Villanova's Wamala A Rhodes Scholar
It has been quite the college career for Villanova's Jessica Wamala.
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It has been quite the college career for Villanova's Jessica Wamala.
The Wildcats are 10-0 for the first time since the 2005-06 season, and three shy of matching the program-best 13-0 start in 1937-38.
After an up-and-down, 3-4 start, the La Salle Explorers have picked up back-to-back wins, now they face Villanova to kick off their Big 5 schedule.
They are 9-0, they already own a signature win over Kansas and a "Battle 4 Atlantis" tournament title. Throw in a couple of blowout wins over Big 5 opponents Penn and St. Joe's and you get a #10 (AP) ranking in the country.
Darrun Hilliard scored 19 points and James Bell had 14 to lead No. 14 Villanova to a 77-54 win over Penn on Wednesday night.
Ryan Arcidiacono had not made a shot all night. So naturally, he was Jay Wright's choice on the play that wound up deciding Villanova's fate.
It will be the regular season finale for Delaware and Villanova as the two longtime rivals meet in Chester on Saturday in the latest match-up in the "Battle of the Blue".
Villanova will try to snap a three-game losing streak on Saturday when they take to the road to visit Rhode Island.
The Villanova Wildcats are coming off another weekend of heartbreak. They fell just short against Maine, losing 37-35 at home, falling to 4-4 (3-2 in the CAA) on the season. They will look to bounce back on Saturday as they travel down to Virginia to battle James Madison.
The gift from alumnus James Davis, a 1981 graduate, and his wife, Kim, is made through the Davis Family Foundation.
Marcus Wasilewski's 6-yard touchdown run with 8:45 remaining in the game lifted Maine past Villanova 37-35 in Colonial Athletic Association action on Saturday.
Artists, scientists and others are helping to clean and restore a 17th century Italian painting.
The Villanova Wildcats will look to bounce back from last weekend's painful loss to New Hampshire on Saturday when they welcome Maine to the Main Line.
A student at the Villanova School of Business is getting real-world experience that's a lot more hands-on than an internship: he owns an arcade at the shore.
The Villanova Wildcats are now ranked 15th in the country in FCS. They have recovered from an 0-2 start to win three straight games, but they will face a very big challenge on Saturday as they visit a Towson ranked as high as #2 in the polls.
An autopsy has confirmed the official cause of death for a Villanova University student who was found in her dorm room in late August.
Villanova looks to be hitting its stride with one month of the season in the books.
Students from Villanova University will be fanning out across Philadelphia on Saturday for the 8th Annual Saint Thomas Day of Service.
If you are looking for a top notch local college football match-up this weekend, look no further than the Main Line on Saturday when Villanova hosts Penn.
After a tough loss to open the season last Saturday up at Boston College, the Villanova Wildcats will once again be on the road this weekend as they visit Fordham.
Father John Stack, vice president of Student Life, says the young woman was Kinara Patel, a sophomore at Villanova.
Hopes are high on the Main Line as the Villanova Wildcats look to be one of the top teams in one of the top conferences in all of FCS, the Colonial Athletic Association.
KYW's Larry Kane talked with Dr. Katherine Warrick, the Islamic Scholar At Villanova, about the problems in the Middle East.
Former Villanova standout Dwayne Anderson joins the coaching staff at Penn State.
The Freedoms opened their home court season with an overtime loss to 2003 U.S. Open champion Andy Roddick and his Springfield Lasers.
Shelton Mercer III has launched the Mercer 250 Outcomes & Innovation Fund with a $250,000 investment.
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive will roll onto the tracks near Philadelphia's Navy Yard and be on public display from July 4-5.
Perry Shall has been collecting graphic shirts for over 30 years with the hope of opening a museum one day.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Bryce Wolfe, a Temple University student, was killed in a hit-and-run crash over a week ago, and the driver responsible is still at large.
A dangerous heat wave arrives in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs this week, where each day temps could surpass 100 degrees.
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive will roll onto the tracks near Philadelphia's Navy Yard and be on public display from July 4-5.
Perry Shall has been collecting graphic shirts for over 30 years with the hope of opening a museum one day.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
Bryce Wolfe, a Temple University student, was killed in a hit-and-run crash over a week ago, and the driver responsible is still at large.
The Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014 steam locomotive will roll onto the tracks near Philadelphia's Navy Yard and be on public display from July 4-5.
Perry Shall has been collecting graphic shirts for over 30 years with the hope of opening a museum one day.
Bryce Wolfe, a Temple University student, was killed in a hit-and-run crash over a week ago, and the driver responsible is still at large.
Philadelphia police say a man whose car was struck by fireworks opened fire, hitting three people.
High temperatures Tuesday will reach a more manageable 92 degrees, but Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday are the dangerously hot days.
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.
The best-selling book and beloved movie "The Notebook" is coming to the stage at the Academy of Music. Stars Chloë Cheers and Kyle Mangold joined CBS News Philadelphia's Janelle Burrell to talk about the production and how it can resonate with audiences.
Members of Unite Here Local 274 rallied in Philadelphia and marched to one Center City hotel that does not have a contract, the Hilton Garden Inn near the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
A potentially record-breaking heat wave is set to begin Tuesday in Philadelphia, and by the end of the week, high temperatures will soar into the triple digits. With feels-like temperatures closer to 105-110 degrees, organizers for the city's America 250 celebrations and FIFA Fan Festival are making changes to their plans.
Temperatures aren't too bad on Tuesday, but highs will get into the 90s before we have dangerous heat indices feeling like 105 or higher later this week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has a rich railroading history, including the Reading Railroad — one of the most important railroads in the country. Photojournalist Bill Seiders has more on the role railroads played in building our nation.