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Basketball coach Fran Dunphy shaved off his mustache after promising former player Dionte Christmas he would if the young man finished his degree.
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Basketball coach Fran Dunphy shaved off his mustache after promising former player Dionte Christmas he would if the young man finished his degree.
Reporters and comics have been having a field day focusing on Christie's weight, with little said about his politics.
"There has to be a strong parent organization that supports those schools if you expect the school to succeed," says one local real estate agent.
The Owls get back into conference play as they host Toledo on Saturday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field.
Police have no suspects in an early morning robbery and murder at an ATM machine located just a couple of blocks from Temple University's main campus.
Temple University has been awarded $700,000 in federal grants to create what the University calls an 'urban apps and maps studio.'
The latest technology means we don't have to leave our desks to talk to colleagues or even attend meetings. But there are ways to stay fit even if you're stuck inside and at a desk from nine to five year 'round.
It's no secret that the major college sports conferences have gone through major reconstruction the past few weeks. Powerhouse conferences like the ACC, SEC and Pac-12 have have bulked up on the beasts of formally indestructible conferences leaving their futures in jeopardy.
Amid complaints from residents that students are running amok, the city councilman representing the neighborhood around Temple University wants to expand the area in which student housing is prohibited.
This week, the 2-1 Nittany Lions return to Beaver Stadium to host Eastern Michigan out of the MAC.
KYW's Matt Leon spoke with the longtime voice of the Owls, KYW's own Harry Donahue, to talk about the match-up with Maryland and what the Owls need to do to pull out a win in College Park.
A meeting of a few dozen residents, Temple officials, local politicians, and police was held Wednesday night in North Philadelphia. Many of Temple's neighbors complained of rowdy college behavior affecting their quality of life.
Temple University is launching a program aimed at cutting down on wasted food and, perhaps, helping to prevent the "freshman fifteen."
Over the past year several Temple and Drexel students have been the victims of violent home invasions near campus. The violence was the price the students had to pay because of their drug dealing ways.
Penn State leads this all-time series, 36-3-1, and that includes a 22-13 Nittany Lion win last season at Beaver Stadium.
Recently hired as the new women's crew coach at his alma mater, Temple University, Jason Read's incredible life résumé includes an Olympic gold medal and years spent helping others as an EMS/Rescue Chief of Operations in his home county of Hunterdon, in New Jersey.
"What used to be farm land and open space is concrete. And so when it rains, we get more run off and more floods."
After dismantling Villanova last week to open the 2011 season, Temple now gets ready to travel to Akron for a MAC matchup.
Not a whole lot went right for Villanova in that season-opening 42-7 loss to Temple in the "Mayor's Cup" game last Thursday.
New York City firefighter Fabrizio Bivona, a first responder at the World Trade Center in 2001, was at Temple University on Wednesday as part of a 9/11 concert and presentation.
Philadelphia police have announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with the early morning shooting of a Temple student.
The college football season in Philadelphia kicks off tonight at Lincoln Financial Field, as Temple and Villanova battle for the Mayor's Cup.
The university has created 250 four-year scholarships to be awarded over 10 years to students in the four zip codes of North Philadelphia immediately surrounding its main campus.
Clothing and linens are "must haves" on moving-in day, but today's tech savvy freshmen also bring along their electronics.
Jonathan Nyquist, chairman of the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Temple University, says we shouldn't be surprised, because earthquakes do happen here occasionally in the Philadelphia area.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
A cold front is approaching, with a few waves of showers and storms — some which may become severe.
Travelers express concern and support for the potential use of ICE agents assisting TSA officers at airports as the partial government shutdown continues.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
One person is in custody as Delaware State Police search for another suspect in an alleged armed robbery at Christiana Mall.
A cold front is approaching, with a few waves of showers and storms — some which may become severe.
Travelers express concern and support for the potential use of ICE agents assisting TSA officers at airports as the partial government shutdown continues.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
One person is in custody as Delaware State Police search for another suspect in an alleged armed robbery at Christiana Mall.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Travelers express concern and support for the potential use of ICE agents assisting TSA officers at airports as the partial government shutdown continues.
Friday night, the Xfinity Mobile Arena was packed for the first round of the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.
The Villanova Wildcats were eliminated from the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in their first appearance in four years.
All five students had their ankle bracelets removed on Friday and have been released from house arrest.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
One person is in custody as Delaware State Police search for another suspect in an alleged armed robbery at Christiana Mall.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
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.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
Christian Dvorak scored a tiebreaking goal early in the third period and added an assist, Dan Vladar made 24 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 to complete a three-game West Coast sweep.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Sánchez will throw out the first pitch of the season for the Phillies on Thursday, and Painter will be the No. 5 starter.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
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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.
Robert Mueller, a former FBI director who led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 election, has died, his family confirmed to CBS News on Saturday. He was 81.
With the 2026 MLB season set to kick off in just a few days, the Phillies and Fox Chase Cancer Center hosted the Phillies Charities 5K. Ray Strickland talks with a runner who is battling cancer, and meets the winner of the race, who made it through the Navy Yard and around the sports complex in about 15 minutes.
With the 2026 MLB season set to kick off in just a few days, the Phillies and Fox Chase Cancer Center hosted the Phillies Charities 5K. Ray Strickland talks with a runner who is battling cancer.
This first weekend of spring is a wonderful one, with high temperatures in the 60s around the Philadelphia area, and even hitting the 70s in the city on Sunday. But NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza is also tracking storms that could arrive Sunday night.
Saturday will be a better day to do that as we are tracking showers/storms moving in Sunday evening, overnight and into early Monday morning. Bill Kelly has the forecast.