
Rowan University women's basketball coach Demetrius Poles dies at 50
Coach Demetrius Poles died Saturday from heart failure at the age of 50.
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Coach Demetrius Poles died Saturday from heart failure at the age of 50.
Poles died of heart failure Saturday at 50 years old.
Brandon Goldner reports.
The Funeral will be held at Rowan University and the service begins at noon.
There were nearly 6,000 students in the class of 2023, making it the largest graduating class in Rowan's history.
Rowan University broke ground Friday on New Jersey's first-ever veterinary school, called the Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine.
Brandon Goldner reports.
For 15 years, Rowan students have been leading the Get FIT program, serving as fitness coaches to clients with disabilities.
Ross DiMattei reports.
The students can continue their engineering education in partnership with Rowan University this Fall.
Andrew Kozak reports.
Rowan officials say if any of the party's hosts are students, they will face punishment from the school.
Brandon Goldner reports.
Besides the gunshots being fired, video circulating on social media, and confirmed by university administrators, showed large crowds and fighting at the Boulevard shopping center.
Currently, there are just 33 veterinary schools in the nation and only five on the east coast.
The peak of flu season is usually December through February but within the last few weeks, Rowan University has seen a sharp increase lately.
Rowan University students have been back at campus since September and are apparently setting an example for other universities and communities across the country, says Dr. Deborah Birx.
In honor of commencement week, Rowan Boulevard will be closed down to allow restaurants to open for outdoor dining.
The masks are made with 3D printers and they come in three different sizes.
At least three confirmed suicides and several more student deaths have taken place this semester alone, according to the university.
Students say there are not enough counselors on campus.
After the recent deaths of three classmates, Rowan students say there are not enough counselors on campus.
Surveillance cameras captured the suspects throwing things down the stairwell.
Police say they found Mitchell Merkowsky on the fourth floor of a parking garage on Nov. 6.
Police say the car went off Rowan Boulevard into an embankment around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday.
The 2023 Philadelphia Pride March and Festival is this weekend, and it will feature a massive 200-foot-long custom-made flag.
Smoke from the Allen Road wildfire in Bass River State Forest is leading to air quality alerts for a 2nd straight day.
In anticipation of the potential for extreme heat Friday, the School District of Philadelphia will dismiss the school day two hours early at dozens of schools.
A stretch of New Jersey's Garden State Parkway has reopened after it was closed due to low visibility from smoke.
This week on the Pulse of Philadelphia, Summer is in full force in the region, a Delaware school's senior prank is going viral and a decorated Army surgeon is making military history by becoming the first Asian American and the first woman to lead the New Jersey Army National Guard.
The 2023 Philadelphia Pride March and Festival is this weekend, and it will feature a massive 200-foot-long custom-made flag.
Smoke from the Allen Road wildfire in Bass River State Forest is leading to air quality alerts for a 2nd straight day.
A stretch of New Jersey's Garden State Parkway has reopened after it was closed due to low visibility from smoke.
This week on the Pulse of Philadelphia, Summer is in full force in the region, a Delaware school's senior prank is going viral and a decorated Army surgeon is making military history by becoming the first Asian American and the first woman to lead the New Jersey Army National Guard.
A fire in New Jersey's Bass River State Forest continues to grow Thursday, spreading to 5,000 acres. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is asking people to avoid the area.
The 2023 Philadelphia Pride March and Festival is this weekend, and it will feature a massive 200-foot-long custom-made flag.
This week on the Pulse of Philadelphia, Summer is in full force in the region, a Delaware school's senior prank is going viral and a decorated Army surgeon is making military history by becoming the first Asian American and the first woman to lead the New Jersey Army National Guard.
With an event similar to "Shark Tank," Liguori Academy is turning students into entrepreneurs overnight.
A soon-to-be-101-year-old Philadelphia woman is sharing the secrets to living a long life.
As the wave of Memorial Day weekend wears off, CBS News Philadelphia has everything you need to know as the Roots Picnic return for the first weekend of June.
Smoke from the Allen Road wildfire in Bass River State Forest is leading to air quality alerts for a 2nd straight day.
A stretch of New Jersey's Garden State Parkway has reopened after it was closed due to low visibility from smoke.
This week on the Pulse of Philadelphia, Summer is in full force in the region, a Delaware school's senior prank is going viral and a decorated Army surgeon is making military history by becoming the first Asian American and the first woman to lead the New Jersey Army National Guard.
A fire in New Jersey's Bass River State Forest continues to grow Thursday, spreading to 5,000 acres. The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is asking people to avoid the area.
