College Football Preview: Penn Hungry For Third Straight Ivy Crown
After a few years of hovering around the .500 mark, the Penn Quakers have returned to their post as the dominant team in the Ivy League.
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After a few years of hovering around the .500 mark, the Penn Quakers have returned to their post as the dominant team in the Ivy League.
In the spring semester a class of Penn students examined ways to increase participation in the summer feeding programs for low income children in Philadelphia and came up with an award-winning solution.
Four hundred talented area students are wrapping up an enjoyable six weeks of summer camp in the footlights at the Annenberg Center, at the University of Pennsylvania.
A new gene therapy developed by a team at the University of Pennsylvania shows unprecedented succes in curing leukemia. Two of the three patients who received the treatment a year ago are still cancer free.
Evans wrote, with partner Jay Livingston, such well known songs as "Silver Bells," "Que Sera Sera," "Mona Lisa," and the theme songs to the TV shows "Bonanza" and "Mr. Ed."
Xiaoye Wang came to the United States from China to study computer engineering and met his future wife while earning a doctorate at the University of Pennsylvania.
Penn bioethicist Art Caplan is criticizing the federal government for not informing the the public sooner about a salmonella outbreak apparently related to ground turkey.
The University of Pennsylvania's Medical School this week announced major funding for its Center for Orphan Disease Research and Therapy.
The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative is connecting three universities and two health systems with entry-level jobs they need filled, and partners with the community to find those who can fill them.
You wouldn't run around in a fur coat during the heat wave, would you? Neither should your dog.
It's the second year that Penn's School of Veterinary Medicine is running a summer camp for high school and college students with career interests in veterinary medicine.
Chris reviews the stalled talks in the debt ceiling debate. He also talks to Seth Everett about the second half of the Phillies season and to Ann Coulter about her appearance at the next Red Meat Tour stop on July 25 at Union Trust Steakhouse in Center City.
Another week, another entry in the Republican race for president.
About 40 young people growing up in some of Philadelphia's toughest neighborhoods, many of whom may have thought they had no chance of getting a good job or a good education, graduated Friday from the St. Christopher's Hospital "Health Tech" program.
Governor Tom Corbett is nominating Pedro Ramos to fill a spot on the SRC that had been vacant since February.
Cusick was selected by the Phillies in the 29th round of the MLB First-Year Player Draft.
Even though it's in the middle of a big city, Penn's campus can sometimes seem quiet and secluded: the trees, the birds… the squirrels.
Every year University of Pennsylvania students head home for the summer, leaving tons of stuff behind and it's all on sale.
An estimated 12 to 20 percent of veterans returning from "Operation Enduring Freedom" will have traumatic brain injury, TBI.
The drawdown of troops from Afghanistan is supposed to mark the beginning of the end of America's ten-year war in the Gulf, but returning veterans will be fighting battles for years to come.
Mike McGarvey -- one of the best basketball players in Division III history when he wore an Ursinus College uniform -- is getting his first taste of Division I, having recently accepted a position as an assistant coach at Colgate University.
The University of Pennsylvania held its 255th commencement today, featuring Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington as its speaker.
The sixteen-team field for the 2011 NCAA Division I Men's Lacrosse Tournament has been released, and local fans have plenty of options to root for.
Pets become your best friend and a part of your family. If you've ever one, you know how hard it can be when it has to end. Now there are places where you can share with people who understand.
Cyberbullying was the hot topic at the University of Pennsylvania, at a conference put together by the Anti-Defamation League.
Travis Konecny scored twice for his first multigoal game this season and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1.
Arctic cold combined with breezy winds will create dangerously cold wind chills Tuesday morning across the entire Philadelphia region.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and eight steals after being named an All-Star starter for the first time in a 113-104 win over the Pacers.
Frank Olivieri Sr., the former longtime owner of Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia, died Sunday. He was 87 years old.
Arctic cold combined with breezy winds will create dangerously cold wind chills Tuesday morning across the entire Philadelphia region.
Snow fell across the Philadelphia region over the weekend as multiple winter storms hit the Delaware Valley.
Travis Konecny scored twice for his first multigoal game this season and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Frank Olivieri Sr., the former longtime owner of Pat's King of Steaks in South Philadelphia, died Sunday. He was 87 years old.
The driver of a tanker truck died after it overturned Monday in Bucks County, Pennsylvania State Police said.
About 50 gallons of diesel fuel spilled in Perkasie when a tractor-trailer overturned Monday afternoon, police said.
Crews and neighbors around the Philadelphia area spent Monday cleaning up from winter weather and enjoying the snow.
Thousands of people around the Philadelphia region honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Monday.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
Advanced DNA testing helped investigators in Burlington County solve a 2016 murder, officials say.
Service projects and volunteer opportunities are planned for the Philadelphia area on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Teachers say Clearview Regional School District coach Tom Hengel and his wife were killed in a crash in Mullica Hill, Saturday.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
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.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Travis Konecny scored twice for his first multigoal game this season and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and eight steals after being named an All-Star starter for the first time in a 113-104 win over the Pacers.
Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey was named Monday as one of the Eastern Conference starters in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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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.
Road conditions are improving on Tuesday, but it's still dangerously cold Tuesday morning with more exceptionally low temperatures expected on Wednesday morning. Brandon Goldner reports.
As we deal with Arctic wind chills across the Philadelphia region and the coldest temperatures of the season so far, our NEXT Weather team is also tracking the possibility of a snow storm for Sunday. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive again, thanks to a new state law signed by outgoing Gov. Phil Murphy. CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell and Wakisha Bailey tested out their own cursive skills to see how their penmanship stands up.
President Trump will be heading to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, and is expected to discuss the U.S. economy and his desire to acquire the Arctic island Greenland. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Frank Olivieri Sr., who took over Pat's King of Steaks after his father and uncle started the business, died Sunday at the age of 87, his family said.