Philadelphia School District Trimming Hundreds of Jobs Through Layoffs
In all, 342 layoff notices are going out. A school district spokeswoman says this is unrelated to the cigarette tax standoff in Harrisburg.
In all, 342 layoff notices are going out. A school district spokeswoman says this is unrelated to the cigarette tax standoff in Harrisburg.
Philadelphia's schools superintendent says if the state legislature doesn't authorize a cigarette tax by the middle of next month, he'll begin sending out pink slips.
Pennsylvania's state-owned universities adopted a policy Tuesday that is designed to protect the safety of children on campus.
A reënactor portraying Col. John Nixon read the words of the Declaration of Independence to hundreds assembled in Independence Park, behind Independence Hall.
"While there has been a lot of backslapping and clapping and 'We finally got it done,' we have not gotten it done," warns state senator Anthony Williams (at left in photo).
The city has about 900 sites open throughout the summer to give kids under the age of 18 a free lunch at noon, and snacks at 3pm.
A team of six Philadelphia youths is working hard to prepare for the Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Festival later this month.
In a statement, Pritchett said SRC in recent years has been considering a set of options, "all bad," and he said this is no way to run a high-performing school system.
An amendment attached to the Pa. House bill would give groups who want to open charter schools in Philadelphia the right to appeal to a state board if they get turned down by the School Reform Commission.
It's the lazy linguaphile's dream come true: Scientists say it might be possible to learn a new language while you sleep.
House Republican leaders Tuesday night thwarted an 11th hour effort by Philadelphia Democrats to get committee approval for a Philadelphia school funding proposal.
When it comes to the state schools, Pennsylvania has some of the most expensive in the nation.
While most of us prepare for Fourth of July fun, Philadelphia firefighters are getting ready to respond to disasters when people use poor judgment.
The Philadelphia School District is keeping its pink slips in its pocket for now, until the revenue picture from Harrisburg becomes more clear.
The mayor says Governor Corbett is using Philadelphia children as pawns to get other state issues approved, in order for the schools to get more funding.
The $15,000 scholarship is in honor of Elwood, named World's Ugliest Dog in 2007.
The Work Ready Philadelphia initiative links young people, ages 12 to 21, with paid summer internships.
To instill art appreciation in its youngest visitors, the folks at the Philadelphia Museum of Art are inviting children to participate in their summer programs.
Neshaminy school board vote prevents the high school editors from deleting the word redskin only on the editorial page where other students submit letters to the editor.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has decided not to decide whether the Philadelphia School District has the power to impose work rule changes on teachers next fall.
Prospects for approval of a cigarette tax increase to fund Philadelphia schools before state lawmakers' summer recess have hit rough waters.
The Neshaminy School Board finally votes tonight on a policy change that prohibits editors of the high school newspaper from completely banning the word "Redskins" in its pages.
Fourteen students from various middle schools are enrolled in the "canine handler academy" run by the Penn Vet Working Dog Center.
The Philadelphia School Partnership is giving $137,000 each to St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School, in South Philadelphia, and to St. Helena Incarnation, in Olney.
Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson told supporters gathered in the state capitol rotunda that the state needs a new school funding formula.
Another stellar Sunday in Philadelphia after a clear and cool overnight with lows in the 40s and 50s.
Fans weren't happy with Saturday's results, but they're already looking ahead to Game 2 Sunday afternoon.
Week 5's Game of the Week took us to Bucks County for a primetime matchup between two undefeated teams.
Dog lovers and their pets came together for the 18th Annual Mutt Strut to raise money for PAWS, the city's largest nonprofit animal rescue.
Despite Zack Wheeler holding the Mets scoreless through seven innings, the Phillies lost Game 1 of the NLDS.
Another stellar Sunday in Philadelphia after a clear and cool overnight with lows in the 40s and 50s.
Fans weren't happy with Saturday's results, but they're already looking ahead to Game 2 Sunday afternoon.
Dog lovers and their pets came together for the 18th Annual Mutt Strut to raise money for PAWS, the city's largest nonprofit animal rescue.
The Phillies will face the New York Mets in the National League Division Series, which begins Saturday at Citizens Bank Park.
Looking for a scare? Spooky season has officially commenced in the Philadelphia area and this weekend comes bearing thrills and chills.
Another stellar Sunday in Philadelphia after a clear and cool overnight with lows in the 40s and 50s.
Week 5's Game of the Week took us to Bucks County for a primetime matchup between two undefeated teams.
