Temple adds AI weapons detection system to improve campus security
Temple University is turning to artificial intelligence to strengthen campus safety and help prevent gun violence.
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Temple University is turning to artificial intelligence to strengthen campus safety and help prevent gun violence.
Temple University is working with ZeroEyes, a weapons detection system that uses artificial intelligence, in an effort to make the campus safer and reduce gun violence.
The Temple University athletic department announced that Stan Drayton is leaving the Owls football program after joining the team as head coach in 2021.
The Temple University athletic department announced Sunday that head coach Stan Drayton is leaving the Owl football program after nearly three seasons with the team.
Philadelphia's premier collegiate basketball teams kick off their season with Big 5 Spirit Day. You can celebrate with the hashtag #Big5IsPhilly, wear your school gear and cheer on teams as the first games happen Tuesday night.
A woman is hospitalized after police said she was shot in an apparent road rage incident on Broad Street during rush hour. Investigators said two people were taken into custody in connection to that shooting. But they also arrested more people after large groups of young people caused a disturbance in that same area. Nikki DeMentri reports.
Temple police said the man left antisemtic and anti-Israel messages on the fraternity on the 1900 block of North 17th Street in North Philadelphia.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the arm in a shopping center on Temple University's campus in North Philadelphia on Monday night, police said.
Temple University has a new president. John Fry introduced himself to the Owls community in a video on social media. Before going to Temple, Fry was the president at Drexel University. He says his top priorities are campus and neighborhood safety and diversifying enrollment.
As the 2024 election gets closer, musical artists John Legend and Bruce Springsteen joined former President Barack Obama at a campaign event for Vice President Kamala Harris at Temple University in North Philadelphia.
We learned more details about some big-time star power coming to town to support Vice President Kamala Harris. Joe Holden talked with the vice president on Thursday. For almost a week now, we've heard about a splashy campaign event for Harris featuring former President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen. Sources with knowledge of the event confirm to CBS News Philadelphia that this event will be held at Temple University's Liacouras Center on Monday.
A Muslim woman said the Philadelphia Police Department forced her to remove her hijab following an incident at Temple University in September.
Johara Shama, the Muslim woman who had her hijab forcibly removed, said she was held for 20 hours by Philadelphia police without access to her religious headwear.
A field hockey game at the Temple University Sports Complex was evacuated after shots were fired in a KFC parking lot nearby, according to police.
About 20 of Everett Beauregard's friends joined his family at the remembrance, sharing memories.
Family and friends gather in Philadelphia to honor the memory of Everett Beauregard two years after being murdered. Eva Andersen reports.
During the interview, Kamala Harris stuck to policy discussions and addressed key issues affecting Black families.
On Friday, there will be a first-of-its-kind suicide prevention gathering to help Philadelphia first responders cope with mental health struggles.
A Philadelphia symposium held at Temple University offers support and tools to combat depression and suicide for first responders. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Vice President Kamala Harris is already in Philadelphia ahead of Tuesday night's scheduled debate against former President Donald Trump, who's set to arrive in the city around 6:30 p.m. Janelle Burrell breaks down what the candidates have said about their preparation and Dan Snyder discusses the rules for tonight's debate. Plus we hear from David Brown, assistant dean of community and communication at Temple University, about a watch party students are attending Tuesday night.
A 15-year-old boy was shot just off Temple University's campus in North Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, according to police.
Temple's Department of Public Safety said parents got calls from a person who claimed to be a police officer, said their child was arrested and requested money for their release.
Temple University's Department of Public Safety warned parents of a scam call making the rounds. The department said two parents received calls from a person pretending to be a police officer, who said their child had been arrested and an Apple Pay or CashApp payment was needed for them to be released.
It looks like a deal to merge the University of the Arts with Temple University is off the table. UArts unexpectedly shut down in June because of budget problems. After the closure, the two schools had talks about a possible merger. But Temple leaders say that's not in the best interest of the Temple community.
Leroy Wimberly, a Temple police officer, has inspired dozens of Philadelphia high school students to go to college.
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Jamila Winder talked to students in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, about how they can shape history.
Saks Fifth Avenue store in Bala Cynwyd, just outside of Philadelphia, is among eight locations that will close after its parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and one of his neighbors have filed competing lawsuits over a property boundary and fence at their Montgomery County homes.
Norristown Area High School has dismissed all students after a lockdown on Tuesday afternoon.
Jamila Winder talked to students in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, about how they can shape history.
Saks Fifth Avenue store in Bala Cynwyd, just outside of Philadelphia, is among eight locations that will close after its parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and one of his neighbors have filed competing lawsuits over a property boundary and fence at their Montgomery County homes.
A Norristown, Pennsylvania, former police officer is charged with aggravated assault, simple assault and other offenses after the Feb. 4 incident.
Police said the 17-year-old who was shot had key fob cloning devices and a screwdriver.
Jamila Winder talked to students in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, about how they can shape history.
Saks Fifth Avenue store in Bala Cynwyd, just outside of Philadelphia, is among eight locations that will close after its parent company filed for bankruptcy.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and one of his neighbors have filed competing lawsuits over a property boundary and fence at their Montgomery County homes.
Norristown Area High School has dismissed all students after a lockdown on Tuesday afternoon.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
A New Jersey pilot and his co-pilot have been jailed in West Africa for almost six weeks after landing to refuel. CBS News New York spoke to both men on the phone.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
The New Jersey Democrat says it's time to make seat belts on school buses a national standard, instead of leaving it up to states.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
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.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
The Union unveiled their primary "1776 Kit" jerseys, which pay tribute to America's 250th anniversary and Philadelphia's role.
Ben Ogden of Team USA won the silver medal in the cross-country sprint Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
The 76ers played without Joel Embiid as Toumani Camara had a career-high 30 points for the Portland Trail Blazers, leading the team to victory Monday night.
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said he hopes to find a new home for Nick Castellanos by next Monday.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
After-school activities were canceled following an hours-long lockdown Tuesday at Norristown Area High School in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, the school said on social media.
About 200 people rallied and called for the slavery exhibits to be restored at the President's House Site in the Old City section of Philadelphia.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and one of his neighbors have filed competing lawsuits over a property boundary and fence at their Montgomery County homes.
Reporter Pat Gallen caught up with the University of Pennsylvania women's basketball team to get answers to a "Gallen of Questions."
An off-duty Philadelphia sheriff's deputy and his son shot at a teenager who had broken into the deputy's car and may have been trying to steal it, according to police.