Temple Offers 'Voluntary Evacuation' Flight To Its Students In Japan
Temple University is making plans to evacuate all of its American students in Japan who would like to leave.
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Temple University is making plans to evacuate all of its American students in Japan who would like to leave.
The nuclear disaster unfolding in Japan is bringing back bad memories for some of the people involved in a similar accident 32 years ago, at Three Mile Island, in central Pennsylvania.
Temple University is taking steps to evacuate students from its Temple University Japan location. The main campus is working with International SOS to arrange a chartered flight to Hong Kong for some time on Saturday.
Chris talked to Francis Finnegan, who alleges he was molested by a priest at the age of seven, Lou Dubois on the economic impact of the NCAA Tournament and Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick about the federal budget.
The effects of the devastation in Japan are expected to have a major economic impact worldwide as the story continues to unfold. Since Japan is a leading manufacturer of everything from cars to electronics, 3-On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan takes a look at how the disaster is expected to effect supply and prices here in the United States.
"Just in the last three days we've had two very generous corporate donations," a local Red Cross spokesman told KYW Newsradio on Tuesday.
What does the nuclear power plant crisis in Japan mean for Hawaii, the west coast of the US mainland, and the rest of us in the United States?
The nuclear power plant crisis in Japan has raised concerns about an envisioned new nuclear plant on the Salem County site where three nuclear plant already operate.
Auto manufacturing in Japan is nearly at a standstill. Even those plants that weren't damaged have been shut temporarily because of rolling black-outs and the concentrated effort on helping the devastated areas.
The terrifying pictures of the disaster in Japan have many Americans wanting to help. Unfortunately, con-artists are counting on that.
Government regulators in the United States will be taking a closer look at a nuclear power plant in Limerick Township, to see if it's at risk from seismic activity.
Chris talks to CBS News Correspondent Steve Futterman from Japan, former Eagles Head Coach Dick Vermeil on the NFL lockout, Beasley Reece on Phillies Spring training and all the headlines from the weekend.
The dramatic rescue effort continues and the tragedy in Japan will have a direct affect on our power sources in the United States.
We've been overwhelmed with images of unimaginable destruction for the three days since the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. A Penn professor studied how such pictures affect us.
The images coming out of Japan are startling and overwhelming even to a world leader in disaster response.
A professor at Temple University's campus in Japan says he wasn't injured in today's earthquake there, nor were any Temple students.
The local chapter of the American Red Cross is collecting funds to assist with disaster relief for victims of the earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan and the Pacific Rim.
So what makes a tsunami so powerful and deadly? Some local experts explain.
For Philadelphia area residents with family in Japan, now is a time of waiting and worrying.
The world reacts to the earthquake in Japan and tsunami warnings. Chris has a man crush on Rand Paul for calling out government bureaucracy and Jeff Greenfield stops by to talk about his new book 'Then Everything Changed'
A tsunami is expected to hit Hawaii at about 8 a.m. eastern, and the entire west coast of the United States is under a tsunami warning, the first waves are expected to arrive sometime around 10 a.m. eastern.
In the six 2026 Men's World Cup matches at Philadelphia Stadium, attendees drank 290,000 beers and consumed thousands of servings of Philly staples like soft pretzels, cheesesteaks and crab fries.
Police are investigating multiple shootings over the Fourth of July weekend, including one that left a man dead in West Philadelphia Sunday morning.
U.S. Soccer said that it is "pleased" lead scorer Folarin Balogun will be able to compete against Belgium in Seattle, Washington.
Thousands of people in the Philadelphia suburbs are without power Sunday after severe and damaging storms blew through the region on the Fourth of July.
Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals Saturday night.
With another round of severe storms Sunday night, expect damaging winds and downpours that could lead to power outages, travel delays and downed trees.
In the six 2026 Men's World Cup matches at Philadelphia Stadium, attendees drank 290,000 beers and consumed thousands of servings of Philly staples like soft pretzels, cheesesteaks and crab fries.
Police are investigating multiple shootings over the Fourth of July weekend, including one that left a man dead in West Philadelphia Sunday morning.
IBEW Local 614 President Larry Anastasi says they are no closer to a deal than they were six months ago when negotiations first began.
U.S. Soccer said that it is "pleased" lead scorer Folarin Balogun will be able to compete against Belgium in Seattle, Washington.
In the six 2026 Men's World Cup matches at Philadelphia Stadium, attendees drank 290,000 beers and consumed thousands of servings of Philly staples like soft pretzels, cheesesteaks and crab fries.
Police are investigating multiple shootings over the Fourth of July weekend, including one that left a man dead in West Philadelphia Sunday morning.
Thousands of people in the Philadelphia suburbs are without power Sunday after severe and damaging storms blew through the region on the Fourth of July.
Philadelphia's July 4th concert resumed after midnight after a severe thunderstorm warning forced the show to pause and prompted an evacuation of the Ben Franklin Parkway.
Fireworks crackled and jets roared ahead of the France-Paraguay World Cup game in Philadelphia as fans celebrated the joy of soccer's biggest tournament and the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
A suspected lightning strike sparked a fire at a church in Medford, New Jersey, as severe thunderstorms moved through the area Friday night.
The sights and sounds of Independence Day were on full display in Haddonfield as the borough commemorated and celebrated America's 250th birthday.
For six decades, Roger Gordon has helped mold generations of young baseball players in Philly and New Jersey. He's still going.
One South Jersey woman living at Collingswood Manor is joining the centenarian club this weekend.
Many beachgoers say they came to Ocean City to escape the heat wave in Philadelphia because it was way cooler at the beach.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
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.
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.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
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.
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.
In the six 2026 Men's World Cup matches at Philadelphia Stadium, attendees drank 290,000 beers and consumed thousands of servings of Philly staples like soft pretzels, cheesesteaks and crab fries.
U.S. Soccer said that it is "pleased" lead scorer Folarin Balogun will be able to compete against Belgium in Seattle, Washington.
Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Kansas City Royals Saturday night.
Five Phillies have been named to the 2026 MLB All-Star Game, with Brandon Marsh earning a starting nod in his first year on the roster.
France survived stifling heat to beat Paraguay, sending Les Bleus into the quarterfinals for the fourth straight time.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Severe weather forced Philadelphia's Fourth of July concert and fireworks on the Ben Franklin Parkway to be delayed several hours, but spectators who stuck around say the show was well worth it. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has the latest.
Temperatures will top out in the 90s Sunday, though it'll feel like 10 degrees with the humidity. Potentially damaging showers and storms move in again tonight, with the biggest risks being strong winds, intense lightning and flash flooding.
Negotiations are set to resume Sunday morning between PECO and IBEW Local 614 workers after the union went on strike Saturday.
As America celebrates its semiquincentennial, this week's Pet Project celebrates the dogs of the Revolutionary War era. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson looks at the evolution in purpose and appearance in dogs over the last 250 years.
The Philadelphia area can expect severe storms Sunday and Monday. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.