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 week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
Upper Merion supervisors on Thursday night rejected five applications seeking to construct data center-related developments.
Kyle Schwarber smashed two home runs into the corn behind right field as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1 in the first game at the Field of Dreams movie site in four years.
Gabrielle Amarando, who is linked to a house on West Chew Avenue owned by Eugene Horsch, had "the biggest personality," her friend said.
Cape May has a new curfew designed to curb teens' unruly behavior at the beach and promenade and restrictions on backpacks.
Gabrielle Amarando, who is linked to a house on West Chew Avenue owned by Eugene Horsch, had "the biggest personality," her friend said.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
Upper Merion supervisors on Thursday night rejected five applications seeking to construct data center-related developments.
Kyle Schwarber smashed two home runs into the corn behind right field as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1 in the first game at the Field of Dreams movie site in four years.
Cape May has a new curfew designed to curb teens' unruly behavior at the beach and promenade and restrictions on backpacks.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
Upper Merion supervisors on Thursday night rejected five applications seeking to construct data center-related developments.
Gabrielle Amarando, who is linked to a house on West Chew Avenue owned by Eugene Horsch, had "the biggest personality," her friend said.
The PPA program uses cameras to track how long a car is in a loading zone and issues penalties if you stay too long.
West Philadelphia native Jeremiah Wells is the only local fighter on the main card of UFC 330 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
Cape May has a new curfew designed to curb teens' unruly behavior at the beach and promenade and restrictions on backpacks.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
A string of cyberattacks on water systems across the nation, including in New Jersey, has put many local towns on edge.
Organizers in Camden County are fighting Flock cameras, which record license plate and vehicle information, in South Jersey.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
The shooting drew a large police presence in Wilmington, Delaware, Tuesday morning.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
William Simpler Jr. is charged with fatally shooting Jason Paoletti in a road rage shooting in Delaware.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Kyle Schwarber smashed two home runs into the corn behind right field as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1 in the first game at the Field of Dreams movie site in four years.
West Philadelphia native Jeremiah Wells is the only local fighter on the main card of UFC 330 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday.
The Philadelphia 76ers will have no shortage of time in the national spotlight this season with 34 nationally televised games.
Zack Wheeler was hit around Wednesday as the Phillies lost 7-1 to the Cardinals and dropped another series since the All-Star break.
Andre Pallante gave up four hits over six innings, and Everson Pereira homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
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.
A battle over the proposed development of five data centers in Upper Merion Township came down to a vote Thursday night, and it appears the residents opposing it have come out on top, at least for now. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden reports.
It's not going to be a bad way to end the work week in the Philadelphia region, as it will be hot and still a bit sticky, but generally dry today. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast.
Ashley Levin, who says she was a childhood friend of Gabrielle Amarando, said she was "a wonderful person" who could always make everyone laugh. Police said this week that they believe Amarando, who has been missing since 2012, is dead, based in evidence they found inside a house on West Chew Avenue in the Olney section of Philadelphia.
Fists were thrown, and general manager Howie Roseman chatted with Moro Ojomo and Fred Johnson after the first fight of the Eagles' training camp Thursday. No video has emerged, but some players were talking about it.
A massive fight between defensive tackle Moro Ojomo and offensive lineman Fred Johnson broke out Thursday during the Eagles' final practice before their first preseason game against the Baltimore Ravens.