Most NJ Public Schools To Be Open On Days Of Now-Canceled Teachers' Convention
School Boards Association spokesman Frank Belluscio says the districts need to hold classes Nov. 8 and 9 to get to the required 180 for the year.
School Boards Association spokesman Frank Belluscio says the districts need to hold classes Nov. 8 and 9 to get to the required 180 for the year.
Parents may see their individual school with the lights on and wonder, why did it have to close?
The New Jersey public teachers union has canceled its annual convention for the first time in 158 years because of Sandy.
SEPTA will remain out of service on Tuesday morning. Officials say it will take eight hours after the storm passes to make sure things aren't damaged.
Ratings agency Moody's Investors Service downgraded Penn State University's long-term rating to Aa2 from Aa1 because of the expected financial costs from pending lawsuits related to the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal.
"Matt is no longer with us because two men learned -- they learned -- that it was okay to hate," Judy Shepard said.
In the upcoming year, officials at the Free Library say, they would like everyone in the city to read "Buddha in the Attic," a novel about the Japanese immigrant experience from the early 20th century through the internment camps of World War II.
More than 250 people met at the Drexelbrook catering hall in Drexel Hill to share tips on handling this year's "Safe Schools" topic: illegal drugs.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will not be building a new Lansdale Catholic Regional High School.
Mayor Nutter says the city agreed to kick in $338,000 and the district will pay $800,000 to keep programs going.
The Eagles' wideout played coach to a team of Benjamin Franklin High School students engrossed in "Financial Football," a Madden-style video game in which teams have to answer financial questions in order to move the ball downfield.
Before reading to children at a preschool, Philadelphia district attorney Seth Williams said inadequate funding for early childhood education is "closing the door of opportunity" to low-income, at-risk children.
Halloween is a little more than one week away, but students here at Schuylkill Elementary aren't planning their classroom costumes.
Temple University will host a conference Tuesday on one of the main drivers of economic growth.
The weather turned out to be perfect for the 26th annual AIDS Walk Philly, which attracted several thousand participants.
Organizers expect 15,000 people to take part in the event in Center City which raises money for HIV prevention, education and care.
The exhibit is called "In the Artifact Lab: Conserving Egyptian Mummies."
About four-fifths of the problems were corrected the same day and the bus safely returned to the road. But for the remaining 20 percent, the shortcomings were deemed more serious.
Students at the Wissahickon Charter School clapped their hands and sang along, "Count on me...," as Susan Goodman played the saxophone.
Leaders of the union representing faculty at West Chester, Cheyney and twelve other state-owned universities will meet tomorrow to take an initial strike authorization vote.
At the ceremony, he shared some personal history and thoughts on where the media is headed.
Pennsylvania came in at number two, with an average loan debt of $29,950. New Jersey also made the top ten, ranking tenth with $27,610.
S&P announced the change Monday, saying expenses related to the Sandusky matter have also contributed to financial uncertainty.
A Pew report two years ago noted that 40 percent of Philadelphia parents believed they did not have enough information about the school choice options available to them.
A 19-year-old Penn State student is hospitalized in critical condition after falling 39 feet out of a window of an apartment building.
More than 3 million homes and businesses have no power after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
New Jersey leaders are proposing new rules to raise houses at risk of flooding but are being met by opposition fearing it will be too costly.
Cooper DeJean appears ready for a bigger role as the Philadelphia Eagles' starting nickel cornerback against the Cleveland Browns.
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
Bryan Kohberger faces four murder charges in the fatal stabbings of four college students in November 2022.
More than 3 million homes and businesses have no power after Hurricane Milton hit Florida hard.
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.
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."
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.
New Jersey leaders are proposing new rules to raise houses at risk of flooding but are being met by opposition fearing it will be too costly.
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.
New Jersey leaders are proposing new rules to raise houses at risk of flooding but are being met by opposition fearing it will be too costly.
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.
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.
Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation.
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.
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.
Cooper DeJean appears ready for a bigger role as the Philadelphia Eagles' starting nickel cornerback against the Cleveland Browns.
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.
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.