Philadelphia City Council Congratulates Villanova On National Title
The Villanova Wildcats are continuing to receive recognition. On Thursday, the Cats were honored by the Philadelphia City Council.
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The Villanova Wildcats are continuing to receive recognition. On Thursday, the Cats were honored by the Philadelphia City Council.
The honors keep coming for Villanova's men's basketball team.
The Villanova estate of the Haas family – as in "Rohm and Haas" – is being donated to a land conservation group to become a public garden.
Kris Jenkins, 6'6", 240-pounds, has 913 career points at Villanova.
It's the largest athletic gift ever to Villanova, and it'll be used to renovate the Pavilion.
The bears and the bulls took the morning off -- Wall Street's gone to a whole bunch of Wildcats.
"He was having a great day, he was all happy, singing with the players down there, the Villanova chant."
Andy Talley will retire following the season, with longtime assistant Mark Ferrante taking over the reins.
Jenkins made seven of 11 shots this time.
Chris discussed Villanova's victory parade, Phillies Opening Day, and President Obama's vow to not influence Hillary Clinton's email investigation. Chris spoke with Michael Bronstein and Colin Hanna during the Monday Morning Matchup about the Presidential race at 7:00. He also spoke with Frances Martel regarding Philadelphia's first Breitbart Meetup and Broadcaster Jim Jackson about the passing of Philadelphia Flyers co-founder and owner Ed Snider.
We loved the Triple Grilled – a strong mix of mozzarella, cheddar and Monterrey jack, accented by a tomato.
"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.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Phillies on Monday night.
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
Philadelphia Eagles fans will be able to purchase single-game tickets for home games Tuesday morning.
The bells at Christ Church in Old City will ring out as Philadelphia celebrates the country's 250th birthday this weekend.
Preparations are underway for Friday's parade in Philadelphia to mark America's 250th anniversary.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Phillies on Monday night.
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
Philadelphia Eagles fans will be able to purchase single-game tickets for home games Tuesday morning.
The bells at Christ Church in Old City will ring out as Philadelphia celebrates the country's 250th birthday this weekend.
The bells at Christ Church in Old City will ring out as Philadelphia celebrates the country's 250th birthday this weekend.
Preparations are underway for Friday's parade in Philadelphia to mark America's 250th anniversary.
Philadelphia police are searching for a man wanted in three shootings, including two deadly ones, in the city's Hunting Park neighborhood.
One Pennsylvania church is opening its doors wider, creating a welcoming place for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Montgomery County on Monday kicked off America's semiquincentennial week with a birthday bash celebrating Valley Forge National Historical Park.
A car went up in flames after crashing into a building along NJ 47/Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey, around 1 a.m. Monday.
Aiden Logrande, 19, was arrested in connection with two vehicle arsons and multiple acts of criminal mischief in Washington Township, police said.
Police said a girl was shot and two boys were hit by a car after shots were fired outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Philadelphia will declare a heat health emergency when the heat index reaches 100, which is expected on Wednesday.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
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.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Esmerlyn Valdez and Jared Triolo both hit home runs to help the Pirates escape an early five-run deficit, and Endy Rodriguez closed the deal with a three-run homer in the ninth for an 11-7 win over the Phillies on Monday night.
Jose Canale scored on the first sudden-death penalty kick, Orlando Gill made two key saves in the shootout, and Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties Monday to earn the biggest upset of the 2026 World Cup so far.
Philadelphia Eagles fans will be able to purchase single-game tickets for home games Tuesday morning.
A 12-foot bronze statue honoring "Smokin'" Joe Frazier now stands outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The Phillies have three finalists for a starting job on the National League team: Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh and Bryson Stott.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
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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.
Bells are an integral part of our nation's history. There's the Liberty Bell with its storied crack, of course. But the lesser-known bells at Christ Church in Philadelphia's Old City are even older.
The First Bank of the United States in Philadelphia will reopen to the public this week. It's been closed to the public since 1976.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Monday night as we're set to experience another heat wave.
Hydration is key for people who work outside, as the Philadelphia region is set to experience another heat wave.
Residents of Nicetown said they're still processing the trauma they experienced last year.