Dog lovers and their pets came together for the 18th Annual Mutt Strut to raise money for PAWS, the city's largest nonprofit animal rescue.
Cristopher Sánchez has a new job ahead of his playoff start for the Phillies: dad.
With a 4:08 p.m. start time for Game 1 of the NLDS, Phillies manager Rob Thomson wanted his best defensive combination in the outfield.
Representatives from the New Jersey Department of Transportation discussed long and short-term solutions for what they call one of the most dangerous stretches in Collingswood.
Looking for a scare? Spooky season has officially commenced in the Philadelphia area and this weekend comes bearing thrills and chills.
This week marks 10 years since the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Camden opened, providing numerous services for people young and old.
The Hollydell Ice Arena and Philadelphia Rebels are auctioning Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's jerseys until Sunday, Oct. 6.
A FedEx delivery tractor-trailer jackknifed on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County on Thursday morning.
Ticketmaster is claiming some of its customers' digital tickets are being stolen through email scams. Here's what they told CBS News Philadelphia after we reached out.
Dockworkers began picketing at the Port of Philadelphia Tuesday after the International Longshoremen's Association announced the union would go on strike.
It's officially spooky season! Check out our list of haunted houses in the Philadelphia area. Happy haunting.
Saturday will be filled with gray skies and patchy fog with scattered showers. Temperatures sit in the mid-70s before dropping into the 60s later tonight.
Friday morning fog has moved out before bands of showers from Tropical Depression Helene hit Friday night into Saturday.
Team IMPACT with a connection to Villanova helps children find hope and strength from new connections with college sports teams.
A Montgomery County woman received an organ donation for her second lung transplant with help from the FBI.
A New Jersey breast cancer survivor journeys through Europe's Camino de Santiago.
A new study found many children who have died in car crashes were not sitting in booster seats that could have saved their lives.
New research from the American Cancer Society shows breast cancer deaths are down but cases among young women are up.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
Delco Original Trading Company in Broomall is seeing an uptick in business as fans stock up on new merch ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this Saturday.
Grocers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey say the dockworker strike could affect the supply chain and cause prices to rise.
The union representing 45,000 dockworkers from Texas to Maine could go on strike on Tuesday, which could halt operations at the Port of Philadelphia.
Representatives from the New Jersey Department of Transportation discussed long and short-term solutions for what they call one of the most dangerous stretches in Collingswood.
Pennsylvania state troopers are accompanying PennDOT workers in some construction zones to stop unsafe drivers.
A FedEx delivery tractor-trailer jackknifed on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County on Thursday morning.
Scheduled bridge deck repairs on part of I-76 East will have to wait another weekend because of the Phillies' playoff games.
The emergency number for the Pennsylvania Turnpike is down across the entire commonwealth.
Fans weren't happy with Saturday's results, but they're already looking ahead to Game 2 Sunday afternoon.
Week 5's Game of the Week took us to Bucks County for a primetime matchup between two undefeated teams.
Despite Zack Wheeler holding the Mets scoreless through seven innings, the Phillies lost Game 1 of the NLDS.
Cristopher Sánchez has a new job ahead of his playoff start for the Phillies: dad.
With a 4:08 p.m. start time for Game 1 of the NLDS, Phillies manager Rob Thomson wanted his best defensive combination in the outfield.
Looking for a scare? Spooky season has officially commenced in the Philadelphia area and this weekend comes bearing thrills and chills.
Rock star Bruce Springsteen spoke out in a video and said Trump should be disqualified from ever being president again.
Take a look at the behind-the-scenes story never told of the Jersey Boys musical at the Walnut Street Theatre.
Philadelphia-based shows "Abbott Elementary" and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" teased a crossover episode on social media.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
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 clear and cool overnight with lows in the 40s and 50s will lead to another stellar day Sunday, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low to mid 70s for much of the Delaware Valley. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
On the campaign trail, former President Donald Trump returned to Butler, Pennsylvania where a gunman tried to assassinate him in July. Vice President Kamala Harris visited North Carolina to check on recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene. CBS News Correspondent Ricky Sayer reports.
In addition to clear skies and cool conditions tonight, the area may also get an opportunity to see the Northern Lights.
Hundreds of people and their dogs donned their best costumes for the Mutt Strut, an annual fundraiser for Philadelphia's largest animal rescue.
The New York Mets rallied late to defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 in Game 1 of the National League Division Series, after being held scoreless for seven innings by ace Zack Wheeler.