Sources: Chester Upland School District To Get State Aid
Sources tell KYW Newsradio that an agreement would advance $3.2 million to the school district. That would be enough to subsidize the district through the middle of February.
Sources tell KYW Newsradio that an agreement would advance $3.2 million to the school district. That would be enough to subsidize the district through the middle of February.
The National Constitution Center, on Independence Mall, had lots of activities for the thousands of Delaware Valley kids who had the day off from school for Martin Luther King Day.
Cosby provided a mix of smiles and brutal, thought-provoking honesty in his King Day address at Rowan University, in Glassboro.
The museum, usually closed on Mondays, was bustling on Monday with a crowd taking advantage of free admission in honor of Martin Luther King Day.
Several hundred strong, members of the Neshaminy Federation of Teachers walked across Woodbourne Road from Maple Point Middle School into Core Creek Park, where they heard from a number of leaders from other unions.
Even though Monday is the official King Holiday, Sunday is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s actual birthday. To reflect on the day, activist and NAACP Board Member Donald "Ducky" Birts discusses his friendship with Dr. King
The Chosen 300 Ministry, a local interdenominational non-profit group, is starting its King Day of Service activities Sunday on Dr. King's birthday.
There's a different sort of community service event on Monday, marking Martin Luther King Day. It's e-cycling, as in recycling for electronics.
No ruling from a Philadelphia federal judge on a lawsuit filed by the Chester Upland School District that seeks to force Pennsylvania education officials to advance them subsidy payments so they can make payroll next week.
The Gateway to College program at Camden County Community College is part of a nationwide effort sponsored by Bill and Melinda Gates to get teens and young adults back into the classroom to finish their degrees.
Special attractions like a petting zoo, rain forest reptile shows and a Bengal tiger will be on display.
Railroads have been described as critical to our nation's expansion into a world power but also played a dual role in the war that could have destroyed it.
It's become a Martin Luther King Day tradition in Delaware County. This will be the eleventh year of the "Hoops from the Heart" basketball clinics at various locations around the county.
Chanting "Save our school," about a dozen parents and thirty students from the St. George School in Port Richmond gathered at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul to protest the archdiocese's decision to close the school.
"Play normalizes any experience, and it sort of demystifies doctors and hospitals," a spokeswoman for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia explains.
VP Biden says the Obama administration is helping the middle class by increasing grants, providing tax breaks, and making it easier to pay back college loans.
But school district officials say they are not sure if the school board will agree to those conditions.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed a measure into law in Camden that allows for so-called "renaissance schools" to be publicly funded, but privately operated in Camden, Trenton and Newark under local and state supervision.
Those weekend or summer jobs that used to be so plentiful are no longer available because unemployed adults have been snapping them up.
Both sides will be back before a federal judge today as the Chester Upland School District seeks a court order for more state funding to stave off a financial crisis.
More than 600 Penn State alumni were at a hotel in King of Prussia Thursday night, looking to the university's president for answers as a child sex abuse investigation continues and controversy remains over the firing of Joe Paterno.
Archbishop Charles Chaput says he realizes that closing Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be painful, but he defends the work of the panel making the recommendation.
Vice President Joe Biden is coming to the Philadelphia area tomorrow morning to speak to high school students in Bucks County about the cost of college and what the Obama Administration is doing to make it more affordable.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Thursday begins hearing appeals from those schools trying to stave off closure.
The Chester Upland School District could be just weeks away from shutting down as it copes with a massive cash crisis.
A ceremonial signing was held Saturday for the deal that will send the SS United States from Philadelphia to Florida.
This weekend, the Birds take on the Browns at the Linc, Stevie Wonder hits the stage in South Philly and OURFest 2024 is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community all weekend long.
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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.
A ceremonial signing was held Saturday for the deal that will send the SS United States from Philadelphia to Florida.
This weekend, the Birds take on the Browns at the Linc, Stevie Wonder hits the stage in South Philly and OURFest 2024 is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community all weekend long.
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.
A ceremonial signing was held Saturday for the deal that will send the SS United States from Philadelphia to Florida.
This weekend, the Birds take on the Browns at the Linc, Stevie Wonder hits the stage in South Philly and OURFest 2024 is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community all weekend long.
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.
This weekend, the Birds take on the Browns at the Linc, Stevie Wonder hits the stage in South Philly and OURFest 2024 is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community all weekend long.
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 Monmouth County, New Jersey resident has tested positive for measles, state health officials say.
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.
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.
A Monmouth County, New Jersey resident has tested positive for measles, state health officials say.
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 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.
This weekend, the Birds take on the Browns at the Linc, Stevie Wonder hits the stage in South Philly and OURFest 2024 is celebrating the LGBTQ+ community all weekend long.
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.
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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.
Saturday night will have mostly clear skies with some high clouds and mild temperatures. NEXT Weather meteorologist Andrew Kozak looks ahead to Sunday afternoon for your game day forecast.
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.