Philadelphia Colleges Taking Precautionary Measures Against Coronavirus
Universities in Philadelphia are taking precautionary measures to keep the coronavirus from spreading across their campuses.
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Universities in Philadelphia are taking precautionary measures to keep the coronavirus from spreading across their campuses.
How did the freshman Jacobs twins end up in North Philadelphia?
Amenities at the residence hall include a dog-run for exercise, on-campus washing station and dog-friendly lounge space.
The residence hall will be the first-of-its-kind among universities in the Philadelphia region.
They want better security because of increasing crime near and on campus.
Villanova coach Jay Wright was raised on Big 5 hoops and considers himself a bit of a keeper of the city series' legacy.
The university sent a campus security update email stating that they are determining whether the threat is credible.
La Salle University announced Sunday that Ashley Howard has been hired as the 19th head coach of the men's basketball program.
La Salle split with basketball coach John Giannini on Friday following a 13-19 finish in his 14th season.
Reaction in the art world was swift and harsh, at word that La Salle University planned to auction-off some of the works in its acclaimed art museum.
More Philadelphia high school students are being given the chance to earn college credits, before they graduate high school.
La Salle University is selling 46 pieces of art from its museum collection to help the Philadelphia school fund its five-year plan.
It is Move-In Day at many universities throughout the Philadelphia region.
Chris discussed the arrest of woman who leaked an NSA report on Russian hacking and the latest related to the London terror attack. He spoke with Manuel Roig-Franzia, who is covering the Cosby trial for the Washington Post at 7:20, William Weaver from La Salle University about the release of Apple's latest products at 8:00 and Victor Fiorillo from Philadelphia Magazine about Jim Kenney's secret girlfriend at 8:20.
Government officials are looking into who is behind a wave of cyberattacks that hit several popular websites Friday. A La Salle University expert warns this kind of outage could happen again.
Casey co-authored the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination or (SaVE) Act
Lori King is a Norristown native and a La Salle University product, last month she accomplished quite the feat and became just the second person, and first woman, to swim around the island of Bermuda.
Chris reviewed last night's 'Super Tuesday' results, Apple bringing its fight with the FBI to Capitol Hill and Sam Bradford's extension with the Eagles. He talked with La Salle Professor Bill Weaver about Apple at 7:00, AB Stoddard from The Hill at 7:20 about 'Super Tuesday,' and Patrick Kerkstra from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 about Mayor Jim Kenney's proposed soda tax.
Jordan Price had four 3-pointers and 24 points, and La Salle snapped a two-game losing streak on Saturday with a 76-68 win over George Mason.
Two experts talk with Chris Stigall to assess the conflict between Apple and the FBI.
La Salle University is expanding it's varsity sports program with two sports that have previously been part of the college experience, but only as club teams.
The accident happened around 1 a.m. Tuesday at Broad Street and Olney Avenue.
The Explorers are being led by redshirt junior guard Jordan Price who has been locked in so far this season.
Patrick Boyle would also encourage people to ask questions and be confident that they can contribute because they have a unique perspective based on their individual life experiences.
A high temperature of 98 degrees is forecast for the Philadelphia region Tuesday afternoon, which would not only break the daily record.
Some South Philadelphia residents are relieved after they say police shut down a theft ring on their block.
Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
A fire at The Black Sheep Pub and Restaurant in Center City was placed under control Monday night, the Philadelphia Fire Department said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
Crews are searching for a swimmer who went missing in Ocean City, New Jersey, Monday night, the Coast Guard said.
A high temperature of 98 degrees is forecast for the Philadelphia region Tuesday afternoon, which would not only break the daily record.
Some South Philadelphia residents are relieved after they say police shut down a theft ring on their block.
Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
A fire at The Black Sheep Pub and Restaurant in Center City was placed under control Monday night, the Philadelphia Fire Department said.
Some South Philadelphia residents are relieved after they say police shut down a theft ring on their block.
A fire at The Black Sheep Pub and Restaurant in Center City was placed under control Monday night, the Philadelphia Fire Department said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
A teenager is in critical condition after a driver hit him on Cottman Avenue Monday afternoon, Philadelphia police say.
An 18-year-old Bethlehem man who was shot at a McDonald's in Allentown has died from his injuries days later, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office said Monday.
Crews are searching for a swimmer who went missing in Ocean City, New Jersey, Monday night, the Coast Guard said.
Scientists are buzzing about Triantha x novacaesariensis, a newly identified plant found in New Jersey's Pine Barrens.
Research conducted by one of New Jersey's largest credit unions found a trip down the Jersey Shore is going to cost 11% more this year on average.
Thousands of people across the country came together Saturday to remember the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
The PrideFest parade Saturday will cross state lines, starting in Lambertville and ending in New Hope, where a full festival celebrates the reason for the season.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
Doctors in New Jersey say an illness known as CHS that affects cannabis users is on the rise.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
On Monday, May 18, the merchandise tent at Aronimink Golf Club is open to the public for one day of last-minute shopping, where all remaining items are 50% off.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club brought roughly 200,000 golf fans to Newtown Square, Delaware County.
Rory McIlroy's frustrating final round at the PGA Championship boiled over with an angry exchange with a fan after a "U-S-A!" shout from the gallery at Aronimink Golf Club.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Tuesday.
The house on Wolf Street in South Philly is now completely boarded up.
Philadelphia police said there are no known threats to the city after the shooting in San Diego, but increased patrols at mosques out of an abundance of caution.
The crash happened at around 6:30 p.m. in Valley Township, Chester County, on the Route 30 Bypass.
Ocean City Beach Rescue is leading the search, while the Coast Guard is assisting.