From Europe to Philly, a La Salle soccer player's odyssey fuels title dreams
From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training.
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From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training.
La Salle University basketball players gave Christmas gifts to children from Logan Elementary School in Philadelphia.
Penn will take on Villanova in the men's championship game at the Big 5 Classic this year, while on the women's side, Villanova will play St. Joseph's for city bragging rights.
Darris Nichols is in his first season as the men's basketball coach at La Salle University. He's replacing Fran Dunphy, aka "Mr. Big 5."
The Explorers are turning to Darris Nichols as their new men's basketball head coach after Fran Dunphy retired.
Darris Nichols aims to bring accountability to La Salle men's basketball as the Explorers hope to get back to respectability.
For the third straight season, Philadelphia won't have a men's college basketball team representing the city during March Madness.
Ciarlo Liples has become an inspiration for La Salle's men's basketball team. "He's their brother," Fran Dunphy said.
Darris Nichols, who went 68-63 in four seasons at Redford, will succeed Fran Dunphy as La Salle men's basketball head coach.
Fran Dunphy became the 34th head coach in Division I history to reach 1,000 games coached on Wednesday night before his retirement at the end of the year at La Salle.
La Salle men's basketball coach Fran Dunphy reached another historic number in his iconic basketball career on Wednesday night.
La Salle University men's basketball coach Fran Dunphy, the all-time winningest coach in Philadelphia Big 5 history, will retire at the end of the 2024-25 season.
WNBA star Kahleah Copper recently surprised the La Salle women's basketball team with a postgame speech.
La Salle men's basketball coach Fran Dunphy spoke to CBS Philadelphia's Pat Gallen about the Big 5 classic, the challenges facing college coaches today and more.
Mountain MacGillivray has endured some tough times, but he relies on his community and counts his blessings.
In the face of hard times, Mountain MacGillivray, the head women's basketball coach at La Salle University in Philadelphia, leans on his faith and his family.
Philadelphia's basketball teams are preparing to compete for bragging rights at the Big 5 Classic this weekend.
Men's and women's basketball teams across the city are preparing to compete for the ultimate bragging rights this weekend at the Big 5 Classic in Philadelphia.
The winner of Temple and La Salle will face St. Joe's in the Big 5 Championship at the Wells Fargo Center.
St. Joseph's earned a chance to repeat as Big 5 champions after defeating Villanova and Penn. For a second straight year, Temple and La Salle will battle for a spot in the title game.
Now is the perfect time to explore La Salle's newly renovated John Glaser Arena, featuring brand-new stadium seating, upgraded video and scoreboards, a hospitality area and much more.
There's a new exploration underway for the La Salle University community. This season, the home of the university's men's and women's basketball teams has a brand-new namesake and state-of-the-art design.
Philadelphia's premier collegiate basketball teams kick off their season with Big 5 Spirit Day. You can celebrate with the hashtag #Big5IsPhilly, wear your school gear and cheer on teams as the first games happen Tuesday night.
The home of La Salle University's men's and women's basketball teams has a brand new look and name to it ahead of the first men's game on Nov. 4.
A field hockey game at the Temple University Sports Complex was evacuated after shots were fired in a KFC parking lot nearby, according to police.
Two men were hospitalized after being shot on West Westmoreland Street in Philadelphia, police say.
Pinch hitter Edmundo Sosa hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Phillies roared back for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Temperatures early Saturday morning will range from the mid-60s in Philadelphia to the mid-upper in the suburbs, especially north and west of the city.
Tanner McKee struggled in the competition with Andy Dalton to back up Jalen Hurts as the Eagles lost to the Bengals, 30-13, in the preseason finale.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who failed to help a person in the street who was killed in a hit-and-run in Olney.
Two men were hospitalized after being shot on West Westmoreland Street in Philadelphia, police say.
Pinch hitter Edmundo Sosa hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Phillies roared back for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Temperatures early Saturday morning will range from the mid-60s in Philadelphia to the mid-upper in the suburbs, especially north and west of the city.
Tanner McKee struggled in the competition with Andy Dalton to back up Jalen Hurts as the Eagles lost to the Bengals, 30-13, in the preseason finale.
Two men were hospitalized after being shot on West Westmoreland Street in Philadelphia, police say.
Nelson Contreras-Gelves' wife and employer are fighting to get him released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Victory Brewing Company's taproom in Philadelphia reopened Friday night after health officials said they found mice and roaches during an inspection earlier this week.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania officials are warning people about fake MyChart messages from scammers.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Seven New Jersey college students had to find a new place to live after heavy rain flooded their home near Rowan University this week.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
As students get ready to go back to school, one New Jersey school district is taking a first-in-the-state approach to limit screen time.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
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
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
Pinch hitter Edmundo Sosa hit his first career grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Phillies roared back for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Tanner McKee struggled in the competition with Andy Dalton to back up Jalen Hurts as the Eagles lost to the Bengals, 30-13, in the preseason finale.
A list of Pennsylvania high school football scores for August 28, 2026.
Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson, who won a World Series with the team in 1980, died Friday morning.
Lawyers for Jerry Sandusky told a court one of his victims signed an affidavit recanting his testimony, court documents say.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
Kids in eligible zip codes in Philadelphia receive free books every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
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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.
The children of the man who invented the Slinky — and their mother, who made it a success — shared the story of the toy ahead of a celebration in Philadelphia.
Amateur cyclists participated in time trials on Saturday morning ahead of the Philadelphia Cycling Classic professional races on Sunday. The event, returning to the city after a 10-year hiatus, brings tens of thousands of people from around the world.
The Philadelphia area can expect a beautiful weekend, but storms and hotter temperatures are coming. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, is wrapping up the August Quarterly, the country's oldest African American religious festival, this weekend. Meanwhile, a new museum exhibit honors the community's history and resilience.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for a beautiful weekend in the Philadelphia region.