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How the School District of Philadelphia is kicking off back-to-school season
Marcella Baietto follows one family's exciting afternoon.
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Marcella Baietto follows one family's exciting afternoon.
While some kids said they are sad to see the summer end, they're looking forward to new adventures this school year.
The new Black Rock Middle School is the 11th school to open in the Lower Merion School District.
Tuesday is the first day back for many districts in South Jersey, including Cherry Hill, Pennsauken and Collingswood.
Thirty girls will be the first students of the Khadijah Bint Khuwalid Islamic STEM Academy for Girls.
The district is hoping the students will consider going back to the classroom for the 2022-23 school year.
A $7 million federal grant will be used to buy fruits and vegetables to serve students.
"It's kind of masked in the fact that we are here in Bucks County, but I see it every day," Rodney Wyatt said.
On Thursday, teachers can pick up a free medium hot or iced coffee at participating Dunkin' locations.
Some parents are starting the new school year with safety concerns on their minds.
As students head back to the classroom in Upper Darby, staffing shortages have reached crisis levels.
Shoppers have 10 days when they don't have to pay sales tax on school supplies and other essential items, like computers and sports equipment.
Eyewitness News weekend morning anchor Jan Carabeo shows us what he's doing this weekend that could make a major difference in children's lives.
We are less than two weeks from the start of school in South Jersey and many districts are still looking to fill teacher vacancies.
A universal charter school will close for good and another will do the same after the upcoming school year.
Madeleine Wright reports.
SEPTA buses and trains are set to see a flood of backpacks onboard for the first day for students Monday.
The percentage of Black male teachers within the Philadelphia school district remains in the single digits, a dismal trend Sharif El-Mekki from the Center for Black Educator Development hopes to change.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has a new online tool to help.
The new superintendent is coming off a summer-long listening and learning tour, where he's crisscrossed the city meeting with parents, students, and community members.
Through a partnership with police, the district is increasing video and physical surveillance around campuses.
Jennifer Griffin served with the Delaware State Police for more than 20 years and has been an adjunct professor at the University of Delaware.
A banner was unveiled at an assembly for students and parents on Monday morning.
Each student was greeted by the principal on their way to the classrooms.
Marcella Baietto reports.
Black-owned Free Haven Farms is one of the few USDA-certified organic farms in New Jersey, located in a community created by abolitionists.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says you should have these go-bag essentials prepared for a major disaster.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed George Samir Helmy to replace Sen. Bob Menendez ahead of his resignation next week.
The Butler County native has been in Russian prison since 2021.
The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump will be held in Philadelphia on Sept. 10.
The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump will be held in Philadelphia on Sept. 10.
Black-owned Free Haven Farms is one of the few USDA-certified organic farms in New Jersey, located in a community created by abolitionists.
The man who died in the crash on Kelly Drive in Philadelphia was the passenger of an Uber that made an illegal turn, police said.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed George Samir Helmy to replace Sen. Bob Menendez ahead of his resignation next week.
The Butler County native has been in Russian prison since 2021.
The first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican nominee Donald Trump will be held in Philadelphia on Sept. 10.
Water rescuers were combing the Schuylkill River along Kelly Drive near the Girard Avenue Bridge in Philadelphia on Friday.
The Philadelphia Phillies will play 16 of their 31 Spring Training games in Clearwater, Florida, at BayCare Ballpark.
The Grammy-winning Philadelphia Orchestra's 2024-25 season highlights include a Wagner opera and M. Night Shyamalan hosting.
Both Kamala Harris' and Donald Trump's campaigns are making a push for Pennsylvania voters ahead of Election Day.
Black-owned Free Haven Farms is one of the few USDA-certified organic farms in New Jersey, located in a community created by abolitionists.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed George Samir Helmy to replace Sen. Bob Menendez ahead of his resignation next week.
The Willingboro Police Department stepped up to help a young boy who loves Spider-Man following an unfortunate crime.
Camden is doubling down on its effort to clean up the city as it unveils new tools to help keep the streets clean.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday a fare holiday on all NJ Transit rides, across all systems, from Aug. 26-Sept. 2. All fares will be waved during this period.
