School District Awards $1.4M Contract To Uncover Cost-Cutting Areas
The School District of Philadelphia is spending money in the hopes of saving money.
The School District of Philadelphia is spending money in the hopes of saving money.
The "Washington's Birthday Encampment and Pilgrimage" is the oldest continuous scouting event in the world.
Fourteen parish elementary schools will be allowed to remain open as "mission" schools. They would be independently run but would remain Catholic schools.
The final word came down Friday on which Catholic elementary schools in the Philadelphia area will close at the end of this year. But, a decision on high schools has been delayed a week.
A vigil was held tonight at the Chesterfield Baptist Church in Burlington County for the little girl who was killed in the bus-dump truck accident. Prayers were also offered for the three children still hospitalized.
The official word comes Friday on which Catholic schools in the Philadelphia area will close at the end of this school year. But several elementary schools are already saying they've won their appeals and will stay open.
One Grammy winner last week is now back at work at his "day job" -- working in a Shop Rite supermarket in Cheltenham, Montgomery County.
It was a live Black History Month lesson for a group of Philadelphia high school students. The instructors on this night were two men who broke barriers in the 1940s.
Hundreds of students, faculty, staff, and Camden residents rallied outside the Rutgers-Camden library prior to a meeting of the school's board of governors in another building, where the issue was being discussed.
One new knock is a poll from the Rutgers-Eagleton people, who find that New Jerseyans dislike the idea of the Rowan takeover by a margin of 57 percent to 22 percent.
Radnor Township police were outside Radnor High School at dismissal time this afternoon, stopping every car as it drove out of the parking lot.
As many of us pig out today on Valentine's Day candies, a group of LaSalle University students tried to push their healthy eating agenda -- while handing out free chocolates at the same time.
The over-the top villain in the play is "Gary Nearcross," with any resemblance to New Jersey powerbroker George Norcross not so coincidental.
Principals in Philadelphia will gather at Fels High School today, to be trained on the district's anti-bullying policy.
The school district's chief academic officer, Penny Nixon, says in the wake of reports of cheating on state standardized tests, the district will look into the matter.
It happened in a classroom at the Leeds Middle School, just before 9am Monday.
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University will be hosting a fossil-filled extravaganza this weekend, February 18-19, for the whole family.
"Project Not Me" is the name of a 12 month study that is aimed at helping those who are at risk for type-2 diabetes. More than 300 adults are being sought for the pilot program in two test markets including one in Philadelphia.
A West Philadelphia non-profit opened a new exhibit that showcases ten years of student poetry, photography and other work.
Executive Director Charles Croce says the first gallery offers an overview of the city's 300 year history, using an inventive combination of historic objects and first person narratives from contemporary Philadelphians.
The path to better brain function is the subject of a new six-step guidebook.
Independence Charter School in Center City held it's annual admission lottery Friday evening.
A "dating" web site says more college girls, including those from one Philadelphia university, are looking to the web not for love, but for money.
A fire company in Central Pennsylvania said nearly a dozen people got sick from mushrooms in Peach Bottom Township.
A man dropping off a gunshot victim at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center hit the victim and three nurses with a Jeep and fled, police say.
You can skip the sweater this Saturday. Philadelphia is kicking off the weekend with mostly sunny skies and temperatures peaking in the upper 70s.
An early third-period goal from defenseman Cam York went unrecognized for over 10 seconds before officials blew the goal horn.
A 15-year-old said he saw smoke and knew something wasn't right. After further investigation, he found a wildfire along a trail and took action by calling 911 and his grandmother.
A fire company in Central Pennsylvania said nearly a dozen people got sick from mushrooms in Peach Bottom Township.
A man dropping off a gunshot victim at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center hit the victim and three nurses with a Jeep and fled, police say.
You can skip the sweater this Saturday. Philadelphia is kicking off the weekend with mostly sunny skies and temperatures peaking in the upper 70s.
An early third-period goal from defenseman Cam York went unrecognized for over 10 seconds before officials blew the goal horn.
A 15-year-old said he saw smoke and knew something wasn't right. After further investigation, he found a wildfire along a trail and took action by calling 911 and his grandmother.
A fire company in Central Pennsylvania said nearly a dozen people got sick from mushrooms in Peach Bottom Township.
A man dropping off a gunshot victim at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center hit the victim and three nurses with a Jeep and fled, police say.
Police are investigating after they say a 15-year-old boy was shot multiple times in North Philadelphia Friday night.
Street artist, Get Up, created the "Dancing Kelce" and his work can now be seen throughout Philly. His work even got the attention of the former Eagles center himself.
Police say two Philadelphia men were arrested after recklessly driving up onto the sidewalk and hitting a 13-year-old girl Friday afternoon in Abington Township.
A 15-year-old said he saw smoke and knew something wasn't right. After further investigation, he found a wildfire along a trail and took action by calling 911 and his grandmother.
The NAACP is calling for the removal of the man who runs the New Jersey State Police after the state attorney general released a scathing report about the institution.
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.
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.
An early third-period goal from defenseman Cam York went unrecognized for over 10 seconds before officials blew the goal horn.
It's unclear when Ticketmaster started using a verification process for transferring tickets and whether or not it happens with every transfer.
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.
Street artist, Get Up, created the "Dancing Kelce" and his work can now be seen throughout Philly. His work even got the attention of the former Eagles center himself.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Police are searching for a Jeep that struck four people after dropping off a gunshot victim at a West Philadelphia hospital. Ross DiMattei reports.
After this warm weekend there is a big downward swing in temperatures. So break out the shorts for the weekend but then get ready for overnight lows in the low 40s. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza walks you through each day in the 7-day forecast so there are no surprises.
Philadelphia police say a group of teenagers stole a car that hit a pedestrian and crashed at Woodstock Street and Susquehanna Avenue. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines.
After the coolest morning of the year so far Friday morning, our Saturday will get off to a warmer start with temperatures running about 10 degrees warmer than Friday morning.
Philadelphia mayor Cherelle Parker announced the retirement of Aren Platt, one of the city's two chief deputy mayors, during a press conference Friday. Parker said Vanessa Garrett Harley will join the administration as the chief deputy mayor for social impact and strategic initiatives.