Temple Owls Coach Fran Dunphy Takes An Inspirational Shave
Basketball coach Fran Dunphy shaved off his mustache after promising former player Dionte Christmas he would if the young man finished his degree.
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Basketball coach Fran Dunphy shaved off his mustache after promising former player Dionte Christmas he would if the young man finished his degree.
October is "Philly Plays Scrabble Month," and game events are being held at various schools and recreation centers around the city.
"We commit as a commission to work in a transparent and efficient manner. That's going to be extremely important. We have to get the public's respect and trust in this process," Pritchett said.
Governor Corbett says he will soon have something to say on the subject of school voucher legislation, but he's giving more indications transportation funding may not be addressed this fall as was expected.
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 help comes in two forms: The mayor's Chief Education Officer Lori Shorr and former district Chief Academic Officer Ed Williams will each serve as executive advisers to acting superintendent Lee Nunery during the search for a permanent superintendent.
The problem runs from a young age (Hispanic children are less likely to be enrolled in pre-school) to adulthood (Latinos have less than half the percentage of post-secondary degrees as the overall population), according to this new study by the College Board.
A novel idea is coming to one South Jersey school: enroll simultaneously in two higher education institutions to earn that bachelors degree.
Camden Catholic High School has experienced the same enrollment declines as other area Catholic schools, but they're seeing a boom in the number of foreign students attending the school.
Nearly 11 percent of Philadelphians have diabetes; close to three percent higher than the national average, according to the American Diabetes Association.
It was Financial Planning Day in the City of Philadelphia and an event at Ben Franklin High School was designed to ensure more citizens manage their money more effectively especially during this harsh economic climate.
The Pennsylvania Historical Society has unveiled an historical marker in front of 221 Market Street to commemorate the original volunteer firefighters in the city of Philadelphia.
The report issued by the non-profit Complete College America, includes data from 33 states. In Pennsylvania, 32 percent of full-time students and just over 6 percent of part-time students reached a bachelor's degree in four years.
A Pennsylvania Department of Education spokesman says statewide math and reading assessment scores improved slightly but fewer schools in the state made "adequate yearly progress" based on the No Child Left Behind law.
Organizers say seniors need to know that a scammer could be lurking on the other end of the phone, or online, or even sorting through their trash.
One year after the suicide of Rutgers student Tyler Clementi, the fight against cyber-bullying hasn't lost any steam. One man is on a mission to stop cyber-bullying one school at a time.
Joe Eastman is a retired military man and a volunteer tutor at the Center for Literacy in Philadelphia.
The a capella group "The Arrhythmias" is made up of a dozen students in such demanding fields as medicine, pharmacy, and doctoral studies at Jefferson Medical College.
A teenager, who made national headlines earlier this year when a cell phone video of him being bullied by several teenagers near his Upper Darby home went viral on the Internet, is now speaking out in an effort to help others.
Amid complaints from residents that students are running amok, the city councilman representing the neighborhood around Temple University wants to expand the area in which student housing is prohibited.
The former head of the School Reform Commission pressured a non-profit to back-out of a deal to run Martin Luther King High, in favor of a politically-connected firm.
Late Tuesday, sources told Eyewitness News, a second victim came forward in the case against a popular South Philadelphia baseball coach.
Police say members of the school's cross-country team found the weapons cache on Monday as they warmed up for a meet on a trail near the school.
Pritchett is currently the chancellor of Rutgers University's Camden campus, and a former deputy chief of staff for Nutter.
Temple University is launching a program aimed at cutting down on wasted food and, perhaps, helping to prevent the "freshman fifteen."
Authorities believe two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family — including a note that said she had died — were likely sent by the person or group of people who abducted her.
Severe storms are expected to move into the Philadelphia region and bring damaging winds, lightning and the threat of isolated tornadoes.
Messi sent a left-footed strike into the back of the net in the 38th minute that gave Argentina a 1-0 lead.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect on Monday in the Philadelphia region for storms and heavy rain.
Authorities believe two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family — including a note that said she had died — were likely sent by the person or group of people who abducted her.
Severe storms are expected to move into the Philadelphia region and bring damaging winds, lightning and the threat of isolated tornadoes.
Firefighters in West Norriton Township in Montco are battling a 4-alarm blaze at a building owned by Superior Play Systems.
Messi sent a left-footed strike into the back of the net in the 38th minute that gave Argentina a 1-0 lead.
Firefighters in West Norriton Township in Montco are battling a 4-alarm blaze at a building owned by Superior Play Systems.
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art transformed into a sea of Iraqi flags, drums and chants Sunday as fans gathered ahead of the team's World Cup matchup vs. France.
Kylian Mbappé continues to shine for France in the World Cup.
Hundreds of people descended on 52nd Street in West Philadelphia Sunday for the city's annual Juneteenth parade.
An 18-year-old man was arrested after he rammed his car into a police vehicle in Juniata Park during an illegal car meetup Sunday morning, authorities said.
Rakim Stevens created Fathers Forward to help other single dads navigate the challenges of parenting and hopes to expand beyond Camden.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
A man from New Jersey died after a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway in Hamilton Township Saturday night, police say.
After 99 years of educating students in Camden, Holy Name School has officially closed its doors.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
With the MLB All-Star Week coming to Philly next month, two HBCU standouts will have a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
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.
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.
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.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Severe storms are expected to move into the Philadelphia region and bring damaging winds, lightning and the threat of isolated tornadoes.
Messi sent a left-footed strike into the back of the net in the 38th minute that gave Argentina a 1-0 lead.
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art transformed into a sea of Iraqi flags, drums and chants Sunday as fans gathered ahead of the team's World Cup matchup vs. France.
Kylian Mbappé continues to shine for France in the World Cup.
Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each homered for the second consecutive game, and Zack Wheeler struck out seven as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 6-2.
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.
"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.
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.
Firefighters are battling a four-alarm blaze at Superior Play Systems in an industrial park in West Norriton Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, on Monday. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder has the latest.
Storms could put a damper on the France vs. Iraq 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup match in Philadelphia on Monday. Bad weather already forced the city's FIFA Fan Festival to close. CBS News Philadelphia's Pat Gallen reports.
Clive Davis, a legendary music executive who helped shape the careers of generations of artists including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston, has died. He was 94.
The event featured more than 170 vendors, dancing, food and activities. Organizers say the event is all about celebrating who you are.
The weather is a big concern for Monday's 2026 Men's World Cup match between France and Iraq at Philadelphia Stadium. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner and Chilekasi Adele have team coverage as the city prepares for another day of soccer — and the potential of severe storms.