University of the Arts hires Philadelphia consulting firm to handle closure
The University of the Arts says it hired Philadelphia consulting firm Alvarez and Marshal to help handle its closure.
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The University of the Arts says it hired Philadelphia consulting firm Alvarez and Marshal to help handle its closure.
Frank Machos, a UArts graduate interviewing to join the Board of Trustees, said university officials, including former president Kerry Walk, failed to explore all options before announcing the closure.
Student organizers continued to fight for answers Tuesday after the University of Arts canceled a town hall about its sudden closure.
Students, staff and faculty protested in front of Philadelphia's University of the Arts Monday. The school, set to close this month, canceled a meeting intended to provide answers for the community.
Monday afternoon, students, staff and faculty from the University of the Arts said they're still left with no answers after the school canceled a town hall intended to provide answers following Friday's announcement of their sudden closure.
The stunning decision from Philadelphia's University of the Arts to close on June 7 left faculty and students shocked and disappointed.
Changes to FAFSA caused delays and headaches to an already aggravating process, and many Philadelphia-area seniors are still dealing with issues days out from graduation.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee had its toughest day of competition with the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds.
Parents gathered Thursday afternoon to push the School District of Philadelphia to allocate more money for resources to improve attendance. The parents want the school board to create a "Chief of Joy" position.
Parents gathered Thursday afternoon to push the School District of Philadelphia to allocate more money for resources to improve attendance. Marcella Baietto reports the parents want the school board to create a position called "Chief of Joy."
Girls' High alumna Jill Scott was back at her alma mater in Philadelphia on Thursday as the school and the city's Mural Arts Program unveiled a mural depicting Scott.
An Upper Darby High School senior who once struggled academically has found a path to success with help from family and teachers.
Jayden Alston, a high school senior in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, made the honor roll every semester of high school and was accepted to 20 colleges, which offered him a combined $1.4 million in merit-based scholarships. Delaware County reporter Madeleine Wright has the story.
Every week, Philadelphia high school students head to the top of the Four Seasons Hotel in Center City to play jazz music at SkyHigh bar and restaurant.
Young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities form the ingredients to be self-confident and independent at West Chester University's culinary program, Ram Chefs.
Quinta Brunson named her series "Abbott Elementary" after her former teacher, Joyce Abbott. Abbott is now honored with a mural and the office at Andrew Hamilton School was renamed after her.
Swarthmore College has moved its graduation ceremony to the Mann Center in Philadelphia because of the pro-Palestinian encampment on campus.
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora is concerned about the kids in his city after high levels of lead were found near a school and playground. The city is launching an effort to get children tested.
Drexel University in Philadelphia is on lockdown and will move to remote learning on Monday because of a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus, the university president said.
Sophomore Cherron Reynolds is the first and only junior chef at Camden High School - he says his omelet is his specialty. The head of the school's nutrition program hopes he makes it to the Culinary Institute of America. Wakisha Bailey reports in this latest Focusing on the Future.
In Pennsylvania and 10 other states, child care costs at least twice as much as rent on average, according to a report from Child Care Aware of America.
The Lenape Regional High School District announced last week the difficult decision to end several programs, including ROTC. Two cadets are hoping to change that.
Delaware County student Emmanuel Gitu was inspired by his brother, who has autism spectrum disorder, to study neuroscience at Harvard University.
A Delaware County mother is on a mission to create acceptance for people with autism. She published a book that's inspired by her son.
It's graduation week at Rowan University and despite a major health setback, one medical school student not only graduated Thursday but she's also dedicating her life to helping others.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
Arctic air remains Sunday as highs only climb into the upper teens. Philadelphia woke up to temps around 5 degrees, the first single-digit low for the city since 2022.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Arctic air remains Sunday as highs only climb into the upper teens. Philadelphia woke up to temps around 5 degrees, the first single-digit low for the city since 2022.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The Center City dive bar is raising its minimum age to 25 in an effort to crack down on underage drinking and disruptive behavior.
In her five decades leading Temple University's women's fencing program, Dr. Nikki Franke broke barriers and built opportunities for future generations.
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.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
John Quinesso Sr., a World War II veteran from South Jersey, still drives himself everywhere he needs to go.
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.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
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.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
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.
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.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games, was airlifted off the mountain.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
Prosecutors have dropped the most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna.
Eagles superfan Ed Callahan, 79, won the NFL's 2025 Fan of the Year award on Thursday night.
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.
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.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
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.
PennDOT says pothole repairs will begin this week on dozens of highways around the Delaware Valley, which could lead to lane closures and traffic congestion.
Senator John Fetterman expressed his concern over two Pennsylvania warehouses purchased by the federal government that could become detention centers.
Despite whipping winds and a bitter cold spell, many tried to enjoy their Saturday in Old City. Dan Snyder has the forecast.
Dangerous bitter cold is expected to linger in the Philadelphia area through Monday, but relief is on the way. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
The coldest air we have experienced in several years arrived in the Philadelphia area. Grant GIlmore has the forecast.