School District Today Unveils List Of 40 Schools To Close
At a 2 pm news conference, Superintendent William Hite identifies the school buildings on the list to close next fall.
At a 2 pm news conference, Superintendent William Hite identifies the school buildings on the list to close next fall.
Washington Middle School is one of more than 30 schools that have participated in the airport's nationally recognized art program.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is in the process of rolling out new exams for high school students that will become a graduation requirement by 2017.
Many Drexel students lined up to help bag the toys.
It's right next to Haddonfield High School and would provide the school district with an ability to grow.
Students headed back to class in Paulsboro public schools this morning, for the first time since a train derailment and chemical spill 11 days ago.
Upper Moreland senior Emilie Dormer was inspired by a cousin's experience as a THON dancer -- so she and classmate Alex Pronzato decided to organize a mini-THON at the school.
The NCAA says the money will be held in a money market account while a task force works out guidelines for distribution of grants from an endowment established to combat child sex abuse.
The $50 million gift is from philanthropist Eugene Lang, Swarthmore Class of 1938 and an entrepreneur who has paid for the college education of 15,000 students through his "I Have A Dream" Foundation.
Youth court allows teenagers to serve as jurors, judges and attorneys, handling real-life cases involving their peers.
President Deborah Diamond says CampusPhilly was created to solve Philadelphia's brain drain--where young people get a degree from one of the regions more than 100 institutions of higher ed and move to another city.
Several groups have filed a formal complaint, saying a privately-funded consultant's report for the Philadelphia school district amounted to lobbying.
The effort among Philadelphia's district, charter, and archdiocesan schools known as the "Great Schools Compact" has received a $2.5-million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
There are 17 young adults in the first "Culinary Connections" class, sponsored by JEVS Human Services in Philadelphia.
A program at Temple University that uses maps, apps, and social networks to improve neighborhoods has gotten another infusion of cash.
If you, or one of your children, plan on attending Temple University next fall, you may want to check out a scholarship program now being offered.
The crowd of about 60 young people sipped coffee and munched on bagels before getting down to the task of creating the iconic red looped HIV/AIDS ribbons, held together by a button reading "Not Over."
Former Penn State president Graham Spanier will collect nearly $3.3 million from the university, despite being fired and charged this month with felonies in connection with the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse case.
Nutter spoke about his upcoming trip to Beijing and Tianjin with Steve Coyle's seventh-grade social studies class at the Folk Arts Cultural Treasures Charter School, at 11th and Callowhill Streets in Chinatown.
The engineers might wonder why there are sweaters and scarves in the room. "You can design something on the computer and machines actually knit it for you."
Hurricanes. Earthquakes. The fiscal cliff. Unrest in Gaza. Signs of the apocalypse? Some college courses have been examining that possibility.
Authorities are looking into the actions of a Gloucester Catholic High School maintenance worker who is said to have circulated photos of students via cell phone.
Complicating the matter is that the district hasn't yet named the dozens of schools it may be permanently closing next year.
School districts statewide will begin administering new standardized tests next week that eventually all students will have to pass to graduate.
The hearing lasted hours and was dominated by school parents and other advocates who object to the closure process.
After her husband was assassinated in 1968, Ethel Kennedy raised their 11 children and spent decades working for human rights.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small and his wife La'Quetta pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of physical abuse.
Sixers legend Allen Iverson, former Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, artists Beanie Sigel, Jadakiss and Killer Mike are part of a voter event.
The 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more.
Rafael Nadal won 22 Grand Slam singles titles during an unprecedented era he shared with his rivals in the so-called Big Three, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
The Delaware Valley could see the northern lights Thursday night and Friday morning, and the NEXT Weather team is forecasting clear skies during peak viewing times.
After her husband was assassinated in 1968, Ethel Kennedy raised their 11 children and spent decades working for human rights.
A fire at the Andalusia Bar and Grill near Woodhaven Road in Bensalem, Pennsylvania began spreading to other businesses and shut down part of Bristol Pike.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small and his wife La'Quetta pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of physical abuse.
Hurricane Milton has made landfall along Florida's west coast.
Sixers legend Allen Iverson, former Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, artists Beanie Sigel, Jadakiss and Killer Mike are part of a voter event.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission said three Chester County men face 71 charges after poaching dozens of trophy bucks in Chester and Delaware counties.
A fire at the Andalusia Bar and Grill near Woodhaven Road in Bensalem, Pennsylvania began spreading to other businesses and shut down part of Bristol Pike.
The Delaware Valley could see the northern lights Thursday night and Friday morning, and the NEXT Weather team is forecasting clear skies during peak viewing times.
With less than a month until Election Day, the battle for Pennsylvania is ramping up for both presidential campaigns.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small and his wife La'Quetta pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges of physical abuse.
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 activated nearly 200 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.
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 activated nearly 200 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.
A police chase led to a crash on I-95 near Academy Road in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon.
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.
Sixers legend Allen Iverson, former Eagles quarterback Michael Vick, artists Beanie Sigel, Jadakiss and Killer Mike are part of a voter event.
Rafael Nadal won 22 Grand Slam singles titles during an unprecedented era he shared with his rivals in the so-called Big Three, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.
The Philadelphia Phillies were eliminated from the postseason on Wednesday night after losing to the New York Mets, 4-1, on Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Eagles appear to be getting back some of their top players in Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns.
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 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more.
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.
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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 fire destroyed the Andalusia Bar and Grill in a strip mall along Bristol Pike in Bensalem early Thursday morning.
Former Philly athletes Allen Iverson and Michael Vick and several artists including Killer Mike and Freeway will be at a "Vote or Else" town hall at the Liacouras Center encouraging members of the community to make their voice heard in the 2024 presidential race. Wakisha Bailey chats with organizers Rickey Duncan of the NoMo Foundation and Marvin Bing.
Thursday brings the coolest air of the season to the Philadelphia region, with high temperatures only reaching the low 60s. Overnight, a frost advisory is in effect for much of the Delaware Valley and South Jersey, and temperatures are expected to dip into the low 40s and even upper 30s. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your forecast.
Soldiers with the Delaware National Guard and dozens of vehicles are traveling to Florida to assist with relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Milton. Major Bernie Kale with the Delaware National Guard joined CBS News Philadelphia to talk about the deployment and what the servicemembers will do once they arrive.
Hurricane Milton spawned several tornadoes in Florida as it made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane and then weakened over land to a Category 1. Brandon Goldner takes a look at damage from the storm across social media and Meteorologist Kate Bilo provides the latest on Milton's location and track.