School Reform Commission Has New Chairman
Pedro Ramos, a former Philadelphia school board president and city managing director, was confirmed Monday as new chairman of the SRC.
Pedro Ramos, a former Philadelphia school board president and city managing director, was confirmed Monday as new chairman of the SRC.
The president of the Second Mile Foundation has resigned in the wake of the sexual abuse scandal involving the program's founder, Jerry Sandusky. Former Philadelphia DA Lynne Abraham is the charity's new lawyer.
The Free Library of Philadelphia has great expectations for a Charles Dickens impersonator, to be hired for next's year bicentenary of the writer's birth.
Camden's Leap Academy University Charter School has broken ground on a new $12-million facility for science, technology, engineering, and math education.
A unique car care class was held Saturday afternoon in a South Philadelphia garage, strictly for women only.
In the wake of the Penn State sex abuse scandal, one organization is staging a show of support for the victims.
Beaver Stadium at Penn State University received an anonymous bomb threat on Friday night.
A West Philadelphia mother is claiming that her 8-year-old son was sexually assaulted at school.
Father C. Kevin Gillespie recieved his undergraduate degree at St. Joe's in 1972. Friday, he was welcomed home as the school's 27th president.
"One of the questions asked toward the end of the press conference was, 'Do you know that there's people rioting downtown right now?' "
Dr. Michael Sachs, chairman of the department of kinesiology at Temple University and a sports psychologist, says the fervent loyalty in this case can be explained by location.
Penn State was reintroduced on Friday to Rodney Erickson in his new role as the university's interim president.
Could the rioting at Penn State on Wednesday night have been prevented?
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is the featured speaker at Rutgers' Entrepreneurship Day on Monday.
Hundreds of Penn State students have taken to the streets to chant their support for ousted football coach Joe Paterno.
Penn State President Graham Spanier, one of the nation's longest-serving college presidents, was ousted Wednesday in the wake of a child sex abuse scandal involving the school's football program that authorities suggested wasn't taken seriously by university officials.
The U.S. Department of Education has announced that it will launch an investigation into whether Penn State University failed to comply with the Clery Act.
One political scientist says it seems highly unlikely the former governor and Philadelphia mayor would want to take on a 60-hour-a-week job as Temple's president.
The unidentified male student is being treated at Temple University Hospital.
Pennsylvania governor Tom Corbett says he is "disappointed" by the lack of action on the part of Penn State officials who handled the allegations of child sex abuse that are shaking the school to its foundations.
President Obama made a brief visit to a Head Start center in Delaware County today, to announce new rules that will have the preschool programs competing for federal money.
The Philadelphia School District's decision to close as many as nine schools is prompting City Council to schedule its own inquiry.
Here is the Pennsylvania grand jury's presentment on the Penn State sex abuse case. WARNING: Contains graphic descriptions.
Birders sometimes have to get up pretty early to get a glimpse of their feathered friend, but here's word of an event for which you can sleep in.
State lawmakers are wading into the issue of updating Pennsylvania's system of evaluating teacher performance.
Skies will be sunny and the weather will be in the low 80s on Sunday, making this a perfect day to head to the pumpkin patch.
A hit-and-run outside the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in West Philadelphia injured three nurses who were trying to help a shooting victim who was dropped off overnight Saturday.
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that spread to at least 14 cars in a parking area in Bridgeville Saturday afternoon.
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.
Skies will be sunny and the weather will be in the low 80s on Sunday, making this a perfect day to head to the pumpkin patch.
A hit-and-run outside the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in West Philadelphia injured three nurses who were trying to help a shooting victim who was dropped off overnight Saturday.
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that spread to at least 14 cars in a parking area in Bridgeville Saturday afternoon.
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 ceremonial signing was held Saturday for the deal that will send the SS United States from Philadelphia to Florida.
A hit-and-run outside the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center in West Philadelphia injured three nurses who were trying to help a shooting victim who was dropped off overnight Saturday.
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.
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.
The Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating a fire that spread to at least 14 cars in a parking area in Bridgeville Saturday afternoon.
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.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Turning to the forecast now, it’s a nice warm-up for the weekend. Temperatures are mild Saturday night in the city and will be even warmer on Sunday. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has your NEXT Weather forecast.
The SS United States is now one step closer to moving to its new home. A ceremonial signing was held on Saturday for the deal that will send the historic ocean liner to Florida. Eva Andersen reports from South Philly.
A hit-and-run outside of an emergency room in West Philadelphia injures three nurses who were trying to help a gunshot victim who had just been dropped off. Police are searching for that driver as the nurses are being treated for their injuries. Ray Strickland reports the latest.
The parade was hosted by CBS Philadelphia reporter Josh Sanders alongside Philly drag queen royalty, VinChelle.
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.