Draft List Of Philadelphia Schools Targeted For Closure Has Parents Upset
The leak of an internal document listing Philadelphia schools up for possible closing has district officials firing back.
The leak of an internal document listing Philadelphia schools up for possible closing has district officials firing back.
Philadelphia schools superintendent Arlene Ackerman calls "false" reports that she is negotiating with the School Reform Commission to buy out the remaining three years of her contract.
The School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers have reached an agreement which allows the District to proceed with its reduction in teachers.
The Philadelphia School District and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers have agreed to go to arbitration to settle their dispute over nearly 350 teachers listed for layoffs.
Some school districts are deciding to "mainstream" more students rather than paying the expense of the specialized education.
The Maccabi Games are coming to the Philadelphia area this summer, and local organizers are looking for families to host the approximately one thousand teenagers coming to the region to compete.
A Philadelphia teacher plans to run about 100 miles to the state Capitol to stress the need for school funding.
About 200 people against school budget cuts spent the last day of school rallying in front of the Philadelphia School District headquarters.
Now that Philadelphia schoolchildren are being let out of classes for the summer, Mayor Michael Nutter has helped kick off a free summer meals program.
Four parents are taking the School District of Philadelphia to court, claiming the district is illegally transferring autistic students among schools.
When the Tony award winning musical - Next to Normal - comes to the Kimmel Center this week, it will come with community discussions about its controversial topic.
On this Father's Day, one of the toughest things Dad has to do is let go when it's time for his child to leave the nest.
About 40 young people growing up in some of Philadelphia's toughest neighborhoods, many of whom may have thought they had no chance of getting a good job or a good education, graduated Friday from the St. Christopher's Hospital "Health Tech" program.
Philadelphia City Council has reportedly reached a deal that is expected to raise around $53 million in revenue to bail out the city's school district.
Governor Tom Corbett is nominating Pedro Ramos to fill a spot on the SRC that had been vacant since February.
There is a political showdown on the horizon. Thursday morning there will be a hearing on funding for public schools and Mayor Michael Nutter believes soda can help secure those funds.
The state Supreme Court is wading into the battle between the Philadelphia school district and its teachers union over what could be the biggest job losses in a generation.
Philadelphia Phillies' lefthander Cole Hamels and his wife, Heidi, are helping out Philadelphia schools at a time when they need it most.
In the ongoing legal battle over layoffs between the teachers union and Philadelphia school district, it appears likely that the State Supreme court will take up the case
A federal appeals court says two Pennsylvania teens can't be disciplined at school for MySpace parodies of their principals created off-campus.
On the eve of a court hearing to determine the fate of thousands of Philadelphia school teachers who have been laid off, hundreds of teachers and their supporters rallied outside the Philadelphia School District headquarters on North Broad Street this afternoon.
The district is asking all its teachers, administrators and staff members to chip in by making a charitable contribution to help close the budget gap.
For example, the 213 seniors at Sts. John Neumann and Maria Gorretti High School, in South Philadelphia, earned $9 million in college scholarships.
The cash-strapped Bristol Township (Pa.) school board is mulling over the end of music classes, and it's not the only district in a bind. But critics say this solution is shortsighted.
This West Philadelphia center for art and dance is one of ten institutions from around the country eligible for a $50,000 grant, but the public has to help make it happen.
President Biden gave remarks in a St. Pete Beach neighborhood damaged by the storm.
Monday will be partly cloudy and much cooler than the warm temperatures we had in Philadelphia over the weekend. The high is a breezy 65 degrees.
Brandon Graham is the only player in Eagles history to play in 200 career games for the franchise.
Philadelphia police are searching for suspects who fled after a hit-and-run killed a woman in North Philadelphia Sunday night.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will not play the rest of the preseason as part of what the team calls left knee management.
Philadelphia police are searching for suspects who fled after a hit-and-run killed a woman in North Philadelphia Sunday night.
In his press conference after the win over the Browns, Nick Sirianni brushed off questions about his interaction with Eagles fans.
Delaware County authorities are investigating after a person was taken to the hospital following a shooting at The Shops At Springfield Park.
President Biden gave remarks in a St. Pete Beach neighborhood damaged by the storm.
Monday will be partly cloudy and much cooler than the warm temperatures we had in Philadelphia over the weekend. The high is a breezy 65 degrees.
Philadelphia police are searching for suspects who fled after a hit-and-run killed a woman in North Philadelphia Sunday night.
Delaware County authorities are investigating after a person was taken to the hospital following a shooting at The Shops At Springfield Park.
Wide receiver A.J. Brown is set to make his return Sunday as the Philadelphia Eagles (2-2) host the Cleveland Browns (1-4) at Lincoln Financial Field.
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 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.
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
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.
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.
Brandon Graham is the only player in Eagles history to play in 200 career games for the franchise.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid will not play the rest of the preseason as part of what the team calls left knee management.
In his press conference after the win over the Browns, Nick Sirianni brushed off questions about his interaction with Eagles fans.
Retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce was the hit of the pregame tailgating scene.
Jalen Hurts tossed touchdowns to A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith as the Eagles defeated the Browns, 20-16, at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday.
One of the greatest actors of all time, Al Pacino's life might have turned out very differently, if not for his mother's determination, the faith of director Francis Ford Coppola, or his success at overcoming an addiction to drink. He talks about his new memoir, "Sonny Boy."
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.
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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.
Philadelphia police are investigating after a woman was killed in a hit-and-run and the suspects ran from the scene in the city's Fairhill neighborhood Sunday evening.
We'll see our next cold front overnight. We're watching it move through the area into the wee hours of Monday, but don't expect much in the way of rain. NEXT Weather meteorologist Andrew Kozak has your latest forecast.
A person was taken to the hospital after a shooting happened in the parking lot of a Springfield Township shopping complex Sunday afternoon, according to police.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region.
The wedding celebration happened in Lot P and was shot by Matt Talbot. The couple was surrounded by friends and family wearing Kelly Green.