Judging Day At Science Fair For Philadelphia Middle And High Schoolers
Tuesday is judging day for Philadelphia's 32nd annual citywide Carver Science Fair.
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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.
The call is out for corporate bicycle teams to sign up for a major diabetes fundraiser in Philadelphia this coming June.
Ramone Moore scored 24 points, Juan Fernandez had 20, and #23 Temple used a 16-0 run to batter Richmond, 73-53, on Thursday night.
Now ranked 23rd in the country in the AP poll, the Owls are preparing for Thursday night's game at the Liacouras Center against a very good Richmond team.
These two local squads are going in opposite directions in this week's AP Top 25 men's basketball poll.
Temple has already had its share of milestones during the 2010-2011 season as three different players -- junior guard Shey Peddy, junior forward Kristen McCarthy, and senior guard Qwedia Wallace -- have hit the 1,000-point milestone in their careers.
Ramone Moore scored 22 points to help the No. 24 Owls hold on for their fifth straight win, 77-66, on Wednesday night.
Tourism and hospitality nanagement students at Temple University got the inside scoop today on a quiet struggle for visitors in the City of Brotherly Love.
Fresh off returning to the AP Top 25, the Temple Owls will continue with Atlantic-10 play on Wednesday night as they host Fordham.
The new Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll is out and once again two Big 5 teams are ranked.
Both Temple and La Salle are playing good basketball these days as they get ready to meet Wednesday night at the Gola Arena.
Khalif Wyatt scored 17 points, dished out six assists, and had six rebounds to lead the Temple Owls over Charlotte on Wednesday night.
Temple University now sits at 13-5 on the season after Saturday's loss at Xavier.
Phillies fans are well aware of Jimmy Rollins' exploits on the field, but most probably don't know that he's been quietly paving the way for a post-baseball career as a music mogul.
As cyber-bullying becomes an ever increasing problem, many school social workers say they don't have the tools needed for the fight.
Jaiquawn Jarrett had a fine career patrolling the defensive backfield for the Owls, and now he is looking forward to showing NFL scouts what he can do in the Senior Bowl on January 29th.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
A Delaware County animal rescue said it has made the heartbreaking decision to stop accepting new animals after reaching capacity.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The founder of Operation Save Our City is facing charges for allegedly stabbing another woman on a SEPTA train.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
A Delaware County animal rescue said it has made the heartbreaking decision to stop accepting new animals after reaching capacity.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
A Delaware County animal rescue said it has made the heartbreaking decision to stop accepting new animals after reaching capacity.
The founder of Operation Save Our City is facing charges for allegedly stabbing another woman on a SEPTA train.
The investigation at Eugene Horsch's house on Chew Avenue in Olney will take time, an expert says.
SEPTA is investigating after an officer was captured on video shoving a man in Kensington.
A Jenkintown man is facing federal charges after he pretended to be an FBI agent at a Philadelphia supermarket.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
A South Jersey nonprofit that helps provide food and essentials to those in need said they had to temporarily close because they ran out of food.
Fellowship Alliance Chapel has been in the Medford, New Jersey, community for more than 40 years.
A tornado briefly touched down in Cape May Point, New Jersey, during severe weather Tuesday evening.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Police in Wilmington are increasing patrols after receiving 28 reports of car break-ins and attempted thefts last weekend.
Health officials in Delaware have confirmed the first cases of measles in the state in more than a decade.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Health officials in Delaware have confirmed the first cases of measles in the state in more than a decade.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
The 2026 Independence Day Regatta begins Friday morning with the championship final scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, as the Dodgers beat the Phillies Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Wednesday night for their first win in more than three months.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer, Justin Wrobleski pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Trea Turner hit two homers, including the 200th of his career, and drove in five runs, Bryce Harper and Brandon Marsh also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
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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 Delaware County animal rescue said it has made the heartbreaking decision to stop accepting new animals after reaching capacity. Madeleine Wright reports.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark and the surrounding community. Ray Strickland reports.
LEGOLAND Discovery Center at the Plymouth Meeting Mall is looking for their next master model builder.
The FBI is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the gunmen in a shooting that left three people dead and another injured in Wilmington, Delaware, in March.
Thursday night is beautiful in the Philadelphia area, and the nice weather continues into the weekend. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast.