Ultimate guide to free events for students, recent grads during Collegefest 2023
Campus Philly is hosting its 2023 CollegeFest, featuring free events for college students and recent grads.
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Judge assigned to Trump case has been a tough punisher on Jan. 6 rioters
District Judge Tanya Chutkan, who has been assigned to preside over former President Donald Trump's criminal case in Washington, DC, has repeatedly spoken out in very strong terms against the efforts to overturn the election and disrupt the transfer of power.
UPenn doctor returns home after helping set up clinics in Ukraine
On this latest trip, she set up mobile clinics in eastern Ukraine as her team helped train surgeons on how to treat serious injuries.
UPenn doctor returns home after helping set up clinics in Ukraine
Only on CBS News Philadelphia. A University of Pennsylvania doctor is back home after spending more than a week in Ukraine. Her team is helping set up clinics in areas that have been destroyed by the war. Ryan Hughes reports
Penn Medicine to buy Brandywine Hospital
Last year, Tower Health closed the hospital as part of a larger effort to cut costs, which left the western part of Chester County without an emergency room.
Symposium at University of Pennsylvania aimed at improving healthcare for LGBTQ community
People in the LGBTQ community face a number of obstacles in finding accessible and affordable healthcare.
Penn baseball heads to Auburn for 1st NCAA regional appearance since 1995
Penn baseball is back in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship for the first time since 1995.
University City residents upset after students leave trash behind while moving out
The spring term at UPenn is over and students have been moving out over the last week and a half, making trash day extra messy.
Bidens travel to Philadelphia to attend granddaughter's graduation at UPenn
The Bidens are coming to the city to attend their granddaughter Maisy Biden's graduation from the University of Pennsylvania.
President Biden, first lady to attend granddaughter's graduation at UPenn
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden are expected to land in Philadelphia Monday for a special occasion!
Suspect charged with rape in connection to sexual assault near Penn, Drexel: police
The incident happened just before 2 a.m. by the Hamilton Court apartment complex near 38th and Chestnut Streets, according to police.
Suspect charged with rape in relation to sexual assault near Penn and Drexel, police say
Ticquarn Thomas, 21, was arrested Wednesday and faces charges, including rape, unlawful restraint, sexual assault, terroristic threats, indecent exposure and more, police said.
Man wanted for attempted sexual assault near Penn, Drexel, police say
Students at both Penn and Drexel are on alert after the frightening attack near their campuses.
Soggy start to final day of 127th Penn Relays
Howard Monroe reports.
Day 2 of the Penn Relays underway despite a soggy day
Thousands of athletes from around the world are competing in the track and field event at Franklin Field at the University of Pennsylvania.
"Sports at its finest": Historic Penn Relays underway at Franklin Field
Thousands of athletes from across the United States are in Philadelphia this weekend for the 127th Penn Relays.
On your marks! The 127th running of the Penn Relays is underway
More than 15,000 athletes are taking part in an a number of track and field events at the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field.
Historic Penn Relays return to Philadelphia
The oldest and largest track and field competition in the United States gets underway at the University of Pennsylvania.
South Jersey opens new proton therapy center for advance radiation treatment
The Penn Medicine | Virtua Health's new Proton Therapy Center is where a cyclotron accelerates subatomic particles to about 450 million miles per hour.
President Biden and family visit University of Pennsylvania
After the show, President Biden had brunch at Parc in Rittenhouse Square.
Penn police officer intentionally struck by car: police
The officer was stopping a black Mustang with a driver and a passenger inside, police say.
Match Day: UPenn student makes history as a Black woman neurosurgeon
Canada Montgomery will be one of only 31 Black female neurosurgeons in the United States.
Advanced mammogram is better than traditional imaging, study says
Tomosynthesis is a digital mammogram that provides better views of breast cancer.
25th Coaches versus Cancer to take place at UPenn
Ross DiMattei reports.
Zero Philly schools in men's tournament for first time since 1977
It was a down year for college hoops in Philadelphia.
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Bad weather anticipated around Jersey Shore as Tropical Storm Ophelia moves north
The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds but some of the worst will be down the Jersey Shore.
