Hacky sack is back and it's taking over this Montgomery County school
The footwork-focused sport is having a resurgence and becoming a lunchtime hobby for students at La Salle College High School.
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The footwork-focused sport is having a resurgence and becoming a lunchtime hobby for students at La Salle College High School.
From a Moldovian watermelon farm to new beginnings, Alexandru Zama's journey to Philly was fueled by family sacrifice and late-night training. Krystle Rich reports.
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 Philadelphia men's college hoops scene is in a sad state.
La Salle University was introduced to Ciarlo Liples by Team IMPACT, an organization that pairs children with disabilities with sports teams.
La Salle men's basketball coach Fran Dunphy reached another historic number in his iconic basketball career on Wednesday night.
Fran Dunphy is a Philadelphia college basketball institution. He's been the head coach at Penn, Temple and La Salle in his head coaching career.
When La Salle hosted Rider earlier this season, WNBA star Kahleah Copper was on hand. The team says Copper's words are helping it grow.
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.
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.
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.
Police are investigating gunfire that sent field hockey players running off the field in North Philadelphia. Officials said shots were fired in the parking lot of the Kentucky Fried Chicken at Broad and Girard during a Friday afternoon game between La Salle and Saint Louis University at the Temple University Sports Complex. No one was injured but the field hockey game was called off.
The new arena is being supported through a generous gift from the late John Glaser.
A KYW Newsradio employee is among the dozen students going.
Dr. William Weaver reviewed the Apple's rollout of their latest iPhone, iPad, iWatch, and Apple TV during a presentation in the Silicon Valley.
Henry told Jeff Bolton on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT that regardless of whether Clinton broke any rules regarding the security of her emails, keeping up with the capabilities of hackers is essential.
Gallagher told Dom Giordano on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT that the multiple episodes of highly publicized police shootings show there is still more to do in the year since Ferguson.
La Salle University Associated Professor of Integrated Science, Business and Technology, Dr. William Weaver, expounded on the fate of HitchBOT.
Ed Turzanski, the John Templeton Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute and La Salle University's Assistant Vice-President for Government and Community Relations, addressed the deal reached this week regarding the Iranian nuclear program.
Ed Turzanski criticized the nuclear deal reached with Iran during negotiations with the United States and five other world powers.
The intense heat didn't stop hundreds of people pack Independence Mall Friday night for the annual free "Pops on Independence" concert.
While telling the story of America's birth in Philadelphia, colonial reenactors braved the historic heat wave gripping the city.
Three people, including a child, were injured after a tree fell and hit their car in Lower Merion Township on Friday.
IBEW Local 614 President Larry Anastasi says they are no closer to a deal than they were six months ago when negotiations first began.
An order issued Friday gives the Trump administration the final green light to install a new exhibit at the President's House in Old City.
Philadelphia's Salute to Independence parade has been canceled due to extreme heat in the weather forecast.
The intense heat didn't stop hundreds of people pack Independence Mall Friday night for the annual free "Pops on Independence" concert.
While telling the story of America's birth in Philadelphia, colonial reenactors braved the historic heat wave gripping the city.
Three people, including a child, were injured after a tree fell and hit their car in Lower Merion Township on Friday.
IBEW Local 614 President Larry Anastasi says they are no closer to a deal than they were six months ago when negotiations first began.
The intense heat didn't stop hundreds of people pack Independence Mall Friday night for the annual free "Pops on Independence" concert.
While telling the story of America's birth in Philadelphia, colonial reenactors braved the historic heat wave gripping the city.
Three people, including a child, were injured after a tree fell and hit their car in Lower Merion Township on Friday.
IBEW Local 614 President Larry Anastasi says they are no closer to a deal than they were six months ago when negotiations first began.
An order issued Friday gives the Trump administration the final green light to install a new exhibit at the President's House in Old City.
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.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
The Anaheim Ducks have seven days to match the Flyers' offer sheet or accept four first-round draft picks as compensation.
Philly music icons The Roots will perform before Saturday's World Cup match between France and Paraguay, FIFA says.
For six decades, Roger Gordon has helped mold generations of young baseball players in Philly and New Jersey. He's still going.
Jaylen Brown said he felt disrespected by the Celtics as he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers after a decade in Boston.
Esmerlyn Valdez tripled, singled and knocked in two runs, Endy Rodriguez and Nick Gonzales homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 on Thursday.
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.
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.
The heat wave gripping the Philadelphia region is dangerous for high risk individuals, including children. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Experts weigh in about making the Fourth of July celebrations enjoyable for people and their pets. Tammie Souza reports.
Villanova University alumnus and leader of the 1 billion-member Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, accepted the Liberty Medal from Philadelphia's National Constitution Center on Friday. Siafa Lewis reports.
Three people, including a 10-year-old girl, were injured after a large tree fell and struck their car in Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania, on Friday.
Roger Gordon has been coaching baseball since he was 14 years old. Sixty years later, the Philadelphia native is still molding the next generation of baseball players in the city. CBS News Philadelphia's Krystle Rich has the story.