Drexel University program helps students with autism find jobs after graduation
A program at Drexel University is helping people with autism find full-time work. The goal is a seamless transition from high school to the workforce.
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A program at Drexel University is helping people with autism find full-time work. The goal is a seamless transition from high school to the workforce.
People with autism sometimes struggle to find a job but a program at Drexel University is helping people on the spectrum find full-time work. Madeleine Wright reports the goal is a seamless transition from high school to the workforce.
The SEPTA station was renovated to make it more accessible for riders.
Philadelphians gathered all over the city to look up at the sky together during the eclipse.
High school students at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy in Philadelphia are working with students from Drexel University to send a weather balloon tens of thousands of feet into the air to take measurements during the April 2024 solar eclipse. The project even has NASA backing. Wakisha Bailey talks with the students involved in the project ahead of the solar eclipse on April 8.
Drexel University President John Fry said a case of vandalism at the Raymond G. Perelman Center for Jewish Life is being investigated as a hate crime.
Drexel University President John Fry said vandals removed the letters of Raymond G. Perelman's name from the sign outside the Perelman Center for Jewish Life on campus - and said police are investigating the incident as a hate crime.
Tuesday morning, the Philadelphia Music Alliance (PMA) presented three $100,000 checks to representatives of three city universities: Temple University, University of the Arts, and Drexel University.
Three Philadelphia universities have received a massive donation to support students studying music at the college level. Tuesday morning, the Philadelphia Music Alliance (PMA) presented three $100,000 checks to representatives of three city universities: Temple University, University of the Arts, and Drexel University.
AI-generated deepfake videos and photos have already popped up in the 2024 race. A team at Philadelphia's Drexel University is working on software that can automatically detect AI-created images.
AI-generated deepfake videos and photos have already popped up in the 2024 race. A team at Philadelphia's Drexel University is working on software that can automatically detect AI-created images.
This week, the Drexel women’s basketball team is heading to the NCAA Tournament, a church in Burlington County is looking ahead one year after a devastating fire and much more.
Erin Doherty shares behind-the-scenes interviews with her Drexel Dragons teammates as they prepare to play in the NCAA Tournament this weekend.
Erin Doherty shares a behind-the-scenes chat with the Drexel Dragons as they head to Austin. They play the University of Texas Friday at 3 p.m.
Drexel punched its way into March Madness by beating the No. 1 seed Stony Brook University in the Coastal Athletic Association championship.
The Dragons are the only team representing Philadelphia in this year's tourney.
The Drexel University women's basketball team is heading to the Big Dance. Head coach Amy Mallon joined CBS News Philadelphia on Wednesday to discuss how she's preparing her team.
The Drexel University women's basketball team is heading to the NCAA Tournament for the third time in program history.
Drexel is the only Philly school -- men's or women's -- to make the NCAA Tournament.
The Drexel and Princeton women's basketball teams each punched their ticket to the NCAA Tournament after winning their conference tournaments.
For the second straight season, zero men's college basketball teams from Philadelphia will be in the NCAA Tournament.
Mallon and Baker joined CBS Philadelphia's Pat Gallen on Sports Zone to talk about punching their ticket to the NCAA Tournament and their matchup against Texas.
The Dragons will be a No. 16 seed after winning the CAA championship over No. 1 seed Stony Brook University in an upset.
Whether you're in the mood to try out a new dish at East Passyunk Restaurant Week or maybe looking to be blown away at the Philadelphia Flower Show, the Delaware Valley has you covered this weekend!
A new exhibition at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, "Under the Canopy," focuses on the world of rainforests and their animals.
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.
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.
Day 4 of the heat wave continues Thursday in the Philadelphia region as temperatures hit the low 100s.
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.
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.
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.
More than 100 people were treated for heat-related injuries at a Union Pacific Big Boy whistle stop event in Berks County, police said.
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.
A car went up in flames after crashing into a building along NJ 47/Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey, around 1 a.m. Monday.
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.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
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.
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.
As a potentially historic heat wave hits Philadelphia, many fans made cooling off their first priority during Wednesday's Phillies game.
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.
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.
Bill Kelly has everything you need to know about the heat wave in the Philadelphia region. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
A man who was suicidal was shot and killed by a Philadelphia police officer outside St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Thursday, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.
Experts are sounding the alarm on the psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The Bristol community is celebrating its town’s post office for being one of the country’s original post offices-which has remained open since 1775. Siafa Lewis reports.
The celebration of America's 250th anniversary continued with a look at historic sites in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, including an estate that is more than 300 years old, which houses an iconic desk and a special line of sheep.