How to prepare for Tropical Storm Ophelia; how storm will impact Philadelphia area
Just like in the Philadelphia area, cancellations for weekend events are starting to roll in. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly breaks down how to prepare for Tropical Storm Ophelia.
Tropical Storm Ophelia to bring heavy rain, wind, flooding risks
The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the U.S. mid-Atlantic coast. It's expected to bring heavy rain and high winds to our region.
Over 80 UAW members in Bucks County joined nationwide strike
Among those joining the picket line are union members in Bucks County. They left the General Motors Distribution and Customer Care Center in Langhorne.
Bohm's RBI single in 10th lifts Phillies past Mets 5-4 and closer to 2nd straight playoff trip
The Phillies, winners of six of eight, are four games ahead of Arizona for the first NL wild card.
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Bad weather anticipated around Jersey Shore as Tropical Storm Ophelia moves north
The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds but some of the worst will be down the Jersey Shore.
How to prepare for Tropical Storm Ophelia; how storm will impact Philadelphia area
Just like in the Philadelphia area, cancellations for weekend events are starting to roll in. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly breaks down how to prepare for Tropical Storm Ophelia.
Tropical Storm Ophelia to bring heavy rain, wind, flooding risks
The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the U.S. mid-Atlantic coast. It's expected to bring heavy rain and high winds to our region.
Over 80 UAW members in Bucks County joined nationwide strike
Among those joining the picket line are union members in Bucks County. They left the General Motors Distribution and Customer Care Center in Langhorne.
Bohm's RBI single in 10th lifts Phillies past Mets 5-4 and closer to 2nd straight playoff trip
The Phillies, winners of six of eight, are four games ahead of Arizona for the first NL wild card.
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How to prepare for Tropical Storm Ophelia; how storm will impact Philadelphia area
Just like in the Philadelphia area, cancellations for weekend events are starting to roll in. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly breaks down how to prepare for Tropical Storm Ophelia.
Tropical Storm Ophelia to bring heavy rain, wind, flooding risks
The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the U.S. mid-Atlantic coast. It's expected to bring heavy rain and high winds to our region.
Over 80 UAW members in Bucks County joined nationwide strike
Among those joining the picket line are union members in Bucks County. They left the General Motors Distribution and Customer Care Center in Langhorne.
Bohm's RBI single in 10th lifts Phillies past Mets 5-4 and closer to 2nd straight playoff trip
The Phillies, winners of six of eight, are four games ahead of Arizona for the first NL wild card.
3 officers released from hospital after standoff in Upper Darby Township; suspect in custody
A suspect was taken into custody after firing shots at an officer in Upper Darby Township overnight, police said.
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Bad weather anticipated around Jersey Shore as Tropical Storm Ophelia moves north
The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and gusty winds but some of the worst will be down the Jersey Shore.
Menendez, wife got gold bars, cash, Mercedes in "corrupt relationship" with donor
The indictment charges Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, with bribery offenses, according to the Justice Department.
MTV's "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" filming at Hard Rock Atlantic City
MTV's hit reality television show "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" is filming at Hard Rock Atlantic City. On Friday, Mayor Marty Small, Sr. invited the cast to the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk at the entrance to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, where he officially declared "Jersey Shore Day" in Atlantic City by delivering the cast a Proclamation, along with a branded Hard Rock/Jersey Shore guitar to mark the occasion.
The Wildwoods prepare for rain, storms ahead of Irish Weekend
Businesses and neighbors are preparing for the annual Irish Weekend cultural festival that could be impacted by storms on Saturday.
New Jersey to get $3M in funding after historic wildfire season
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service will receive $3 million in funding, some of which will be used for firefighting equipment and staffing.
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Delaware bans smoking in a vehicle with kids inside
Gov. John Carney signed a bill Wednesday that will make it illegal to smoke in a vehicle with children inside.
NEXT Weather: Crisp morning before more September sun
There's plenty of sunshine, low humidity and comfortable temperatures this week.
