Jay Wright On Parade Turnout: 'We Were Shocked'
"As we got closer and closer to City Hall, it just kept growing and growing," said Wright.
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"As we got closer and closer to City Hall, it just kept growing and growing," said Wright.
"We take great pride in representing the city of Philadelphia."
That's what this man is calling his 91st birthday celebration at the Villanova victory parade in Center City.
Ryan Arcidiacono had 16 points and the game-winning assist in Monday's National Championship game.
Chris discussed Bill Clinton's back a forth with protesters at a speech Mt. Airy, Hillary Clinton's troubles riding the subway in New York and Ben Carson's defense of Donald Trump's campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski. He talked with economist Chris Butler at 7:00 on Finance Friday about Donald Trump's plan to force Mexico to pay for a wall along the southern border and CBS 3's Don Bell at 8:00 about the exit of Sixers GM Sam Hinkie.
Thousands are expected to celebrate Villanova's NCAA championship with a parade and rally this afternoon in Center City.
Jay Wright, Churville, PA native, is 476-242 (.663) as a college basketball head coach, since 1994.
Business has been booming at Villanova's bookstore since the big basketball win, but it's not just the national championship-themed merchandise that's providing a boost to the economy.
Villanova beat North Carolina 77-74 in the National Championship Game, and that's never changing.
A local author, yoga teacher, and mindfulness trainer says mental discipline was a key player in Villanova's clinching of the NCAA National Championship.
After winning the National Championship, it's time for Villanova players to get back to class.
Two days after winning his first National Title, Jay Wright received a call from President Barack Obama.
Preparations are underway as Philadelphia gets set to host a championship parade for the Villanova Wildcats.
The parade will go from 20th and Market Streets to Dilworth Park.
You can watch the parade LIVE on CBS3, online on CBSPhilly.com, and listen on SportsRadio 94WIP.
The Wildcats averaged 83.5 points per game, shooting 58.2-percent from the field and 50.0-percent from behind the arc in the tourney.
Chris discussed last night's Republican primary in Wisconsin, the plans for Villanova's parade, and LeSean McCoy not being charged after a brawl with off-duty police officers. He talked with John Daniel Davidson at 7:20 from the Federalist about Trump's handling of his defeat in Wisconsin, Victor Fiorillo from Philadelphia Magazine at 8:00 about the lack of charges against McCoy, and the Hill's AB Stoddard at 8:20 about how the Republicans are handling the primary election process.
Villanova received a wonderful reception from their fans when they arrived home as champs.
The sophomore from Baltimore hit the second-biggest shot of the game for Villanova (it was, admittedly, a very distant second).
More users on ESPN 2016 bracket challenge picked Villanova to lose in the first round than win the tournament.
Rich discussed Villanova's win over UNC, the politics of a weather crisis and Trump's plan to build a wall. We also discussed Trump's thoughts on the Department of Education, the Wisconsin Primary and a woman's choice to raise her cats gender neutral. Rich spoke with Gov. Ed Rendell about Nova Nation and the Presidential Race at 4:20pm.
The conversation around #MarchMadness trended on Twitter for most of the night.
The parade will start at 1:00 p.m., beginning at 20th and Market Streets and ending at Dilworth Park.
Ryan Arcidiacono is the only player in Villanova history to score at least 1,500 points and tally 500 assists.
Jay Wright is 476–242 (.663) as a college head coach and can now add a National Championship to his resume.
Starting Tuesday, the Delaware Valley will warm above freezing each day to the mid and upper 30s, with low the 40s possible for some.
A Philadelphia college is considering opening its doors to more students.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
Kevin Douglass Green, the great, great grandson of Frederick Douglass, is spending the week visiting Black-owned businesses to promote literacy and legacy.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
Federal agents were stationed outside a home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for hours Monday before taking a man into custody.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
The statue of late heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier in Philadelphia could be on the move.
Starting Tuesday, the Delaware Valley will warm above freezing each day to the mid and upper 30s, with low the 40s possible for some.
A Philadelphia college is considering opening its doors to more students.
A Philadelphia college is considering opening its doors to more students.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
Kevin Douglass Green, the great, great grandson of Frederick Douglass, is spending the week visiting Black-owned businesses to promote literacy and legacy.
The statue of late heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier in Philadelphia could be on the move.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
Warm drinks, warm food and lots of layers are helping people in the Delaware Valley face the cold weather.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
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.
Part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station in Philadelphia was flooded Monday night, but service wasn't disrupted.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said he hopes to find a new home for Nick Castellanos by next Monday.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
The Eagles' reported new offensive line coach has connections to offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and D-coordinator Vic Fangio.
Barry Wilburn, who led the NFL in interceptions in 1987 and won a Super Bowl with Washington that same season, has died. He was 62.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was among the "Super Bowl Legends" introduced before Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
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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.
Bill Kelly says Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be more seasonable with temps above freezing. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
At the Barnes Foundation Monday night, the Pew Center recognized its 2025 grant recipients.
The flooding didn't interrupt service at the SEPTA station in Center City.
Families who live along Barry Street in Trooper, Montgomery County, said they're still reeling from what happened to their neighbors.
The bill would also remove some barriers for veterans to get free beach tags.