Local Nonprofit Group Helping Student Athletes Get Screened For Cardiac Problems
"It's the undisputable, number one cause of death of student athletes," Darren Sudman says. "We can't just look at them and assume their heart is fine."
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"It's the undisputable, number one cause of death of student athletes," Darren Sudman says. "We can't just look at them and assume their heart is fine."
The report showed a 2.3 percent drop in college enrollment from spring 2012 to spring of 2013.
South Philadelphia High School alumni welcomed a former Tuskegee airman into its Hall of Fame Sunday.
School officials say the class of 2013 included an estimated 14,302 graduates from the university's New Brunswick-Piscataway, Newark and Camden campuses.
Commencement ceremonies are being held Sunday for Villanova's graduating class and among them is the university's largest ever group of female engineering grads.
It seemed to hit the Capitol like a brick: a sudden groundswell of criticism over a move by Gov. Tom Corbett and the Pennsylvania State Board of Education to toughen academic achievement standards and tie them to graduation tests for the state's roughly 1.7 million public and charter school students.
Three juvenile students have been charged in three bomb threats made at two schools in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, officials announced Friday.
In her eight years as a Temple University photographer, Betsy Manning discovered that students have found ways to individualize their graduation gowns below the hemline – with shoes.
More than 1,000 students walked out of class at noontime and converged at school headquarters, then marched to City Hall.
Visitors were standing in line to see Mighty Mike, the aquarium's fourteen-foot, 800-pound American alligator.
An online reality website has released its list of the top school districts with the most affordable housing, and a Philadelphia suburb has made the cut.
Rob Dubow, the mayor's finance director, argued against raising the city's "U&O" business tax and in favor of boosting taxes on liquor and cigarettes.
Superintendent William Hite's budget relies on labor concessions -- including teacher pay cuts from 5 to 13 percent, and an end to teacher seniority.
City Council's Finance committee today examines a proposal from Seventh District councilwoman Maria Quinones Sanchez on the 'Use and Occupancy Tax,' or U&O, a type of property tax specific to business owners.
More than 9,000 Temple University students were receiving their diplomas Thursday during commencement ceremonies at the Liacouras Center.
Six young and successful men got together in 1812 in a cake shop near 3rd and Market Streets to launch their endeavor.
Authorities in the Dominican Republic say an American woman who taught at a Christian school in the country has been killed in a car accident that also injured a fellow teacher and a student.
The city plans to increase taxes on smokers and drinkers, and redouble its collection efforts on property taxes.
The Hatboro-Horsham School District has hired a Philadelphia-based law firm to help the district maneuver its way through the legal channels and get copyrights for the logos.
Dinner was by Drexel last night, guided by the regular kitchen staff, at one of Philadelphia's most famous French restaurants on Walnut Street in Center City.
Prior to moderating an event at the Constitution Center, Jeffrey Rosen -- a George Washington University law professor -- talked with KYW Newsradio about his vision for the museum.
Biden received an honorary law degree. He joked with Penn president Amy Gutmann, "It's much cheaper to get a degree this way, isn't it?"
State senator Andrew Dinniman, chairman of the Senate Education Committee, says the Education Department is overstressing the tests despite an earlier understanding with lawmakers.
Spring is traditionally a time when parents of high school juniors and seniors venture out to begin exploring colleges, but one local expert says the same amount of emphasis placed on academic offerings should be placed on campus security.
The University says the incident happened at about 2 p.m. in the serving line in the Ada Georges Dining Hall.
Dennis Patton is wanted in the fatal shooting of a man in South Philadelphia's Point Breeze neighborhood in May, police said.
Staff members at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware remain shaken up one day after an employee shot two coworkers, killing one.
Kyle Stowers homered twice and drove in five runs and the Miami Marlins avoided a series sweep with a 12-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to life in prison for stabbing his wife to death in Bethlehem Township, officials said.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
Learn more about Alex Scott, her lemonade stands, and the years-long efforts to help children and their families fight cancer.
Staff members at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware remain shaken up one day after an employee shot two coworkers, killing one.
Dennis Patton is wanted in the fatal shooting of a man in South Philadelphia's Point Breeze neighborhood in May, police said.
Kyle Stowers homered twice and drove in five runs and the Miami Marlins avoided a series sweep with a 12-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to life in prison for stabbing his wife to death in Bethlehem Township, officials said.
Dennis Patton is wanted in the fatal shooting of a man in South Philadelphia's Point Breeze neighborhood in May, police said.
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to life in prison for stabbing his wife to death in Bethlehem Township, officials said.
Todd Hill, a swim school manager in Aston, Pennsylvania, is charged with seven felonies in a sexual assault of a minor investigation in Delaware.
A driver attempting to pass a double-parked car got into a head-on crash in Tacony on Tuesday night, police say.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the back after walking out of a corner store in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Tuesday night, police said.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
Teo Solari, who's helping team Haiti prepare for the World Cup, has a family soccer legacy at Stockton University.
Stein Your Florist Co. is closing its storefront in Philadelphia's Mayfair-Tacony neighborhood and consolidating all business at its location in Burlington, New Jersey.
The teenager who died after colliding with a UPS truck while riding an e-bike in South Jersey was identified as high school student Chase Sudano.
Paul Robbins, the last known living World War II crewmember, returned to the Battleship New Jersey for an emotional homecoming Monday.
Staff members at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware remain shaken up one day after an employee shot two coworkers, killing one.
Todd Hill, a swim school manager in Aston, Pennsylvania, is charged with seven felonies in a sexual assault of a minor investigation in Delaware.
A suspect was taken into custody in Philadelphia in connection with the shooting at Wilmington Hospital that left a 19-year-old dead and another injured.
Despite being burned in a fire last month, Mother African Union Church in Wilmington is preserving the past and shaping the future.
One person was found dead in a Delaware home where a fire broke out overnight, officials say.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
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.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
Kyle Stowers homered twice and drove in five runs and the Miami Marlins avoided a series sweep with a 12-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
An image of Jalen Brunson and his father, Rick, in an emotional hug after the Knicks' championship win on Saturday spread rapidly. But what came before that moment says a lot more about their relationship.
Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber homered, Jesús Luzardo pitched seven strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 8-2.
Teo Solari, who's helping team Haiti prepare for the World Cup, has a family soccer legacy at Stockton University.
The Flyers acquired Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit in a surprise four-player trade with the Maple Leafs ahead of the 2026 NHL draft.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
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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.
For one local girl, the support from her family, friends, community and Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation let her know she is not alone.
Police on Wednesday identified the suspect as 23-year-old John Wallace-Bey, who is in custody. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright has the latest on Tuesday's deadly Wilmington Hospital shooting.
One day after the deadly shooting inside Wilmington Hospital, many doctors, nurses, and health care workers were back on the job. Many we spoke with describe the mood on the medical campus as somber but supportive. CBS News Philadelphia's Ryan Hughes reports.
There is no universal federal mandate for hospital security, but many hospitals in the Philadelphia area do have metal detectors in emergency departments and more advanced weapon detection technology. CBS News Philadelphia's Liz Crawford reports.
For Aidan, it was a long road to recovery, but as he and his mom found out, a little kindness can go a long way when you're in the fight of your life. Here's Aidan's story.