Thursday is warming to the mid 80s and Canadian wildfire smoke is clearing from parts of our region.
This week on the Pulse of Philadelphia, Summer is in full force in the region, a Delaware school's senior prank is going viral and a decorated Army surgeon is making military history by becoming the first Asian American and the first woman to lead the New Jersey Army National Guard.
Thursday is warming to the mid 80s and Canadian wildfire smoke is clearing from parts of our region.
Code orange quality alert: Smoke from Nova Scotia wildfires lingers over the region, and Delaware has an air quality alert after a N.J. wildfire.
The video posted to St. Andrew's Instagram account has now gone viral with nearly 2 million likes and more than 9,000 comments.
With Friday being National Donut Day, doughnut shops are celebrating by giving away free pastries or special promotions.
The research at CHOP's Center for Celiac Disease is aimed at finding a treatment for the disease.
Today's Mental Reset series at Love Park has been canceled due to an air quality alert in the Philadelphia region.
The Delaware musician didn't want to wait on a transplant list instead he turned to Facebook and a day later a stranger came forward to offer her kidney.
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter's dementia diagnosis was announced as former President Jimmy Carter continues to receive hospice care.
One woman is sharing a message for others after her battle with melanoma on this "Don't Fry Day."
Many in our area have strong feelings when talking about the gridlock in Washington over the debt ceiling fight.
Some Tastykakes containing peanut butter were improperly labeled, sparking a recall due to allergy concerns.
Proposals to raise the nation's debt limit include spending cuts to coronavirus relief funds that haven't been used.
Hey, high school grads! Krispy Kreme shops in our area are giving away a free dozen donuts on Wednesday.
The high prices of essential goods, particularly food and housing, has made it tough for many folks to afford the soaring cost of their energy bills.
A stretch of New Jersey's Garden State Parkway has reopened after it was closed due to low visibility from smoke.
Philadelphia city officials announce road closures, parking restrictions, and what to expect for this year's Pride festival.
If you're not going down the shore, there are still plenty of fun things to do in the Philadelphia area during Memorial Day Weekend.
Here's everything we know about traveling for this Memorial Day Weekend.
Chickie's and Pete's is offering free Crabfries and free tolls eastbound on the Atlantic City Expressway on May 26.
The Philadelphia Phillies lost against the New York Mets 4-2 Thursday night.
Nick Nurse spent the past five seasons as the head coach of the Toronto Raptors, where he won the NBA Finals and went the playoffs three times.
Barbaro's eventual death after getting hurt in the 2006 Preakness also proved a learning experience as well as capturing the public's attention as it rooted on the colt in his battle to survive.
The Phillies on Thursday placed Bohm on the 10-day injured list with a strained left hamstring.
Patti LaBelle gave the Eagles' Jalen Hurts a bouquet of white and gold roses, with the gold roses displaying a number 1.
As the wave of Memorial Day weekend wears off, CBS News Philadelphia has everything you need to know as the Roots Picnic return for the first weekend of June.
In her lawsuit, Victoria Valentino, 80, says she was an actress and singer 54 years ago, when she met Cosby, now 85.
Throughout his history-making residency thus far, Joel has sold 1.6 million tickets to fans from all 50 states and 120 countries.
Patti LaBelle gave the Eagles' Jalen Hurts a bouquet of white and gold roses, with the gold roses displaying a number 1.
Shakur's sister, Sekyiwa "Set" Shakur, will accept the honor on the artist's behalf on June 7 on Hollywood Boulevard.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
With an event similar to "Shark Tank," Liguori Academy is turning students into entrepreneurs overnight.
Eight Camden high school students are getting experience as pharmacy technicians at the locally owned Bell Rexall Drugs.
At Stomping Grounds Social Justice Cafe, young people are getting work experience while working toward their diploma.
On this week's Focusing on the Future Wakisha Bailey speaks with the team and finds out how they are making a difference with other high schoolers.
PhillyBOLT consists of young Philadelphians who are keeping a close eye on the race to become Philadelphia's 100th mayor.
The House bill would give incentives to companies that shift to a four-day, 32-hour workweek.
There's going to be a ton of festivities and a massive Pride flag. Chandler Lutz reports.
Chandler Lutz reports from Old City with more on this weekend's Pride march and festival in Philadelphia.
This week on the Pulse of Philadelphia, Summer is in full force in the region, a Delaware school's senior prank is going viral and a decorated Army surgeon is making military history by becoming the first Asian American and the first woman to lead the New Jersey Army National Guard.
Janelle Burrell has your morning headlines.