Juvenile charged with swatting calls targeting Villanova, others
A juvenile is facing charges in connection with a rash of swatting calls aimed at universities and other sites in Pennsylvania.
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A juvenile is facing charges in connection with a rash of swatting calls aimed at universities and other sites in Pennsylvania.
A juvenile has been charged with making the hoax call about an active shooter that sent Villanova University into a lockdown and prompted a massive law enforcement response in August 2025. The campus was never in danger, and the suspect has no ties to the school, authorities say.
No. 7 seed Texas Tech held on to defeat 10th seed Villanova in the first round of March Madness.
The Villanova Wildcats were eliminated from the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in their first appearance in four years.
Villanova University's men's and women's basketball teams are both in the NCAA Tournament, and on Wednesday the school gave them a sendoff. Both teams play Friday, with the women taking on Texas Tech in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and the men taking on Utah State in San Diego. Our Pat Gallen caught up with women's head coach Denise Dillon as the cheerleaders and marching band bid the Wildcats good luck out west.
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin is speaking at Villanova University's Center for Irish Studies Saturday, and will appear in the Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday.
Student-athletes at Villanova are giving back to young boys through a mentorship program with Radnor Middle School.
Villanova and Notre Dame are finalizing plans to open the 2026-27 college basketball season in Rome, Italy.
A Villanova University football player has been charged with raping another student, according to the Delaware County DA.
Villanova University lifted orders for students to remain indoors and off campus after assessing a threat that was made to the campus Thursday morning.
Villanova University has started to reopen and is set to operate on a normal schedule Friday after a threat forced the campus to shut down Thursday morning. Students said the disruptions are frustrating.
Villanova University has lifted orders for students to remain indoors in residence halls after assessing a threat that was made to the campus Thursday morning. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden has the latest.
Villanova University is closed Thursday as police and the FBI investigate a potential threat that was made toward an academic building. Students and staff are being asked to stay off campus.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
Penn will take on Villanova in the men's championship game at the Big 5 Classic this year, while on the women's side, Villanova will play St. Joseph's for city bragging rights.
Former Philadelphia Eagles general manager Jimmy Murray was remembered at an event at Villanova.
Family and friends gathered at Villanova University to remember Jimmy Murray, who was general manager of the Philadelphia Eagles for 14 years and co-founded the Ronald McDonald House.
Phillygoat, a local apparel shop that makes T-shirts and hoodies, recently sent a care package to Pope Leo XIV, a Villanova alumnus. The package included a T-shirt that reads "God loves Villanova." The business then received a note back from the Vatican saying the pontiff got the package and appreciated the gesture. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
Shawn Moir was arrested inside a parking garage at Villanova for allegedly fatally stabbing his grandfather in Vineland, New Jersey.
A second false active shooter incident was reported at Villanova University before the first day of classes, sources say.
A Villanova University residence hall was evacuated on Sunday morning after authorities were notified of an unspecified threat, Delaware County authorities said. The threat was fake, police said. The incident comes days after school officials say a report about an active shooter on campus turned out to be a "cruel hoax."
Social media was full of reaction and video after terrifying moments on Villanova University's campus following a false threat of an active shooter. Chandler Lutz breaks down social media posts about the hoax.
A report of an active shooter at Villanova turned out to be a "cruel hoax," according to the university president and Delaware County DA.
An alert about an active shooter at Villanova University's campus in Pennsylvania caused panic Thursday afternoon, but there was no shooter, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said during a press conference. No injuries were reported, and an investigation is underway, law enforcement officials said.
Josh Sanders talks to a family who was at Villanova University, where a reported active shooter has now turned out to be a "cruel hoax."
A series of drone incursions into countries neighboring Ukraine and Russia is fueling concern that their four-and-a-half year war could spread.
Four people were hospitalized, including a fire service EMT, after a fire tore through a home and shut down a portion of Roosevelt Boulevard.
On Monday, cooler and more seasonable air arrives with highs in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees in the Philadelphia region.
Restaurants in Philadelphia are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world with the FIFA World Cup starting this week.
Sean Mannion is still months away from calling plays in an NFL game for the first time, but Jordan Mailata had high praise for the Eagles' new offensive coordinator.
Four people were hospitalized, including a fire service EMT, after a fire tore through a home and shut down a portion of Roosevelt Boulevard.
A series of drone incursions into countries neighboring Ukraine and Russia is fueling concern that their four-and-a-half year war could spread.
On Monday, cooler and more seasonable air arrives with highs in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees in the Philadelphia region.
Restaurants in Philadelphia are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world with the FIFA World Cup starting this week.
Sean Mannion is still months away from calling plays in an NFL game for the first time, but Jordan Mailata had high praise for the Eagles' new offensive coordinator.
Four people were hospitalized, including a fire service EMT, after a fire tore through a home and shut down a portion of Roosevelt Boulevard.
Restaurants in Philadelphia are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world with the FIFA World Cup starting this week.
A man was shot multiple times and killed Sunday in Northeast Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood, police said.
The Pride March and Festival in Philadelphia brought thousands of people together to celebrate.
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
Four former employees of the now-shuttered Gillian's Wonderland Pier are working to preserve the nostalgia that once lined the Ocean City boardwalk.
From newsroom to taproom, the new lager is launching just in time for America's 250th anniversary.
The NTSB released a preliminary report Thursday on the school bus crash in Gibbstown that left a child dead in May.
A 25-year-old man has been arrested after he doused his workplace in gasoline in a series of arsons in South Jersey Thursday, officials said.
After a controversial paid parking ordinance was recently repealed and rescinded, Diamond Beach residents are taking a stand again.
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.
This weekend's rare blue moon may be visible in the Philadelphia area this Saturday and Sunday.
Now that the 2026 U.S. Men's National Team soccer roster is out, here's a look at the Philly ties across the lineup.
Families turned to indoor activities such as shopping, visiting museums and bowling on Monday in the Philadelphia area.
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.
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.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
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.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Pennsylvania and Philadelphia officials announced an investment that could impact the city's sports teams located in South Philly.
Restaurants in Philadelphia are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world with the FIFA World Cup starting this week.
Sean Mannion is still months away from calling plays in an NFL game for the first time, but Jordan Mailata had high praise for the Eagles' new offensive coordinator.
The Sixers are promoting Jameer Nelson to be the team's executive vice president of basketball operations under new president Mike Gansey, according to a league source.
Brandon Marsh homered for the third straight day and drove in two runs as the Phillies beat the White Sox in South Philly.
Jacob Gonzalez hit his first major league home run, Colson Montgomery also went deep and the Chicago White Sox defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3.
"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.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
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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.
Philadelphia Police are searching for the shooter who killed a 22-year-old Penn State student just steps away from his home in South Philadelphia
At just 20 years old, Jonathan Suarez is already a certified pilot and flight instructor. Now he's giving back to the same program that helped him learn to fly and helping today's students follow in his path.
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake that struck just off the coast of the Philippines Monday killed more than 30 people and injured hundreds more. Thousands of villagers are reportedly displaced.
Andrew Kozak says it will be sunny and cooler in the Philadelphia region Monday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
With the FIFA World Cup set to start Thursday, soccer fans across Philadelphia are already gathering to celebrate — and local restaurants are preparing to welcome visitors from around the world.