Strongest Hints Yet From Pope Francis' Emissary For Philadelphia Visit in 2015
Students from Roman Catholic and a delegation from Hallahan High School turned on the charm as Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia entered Roman's gym at Broad and Vine Streets.
Students from Roman Catholic and a delegation from Hallahan High School turned on the charm as Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia entered Roman's gym at Broad and Vine Streets.
Former UC Berkeley Chancellor Robert Birgeneau, a champion of students in the country illegally, had been scheduled to speak at Haverford College's ceremony in the suburbs of Philadelphia, but was opposed over the use of force by university police during the Occupy movement. He backed out of the speech on Monday.
A local mother and her daughter graduate from college together.
It's a move drawing a lot of concern from parents and students.
M. Night Shyamalan's book, "I Got Schooled," outlines five practices he says data show will improve school performance.
One sunny day in July, 1996, Beth Simonetti Gallelli's son went to Pennypack Creek with a high-spirited friend who fell in while clowning around, and got swept away.
Some Temple University students are helping a Bucks County charity "piece" together a fundraiser to raise money for autism.
The Mayes College at the University of the Sciences in University City has received a $2 million gift from an alumnus.
A federal judge has given a preliminary okay to a settlement that ensures that autistic children won't be shuffled from school to school without parents being given advance notice.
At a prayer service they join the call to bring back the 267 girls, pulled from their beds in a boarding school by Islamic militants.
Inventor and businessman Dave Reichwein, who has a son with autism, helped make this Devereaux program possible with a donation.
A team from Penn State University has won a national contest for designing and building the best small wind turbine.
Lori Shorr, the mayor's chief education officer, admits the city hasn't quite reached the mayor's graduation rate goal.
Temple University's Associate Director Student Financial Services Kimberly Benns says this means students have to borrow smarter.
Pennsylvania prosecutors have filed charges against a principal and four teachers, accusing them of cheating on standardized tests in the Philadelphia school system.
One parent can't believe the cheating allegations against the principal and four other teachers, one of whom was a teacher here when she was a student.
A Connecticut man has pleaded guilty in federal court in Philadelphia to charges of running an international diploma "mill" for nearly a decade.
Discussion in the state House over whether schools should post the national motto – "In God We Trust" -- turned into a debate about funding for Philadelphia schools yesterday afternoon.
The travel expenses, entry fees, lodging, and more have been paid for by donations from the community.
The Philadelphia Zoo continues to work on a network of see-through trails, allowing animals to move long distances through -- and above -- its campus.
Contestant Audra McLaughlin didn't make it to the championship on "The Voice," but she's still a winner in the eyes of those at her alma mater, Interboro High School.
At the college fair at Simon Gratz High School, students attending high schools operated by Mastery Charter Schools had the chance to grill potential institutions about post-secondary opportunities.
Teachers' union president Jerry Jordan called on City Council to allocate all $120 million from a city sales tax extension to schools.
More than 30,000 students nationwide were surveyed for the poll, which is set to be released annually for the next five years.
The Philadelphia Phillies pulled Alec Bohm from the lineup for Game 2 of the NLDS against the New York Mets on Sunday. Edmundo Sosa will cover third base.
Christopher Ciccone spent most of his life in Madonna's shadow - as her back-up dancer, personal assistant, dresser, decorator, art director and tour director.
Kamala Harris, Tim Walz interviews air on "60 Minutes" tomorrow. Here's what to know about the election special.
Just weeks before the presidential election, new rules are going into effect in some states that can jeopardize people's right to vote, from challenges to voter registrations, to limits on when and how ballots may be cast.
Philadelphia Police said a 16-year-old girl and a 21-year-old man were also shot after four young men opened fire at a group of people on the 600 block of North Franklin Place.
The Philadelphia Phillies pulled Alec Bohm from the lineup for Game 2 of the NLDS against the New York Mets on Sunday. Edmundo Sosa will cover third base.
Philadelphia Police said a 16-year-old girl and a 21-year-old man were also shot after four young men opened fire at a group of people on the 600 block of North Franklin Place.
Expect a stellar Sunday with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low to mid 70s for much of the Delaware Valley – another great afternoon for baseball at Citizens Bank Park.
Just weeks before the presidential election, new rules are going into effect in some states that can jeopardize people's right to vote, from challenges to voter registrations, to limits on when and how ballots may be cast.
Fans weren't happy with Saturday's results, but they're already looking ahead to Game 2 Sunday afternoon.
The Philadelphia Phillies pulled Alec Bohm from the lineup for Game 2 of the NLDS against the New York Mets on Sunday. Edmundo Sosa will cover third base.
Philadelphia Police said a 16-year-old girl and a 21-year-old man were also shot after four young men opened fire at a group of people on the 600 block of North Franklin Place.
Expect a stellar Sunday with mostly sunny skies and highs in the low to mid 70s for much of the Delaware Valley – another great afternoon for baseball at Citizens Bank Park.
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.
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.
The Philadelphia Phillies pulled Alec Bohm from the lineup for Game 2 of the NLDS against the New York Mets on Sunday. Edmundo Sosa will cover third base.
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.
Christopher Ciccone spent most of his life in Madonna's shadow - as her back-up dancer, personal assistant, dresser, decorator, art director and tour director.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
A 17-year-old girl was killed in a triple shooting in North Philadelphia overnight, a large "Vote" banner is on display outside City Hall ahead of the November election, and the Delaware Valley will have more gorgeous weather Sunday before cooler temps move in this week. More on these stories in your Digital Brief for Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024.
Sunday will be another gorgeous, sunny day with highs in the upper 70s after a cooler start. A system moves through overnight that could bring a few stray showers to the Monday morning commute, and looking ahead to the rest of the week, it'll really start to feel like fall with high temperatures only making it into the 60s. Meteorologist Bill Kelly has your forecast.
Owning a pet can be expensive, especially if you end up with unexpected veterinary bills. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson has more on what animal owners can do to avoid those extra vet costs and keep pets safe.
Police said a 17-year-old girl was killed and two more people were hurt, including another teenager, after a group of young men fired multiple shots at a housing development on the 600 block of North Franklin Place in North Philadelphia.
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.