Hunter Biden sues the IRS, alleging agents illegally released his tax information
Hunter Biden alleges the IRS unlawfully disclosed his tax return information and did not establish safeguards to ensure the confidentiality of his records.
Lee, now a post-tropical cyclone, causing rough surf and dangerous rip currents
Post-Tropical Cyclone Lee is hundreds of miles off the New Jersey and Delaware coasts, but it's leading to dangerous swimming conditions.
NEXT Weather: Worst of storms move out, alerts canceled
Flash flood warnings have ended Wednesday after several inches of rain fell.
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Bucks County family returns home after Mt. Kilimanjaro trip to raise awareness about ovarian cancer
The Hussey twins and their parents are back in Bensalem from the trip of a lifetime climbing to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
160 children die every year from nursery products, consumer report shows
A recent report shows nursey products contribute to 160 deaths every year, prompting renewed warnings about products.
Delaware bans smoking in a vehicle with kids inside
Gov. John Carney signed a bill Wednesday that will make it illegal to smoke in a vehicle with children inside.
New research is teaching AI how to smell
A new research project from Philadelphia's Monell Center shows artificial intelligence can be as good as -- or better -- than humans at identifying scents.
How AI is helping doctors measure cardiovascular risks
Instead of relying on doctors analyzing testing and imaging, AI computes thousands of images and corresponding outcomes to predict future risks.
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Starbucks facing lawsuit over no fruit in "Refresher" drinks
The drinks in question are the 'Refresher' line mango dragon-fruit, mango dragon-fruit lemonade, pineapple passion-fruit, pineapple passion-fruit lemonade, strawberry açai, and strawberry açai lemonade.
Starbucks wants to overhaul its iconic cup. Will customers go along?
In the name of the environment and sustainability, Starbucks' disposable cup may be on its way to extinction
"It's family and it's community": Iconic Eye's Gallery thriving in new South Street space
Some may call this chapter a literal rising from the ashes, as some eight months after the fire, the Eye's Gallery is reopening.
Minivans get poor grades for backseat passenger safety in new IIHS tests
Drivers who are parents hope minivans are safe for their kids in the backseat, but new safety tests from IIHS gave vans a poor grade for backseat safety.
Caesars Entertainment says hackers stole customer data as MGM recovers from cyberattack
After MGM systems went down Monday, Caesars, another gambling giant with ties to Atlantic City, reported being the victim of a cyberattack this week.
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Man dies after hit by dump truck while exiting SEPTA bus
A 68-year-old man has died after getting hit by a dump truck while getting off a SEPTA bus.
SEPTA to hold 2nd meeting to seek public opinion on "bus revolution"
Wednesday night's meeting will be the second of 10 public meetings to get feedback on the changes from riders.
I-76 West in Philadelphia reopening after crash: police
Pennsylvania State Police said I-76 Westbound is reopening after a crash that shut down all lanes on the westbound side Friday morning.
Debris blocks several lanes of I-95 after semi crash near Fishtown
Several lanes of I-95 in Philadelphia are closed down after a semi crash Thursday
SEPTA offering free Broad Street Lines home from Eagles games this season
SEPTA re-upped its partnership with sportsbook Unibet to again offer Eagles fans free rides home from NRG Station this season.
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Bohm's RBI single in 10th lifts Phillies past Mets 5-4 and closer to 2nd straight playoff trip
The Phillies, winners of six of eight, are four games ahead of Arizona for the first NL wild card.
Eagles-Buccaneers Monday Night Football: Anytime TD bets
In a matchup of undefeated teams, the Philadelphia Eagles will travel south to face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football in Week 3.
Castellanos drives in four, sets career high in RBIs, to lift Phillies over Mets
Nick Castellanos homered and drove in four runs to set a career high for RBIs in a season and the Philadelphia Phillies maintained their hold on the top NL wild-card spot with a 5-4 victory over the New York Mets.
Fantasy football Week 3: Thoughts on Swift, Gainwell, Akers trade, more
The running back position has been depleted by injuries so far this season. Here are some thoughts on the Eagles' running back room, the Cam Akers trade to the Vikings and more as we head into Week 3.
