Penn Researchers: Beautifying A Neighborhood May Make It Safer
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have found a connection between sprucing up vacant lots and reducing crime.
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Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have found a connection between sprucing up vacant lots and reducing crime.
A study shows that young children are exposed to hours of background television.
The Morris Arboretum is holding its annual plant sale, through Saturday, just in time for the summer gardening season -- and Mother's Day.
For the sixth straight season, the Penn women's lacrosse squad has landed a spot in the NCAA Tournament field.
A University of Pennsylvania contest has stirred up interest in rounding up AED's - or automated external defibrillators - to pinpoint where the portable devices are located in Philadelphia.
A measure introduced by US senator Bob Casey (D-Pa.) is intended to combat the problem of sexual violence on college campuses.
Doug Lynch, vice dean of Penn's Graduate School of Education, quit after being accused of making false claims that he'd earned his doctorate degree.
Chris discusses Newt Gingrich's upcoming departure from the Presidential race, President Obama's appearance on the Jimmy Fallon Show, and the arrest of a woman at a WaWa who took $2300. He talks to CBS 3's Elizabeth Hur about and arrest in the Mayfair tire slashings and Entertainment Tonight's Nancy O'Dell about her interview with Ann Romney.
The American Cancer Society is looking for people between the ages of 30 and 65 to participate in "Cancer Prevention Study 3," a long-term, national study exploring the role of genetics in cancer development.
The Penn baseball program has produced its fair share of high level players over the years. This season, another name is being added to that list in junior outfielder Greg Zebrack.
The courses will not earn you credit toward a degree. But Penn professor Al Filreis says his online poetry class, for example, can be rewarding in other ways.
First Lady Michelle Obama visited Penn, today, to announce a new initiative in the nation's nursing schools. The program is aimed at helping veterans and their families.
An election at Penn today will determine whether guards who patrol the campus on bicycles become union members.
A $100,000 prize is up for grabs this week in Philadelphia among three finalists, but in a way they are already winners.
After a 5-5 2011 season, the Penn Quakers are hoping to jump back up to their familiar place at the top of Ivy League in 2012.
University of Pennsylvania Law School officially opened Golkin Hall, its new $34 million state-of-the-art facility, and got a visit from a US Supreme Court Justice to mark the occasion.
The first and second ladies plan to visit Philadelphia, next week. Michelle Obama and Jill Biden have scheduled an announcement at the University of Pennsylvania for Wednesday afternoon.
Students from the Mastery-Shoemaker charter school peered at slides of mouse brain cells, and even got to hold a human brain.
Athletes and students joined together today at the University of Pennsylvania for the 5th Annual Pride Games. The goal is to increase acceptance of the LGBT community in sports.
Chris talks to Steve Cordasco on Finance Friday, Attorney Gregory Gianforcaro about the latest details from the Jerry Sandusky trial, CBS 3's Beasley Reece on Peyton Manning and the New Orleans Saints suspensions and he also analyzes what could be the beginning of the end of Rick Santorum's Presidential campaign.
The students got a cease-and-desist letter from Louis Vuitton, the luggage company, for using a likeness of its trademark on posters. But Penn defended the students' use of the modified trademark.
As new details emerge about the soldier accused of killing 16 civilians in Afghanistan, there is talk that he may have been dealing with a combination of stress, alcohol and domestic issues.
The Penn Quakers have what every team that plays college basketball games in March wants. Control of their own destiny.
A former University of Pennsylvania economics professor who bludgeoned his wife to death in their Upper Merion home more than five years ago is asking the state to approve his request for a pre-release program.
The Muslim Students Association at Penn says its members "are disturbed and disappointed" that the NYPD has viewed groups like theirs as, in their words, "a potential threat on the basis of religious affiliation."
At the Ford Police Athletic League Center in South Philadelphia, the Phillie Phanatic and other special guests help kick off all the feels of the holidays.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be cloudy and chilly with rain showers in Philadelphia and rain and some snow in the Lehigh Valley.
Travis Konecny got his 500th NHL point and Dan Vladar made 17 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1.
Eight members of a Philadelphia youth football team were charged after allegedly stealing more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from a Dick's Sporting Goods in Florida last weekend.
After seeing improvements in illegal dumping, the city is expanding its twice-weekly trash pickup to North Philadelphia.
Family identified the 70-year-old woman who died in a rowhome fire in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood as Denise Green.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be cloudy and chilly with rain showers in Philadelphia and rain and some snow in the Lehigh Valley.
The Phillies and DH Kyle Schwarber agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract in free agency Tuesday, according to multiple reports.
At the Ford Police Athletic League Center in South Philadelphia, the Phillie Phanatic and other special guests help kick off all the feels of the holidays.
Travis Konecny got his 500th NHL point and Dan Vladar made 17 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1.
At the Ford Police Athletic League Center in South Philadelphia, the Phillie Phanatic and other special guests help kick off all the feels of the holidays.
Eight members of a Philadelphia youth football team were charged after allegedly stealing more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from a Dick's Sporting Goods in Florida last weekend.
After seeing improvements in illegal dumping, the city is expanding its twice-weekly trash pickup to North Philadelphia.
Nick Patterson will make his debut in the Philadelphia Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" a year after being diagnosed with cancer.
A 30-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were shot and killed in a shooting in Philadelphia's Germantown section Tuesday night, police said.
Twins in New Jersey were arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot ICE officers "on sight" and hang the top spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security.
Mantua Township voters will decide whether to raise $39 million in bonds to repair aging school buildings.
Three members of a family of four were killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, leaving their community heartbroken.
Mark Paulino, a former elementary school and Santa actor, was arrested on child porn charges, the Mercer County prosecutor said.
Three people are dead, including a minor, after a crash in East Windsor Township on the New Jersey Turnpike, state police said.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Nick Patterson will make his debut in the Philadelphia Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" a year after being diagnosed with cancer.
Instead of big incisions, doctors at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze. For patients, it means they get diagnosed faster with no downtime.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
A little boy from Delaware County is getting his once-in-a-lifetime wish, just in time for the holidays.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
All SEPTA services will run on a normal schedule Monday, days after TWU Local 234 warned a strike was "imminent."
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Travis Konecny got his 500th NHL point and Dan Vladar made 17 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1.
Kyle Schwarber, who the Phillies reportedly signed to a five-year deal, will play for the U.S. in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
The Phillies and DH Kyle Schwarber agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract in free agency Tuesday.
Cameron Dicker kicked five field goals and Tony Jefferson intercepted Jalen Hurts at the 1-yard line to lift the Chargers to a 22-19 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.
Former Philadelphia Eagles great and Washington Commanders tight end Zach Ertz will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in his right knee.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
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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.
There are two statues of Philly's favorite fictional boxer, Rocky Balboa, at the Philadelphia Art Museum: one on street level along Kelly Drive and the other atop the "Rocky Steps." Jan Carabeo breaks down the plans the commission will vote on Wednesday morning.
Neighbors spoke highly of 70-year-old Denise Green, describing her as the heart of their block on Lambert Street in East Germantown. Brandon Goldner reports that the fire that killed Green on Tuesday is still under investigation.
Chopper 3 flew over a building where crews put out a fire in Galloway Township, New Jersey on Wednesday.
A GOP-led state committee says it wants answers about nearly $1 million in security upgrades to Gov. Josh Shapiro's personal home outside Philadelphia. Shapiro said security experts recommended the changes after identifying gaps after an arson attack at the governor's mansion in April. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Philadelphia Gas Works will be out in Yorktown on Wednesday helping residents get signed up for LIHEAP, the program helping low-income families pay their energy bills.