-60 win over Virginia Commonwealth University on Wednesday night.
Drexel University's annual egg drop contest echoed with a new sound on Monday, giggling, as troops of girl scouts were invited to take part.
Chad Tomko scored 22 points and Keith Rendleman added 15 to lead North Carolina-Wilmington past Drexel, 51-43, on Tuesday night.
Coming off Saturday's two-point win over William and Mary, the Drexel Dragons will be on the road Tuesday night, visiting UNC-Wilmington.
Samme Givens (left) led Drexel with 22 points and 11 rebounds and Dartaye Ruffin added 10 points.
Drexel looks to improve on its 16-7 record on Wednesday night as they host James Madison University.
The inclination of an adoptive child to find their birth parents is a natural one, but what people on both sides of the equation -- birth parents or the adopted child -- are often not prepared for is what they find at the end of their search.
The Dragons are 6-5 in the CAA, four games behind frontrunner VCU heading into tonight.
Denzel Bowles scored 19 points as James Madison defeated Drexel University on Wednesday night.
Drexel University will look to bounce back on Wednesday night as they visit George Mason.
Drexel's men's basketball team snapped a six-game losing streak to Old Dominion on Thursday night, holding off the Monarchs at the DAC, 62-57.
After a frustrating loss to Hofstra University on Monday night, the Drexel Dragons will get right back to work on Wednesday evening, paying Virginia Commonwealth a visit.
Temple University has joined a college-based building boom in Philadelphia that civic leaders hope will benefit the city as a whole, not just students.
It is rare in this day and age that a coach gets an opportunity to decide on his own when he will call it a career. Jack Childs, of course, isn't most coaches.
The Dragons have done a lot of their damage on the road this season -- they are already 3-1 away from home, which is already half as many road wins as they had last year.
After weeks of working without pay during the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, some TSA officers could begin receiving paychecks as early as this week.
While Monday in the Philadelphia region may give us a slight chance of a scattered shower or two in spots, most areas will remain dry.
Trevor Zegras wristed a sharp-angle shot past Casey DeSmith with 1:33 remaining in overtime, leading the hard-charging Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars.
Many people in the Philadelphia region received an emergency alert Sunday night for a dispersal order stemming from a gathering at Bridgeport Speedway.
After being down by as many as 19 on Sunday, Braylon Mullins retrieved a loose ball near midcourt in the waning seconds against Duke and hit a three-pointer from 35 feet away to take the lead.
After weeks of working without pay during the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, some TSA officers could begin receiving paychecks as early as this week.
While Monday in the Philadelphia region may give us a slight chance of a scattered shower or two in spots, most areas will remain dry.
Trevor Zegras wristed a sharp-angle shot past Casey DeSmith with 1:33 remaining in overtime, leading the hard-charging Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars.
Philadelphia shut down streets on Saturday for a large rally on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City.
Many people in the Philadelphia region received an emergency alert Sunday night for a dispersal order stemming from a gathering at Bridgeport Speedway.
Many people in the Philadelphia region received an emergency alert Sunday night for a dispersal order stemming from a gathering at Bridgeport Speedway.
A woman was wounded in a shooting in North Philadelphia Sunday afternoon, police said.
A 58-year-old man was critically injured after being struck by a car while crossing the street in Northeast Philadelphia Saturday night, police said.
Members of Philadelphia's Ukrainian community unveiled a large outdoor painting created by artists, soldiers and children.
The chilly start to Sunday didn't deter 15,000 runners from lacing up their sneakers at the annual Philly Love Run.
Many people in the Philadelphia region received an emergency alert Sunday night for a dispersal order stemming from a gathering at Bridgeport Speedway.
Parts of Ocean City and Strathmere are due for a beach replenishment project, but there's no timeline and uncertainty over federal funding.
A South Jersey basketball coach has been developing the next generation of basketball players for over half a century.
Eight people were hospitalized after a March 4 explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
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.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Trevor Zegras wristed a sharp-angle shot past Casey DeSmith with 1:33 remaining in overtime, leading the hard-charging Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars.
After being down by as many as 19 on Sunday, Braylon Mullins retrieved a loose ball near midcourt in the waning seconds against Duke and hit a three-pointer from 35 feet away to take the lead.
Bruce Cassidy is out as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights, who fired him Sunday and replaced him with former Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella.
Brandon Nimmo and Andrew McCutchen both homered to lead the Texas Rangers to an win over the Phillies in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Porter Martone to a three-year entry-level contract, GM Daniel Briere said.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Andrew Kozak says Monday in the Philadelphia region will be milder with temperatures in the 60s. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Members of Philadelphia's Ukrainian community on Sunday unveiled a large outdoor painting meant to capture the pain of the war and the people's resilience.
The development follows executive action by President Trump aimed at restoring pay for TSA workers, many of whom have continued reporting to work without compensation.
Thousands of people hit the streets of Philadelphia Sunday morning for the LOVE Run Half-Marathon and 7K.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region ahead of an unsettled week.