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.
West Chester, Pennsylvania-based QVC Group announced it intends to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid financial headwinds.
Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife and then turned the gun on himself what police described as a murder-suicide in their home in Annandale, Virginia, police said Thursday.
The Whealthy Meet Up 5K is a faith-based event centered on wholeness, healing, and community connection.
The Pittsburgh native and ESPN personality and the Pennsylvania governor placed a friendly wager on the Penguins-Flyers series.
The Norwegian Jewel, the first cruise ship to set sail from the Port of Philadelphia in 15 years, arrived in the city early Thursday morning.
The Norwegian Jewel, the first cruise ship to set sail from the Port of Philadelphia in 15 years, arrived in the city early Thursday morning.
Police sources said the victim was an MLB umpire in town to work the Phillies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks series last weekend.
Wawa is giving away free hot coffee to Wawa Rewards Members at all locations on Thursday, April 16, in celebration of 62 years in business.
West Chester, Pennsylvania-based QVC Group announced it intends to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid financial headwinds.
Philadelphia recorded its first official 90-degree day of the year on Wednesday, and it's set to repeat that on Thursday.
West Chester, Pennsylvania-based QVC Group announced it intends to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid financial headwinds.
The Whealthy Meet Up 5K is a faith-based event centered on wholeness, healing, and community connection.
The Norwegian Jewel, the first cruise ship to set sail from the Port of Philadelphia in 15 years, arrived in the city early Thursday morning.
Wawa is giving away free hot coffee to Wawa Rewards Members at all locations on Thursday, April 16, in celebration of 62 years in business.
A Marine Corps veteran and his family received a life-changing surprise on Wednesday. They got the keys to a fully paid-off home in Concord Township, Delaware County.
Officials in Wildwood, New Jersey, are moving to close the boardwalk between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Police are investigating a shooting outside a Cherry Hill strip mall, where a 61-year-old man was injured.
Authorities released new photos of a man who was killed in Camden, but footage of an attack or crime scene is slim.
Lower Township is also now considering a second ordinance, which will offer a $250 seasonal parking permit for residents.
Ashly Robinson, an influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae online, died on a trip with her fiancé in Zanzibar. Now, her family is searching for answers.
Thousands of individually packaged bags of fentanyl were found in the woods in New Castle County, Delaware, police said.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Transplant patients participated in a Donor Dash at Penn Medicine to celebrate donors and their families.
Ordinary Philadelphians are stepping into the ring not for a title but to take on cancer in the fourth annual Liberty Bell Brawl.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 76 were temporarily blocked in Philadelphia on Tuesday morning after a dump truck caught fire.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
The Pittsburgh native and ESPN personality and the Pennsylvania governor placed a friendly wager on the Penguins-Flyers series.
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic in the NBA play-in tournament Wednesday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena and will play the Boston Celtics in the first round of the playoffs.
Nico Hoerner drove in a career-high five runs, Shota Imanaga struck out 11 in six strong innings and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 11-2 on Wednesday night.
The $20 million expansion of Stateside Live! in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex will be unveiled at the end of May, just in time for a slate of big sporting events this summer.
A new mural will soon pay tribute to the historic Philadelphia Stars Negro Leagues baseball team.
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
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 Philadelphia region should see more high temperature records broken on Thursday as this stretch of warm weather lasts one more day. Then a series of fronts start to cool us down and bring some shower chances in the coming days. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
The "Whealthy Meet Up 5K" is more than just miles and finish times — it's a faith-based event centered on wholeness, healing, and community connection. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Firefighters were called to the 1100 block of West Indiana Avenue after a fire broke out on Thursday morning. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
The first cruise ship to depart from Philadelphia in 15 years is now docked in the city's port. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region is likely to experience record heat again on Thursday. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.