Temple Cancels Plan For Its Own Boathouse Along Schuylkill River
The decision is a victory for open-land advocates, who saw the project as the first test of the city's two-year-old "Open Lands Protection Ordinance."
The decision is a victory for open-land advocates, who saw the project as the first test of the city's two-year-old "Open Lands Protection Ordinance."
"Spy: The Exhibit, The Secret World of Espionage" opens Saturday.
Concerned parents expressed outrage during a special meeting at Penn Wood High School's Cypress Street Campus in Yeadon Tuesday night.
Council hasn't decided whether or how it can give the school district $60 million more, but dozens from the public urged Council to find a way.
"The budget, in its current form, simply cannot support the services provided this year," SRC chair Pedro Ramos told Philadelphia lawmakers.
According to a new study from the Teachers College at Columbia University, the vast majority of students in community college would rather take their classes in person as opposed to online.
Advocates have testimony from 22 victims who said their reports of assault were ignored by the college.
The Rock School of Dance Education, at Broad Street and Washington Avenue, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Students from Central Bucks High School South have been named among the Top 50 finalists in Van's Custom Culture contest, a national competition designed to inspire creativity in teens.
Two Philadelphia educational institutions are teaming up to give students more choices.
The Philadelphia School District says it won't recommend the expansion of any charter schools next year since it is facing a $300 million budget hole.
The Pennsylvania Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative calls for school personnel to receive training in suicide prevention, and to have it included in school curricula.
Linda Burkett, a victim witness coordinator at the Camden County Prosecutors Office, says it's about creating a sense of community.
Two teachers are taking a new approach to changing school culture and it appears to be working. The method teaches students, not teachers to take the lead.
The American Civil Liberties Union is threatening to sue if a Pennsylvania school district doesn't allow a transgender student to run for prom king, even though the student is registered under his female birth name and has acknowledged his diploma will be issued in that female name, too.
Temple University has been holding a Spring Fling celebration for decades, but this year the event turned tragic when a 19-year-old student fell from an off-campus roof party and died.
The spring musical, a signature event at Philadelphia's High School for Creative and Performing Arts, will not go on as planned this year because of Philadelphia School District cutbacks.
Chris Lehmann, the principal of Science Leadership Academy, has launched an online petition calling on Philadelphia's professional sports teams to fill the financial gap that could mean the end of scholastic sports.
All across America, children and parents were bonding as part of the 20th annual "Take Your Kids to Work" Day.
Penn Wood High School upperclassmen are back in school this morning for the first time since a fire damaged the Green Avenue campus. All four grades are sharing one building and the day is split into two sessions.
City Council members are wondering how they and the mayor will come up with an extra $60-million for the school district and whether the state will do its share.
Students from Archbishop Ryan High School got a rare opportunity to play with million-dollar surgical equipment, in an unusual field trip to Temple University Hospital.
The room, in Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union on Sproul Road in Broomall, Pa., is designed to teach area schoolchildren important life lessons about money.
The founder of a Wall Street private equity firm who grew up in Montgomery County is donating $100 million of his own money to establish a scholarship program in China for students from around the world.
The PECO Scholars Program was established in 2010, with an eye toward providing a little extra financial boost for some high-achieving students.
New Jersey leaders gave one of the Sixers' owners a tour of the site they hope to lure the team to Camden with a new arena.
Philadelphia officials presented a plan for protected bike lanes to a Center City residents' organization on Tuesday.
Police say a man seen wearing a banana costume during an illegal car meetup in Philadelphia was arrested Wednesday.
Beat the Bomb is a game where groups work together on challenges to avoid getting blasted with paint and slime.
Work is nearly complete on an extension of the Schuylkill River Trail, which will connect its original ending point at Christian Street to the Grays Ferry Crescent.
New Jersey leaders gave one of the Sixers' owners a tour of the site they hope to lure the team to Camden with a new arena.
Philadelphia officials presented a plan for protected bike lanes to a Center City residents' organization on Tuesday.
Police say a man seen wearing a banana costume during an illegal car meetup in Philadelphia was arrested Wednesday.
Beat the Bomb is a game where groups work together on challenges to avoid getting blasted with paint and slime.
Work is nearly complete on an extension of the Schuylkill River Trail, which will connect its original ending point at Christian Street to the Grays Ferry Crescent.
New Jersey leaders gave one of the Sixers' owners a tour of the site they hope to lure the team to Camden with a new arena.
Philadelphia officials presented a plan for protected bike lanes to a Center City residents' organization on Tuesday.
Police say a man seen wearing a banana costume during an illegal car meetup in Philadelphia was arrested Wednesday.
Beat the Bomb is a game where groups work together on challenges to avoid getting blasted with paint and slime.
Work is nearly complete on an extension of the Schuylkill River Trail, which will connect its original ending point at Christian Street to the Grays Ferry Crescent.
New Jersey leaders gave one of the Sixers' owners a tour of the site they hope to lure the team to Camden with a new arena.
The Delaware National Guard and New Jersey National Guard have deployed nearly service members and dozens of vehicles to help with Florida's Hurricane Milton response.
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.
The Delaware National Guard and New Jersey National Guard have deployed nearly service members and dozens of vehicles to help with Florida's Hurricane Milton response.
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.
"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 officials presented a plan for protected bike lanes to a Center City residents' organization on Tuesday.
Work is nearly complete on an extension of the Schuylkill River Trail, which will connect its original ending point at Christian Street to the Grays Ferry Crescent.
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.
New Jersey leaders gave one of the Sixers' owners a tour of the site they hope to lure the team to Camden with a new arena.
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.
Beat the Bomb is a game where groups work together on challenges to avoid getting blasted with paint and slime.
"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.
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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.
Classes are canceled the rest of the week at Saint Francis of Assisi School after a fire tore through one of its buildings and multiple flights from Philadelphia International Airport are canceled as Hurricane Milton takes aim at Florida. More on theses stories in your Digital Brief for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024.
Philadelphia International Airport is reporting numerous cancellations for flights bound to Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches the state. While some airports in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and Jacksonville are still open, those in Orlando, Sarasota and Fort Myers are closed.
Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your Philadelphia-area weather forecast as usual, but first we're tracking the latest on Hurricane Milton as it makes its way toward Florida. The storm's potential impacts include up to 15 feet of storm surge, enough to flood a two-story home.
Like an escape room with a Nickelodeon twist, teams in Beat the Bomb try to complete challenges like a laser maze and get extra time to defuse a virtual bomb in this "in person video game" experience. If you can't defuse the bomb in time, get ready for your team to get slimed, or splattered with about 10 gallons of paint. Howard Monroe checks out the new experience at 12th and Chestnut in Philadelphia.
The Delaware National Guard is deploying 100 service members and dozens of vehicles to Florida to help with the state's Hurricane Milton response.