Penn State's "THON" raises $15 million
The students at Penn State raised millions during the 46-hour dance marathon to help children going through cancer treatment.
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The students at Penn State raised millions during the 46-hour dance marathon to help children going through cancer treatment.
Since its start in 1973, THON has raised over $200 million.
Thousands of students are taking part in the charity event, where they will dance without sitting or sleeping for 46 hours.
Nicholas Singleton broke a tiebreaking 87-yard touchdown run and KeAndre Lambert-Smith had the longest touchdown reception in Rose Bowl history on an 88-yard pass from Sean Clifford.
Penn State takes on Utah in the Rose Bowl Monday in Pasadena, California.
The plan was announced in 2021 in response to the police killing of George Floyd.
The event was organized by Uncensored America, a registered university organization.
Penn State released a statement calling McInnes's views “abhorrent," saying they do not align with the university's values.
Michigan players reportedly said Penn State players threw peanut butter and jelly sandwiches at them two weeks ago.
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Anyone 21 years or older will get a wristband to show vendors when they buy a drink.
Penn State has not said when the beer sales will begin.
The 46-hour coverage of THON starts on Friday, February 18.
THON is a year-long fundraising effort that ends with a 46-hour dance marathon at the Bryce Jordan Center at Penn State.
Each year, students at Penn State raise millions of dollars to fight childhood cancer by participating in THON weekend.
The unanimous board vote to hire Bendapudi makes her the first woman and first person of color to serve as the university's next president.
It was ten years ago this weekend that the child sex abuse scandal surrounding Former football coach Jerry Sandusky rocked Penn State and our region.
Philadelphia Mural Arts unveiled a new project Monday morning.
Penn State has announced all faculty and staff at the main campus in State College will need to be fully vaccinated against COVId-19 by Dec. 8.
Penn State has suspended more than 100 students who have missed at least three weeks worth of required COVID testing, according to the university.
The masking rule will apply to everyone, regardless of vaccination status, Penn State officials said.
The governor says the new law also allows the state to stay competitive when trying to recruit college athletes.
Nassib played at Malvern Prep before heading to Penn State.
Sunday, we return to seasonable temperatures in the upper 70s under mostly sunny skies.
A 75-year-old man died after a hit-and-run in South Philadelphia Saturday night, police say.
Friends, teammates, and community members gathered outside Cooper Hospital Saturday night for a prayer vigil for 12-year-old Xavier Taylor.
Two people were injured after a car crashed into a Sotuhwest Philadelphia corner store Saturday night, officials say.
The vote gives PECO union leaders the power to call a work stoppage if ongoing contract negotiations fail to produce an agreement.
Sunday, we return to seasonable temperatures in the upper 70s under mostly sunny skies.
A 75-year-old man died after a hit-and-run in South Philadelphia Saturday night, police say.
Friends, teammates, and community members gathered outside Cooper Hospital Saturday night for a prayer vigil for 12-year-old Xavier Taylor.
In an effort to ease the flow of traffic around the 2026 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, organizers unveiled a map of multiple lots surrounding the Belmont Plateau.
Two people were injured after a car crashed into a Sotuhwest Philadelphia corner store Saturday night, officials say.
A 75-year-old man died after a hit-and-run in South Philadelphia Saturday night, police say.
Two people were injured after a car crashed into a Sotuhwest Philadelphia corner store Saturday night, officials say.
The vote gives PECO union leaders the power to call a work stoppage if ongoing contract negotiations fail to produce an agreement.
Two men were left critically injured Friday night in two separate shootings just minutes apart across Philadelphia, police say.
More than 1,000 people turned out for the 12th annual Lung Force Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Friends, teammates, and community members gathered outside Cooper Hospital Saturday night for a prayer vigil for 12-year-old Xavier Taylor.
A 12-year-old boy in South Jersey is fighting for his life after being hit with a baseball in the neck earlier this week.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Farm Truck Brewing and CBS News Philadelphia are collaborating on a new beer for the summer called Breaking Brews.
A trip to the Jersey Shore is getting more expensive, and that could put more travelers at risk. Here are red flags to look for this summer.
Delaware State Police's Homicide Unit is investigating the death of a 10-year-old girl found in her bedroom in Smyrna.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
Just a week after a fire destroyed the Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, its congregation now has a temporary place to worship.
More than 1,000 people turned out for the 12th annual Lung Force Walk at the Philadelphia Zoo.
The FDA approved an inhaled needle-free insulin and a Delaware County teenager was part of the four year clinical trial.
ChristianaCare is preparing to open its first microhospital in Delaware County, a $51 million facility in Aston designed to help address the region's healthcare gaps following the collapse of Crozer Health.
Shakirah Duckett sees promising results from a clinical trial three years after her lung cancer diagnosis.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
SEPTA launched its first-ever digital real-time arrival display Wednesday at the bus stop at Broad Street and Oregon Avenue.
Organizers say they want FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
The Sixers are reportedly hiring Cleveland Cavaliers general manager Mike Gansey as the team's president of basketball operations, sources say.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey has plenty to celebrate this year and can now add one of the biggest milestones of all: becoming a girl dad.
The Phillies' Bryce Harper's unique toothbrushing technique is a viral sensation, but experts don't recommend it.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Pop star Britney Spears said she was "totally fine" to drive and had not had a drink for about six hours when she was pulled over by the California Highway Patrol.
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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.
Sunday, we return to seasonable temperatures in the upper 70’s under mostly sunny skies. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
A spokesperson tells CBS News Philadelphia the strike was "overwhelmingly" approved with 94% of the votes in favor. More than 1,000 members voted. Eva Andersen reports.
Standing with their arms raised toward the intensive care unit, the family of 12-year-old Xavier Taylor, friends, teammates, and community members gathered outside Cooper University Hospital Saturday night for a prayer vigil. Ryan Hughes reports.
Bruce Stringsteen and the E Street Band takes center stage in South Philadelphia as part of his Hopes and Dreams American Tour.
The Berks County Police Department set up a memorial to honor officer Kristen Yeager who died in a single-vehicle crash Friday night.