Pa. Lawmakers, Education Department Spar Over 180 Day Rule
As snow days pile up, the spokesman for a top Pennsylvania lawmaker says there may not be enough time to pass legislation to waive the 180 day school requirement for this year.
As snow days pile up, the spokesman for a top Pennsylvania lawmaker says there may not be enough time to pass legislation to waive the 180 day school requirement for this year.
Both the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the School District of Philadelphia announced their schools would be closed due to the weather.
Both School District of Philadelphia and archdiocesan schools in the city will be closed on Thursday, February 13th, because of the impending snowstorm.
Kimberly Wright Cassidy becomes the suburban Philadelphia college's ninth president, effective immediately.
"The old-fashioned term would be 'cabin fever,' " notes psychologist Frank Farley of Temple University. He says the impact of this winter goes way beyond Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Cerf came in early in Gov. Chris Christie's first term, after Bret Schundler was abruptly fired by the governor over policy disagreements.
Several educational leaders are suggesting the state take a slower approach to reform.
Masai Skief was sentenced to three years in prison after working out a plea deal for a sentence of about two years.
Before Linda Cliatt-Wayman changed the game for Strawberry Mansion High School, it had spent six consecutive years on the city's "most dangerous schools" list.
District officials are now wondering if universal enrollment can simplify things for Philadelphia students.
It is a very special year for one of Philadelphia's premiere Catholic Universities.
When it comes to note-taking, students who do it the old-fashioned way might be better off.
Pennsylvania law requires elementary and secondary schools to hold 180 days of classes. Many districts are struggling to fit them in after being closed for so many snow days.
Villanova says classes will resume on Monday, Feb. 10.
According to Rosemont's website, the college will be closed on Thursday, February 6th and Friday, February 7th.
Cold, wet weather can be tough for parents trying to entertain their kids at home.
The state senate approved the nominations of City Councilman Bill Green to be SRC chair, and Farah Jimenez to be an SRC member.
Republican Gov. Tom Corbett is lauding the turnaround of Pennsylvania's economy during the four years he was in office.
The $4,000-a-year grants will be available for students who agree not to work more than 10 hours a week in off-campus jobs.
And what happens if there is still more snow?
Philadelphia's only Jesuit elementary school has put out the welcome mat for the Pope, if he visits for the World Meeting of Families - a big Catholic event - to be held in Philadelphia in September, 2015.
A La Salle junior will spend this weekend in Lincoln, Nebraska at a convention specifically for female math majors.
Students at the Philadelphia High School for Creative & Performing Arts are singing praises to the donors who are helping make this years performance possible.
A $10,000 grant from Philadelphia philanthropist and radio industry icon Kal Rudman and his wife, Lucille, means lots of new equipment for the student-operated FM radio station in Havertown, Pa.
The plan from the Philadelphia Democrats would generate $300 million for schools statewide, including $90 million more for Philadelphia.
Providence Animal Center is looking for people to foster or adopt 21 dogs brought to the Delaware County shelter in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
One year after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking hundreds hostage, Philadelphia-area families remain hopeful their loved ones will be released.
A cool pattern moves into the Delaware Valley this week with high temperatures only reaching the 60s and low 70s.
Nick Castellanos came up clutch again in Game 2 of the NLDS and hit a walk-off single in the Phillies' 7-6 victory over the New York Mets.
A 30-year-old woman was charged with murder after fatally shooting a pregnant woman outside of a Wawa in Collingdale, police said.
Providence Animal Center is looking for people to foster or adopt 21 dogs brought to the Delaware County shelter in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
One year after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking hundreds hostage, Philadelphia-area families remain hopeful their loved ones will be released.
Nick Castellanos came up clutch again in Game 2 of the NLDS and hit a walk-off single in the Phillies' 7-6 victory over the New York Mets.
A cool pattern moves into the Delaware Valley this week with high temperatures only reaching the 60s and low 70s.
A 30-year-old woman was charged with murder after fatally shooting a pregnant woman outside of a Wawa in Collingdale, police said.
Providence Animal Center is looking for people to foster or adopt 21 dogs brought to the Delaware County shelter in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
One year after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing 1,200 people and taking hundreds hostage, Philadelphia-area families remain hopeful their loved ones will be released.
The Weitzman Museum in Philadelphia has a new pop-up exhibit memorializing the events at unfolded in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
Former President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Reading, Pennsylvania, Wednesday evening, his campaign announced Saturday.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has declined to immediately decide questions related to mail-in ballots in the commonwealth with just weeks remaining before Election Day.
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.
Nick Castellanos came up clutch again in Game 2 of the NLDS and hit a walk-off single in the Phillies' 7-6 victory over the New York Mets.
The Phillies tied up the NLDS on Sunday night with a 7-6 win over the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park.
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.
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.
Keanu Reeves finished 25th in the Toyota GR Cup at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown 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.
Monday starts cloudy but will turn sunny and breezy by the afternoon with high temperatures near 73 degrees. More cool, crisp fall air moves in midweek, and we'll even see some chilly overnight lows in the 40s. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your forecast.
Providence Animal Center in Media, Delaware County is looking for help adopting and fostering 21 dogs rescued in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The Pennsylvania shelter said the rescued dogs range in size and age, from puppies to adults.
A 30-year-old woman was charged with murder after fatally shooting a pregnant woman outside of a Wawa in Collingdale, Pennsylvania on Saturday night, according to police.
A portion of an apartment building's roof collapsed in Philadelphia's Francisville neighborhood late Sunday night, sending huge chunks of concrete into the street. The collapse happened at North 17th Street near Folsom Street, and while no one was injured, several vehicles were damaged by the falling bricks.
Families across the world and in the Delaware Valley are still holding out hope that their loved ones taken hostage during Hamas' attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023 will be released.