SRC Votes To Revise Outdated School Donation Policy
Previously, the SRC would have to approve donations over $5,000, which created bureaucratic obstacles. Now, that figure has been bumped up to $20,000 in an effort to get more money into schools.
Previously, the SRC would have to approve donations over $5,000, which created bureaucratic obstacles. Now, that figure has been bumped up to $20,000 in an effort to get more money into schools.
The 1600 block of Spring Garden Street may look more like a track and field venue today between the hours of 8:30am and 2:00pm, as students at Masterman High run to raise cash for their school.
A business bachelor's degree leaves you most likely to be underemployed. So says the website payscale.com.
Wednesday was a bittersweet day in the storied history of Germantown High School, which is shutting down after this school year.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett released a statement on the Philadelphia School District Wednesday afternoon that said he is dedicated to finding a solution that is fiscally responsible and student-focused.
New Jersey takes in $1 billion a year from tobacco, three-fourths of that from tax revenue. But not one penny of that is earmarked for smoking cessation programs.
It may be a longshot, but KYW Newsradio has learned that talks are underway in an effort to shake loose some major federal dollars for Philadelphia schools.
"We have done our part, exceeding the request," Council president Darrell Clarke said Tuesday in City Council chambers, "and we will conclude our budget process this Thursday."
New Jersey lawmakers approved a bill Monday that would allow those in the country illegally to qualify for in-state tuition rates at state colleges and universities.
US senator Bob Casey (D-Pa.) visited Temple University today to talk about the possibility that interest on federally subsidized student loans could go from their current rate of 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent on July 1st.
Kate Bilo kicked off the first week of the program Monday by reading to children at the Torresdale Library on Holme Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia.
The study's researchers say that the most narcissistic young adults tended to post more frequently to Twitter, while middle-aged adults posted on Facebook more often.
Two parents and two employees of the Philadelphia school district are going on a hunger strike until the system gets additional funding.
A southern New Jersey school administrator who was caught on camera putting dog waste on his wife's car has retired just weeks after the state education commissioner decided he could not be fired.
The hearing featured experts speaking on the educational systems in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Finland and elsewhere.
A Catholic school that operated in central New Jersey for nearly 150 years has been shuttered.
The School District of Philadelphia announced Friday that they're laying off 76 employees, this on top of the 3,700 district employees who they handed pink slips to last week.
The bill unanimously passed both the state House and Senate earlier this year and was signed by Governor Corbett in April.
Parents, alumni, and students have launched a campaign to save the high school and residential programs at the historic school which are slated for closure at the end of the next school year.
The "One Day at a Time" drug and alcohol recovery program has announced plans for an anti-violence and peace march next Saturday, June 22nd, along Lehigh Avenue in North Philadelphia.
One study has found that college is worth it, but not all degrees are created equal.
A school board member from Evesham Township has resigned after complaints that she allegedly made a remark described by some as "anti-Semitic."
The vote was unanimous for the new cigarette tax, which would take effect next January and bring an estimated $45 million to city schools. State approval is required.
Philadelphia-based Aramark Corporation and the volunteering agency City Year sent dozens of volunteers to help renovate underutilized rooms at Lutheran Settlement House so computer instructor Kwaku Boateng (at right in photo) could help those lacking a high school diploma get the skills they need to effectively search for work.
A new website has been making the rounds, putting faces to some of the 3,783 School District of Philadelphia employees who were given pink slips last week.
The Philadelphia region can expect more seasonable fall temperatures this week.
After a 7-2 loss to the Mets, the Phillies are down to their final 27 outs. They'll have a chance to force a Game 5 in the NLDS on Wednesday night.
Dozens of firefighters responded to a fire at a rowhome on McClellan Street in South Philadelphia Tuesday evening, officials said.
A new report found the most popular Halloween candy in each state for 2024.
Noelia Scharon rediscovered tropical flavors on a trip to Mexico for ice cream shop La Michoacana in Kennett Square.
Police said three women were shot on SEPTA's Route G bus in West Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon.
The Philadelphia region can expect more seasonable fall temperatures this week.
After a 7-2 loss to the Mets, the Phillies are down to their final 27 outs. They'll have a chance to force a Game 5 in the NLDS on Wednesday night.
Dozens of firefighters responded to a fire at a rowhome on McClellan Street in South Philadelphia Tuesday evening, officials said.
A new report found the most popular Halloween candy in each state for 2024.
Dozens of firefighters responded to a fire at a rowhome on McClellan Street in South Philadelphia Tuesday evening, officials said.
Mayor Cherelle Parker and other Philadelphia officials visited a school in the extended school day pilot program, a priority for Parker.
Police said three women were shot on SEPTA's Route G bus in West Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency settled its final Clean Air Act claim against Philadelphia Energy Solutions in connection with the 2019 explosion fire in South Philadelphia.
A worker organizing the shopping carts at a ShopRite in Philadelphia's Olney section was critically injured after a shooting Monday night, police said.
Law enforcement officials in New Jersey are trying to identify a baby whose body was found in a dumpster in 1986.
A group of businesses in South Jersey are coming together to help victims of Helene as Hurricane Milton races towards Florida.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Two scientists who used physics to help develop methods used to build modern machine learning were honored with the 2024 Nobel Prize in the field.
The Cherry Hill Public Library in New Jersey will let you pick up a new Halloween costume for free or trade in a used one.
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.
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
Bringing Hope Home recently marked a major milestone in their mission: Since 2008, the Malvern, Pennsylvania-based nonprofit has supported more than 10,000 families.
Many hospitals in the Philadelphia region are experiencing a shortage of IV fluid and have implemented conservation measures.
Panera Bread reached a settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit involving former Penn student, Sarah Katz.
Team IMPACT with a connection to Villanova helps children find hope and strength from new connections with college sports teams.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
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.
Philadelphia International Airport was busy Monday, and many travelers were seeking refuge from Hurricane Milton.
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.
After a 7-2 loss to the Mets, the Phillies are down to their final 27 outs. They'll have a chance to force a Game 5 in the NLDS on Wednesday night.
The Phillies are on the verge of elimination after losing Game 3 of the NLDS to the Mets on Tuesday night at Citi Field.
Devin White didn't play a single snap for the Philadelphia Eagles after signing with the team in the offseason.
Philadelphia Phillies fans are looking forward to cheering their team on in New York.
After being benched for Game 2, Phillies All-Star third baseman Alec Bohm will be back in the lineup for Game 3 in New York.
"The Office" actress Jenna Fischer on Tuesday revealed that she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year but is now cancer-free after receiving treatment.
Cissy Houston performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin.
The mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs released a statement Sunday defending her son against the federal charges and multiple allegations of sexual misconduct he is currently facing.
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.
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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.
The Phillies will have a chance to force a Game 5 on Wednesday night against the New York Mets in the National League Division Series.
Republican Jeff Van Drew made the announcement during a hearing in Mays Landing, New Jersey, on Tuesday.
A couple from Wilmington, Delaware, had to postpone their wedding after both Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton upended their plans to get married in Tampa, Florida.
A beautiful, seasonable October stretch is underway in our area this week with seasonably mild temperatures in the forecast again on Wednesday. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Three women were injured when someone fired a gun into a SEPTA bus in West Philadelphia. One witness describes the scene.