Temple University dispatcher who returned to school after decades hopes to inspire others
Brian Hathaway, a dispatcher at Temple University in Philadelphia, is proving it's never too late to go back to school.
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Brian Hathaway, a dispatcher at Temple University in Philadelphia, is proving it's never too late to go back to school.
A Temple University Police dispatcher, Brian Hathaway, is proving it's never too late to go back to school, and he hopes his story inspires others. Reporter Kerri Corrado has the story.
Temple University celebrated the class of 2024 Wednesday morning at the Liacouris Center. It's the school's 137th commencement ceremony. Over 8,000 graduates earned degrees from the university this year. Award-winning actress, producer and former Temple Owl Quinta Brunson spoke to the students at the ceremony.
North Philadelphia native and former Temple University women's basketball coach Dawn Staley was nothing short of an all-star in South Philly on Sunday.
The student-led demonstration is part of protests against the Israel-Hamas war being held on college campuses across the United States.
"In this encampment, the mood has been incredible," Sophia Rosser said on Friday. "I already feel like, even though it hasn't been a full day yet, just the community that we're building, it's just really beautiful to see." Emma Herndon said the goal of the encampment is for the university to disclose its investments, divest from Israeli companies and defend the voices of Palestinian students.
The Philly Palestine Coalition Thursday's march was to support the student movement for Palestine. However, Jewish organizations argue it's fueling antisemitism.
Starting Friday and throughout the weekend, the Military Basketball Association is holding its regional playoffs at Temple University.
The Military Basketball Association (MBA) is holding its Atlantic Coastal Regional Conference Playoffs at Temple University's McGonigle Gym this weekend.
A fallen Temple police officer was honored in Bridesburg Thursday. Students from the Franklin Towne Charter High School took part in a walk in memory of a 2009 graduate. Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald was killed in the line of duty last February. His widow, Marissa Fitzgerald attended the walk.
"The Holdovers" actor Da'Vine Joy Randolph is one of Time's 100 most influential people of 2024, according to Time.com. Randolph, a Temple University alumna, won an Oscar for her portrayal of Mary Lamb and is now featured in an article published by "Orange is the New Black" actor Uzo Aduba.
This Temple student is one of about 60 students nationwide who were honored with a $30K scholarship from the Harry S. Truman Foundation. She sat down with CBS Philadelphia in an exclusive interview.
A student at Temple University has become the sixth person in the university's history to receive a prestigious public service scholarship. As she looks to the future, Marcella Baietto sat down with the young woman in an exclusive interview.
From the Main Line to Center City Philadelphia and over the bridge to Glassboro, New Jersey, the local community came together outside to celebrate the 2024 solar eclipse.
Earthquakes like the 4.8 magnitude tremor in New Jersey that was felt in Philadelphia are expected, but happen infrequently, Temple University professor Nick Davatzes said. In Philadelphia the most one would feel is like a truck was driving by. Davatzes also said he expects no major damage especially in the Philadelphia area - though there may be minor damage closer to the epicenter.
Tuesday morning, the Philadelphia Music Alliance (PMA) presented three $100,000 checks to representatives of three city universities: Temple University, University of the Arts, and Drexel University.
Three Philadelphia universities have received a massive donation to support students studying music at the college level. Tuesday morning, the Philadelphia Music Alliance (PMA) presented three $100,000 checks to representatives of three city universities: Temple University, University of the Arts, and Drexel University.
Two people were taken into custody after shots were fired in North Philadelphia near Temple University, police said on Sunday.
After shots were fired near Temple University, the school said in a statement there would be additional police presence around the campus, including where large groups of juveniles have been meeting.
There were reports of dozens of juveniles hanging around the area of North Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue.
Temple police said the juveniles were at the intersection of Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue and authorities "attempted to control the crowd." The crowd has since dispersed.
Philadelphia native and Emmy Award-winning actress, Quinta Brunson will add another title to her resume this May as Temple University's 2024 commencement ceremony speaker.
Philadelphia native and Emmy Award-winning actress, Quinta Brunson will add another title to her resume this May as Temple University's 2024 commencement ceremony speaker.
For the second straight season, zero men's college basketball teams from Philadelphia will be in the NCAA Tournament.
Temple won four games in the American Athletic Conference Tournament before losing in the championship against UAB on Sunday in Forth Worth, Texas.
The return of a popular program that temporarily turns busy Center City streets into pedestrian-only spaces is back and expanding.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is suspended between the 30th Street and Spring Garden stations due to an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
SEPTA plans to create new bus routes and extend service on others in Philadelphia.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for the Philadelphia region due to a line of showers and strong to severe thunderstorms.
One of two men accused of throwing IEDs at protesters in New York City appears to have purchased fuses at a fireworks store in a Philadelphia suburb last week.
The return of a popular program that temporarily turns busy Center City streets into pedestrian-only spaces is back and expanding.
The Miss Black America Pageant celebrated its 58th anniversary, and to celebrate, you have to go back to its storied beginning.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is suspended between the 30th Street and Spring Garden stations due to an underground fire.
The return of a popular program that temporarily turns busy Center City streets into pedestrian-only spaces is back and expanding.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is suspended between the 30th Street and Spring Garden stations due to an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
SEPTA plans to create new bus routes and extend service on others in Philadelphia.
Trung Duc Lu, an alleged member of the "Born to Kill" gang, is wanted for the kidnapping and killings of two Vietnamese brothers in Philadelphia.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line is suspended between the 30th Street and Spring Garden stations due to an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
SEPTA plans to create new bus routes and extend service on others in Philadelphia.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
Cam Payne scored 13 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, rookie VJ Edgecombe added 21 points in his return to the lineup and the 76ers rallied to beat the Grizzlies 139-129 on Tuesday night.
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-most in a game in NBA history, and set records for most free throws taken and made on Tuesday.
The Eagles made two moves at tight end Tuesday by agreeing to terms with Johnny Mundt and bringing back Grant Calcaterra, according to multiple reports.
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey will be sidelined for at least three weeks because of a tendon injury in the small finger of his right hand.
The Eagles and former Seahawks Pro Bowl cornerback Riq Woolen reached an agreement Tuesday on a one-year deal worth up to $15 million.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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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.
The Center City District announced the return and expansion of its Open Streets program for 2026, with 20 events planned across Rittenhouse and Midtown Village. CBS News Philadelphia's Ross DiMattei reports.
Authorities have identified the woman killed in a shooting in Tredyffrin Township, Pennsylvania, on Saturday as Megan Nieberle.
The FBI says Trung Duc Lu is now one of the agency's 10 Most Wanted. Lu is charged with kidnapping and other offenses after 2 Philadelphia brothers from Vietnam were found dead in the Schuylkill River in 2014. Dan Snyder reports.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade, one of the oldest parades in the country, is set to take over the streets of Philly on March 15. About 60 McHugh dancers, ranging from 4 to 18 years old, are set to perform during the parade. Marcella Baietto reports.
A new report reveals a troubling picture of how unprepared many Americans are for retirement. Josh Sidorowicz has more in this preview of the latest episode of the In Your Corner podcast from CBS News Philadelphia.