Philadelphia's Interfaith Peace Walk Is Next Weekend In Overbrook
Preparations are being finalized for next Sunday's Philadelphia Interfaith Walk for Peace and Reconciliation, which will be held in Overbrook farms.
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Preparations are being finalized for next Sunday's Philadelphia Interfaith Walk for Peace and Reconciliation, which will be held in Overbrook farms.
During a national education forum in Washington yesterday, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie took the state teachers union to task for blocking reforms he seeks to make.
Another School Reform Commisison meeting Wednesday, another parade of community members pleading with school officials not to slash programs.
Graduations can all seem cut from the same cloth but at Temple's, not only are the gowns recycled going in but now going out.
The charitable arm of an area bank is giving a large grant to the National Constitution Center, on Independence Mall, for two special financial-themed program days for Philadelphia schoolkids.
Reaffirming his support for vouchers, the state Senate majority leader calls a "distraction" the bill passed by the House Tuesday that would expand a tax credit program that encourages businesses to fund scholarships for private school tuition.
Chanting "Save our schools," Philadelphia public school teachers carried picket signs outside Mayfair Elementary School to bring attention to cuts in state education funding.
Now, as required by state law, the Pennsylvania Department of Education has released its calculation of what relief homeowners can expect on a district-by-district basis.
West Philadelphia High School is celebrating its 100 year anniversary. Alumni spanning from the 1930s to 2010 gathered at the school on Saturday to pay homage.
Kids at a South Philadelphia school spent the afternoon today having fun and raising money with a "Rocky run."
A four-day school week? One suburban school district is pondering that radical schedule change in the name of economy.
A local group is working to open up a private, nonprofit Catholic high school in the fall of 2012 in a former church in the Logan section of North Philadelphia.
The New Jersey attorney general's office has announced that it finds "probable cause" against the Franklin Township School District for allegedly not taking appropriate measures to put a stop to race-based bullying of a student.
It's May, a big month for college graduations, along with all the cards comes the first repayment statement for college loans.
Cyberbullying was the hot topic at the University of Pennsylvania, at a conference put together by the Anti-Defamation League.
Temple University has instituted salary and hiring freezes in anticipation of possible deep cutbacks in state funding.
Voters appear to be over the rebellion they showed in last year's school district budget elections. Unofficial results show budgets are passing in a majority of South Jersey districts.
After the announcement, Audenried teacher Hope Moffett -- the teacher disciplined after she publicly opposed the charter plan -- spoke out again.
Voters in most of New Jersey's public school districts are being asked to approve budgets and elect board members today. The political atmosphere this year is far different from last.
Mayor Michael Nutter has launched his own investigation into the Philadelphia School District's handling of a charter school contract involving Martin Luther King High School, in Germantown.
Your trips to the supermarket, bank, and library may seem mundane, but they could have important financial lessons for your children.
New Jersey's school budget elections will be held Wednesday - though without the intense buildup of last year's.
When it comes to funding New Jersey public schools, voters seem to want to have it both ways, according to a new poll.
Old man winter is not done with us yet. A dangerously cold day is on tap as subfreezing temperatures return to the Delaware Valley.
The Center City dive bar is raising its minimum age to 25 in an effort to crack down on underage drinking and disruptive behavior.
In her five decades leading Temple University's women's fencing program, Dr. Nikki Franke broke barriers and built opportunities for future generations.
Prosecutors have dropped the most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna.
Timothy Sapp Sr. died on Jan. 28 while he was on shift as a heavy equipment operator removing snow in Philadelphia.
Old man winter is not done with us yet. A dangerously cold day is on tap as subfreezing temperatures return to the Delaware Valley.
The Center City dive bar is raising its minimum age to 25 in an effort to crack down on underage drinking and disruptive behavior.
In her five decades leading Temple University's women's fencing program, Dr. Nikki Franke broke barriers and built opportunities for future generations.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
The bipartisan "Bell-to-Bell" bill bars students from using their phones any time they're in school, not just during instructional periods.
The Center City dive bar is raising its minimum age to 25 in an effort to crack down on underage drinking and disruptive behavior.
In her five decades leading Temple University's women's fencing program, Dr. Nikki Franke broke barriers and built opportunities for future generations.
Timothy Sapp Sr. died on Jan. 28 while he was on shift as a heavy equipment operator removing snow in Philadelphia.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
Yonkers, New York, man Dijani Brown was wanted for sexual assaults of teen girls in Manor Township and Horsham Township, Pennsylvania.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
John Quinesso Sr., a World War II veteran from South Jersey, still drives himself everywhere he needs to go.
Construction workers leaving the Hudson Tunnel worksite in New York City had no idea if or when they would return.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Prosecutors have dropped the most serious assault charge against Penn State hockey star Gavin McKenna.
Eagles superfan Ed Callahan, 79, won the NFL's 2025 Fan of the Year award on Thursday night.
Sonny Jurgensen's strong arm, keen wit and affable personality made him one of the most beloved figures in Washington football history.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
Tim Stutzle charged past Travis Sanheim and scored on a backhand shot 47 seconds into overtime, helping the Ottawa Senators to a 2-1 victory over the struggling Flyers.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
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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.
Old man winter is not done with us yet. A dangerously cold day is on tap as subfreezing temperatures return to the Delaware Valley. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
A Center City dive bar is raising its minimum age to 25 in an effort to crack down on underage drinking and disruptive behavior. Ross DiMattei reports.
Sonny Jurgensen, a Hall of Fame quarterback who began his legendary career with the Philadelphia Eagles, has died. He was 91.
For 50 years, fencing coach Nikki Franke tore down barriers to help usher in future generations of women fencers, while exposing the sport to inner city youth. Krystle Rich reports.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia community leaders are condemning President Trump's racist social media post about the Obamas.