Temple president discusses initiatives to keep students safe on and off campus
Temple President Dr. Jason Wingard spoke exclusively to CBS3 about upgrades to campus safety initiatives.
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Temple President Dr. Jason Wingard spoke exclusively to CBS3 about upgrades to campus safety initiatives.
Matt Petrillo reports.
Matt Petrillo reports.
Jason Wingard says he's so excited that so many families chose Temple for their future.
This year's class is the most diverse in Temple's history.
More than 51% of the new class are students of color, the most diverse group in Temple's history.
Temple will welcome about 5,000 students this week, many of whom are getting a hand from proud family and friends.
Students will begin moving in on Tuesday.
It’s located along 12th Street right near Temple University.
It's the second Philadelphia location to open this year and a ribbon-cutting ceremony is being held on Tuesday morning.
Temple police and the school's football team also pitched in.
Residents in North Philadelphia say they've been complaining about this eyesore to no avail.
The union tells CBS3 an eye-popping 41,000 hours of overtime have been racked up since last July.
There is no word on how many shots were fired but "there are casings everywhere," police say.
Nearly 10,000 students earned degrees from Temple this year, including nearly 7,000 undergraduates.
Officers also say moments before the shooting, two of the men were arguing over a woman.
Diane Richardson made history at Towson University in Maryland, leading the women's basketball team to their first NCAA tournament appearance ever.
Charles Leone's departure comes amid a streak of violence and rising crime in and around the North Philadelphia campus.
Temple University is stepping up security and adding new strategies to tackle crime.
The violence has parents of Temple students on edge as campus police tell CBS3 the department is operating at 60% officer staffing levels.
One suspect was arrested in connection to the first shooting outside of Temple's bookstore on Cecil B. Moore Avenue.
The exceptions will be classrooms, labs, and other in-person class locations. Masks will also be required in healthcare facilities, and on Temple shuttle buses.
JNS Protection Services, the private security company, patrols from Diamond to Berks Streets, between 15 and 19th Streets. Temple's own campus safety patrols most of the same area as well.
Eyewitness News is getting an exclusive look at how Temple's campus police operate.
The lawsuit also alleges that Xi was targeted based on his Chinese ethnicity.
Three minors were hospitalized Wednesday after falling into a frozen lake in Mount Holly, New Jersey, police said.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
A shooting in Northwest Philadelphia early Wednesday morning left one man dead and another critically injured, police said.
Penn State wideout Trebor Peña is one of about 22 Nittany Lions who are out of eligibility, while two players already have said they're entering the NCAA's transfer portal.
Ani Kilambi is joining the Washington Nationals as their new general manager, a source told the Associated Press.
The man who shot and killed five people and wounded three others in Kingsessing in 2023 has pleaded guilty.
Three minors were hospitalized Wednesday after falling into a frozen lake in Mount Holly, New Jersey, police said.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
A shooting in Northwest Philadelphia early Wednesday morning left one man dead and another critically injured, police said.
Penn State wideout Trebor Peña is one of about 22 Nittany Lions who are out of eligibility, while two players already have said they're entering the NCAA's transfer portal.
A shooting in Northwest Philadelphia early Wednesday morning left one man dead and another critically injured, police said.
The Collingdale Police Department was down to only three officers a year ago — now, it has 11 full-time officers on the job.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
SEPTA offered a glimpse inside the Center City trolley tunnel as crews work to fix problems that have shut down service for weeks.
An Amazon driver wanted in a fatal hit-and-run in Allentown in November was arrested in Philadelphia Wednesday, U.S. Marshals said.
Three minors were hospitalized Wednesday after falling into a frozen lake in Mount Holly, New Jersey, police said.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small is accused of beating his daughter with a broom and knocking her unconscious last year.
The remains of Dulce Maria Alavez, who went missing in 2019, have not been found, despite a fake report on social media, officials said Wednesday.
A fire led to the collapse of a structure in Camden County, New Jersey Wednesday morning.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.
A stomach bug sickened several students at a Camden County elementary school, the health department announced Friday.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
SEPTA offered a glimpse inside the Center City trolley tunnel as crews work to fix problems that have shut down service for weeks.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
Penn State wideout Trebor Peña is one of about 22 Nittany Lions who are out of eligibility, while two players already have said they're entering the NCAA's transfer portal.
Ani Kilambi is joining the Washington Nationals as their new general manager, a source told the Associated Press.
The Phillies and right-handed reliever Brad Keller agreed to a two-year contract on Wednesday, according to multiple reports.
Tyson Foerster, one of the Flyers' top forwards, will be out for the rest of the regular season after undergoing surgery.
Tatsuya Imai is the latest Japanese baseball star set to make the jump to MLB. Could the Philadelphia Phillies sign him?
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Sylvester Stallone reflects on his iconic roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, his rough upbringing, and the legacy he hopes to leave in a touching "CBS Mornings" interview.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
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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.
Bill Kelly says Wednesday night in the Philadelphia region will be seasonable, and that warmer temperatures are on the way. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Starting in January, the average homeowner will pay about $72 more every year.
Police said the man was operating a construction vehicle when he accidentally hit the side of the barn, which caused it to collapse.
Collingsdale Police Department was down to only three officers a year ago — now, it has 11 full-time officers on the job with a K-9 unit on the way. Madeleine Wright.
The lawsuit alleges the company misled customers on how much money they could save with its Uber One subscription service.