Temple education to be more affordable for Philly students in need
Temple University is rolling out a new Promise program to help Philadelphia high school graduates afford a college education.
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Temple University is rolling out a new Promise program to help Philadelphia high school graduates afford a college education.
After 25 years, the university is phasing out its "Diamond Dollars" program. The Philadelphia university said students with money remaining in their accounts will be reimbursed when the program ends on May 15.
Temple University will give Emmy winner Quinta Brunson the Lew Klein Excellence in the Media Award.
Law enforcement sources say a Philadelphia police narcotics officer was shot while serving a warrant in North Philadelphia on Wednesday morning.
Students at Temple were inspired to see former students Colman Domingo and Da'Vine Joy Randolph get Oscar nominations.
Da'Vine Joy Randolph was nominated for best supporting actress and Colman Domingo is up for best actor.
Relatives of fallen Temple University police officer Christopher Fitzgerald want the death penalty for Miles Pfeffer, who's charged in Fitzgerald's murder.
Miles Pfeffer was charged with murder, robbery and other offenses after police say he shot and killed Christopher Fitzgerald, who was trying to stop a carjacking near Temple's campus.
Sources tell CBS News Philadelphia the family of slain Temple University police officer Christopher Fitzgerald is hoping Miles Pfeffer gets the death penalty in the officer's death.
Police said the man stabbed the Temple worker just off campus on the 1700 block of North 10th Street.
Temple University of Muhlenberg College are under investigation by the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights for alleged discrimination on campus.
The Office for Civil Rights recently opened the investigations into "discrimination involving shared ancestry."
Temple University police released photos of a man they say stabbed a Temple University employee in an unprovoked attack Tuesday morning.
Temple University police released photos of a man they say stabbed a Temple University employee in an unprovoked attack Tuesday morning.
A Temple University employee was stabbed at 10th Street and West Montgomery Avenue early Tuesday.
This week, CBS NEXT Weather Network had team coverage of the weekend's rainstorm, a man was saved by crews in Delco during the rainstorm, and much more.
At the 81st Golden Globe Awards, actress Da'Vine Joy Randolph took home the award for Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture for her portrayal of Mary Lamb in "The Holdovers."
Falko and Camponelli were among the 11 dogs and handlers from different jurisdictions graduating on Friday from the Philadelphia Police Academy after four months of rigorous training.
This is a special year-end edition of the Pulse that shines a spotlight on heart, hustle and home. Here are some of the stories that represent the heart behind the headlines of 2023.
Temple University's Department of Public Safety hosted the 26th annual children's holiday party on campus today. About 500 kids from North Philadelphia enjoyed food, gifts, face painting, inflatables and a petting zoo.
The university has been searching for a new president after the sudden passing of JoAnne Epps in September.
This week, volunteers and staff packed hundreds of Thanksgiving meals for seniors, runners took the city by storm at the 2023 Philadelphia Marathon and much more.
Pennsylvania's Senate is supporting hundreds of millions of dollars for universities and schools, but it is rejecting some House priorities.
StyleSeat used more than 6,000 geo-tagged locations of the most popular colleges and universities in the country to help compile several style rankings.
Philadelphia police sources said the suspect is believed to be tied to a fourth armed robbery.
Police are looking for three male suspects accused of trying to blow up an ATM before robbing a convenience store in Philadelphia's Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood.
While many queer couples choose to live in the larger cities, there's a trend of couples moving to the suburbs.
At just 20 years old, Jonathan Suarez is already a certified pilot and flight instructor. Now he's giving back to the same program that helped him learn to fly.
A series of drone incursions into countries neighboring Ukraine and Russia is fueling concern that their four-and-a-half year war could spread.
Four people were hospitalized, including a fire service EMT, after a fire tore through a home and shut down Roosevelt Boulevard for hours Monday morning.
Four people were hospitalized, including a fire service EMT, after a fire tore through a home and shut down a portion of Roosevelt Boulevard.
Police are looking for three male suspects accused of trying to blow up an ATM before robbing a convenience store in Philadelphia's Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood.
While many queer couples choose to live in the larger cities, there's a trend of couples moving to the suburbs.
At just 20 years old, Jonathan Suarez is already a certified pilot and flight instructor. Now he's giving back to the same program that helped him learn to fly.
A series of drone incursions into countries neighboring Ukraine and Russia is fueling concern that their four-and-a-half year war could spread.
Police are looking for three male suspects accused of trying to blow up an ATM before robbing a convenience store in Philadelphia's Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood.
At just 20 years old, Jonathan Suarez is already a certified pilot and flight instructor. Now he's giving back to the same program that helped him learn to fly.
Four people were hospitalized, including a fire service EMT, after a fire tore through a home and shut down Roosevelt Boulevard for hours Monday morning.
Restaurants in Philadelphia are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world with the FIFA World Cup starting this week.
A man was shot multiple times and killed Sunday in Northeast Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood, police said.
While many queer couples choose to live in the larger cities, there's a trend of couples moving to the suburbs.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
From newsroom to taproom, the new lager is launching just in time for America's 250th anniversary.
The NTSB released a preliminary report Thursday on the school bus crash in Gibbstown that left a child dead in May.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested after he doused his workplace in gasoline in a series of arsons in South Jersey Thursday, officials said.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
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.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
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.
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.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
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.
Restaurants in Philadelphia are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world with the FIFA World Cup starting this week.
Sean Mannion is still months away from calling plays in an NFL game for the first time, but Jordan Mailata had high praise for the Eagles' new offensive coordinator.
The Sixers are promoting Jameer Nelson to be the team's executive vice president of basketball operations under new president Mike Gansey, according to a league source.
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
Jacob Gonzalez hit his first major league home run, Colson Montgomery also went deep and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"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.
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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.
While many queer couples choose to live in the larger cities, there's a trend of couples moving to the suburbs. Real estate broker Mon Kramer says remote work, and the desire for more space, are driving a lot of those moves.
One person was killed and four people were sent to the hospital after a massive 2-alarm fire destroyed a home in North Philadelphia. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has the latest.
Monday will be a seasonable and comfortable day with sunshine and high temperatures near 80 degrees. But over the next five days, we'll turn up the heat and humidity as the Delaware Valley's next heat wave arrives.
Philadelphia Police are searching for the shooter who killed a 22-year-old Penn State student just steps away from his home in South Philadelphia
At just 20 years old, Jonathan Suarez is already a certified pilot and flight instructor. Now he's giving back to the same program that helped him learn to fly and helping today's students follow in his path.