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It is all Ivy League play from here on out for the University of Pennsylvania Quakers, starting on Saturday as they welcome the Columbia Lions to Franklin Field.
Well, it seems like some of Philly's brightest college students are some of the most attractive catches on the popular dating app Tinder.
Chris reviewed Michelle Obama campaigning for Hillary Clinton at La Salle, Congress overriding a Presidential veto on a bill that would allow 9/11 victims families to sue Saudi Arabia and the conservatism of Carson Wentz.
Saturday's game kicks off at 1:00 p.m.
A new study published by personal finance company, Value Penguin, ranked Philly as the third worst college town to have a car in.
Penn students are coming together after an email sent out by an off-campus fraternity.
Casey co-authored the Campus Sexual Violence Elimination or (SaVE) Act
Researchers have found that Instagram photos can be analyzed to screen for depression.
Princeton HealthCare System is exploring a partnership with the University of Pennsylvania Health System.
Students at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Finance have penned a scathing, open letter to presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, claiming the business mogul-turned-politician does not represent them.
It's a homecoming for the President of a European nation who's in Philadelphia to give a keynote address at his alma mater tonight.
The second annual Courage Game kicks off next weekend on U-Penn's campus.
The two political powerhouses came together to cheer on family members and the Class of 2016.
An Ivy League professor says his flight was delayed because a fellow passenger thought the equations he was writing might be a sign he was a terrorist.
Vice President Joe Biden and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will be in Philadelphia for the same function later this month -- but it's not a political event.
Suicide rates in the United States are at a 30 year high, according to a new government report.
Kevin Hines discussed his book, Cracked, Not Broken: Surviving And Thriving After A Suicide Attempt, with Rich Zeoli.
The University of Pennsylvania held a neuro-science fair, where brainiacs got to show off their stuff, and have it was judged by elementary students.
Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Trevor Noah will be broadcasting right from the Annenberg Center's Zellerbach Theatre on Penn's Campus
Spring is in the air here in Philadelphia and with that comes colorful blooms only seen this time of year.
On the CBS3 Health Watch, a break thru 3-dimensional technology that's used to save the life of man's best friend.
Some of those in closest contact with Scott Kelly are local researchers.
The University of Pennsylvania men's basketball team will play its final two home games of the season this weekend as they welcome Cornell to the Palestra on Friday night and host Columbia on Saturday night.
Presidential candidate Ted Cruz's communications director's resignation Monday was sparked by a video posted online by the University of Pennsylvania's student newspaper.
Strong storms swept through Philadelphia on Thursday night, with heavy winds and lightning strikes knocking down trees.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
The Philadelphia Police Department's Special Victims Unit is investigating after a 1-year-old girl died in an apparent drowning Thursday night, police said.
The humidity becomes downright oppressive on Friday in the Philadelphia region and stays like that through the evening.
Hundreds of people packed the corner of 20th and Durfor streets in South Philadelphia to honor Billy Schmidt's life Thursday evening.
Strong storms swept through Philadelphia on Thursday night, with heavy winds and lightning strikes knocking down trees.
Hundreds of people packed the corner of 20th and Durfor streets in South Philadelphia to honor Billy Schmidt's life Thursday evening.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
The Philadelphia Police Department's Special Victims Unit is investigating after a 1-year-old girl died in an apparent drowning Thursday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Strong storms swept through Philadelphia on Thursday night, with heavy winds and lightning strikes knocking down trees.
The Philadelphia Police Department's Special Victims Unit is investigating after a 1-year-old girl died in an apparent drowning Thursday night, police said.
The humidity becomes downright oppressive on Friday in the Philadelphia region and stays like that through the evening.
Hundreds of people packed the corner of 20th and Durfor streets in South Philadelphia to honor Billy Schmidt's life Thursday evening.
A man stole a vehicle from Rita's Water Ice in Northeast Philadelphia with a baby inside and crashed after a chase Thursday night, police said.
Dameon Anderson allegedly murdered Savion Pollard-Poulson inside a grocery store in Philadelphia in April and fled on an electric scooter.
Crews have found the body of Davoris Carter, the 14-year-old who went missing while swimming in Wildwood earlier this month, police said Wednesday.
Cristian Custodio-Aquino faces 30 years in prison for killing Dr. Michael Anthony, who owned Haddon Vet.
More than 50 shots were fired in a shooting that hurt seven people in Trenton, New Jersey, Tuesday night, local officials say.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
Anticipation grows in Delaware's West African community as the Ivory Coast's national soccer team settles into its Wilmington hotel ahead of the World Cup.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
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.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
The first 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup match in Philadelphia is Sunday, but the party has already started at Fairmount Park.
The Phillies are adding a veteran outfielder a day after potentially losing Adolis García for some time due to an injury.
As the 2026 World Cup gets underway, some neighbors in Fairmount have mixed emotions about Philadelphia's free FIFA Fan Fest.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Games are likely to be tied at the end of regulation at the 2026 World Cup, especially in the late stages of the tournament with a highly competitive field.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Inflation is climbing again, and that is making it harder for many people to keep up with bills — household debt also climbed to an all-time high in the first quarter of the year. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with tips to manage credit card debt as costs continue to rise.
Temperatures will get into the 90s in the Philadelphia region on Friday with oppressive humidity before storms break out in the afternoon and evening hours. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
It has been 10 years since the deadliest attack on the LGBTQ+ community in U.S. history. A decade later, people across the country are honoring the victims, supporting survivors and reflecting on the legacy of Pulse.
The KB Foundation, a nonprofit mentoring program, held its Youth Achievement Celebration on Thursday night. Our Janelle Burrell served as the emcee on this inspirational night.
In Philadelphia's Mount Airy neighborhood, crews are working to restore power after storms blew through the region and caused outages Thursday night. Brandon Goldner reports.