Drexel Launches Program Aimed At Matching Philadelphia Residents With Essential Services
Drexel University has launched an initiative that connects Philadelphia residents with essential social services.
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Drexel University has launched an initiative that connects Philadelphia residents with essential social services.
A group of therapy dogs and their owners were invited to Drexel University today to help lower the stress levels of students finishing projects and studying for exams.
The letter was written by Drexel University President John A. Fry.
For a month, police were stumped. Detectives had very little evidence to work with as the incidents piled up.
The exhibit is called "Immortal Beauty" and is on display from October 2 through December 12.
The school hopes the donation will have long lasting impacts in the world of public health.
Signs of life are everywhere on Drexel's campus as Fall session is just about to get started and with a warning from campus police.
Female engineers, coders, and other tech heavyweights have joined a Twitter campaign to break down stereotypes about what engineers should look like.
"Sexting" is usually associated with teens, but a new Drexel University study finds a lot of adults are hitting "send," as well.
Google announced it will let victims of revenge porn, usually women whose unauthorized naked pictures may have been posted online by an ex, ask for the removal of certain web pages from it's search results.
The mental health screening is anonymous. You walk up to the kiosk, and there are a bunch of yes-or-no questions on various topics including depression, anxiety and bipolar disorder.
Drexel University wants students to be pro-active about their mental health and has found a way to gauge the mood of the student body which this week is taking on the added pressure of finals.
Anthony Elonis used Facebook to make a series of violence-laced posts criticizing his wife and others. But he claimed his rants did not amount to "true threats."
Twenty-nine-year-old Christopher Granger was taken into custody after he was sentenced in Detroit federal court.
Drexel researchers and students are part of the team advising the feds on what to do about unmanned aircraft.
The science of gross things is explored at a new exhibit opening today at a Philadelphia museum.
"The energy intensity of this -- I mean, trains jackknifed -- something incredible, almost like a big bang, occurred there," notes Dr. Joseph Martin, a professor of civil engineering at Drexel University.
Supporters say the concept, nicknamed "Yes Means Yes," will allow a sex assault case to move forward even if the alleged victim didn't explicity say "no."
Drexel University is apologizing to hundreds of applicants who were denied admission but then mistakenly received follow-up emails congratulating them on getting in.
At the tenth annual Greater Philadelphia Sea Perch Challenge, hundreds of spectators in the bleachers were cheering on their favorite competitors as they maneuvered their robots through obstacle courses and a simulated recovery mission.
"It's a stepping stone for people who are experiencing some isolation ,who are experiencing hardship." said Rachel Ehrgood art coordinator for Project Home.
A Philadelphia-based coffee chain is putting one of its stores in the hands of Drexel University students, allowing them to get experience and college credit while working.
Because maintaining colleges with all their services is so expensive, work colleges as a model are getting more attention.
Emily Selke's friends, family and alma mater all remember the young woman as a caring individual.
According to Science magazine, Facebook's facial-recognition technology is now "as accurate as a human being at a few constrained facial recognition tasks."
Mawn in Philadelphia was recognized by The New York Times for having one of the dishes they had while traveling across the country in 2025.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
The Philadelphia Board of Education will vote on the resolution during a special meeting on Thursday.
After debate over whether Philly should swap the original Rocky statue with a replica, Sylvester Stallone himself is changing course.
A man was airlifted to a Philadelphia hospital after he was seriously injured in a fire at a Galloway Township home Wednesday morning, police said.
Philadelphia police are investigating the suspicious death of an elderly man after he was found dead with lacerations on his chest and head inside a Logan home.
Mawn in Philadelphia was recognized by The New York Times for having one of the dishes they had while traveling across the country in 2025.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be cloudy and chilly with rain showers in Philadelphia and rain and some snow in the Lehigh Valley.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
The Philadelphia Board of Education will vote on the resolution during a special meeting on Thursday.
Mawn in Philadelphia was recognized by The New York Times for having one of the dishes they had while traveling across the country in 2025.
The Philadelphia Board of Education will vote on the resolution during a special meeting on Thursday.
After debate over whether Philly should swap the original Rocky statue with a replica, Sylvester Stallone himself is changing course.
Accused gang member Tyvine Jones, who was wanted for three murders in Philadelphia between 2020 and 2022, has been arrested.
Nearly 3 in 4 Americans say they fell short of their saving and spending resolutions, but most are optimistic that 2026 will be their year.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
A man was airlifted to a Philadelphia hospital after he was seriously injured in a fire at a Galloway Township home Wednesday morning, police said.
Twins in New Jersey were arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot ICE officers "on sight" and hang the top spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security.
Mantua Township voters will decide whether to raise $39 million in bonds to repair aging school buildings.
Three members of a family of four were killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, leaving their community heartbroken.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
Nick Patterson will make his debut in the Philadelphia Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" a year after being diagnosed with cancer.
Instead of big incisions, doctors at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze. For patients, it means they get diagnosed faster with no downtime.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
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.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
All SEPTA services will run on a normal schedule Monday, days after TWU Local 234 warned a strike was "imminent."
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Kyle Schwarber has signed a $150 million, five-year deal to stay with the Phillies just before the expected birth of a daughter.
Travis Konecny got his 500th NHL point and Dan Vladar made 17 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1.
Kyle Schwarber, who the Phillies reportedly signed to a five-year deal, will play for the U.S. in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
The Phillies and DH Kyle Schwarber agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract in free agency Tuesday.
Cameron Dicker kicked five field goals and Tony Jefferson intercepted Jalen Hurts at the 1-yard line to lift the Chargers to a 22-19 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
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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.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties. Stephanie Stahl reports.
The Philadelphia Board of Education will vote on a resolution Thursday that would give the district the green light to hand the properties over to the city for plans to potentially turn them into affordable housing units.
Bill Kelly is tracking the latest rain hitting the Philadelphia region Wednesday night. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
The fire is under investigation by the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office and Galloway Township Police.
Police said 93-year-old Lafayette Dailey was stabbed to death inside his home on North 16th Street.