It'll be warmer in the Delaware Valley today and Friday, with temperatures in the upper 80s. Humidity and the chance for storms will ramp up heading into the weekend.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will once again be filled with sunny skies, comfortable temps and low humidity.
Team USA dominated the 2024 Paris Olympics with a total of 126 medals, and the efforts of athletes from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware were crucial to this success. Here's a recap of how these local stars made their mark.
A Newark, Delaware, apartment building was evacuated after a large fire broke out Tuesday afternoon, fire officials said.
One month after pausing dog adoptions due to a statewide kennel cough outbreak, Delaware has lifted all restrictions and is once again allowing dogs to move in and out of the state.
Philadelphia singer Jessy Kyle created a new bra inspired by her medical journey, which included a heart attack and kidney transplant.
Parents and other caregivers urged to stop using loungers linked to 5 fatalities and an infant bed tied to 1 death.
Trader Joe's reports 14 incidents of high flames, a handful resulting in minor burns and limited property damage.
Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park will soon stop performing surgeries, Crozer Health confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia on Wednesday.
The Camden County Health Department has this mobile van in a number of locations aiming to get uninsured children vaccinated for free.
Carter Melons sells mouth-watering watermelons with red, yellow and orange flesh, and the business is a family operation dating back seven decades.
The decades-long Atlantic City Airshow tradition was canceled last month and now local businesses are feeling the pain.
Videoboards are being added to the stadium among other improvement projects.
Monday's nice weather made for a busy day on the boardwalk in Ocean City, New Jersey.
August is Black Business Month and from farm to table, Honeysuckle Provisions in West Philadelphia is about making a difference in their neighborhood.
The man who died in the crash on Kelly Drive in Philadelphia was the passenger of an Uber that made an illegal turn, police said.
SEPTA Regional Rail trains were delayed Thursday night because of power loss near 30th Street Station, the agency said.
Work is underway for Phase 1 of the 14-mile, multi-year plan spanning from West Chester Pike to Interstate 95 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
The Noble Street Bridge in Philadelphia is closed indefinitely because of problems with the support beams, officials said.
SEPTA says parking fees will return in a phased approach beginning on Monday, Sept. 23, and daily parking rates will increase.
The Philadelphia Phillies will play 16 of their 31 Spring Training games in Clearwater, Florida, at BayCare Ballpark.
The Eagles rallied back from a 13-6 deficit in the fourth quarter to beat the New England Patriots.
Council Rock Newtown will now face Salem Little League, the New England region champs, on Saturday.
Weston Wilson became the ninth Phillies player to hit for the cycle and Philadelphia overpowered the Nationals 13-3 on Thursday night.
Joel Embiid, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers will begin the NBA regular season at home vs. the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Grammy-winning Philadelphia Orchestra's 2024-25 season highlights include a Wagner opera and M. Night Shyamalan hosting.
Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras Tour" resumed in London on Thursday after her concerts in Vienna were canceled earlier this month because of an alleged terror plot.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Taylor Swift has long called NYC's Greenwich Village home, and the city is celebrating with limited edition "Cornelia Street" signs.
New records of headliner tickets and sold-out shows were set at Musikfest 2024 despite severe weather conditions.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for Sunday, Aug. 18 as storms that could bring heavy downpours head to the Philadelphia area. While that system holds off Hurricane Ernesto out in the Atlantic Ocean, Ernesto will still churn up the ocean water at the Jersey Shore and the Delaware beaches this weekend, with potential for high surf and rip currents. Meteorologist Tammie Souza breaks down the forecast.
A passenger in an Uber who was killed in a crash in Philadelphia on Aug. 15 was identified as 41-year-old Steven Tyree Moultrie. Uber said in a statement that the driver in the crash was removed from their platform.
Hurricane Ernesto is a Category 2 as the storm heads toward Bermuda. Back in the Philadelphia area, Ernesto won't affect us in the form of rainfall, but will create potential dangerous rip currents and surf at the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches. Kate Bilo has the forecast and Janelle Burrell has your headlines.
The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia will host the first presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump on Sept. 10. The announcement comes the same day that Harris released her economic policy plan and a day after Trump released financial disclosures revealing more about his sources of income.
Water rescuers pulled a car from the Schuylkill River along Kelly Drive near the Girard Avenue Bridge on Friday. Wakisha Bailey reports.