Temple Alum To Walk 140 Miles To Raise Money For Cancer Research
Eric Stephenson, a 2010 Temple University alum, is walking 141 miles from Connecticut to Temple to raise money and awareness for the "Relay For Life" cancer benefit.
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Eric Stephenson, a 2010 Temple University alum, is walking 141 miles from Connecticut to Temple to raise money and awareness for the "Relay For Life" cancer benefit.
During a state Senate Appropriations hearing this past week, the heads of the four state-related universities – Temple, Lincoln, Pitt and Penn State – said that the governor's proposal to cut their funding by more than half would affect more than just tuition.
Sorry to say, but adolescence now begins earlier and lasts longer, according to Dr. Laurence Steinberg Temple psychology professor and author of "You and Your Adolescent: the Essential Guide for Ages 10 to 25."
San Diego State couldn't shoot straight most of the night and turned ball over at the worst of times. Then, a final burst of magnificent athleticism allowed the Aztecs to survive and play again.
Temple has its roots firmly in the gritty tradition of Philadelphia basketball, not much flash but loads of defense and unselfishness. San Diego State has no tradition beyond all that gorgeous beach -- and a handful of NCAA tournament defeats before this year.
Temple University is taking steps to evacuate students from its Temple University Japan location. The main campus is working with International SOS to arrange a chartered flight to Hong Kong for some time on Saturday.
The 25-7 Temple Owls are set to open play in the NCAA Tournament this afternoon as they take on Penn State in Tucson, Ariz.
Temple, Drexel, and St. Joe's are all still alive in the women's basketball postseason.
The Temple University men's basketball team is headed to Tucson, Ariz., as their NCAA Tournament opener with Penn State on Thursday creeps closer.
This is the fourth straight appearance for the Owls. Temple supporters are hoping they make a deeper run in the tournament this year, having lost first-round games in each of the last three.
A professor at Temple University's campus in Japan says he wasn't injured in today's earthquake there, nor were any Temple students.
Pennsylvania governor Tom Corbett is firing back at Penn State officials for their criticism of the higher education budget cuts proposed in his budget address earlier this week.
So what makes a tsunami so powerful and deadly? Some local experts explain.
The Atlantic-10 Tournament kicks into high gear today with quarterfinal action in Atlantic City, NJ. The marquee match-up of the day will feature Big 5 foes Temple and La Salle facing off about 7 PM.
Executive Director Jerry Fergione says they've ordered 18 Chevy Volts and 20 charging stations will be built throughout the city.
Temple University officials say the school was expecting the governor's budget to cut funding but wasn't prepared for a "profound" reduction of 50 percent to universities in the commonwealth.
Tuesday is judging day for Philadelphia's 32nd annual citywide Carver Science Fair.
The recent struggles of the Villanova Wildcats have led to their being knocked out of the Associated Press Top 25 listing for the first time this season. But the Big 5 is still represented, as Temple has returned to the poll at #24.
The Ultimate Block Party, along with Disney, Crayola, Lego and researchers from Columbia University and MIT, are celebrating play and pushing against the belief that education only takes place when kids are in seats, staring at chalkboards and taking notes.
Juan Fernandez scored 19 points and Lavoy Allen added 14 (with 18 rebounds) as Temple University defeated the University of Massachusetts, 73-67, in overtime on Wednesday night.
Just two games left in the regular season for the Temple Owls. The first of them is Wednesday night on the road, against UMass.
As they prepare to battle Notre Dame in another critical Big East match-up, the Villanova Wildcats have dropped four spots in the new AP Top 25 men's basketball poll.
A new book is making waves. It's called 'Academically Adrift' and it claims that many young college students are not learning.
The Temple Owls held off St. Joe's at Hagan Arena on Wednesday night, 52-49, to win the women's Big 5 championship and also pick up a 15th consecutive win.
The rebellion in Libya has caused another big spike in oil prices this week, pushing gasoline prices in our region ever higher.
Philadelphia is under a snow emergency as the city braces for the most snow it's seen in years.
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points, as the New York Knicks defeated the 76ers, 112-109.
The 37-year-old man killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis is identified by his family as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an intensive care nurse who was "very upset with what was happening" in the ICE crackdown.
Frigid conditions affected crews responding to the scene of a fire in West Philly Saturday morning.
Sherrill said NJ Transit service will stop running during the winter storm on Sunday, when heavy snow is forecast to bury the Tri-State Area.
The entire Philadelphia area is under this winter storm warning for heavy snow and sleet through 1 p.m. Monday Afternoon.
A series of informational signs about slavery was removed Thursday from the President's House historic site in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is under a snow emergency as the city braces for the most snow it's seen in years.
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points, as the New York Knicks defeated the 76ers, 112-109.
The 37-year-old man killed by a federal officer in Minneapolis is identified by his family as Alex Jeffrey Pretti, an intensive care nurse who was "very upset with what was happening" in the ICE crackdown.
Philadelphia is under a snow emergency as the city braces for the most snow it's seen in years.
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points, as the New York Knicks defeated the 76ers, 112-109.
Frigid conditions affected crews responding to the scene of a fire in West Philly Saturday morning.
There are some key items you'll need to keep in the car in case you have to travel into the snowstorm this weekend.
Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church is hosting its second annual conference to raise awareness of human trafficking in Philadelphia.
Sherrill said NJ Transit service will stop running during the winter storm on Sunday, when heavy snow is forecast to bury the Tri-State Area.
Sianni Wynn won her first national championship when she was 6. Now a senior at Pennsauken High School, she keeps on winning.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency as weather forecasts project a major snowstorm this weekend.
People filled the New Jersey State House rotunda to pay their respects to former Gov. Richard Codey.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points, as the New York Knicks defeated the 76ers, 112-109.
Owen Tippett had his second career hat trick and the Philadelphia Flyers defeat the Colorado Avalanche Friday night.
Sianni Wynn won her first national championship when she was 6. Now a senior at Pennsauken High School, she keeps on winning.
Kevin Johnson died from "blunt head trauma and stab wounds" at a homeless encampment, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said.
Tyrese Maxey scored six of his 36 points in overtime, Joel Embiid had 32 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists and the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Houston Rockets 128-122.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
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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.
A winter storm could bring nearly a foot of snow to parts of the Philadelphia region. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Federal agents shot and killed a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis Saturday morning. John Lorinc reports.
CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell and Kate Bilo co-hosted the 20th Annual Lemon Ball for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.
TSA scales back operations at Philadelphia International Airport as the winter storm cancels hundreds of flights.
Arctic cold settles in Saturday ahead of a major winter storm to impact the region Sunday and Monday. Bill Kelly has the forecast.