A.J. Brown-Jalen Hurts video exchange during Eagles-Vikings taken "out of context," WR says
Eagles Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Brown said Thursday that he isn't "beefing" with Jalen Hurts after last week's broadcast captured what appeared to be a spat between the two.
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MTV's "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" filming at Hard Rock Atlantic City
MTV's hit reality television show "Jersey Shore Family Vacation" is filming at Hard Rock Atlantic City. On Friday, Mayor Marty Small, Sr. invited the cast to the world-famous Atlantic City Boardwalk at the entrance to Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City, where he officially declared "Jersey Shore Day" in Atlantic City by delivering the cast a Proclamation, along with a branded Hard Rock/Jersey Shore guitar to mark the occasion.
Kimmel Cultural Campus, Philadelphia Orchestra launch new 2023/2024 performance line-up
The Kimmel Cultural Campus is kicking off its upcoming performances with live shows and fun activities for all ages.
Boys can learn ballet for free at Philadelphia Dance Academy
Only about 6% of the students at Philadelphia Dance Academy are boys - but the academy has a program aiming to involve more boys in dance.
More than 35,000 people register to vote after Taylor Swift post
A Taylor Swift Instagram post drove thousands of young people to register to vote this week.
Actor Angus Cloud died from accidental overdose, coroner's office says
"Euphoria" star Angus Cloud died of acute intoxication due to the combined effects of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl and benzodiazepine, the Alameda County Coroner's Bureau confirmed to CBS News.
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Local nonprofit delivers early Christmas gift to man battling congenital heart disease
Ukee Washington reports.
Camden woman made it her life's mission to help her community after losing husband to gun violence
Natasha Brown reports.
Brotherly Love: Saving Grace Ministry helps children and their families coping with trauma
Natasha Brown reports.
Fairhill nonprofit's youth artist program "empowers" teens
Natasha Brown reports.
Sinister Mopar to host car show with a cause at Clementon Lake Park in South Jersey
Ukee Washington reports.
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Boys can learn ballet for free at Philadelphia Dance Academy
Only about 6% of the students at Philadelphia Dance Academy are boys - but the academy has a program aiming to involve more boys in dance.
Father Judge High School taking learning beyond the classroom with new CTE academy
Father Judge High School is taking learning beyond the classroom, with a new Career and Technical Education Academy.
With "Get Lost," 15-year-old Pottstown High School teen making mark on music world
Colin Plank, a 15-year-old Pottstown High School student, has a hit single, "Get Lost," published by Excelcia Music Publishing.
With Studying Never Stops, local teen entrepreneur inspires others to read
A 15-year-old local entrepreneur is making it his business to inspire others to read with his company "Studying Never Stops."
Catching up with gospel artist AJ Evans after Stellar Award nomination
Evans' first album "Not Too Young" earned him a Stellar Award nomination for Youth Project of the Year.
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Friday Football Frenzy starts in Middletown, Delaware
We went all the way down to Middletown, Delaware because they watch the Frenzy too! Pat Gallen reports.
Philadelphia police ID man who died after car crashes into SEPTA trolley in Overbrook
We now know the name of the driver killed in a fiery crash in the city's Overbrook section Friday night. The 20-year-old died after his Dodge Charger collided with a SEPTA trolley at 59th and Lansdowne Avenue. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3PBpH98
NEXT Weather Alert: Bracing Tropical Storm Ophelia
There is a High Wind Warning all Shore points for Saturday night. Wind Advisory for counties along the Shore and southern Delaware. Also, there is a Coastal Flood Advisory for rivers and inlets near the Shore. Bill Kelly reports.
Emergency management officials at Jersey Shore prepare for flooding from Tropical Storm Ophelia
At the Jersey Shore, emergency management officials say they're prepared for the flooding that will likely come with the heavy rain and the wind is already picking up, Kerri Corrado reports in Ocean City. READ MORE: https://cbsloc.al/3EO00Nh
Union members in Bucks County join the UAW strike
Friday is the eighth day of the United Auto Workers strike. Among those joining the picket line are union members in Bucks County. Kim Hudson reports from Langhorne.