City To Convert Blacktop Into Parkland At Philadelphia Schools
Turning acres of little-used paved surfaces at Philadelphia school yards into parkland is the goal of a program being launched tomorrow by city officials.
Turning acres of little-used paved surfaces at Philadelphia school yards into parkland is the goal of a program being launched tomorrow by city officials.
The Penn State football assistant whose report of Jerry Sandusky attacking a child in the showers led to Joe Paterno's firing says he's suing the school.
Philadelphia University has received a $15 million gift, the largest donation in school history.
"I started playing when I was at Leavenworth," said the star quarterback.
School District of Philadelphia officials say that without an additional $94 million from the mayor's "Actual Value Initiative" property tax overhaul, schools may not have enough personnel to open in the fall.
Maurice Sendak, the children's book author and illustrator who saw the sometimes-dark side of childnood in books like "Where the Wild Things Are" and "In the Night Kitchen," has died in Danbury, Conn.
Catherine Wilson, an assistant professor of political science at Villanova University, says the student loan interest vote has become political in this election year.
If you're broke and have no income, call (don't text) the lender and ask for help.
Many college students will be watching the vote in the U.S. Senate on freezing interest on Federal Stafford Loans at 3.4 percent.
A University of Pennsylvania contest has stirred up interest in rounding up AED's - or automated external defibrillators - to pinpoint where the portable devices are located in Philadelphia.
When it comes to checking e-mail, desktops and laptops are about to get left in the dust of smartphones and tablets.
Mariel Hemingway may be best known as an actress, but she's also an author of a few books promoting a healthy mind, body and spirit. She appeared as part of the "Minding Your Mind" speaker series in Ardmore.
There are more pets these days but a veterinarians group says fewer are getting even the minimum medical care.
Teen moms wanting to take their educations to the next level can attend a seminar with the information they need to succeed.
The friendly competition is designed to help area high school students make sound financial decisions and put them on the proper path when it comes to handling their finances as adults.
Thomas Jefferson University hospital has placed 28 diagnostic robots in community hospitals to help stroke victims get the care they need.
The Penn State board of trustees was told that the independent investigation of the Jerry Sandusky affair remains on course, to be completed before the start of the new academic year.
School District leaders met with City Council members yesterday, to try to persuade them to support Mayor Nutter's Actual Value tax plan and the extra $94-million it would provide for the district.
Some parents picking up their children from Trinity Nursery School on Route 9 in Marmora say they are considering removing them from the preschool they love because the school's director, Reverend Randy Harry, won't resign.
Nutter's finance chief Rob Dubow tells Councilman Bill Green property tax hikes will be fair because they're based on actual value of the home.
"That's not to say we won't still see pizza. But you'll see a whole-grain crust. You'll see low-fat cheese. You'll see low-sodium tomato sauce. You'll see a salad alongside of that pizza," USDA undersecretary Audrey Rowe says.
Seeking to make amends for the Penn State child sex abuse scandal, the university said it has given more than $1.1 million in football bowl revenues to its new center for child abuse research and treatment.
Students at the People for People Charter School were breaking bread on Wednesday with 12 students from Latvia.
The trend, noted by Forbes magazine, finds some high tech firms grabbing top students almost instantly -- here's our offer. You have 24 hours to decide.
One difficult topic on the agenda is sex education for those on the Autism spectrum.
Friday is National Coming Out Day, dedicated to celebrating and supporting an often deeply personal journey for those in the LGBTQ+ community.
Three Philadelphia-area women share their stories of suffering, healing and hope after years of domestic violence.
The SS United States will leave Philadelphia's waters and head to Norfolk, Virginia, for extensive preparations for reefing over the next several months.
Gillian's Wonderland Pier, an Ocean City, New Jersey, institution for nearly a century, will close for good after this weekend.
St. Francis of Assisi School will continue classes at the old Saint Kevin School building in Delaware County next week after a fire destroyed the Catholic school earlier this week.
St. Francis of Assisi School will continue classes at the old Saint Kevin School building in Delaware County next week after a fire destroyed the Catholic school earlier this week.
Friday is National Coming Out Day, dedicated to celebrating and supporting an often deeply personal journey for those in the LGBTQ+ community.
Three Philadelphia-area women share their stories of suffering, healing and hope after years of domestic violence.
The SS United States will leave Philadelphia's waters and head to Norfolk, Virginia, for extensive preparations for reefing over the next several months.
Gillian's Wonderland Pier, an Ocean City, New Jersey, institution for nearly a century, will close for good after this weekend.
Friday is National Coming Out Day, dedicated to celebrating and supporting an often deeply personal journey for those in the LGBTQ+ community.
The SS United States will leave Philadelphia's waters and head to Norfolk, Virginia, for extensive preparations for reefing over the next several months.
St. Francis of Assisi School will continue classes at the old Saint Kevin School building in Delaware County next week after a fire destroyed the Catholic school earlier this week.
The Scrapple and Apple Festival kicks off at Reading Terminal Market on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m.
The School District of Philadelphia says nearly 200 schools were impacted by a meat and poultry recall due to possible listeria contamination.
Gillian's Wonderland Pier, an Ocean City, New Jersey, institution for nearly a century, will close for good after this weekend.
One outer lane of the New Jersey Turnpike northbound is blocked Friday morning after a crash involving multiple tractor-trailers.
NJ Transit says service on the River Line light rail has reopened after a train struck a car on Friday morning.
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.
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.
The School District of Philadelphia says nearly 200 schools were impacted by a meat and poultry recall due to possible listeria contamination.
A Philadelphia teenager has overcome mental health issues and created a clothing brand that spreads a positive message.
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.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
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.
One outer lane of the New Jersey Turnpike northbound is blocked Friday morning after a crash involving multiple tractor-trailers.
NJ Transit says service on the River Line light rail has reopened after a train struck a car on Friday morning.
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.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
A high school football game between Coatesville and Downingtown East was canceled after a school bus was struck by gunfire.
Matvei Michkov and the power play and the goaltending. Here are three storylines to watch as the Flyers begin the 2024-25 season.
The Philadelphia Phillies ended a third straight October without a World Series championship. So where do they go next?
Cooper DeJean appears ready for a bigger role as the Philadelphia Eagles' starting nickel cornerback against the Cleveland Browns.
AJ Evans released "Get Up, Go Vote" on streaming platforms to encourage voters to make their voices heard.
The mural, "Luminaries: The Coronation," celebrates the school's 177th anniversary with one legendary alumna: Jilly from Philly.
Philadelphia's own R&B and Soul group The Stylistics return to Carnegie Hall in New York this Friday after their first performance more than 50 years ago.
A judge in New York has set a 2025 trial date for rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was arrested for sex trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy.
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.
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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.
After a CBS News Philadelphia report about a Ticketmaster hack, some people questioned the security surrounding transferring tickets. Now, we're learning you might have to verify a transfer before you send off the tickets.
Police said a stolen vehicle was spotted in Eddystone, a few miles from Tinicum Township, and the driver fled. The person then crashed into another car on Route 291 and Wanamaker Avenue, according to police. Authorities haven't released the name of either driver involved.
A Coatesville, Pennsylvania school bus full of students was hit by gunfire after a group of four people tried to shoot a student who was getting off the bus, officials in Chester County said Friday.
Nearly 200 schools in Philadelphia were impacted by a meat and poultry recall due to possible listeria contamination, according to a letter to parents from the School District of Philadelphia.
Students impacted by a fire this week at St. Francis of Assisi School in Delaware County will temporarily attend class at the old Saint Kevin School building in Springfield starting Monday, Oct. 21, according to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.