With Teddy Bears, Phila. Hospital Workers Take Fear Out of Kids' Doctor Visits
The show-and-tell teaches children why doctors and nurses do the things they do during health exams or sick visits.
The show-and-tell teaches children why doctors and nurses do the things they do during health exams or sick visits.
The group endorses full site selection in the next teachers contract -- that is, letting principals pick teachers, rather than having teachers with seniority choosing the schools where they want to work.
Four adults were charged with conspiracy, obstructing highways, failure to disperse, and disorderly conduct.
The dancers' performance and the sounds of the bucket-drum ensemble, known as "Rumble," were part of an arts awareness program being promoted by the University of the Arts.
President U.S. Grant is welcoming people to the nation's centennial at Memorial Hall in 1876 when he slips on a banana. But since the banana is new to America, he doesn't recognize the fruit, and launches a historical quest to identify it.
Stacey Sauchuk says she doesn't expect it to be much of an issue: a woman in charge both at the co-ed college and all-male academy.
At nearly four stories tall, the mural of Robeson faces west on Chestnut Street near 45th, just across the street from the high school that bears his name.
This was not your normal pep rally, not by a long shot.
Hamlet and Olesia Garcia (at right in photo) are facing felony charges, accused of sending their child to an elementary school in Lower Moreland.
"And now, we need to move on," the governor said.
The private Quaker school in suburban Philadelphia says alumnus Robert Zoellick withdrew Friday after some students criticized his support for the Iraq war and his role in President George W. Bush's administration.
The leadership will meet Thursday to discuss the process for identifying an independent adviser to conduct this review.
It's called Pathfinders, and it's a program to train community mentors who will then pass on information about enrolling in college to people in their communities.
Drexel University has gotten a very good report card for its computer games program.
While the number of tech jobs soars, women are filling them in fewer numbers than they were even in the 1980s.
Jonah Berger's book 'Contagion, Why Things Catch On', is the outgrowth of a course he teaches and research he leads.
University of Pennsylvania's Society of Women Engineer's hosted a workshop called Girls in Engineering and Related Sciences or GEAR'S. It's an effort to excite young women about a future in engineering
School District of Philadelphia spoikeswoman Deirdre Darragh says they simply wanted to give parents a little more time, so the deadline has been extended to Friday, April 19th.
This weekend, a competition is underway among high schools across the country, including some from Philadelphia on how to use math to solve everyday challenges. This year's challenge: using math to address recycling issues.
Mayor Nutter wants to get the schools an extra $60 million, but after two years of property tax hikes, he is clearly hesitant to go in that direction again.
Sheryl Sandberg worked at the World Bank and Google before becoming the chief operating officer at Facebook.
Students of the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts had the opportunity to ask questions of Ta'Rea Campbell, the lead of "Sister Act" who was once a student at CAPA.
These are the first heads to roll in the investigation of 53 Philadelphia schools that has been going on for more than a year.
City Council president Darrell Clarke and others on Council questioned the mayor's finance director, Rob Dubow, over whether the mayor himself will present a plan to raise an extra $60 million for the school district, or whether that political hot potato will fall in the lap of Council.
Ten-year-old Katarina Dedes says conserving electricity really isn't very hard.
CHOP has now performed 32 conjoined twin separations, the most of any hospital in North America.
The DA's office said Evgenii Sadrislamov created several explosive devices in a makeshift lab in the Mayfair section of Northeast Philly.
One lane of traffic is closed on I-95 North in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon after a police chase led to a crash.
Ratan Tata, a former chairman of Indian conglomerate Tata Sons, died at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday night.
As Hurricane Milton expects to make landfall, families living in Florida hunker down while loved ones back in Philadelphia hope to stay in touch.
Police say a man seen wearing a banana costume during an illegal car meetup in Philadelphia was arrested Wednesday.
CHOP has now performed 32 conjoined twin separations, the most of any hospital in North America.
The DA's office said Evgenii Sadrislamov created several explosive devices in a makeshift lab in the Mayfair section of Northeast Philly.
One lane of traffic is closed on I-95 North in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon after a police chase led to a crash.
Ratan Tata, a former chairman of Indian conglomerate Tata Sons, died at a Mumbai hospital on Wednesday night.
CHOP has now performed 32 conjoined twin separations, the most of any hospital in North America.
One lane of traffic is closed on I-95 North in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon after a police chase led to a crash.
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.
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.
Police say a school bus driver abandoned about 10 Newark Charter School students at a wrong stop in Delaware.
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.
CHOP has now performed 32 conjoined twin separations, the most of any hospital in North America.
"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.
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.
One lane of traffic is closed on I-95 North in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon after a police chase led to a crash.
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.
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.
A Philadelphia family is reunited as conjoined twins are now home after being successfully separated and spending a year at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Stephanie Stahl.
Former President Donald Trump is set to speak at a rally in Reading, Pennsylvania, Wednesday evening. His campaign is hoping to gain support from Latino voters. Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign also launched an effort targeting Latino voters.
The new CBS series, The Summit, returns Wednesday at 9 p.m. 16 strangers are on a once-in-a-lifetime journey in the New Zealand Alps as they try to reach the top of a towering mountain. Manu Bennet hosts the series. Jim Donovan caught up with him earlier today.
Traffic is moving slowly on I-95 North in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon after a police chase led to a crash. One lane is closed near the Academy Road exit on the northbound side of the highway.
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office and federal investigators announced charges against a man they say possessed weapons of mass destruction on Wednesday.