New Jersey Law Requires Public Schools To Install Panic Alarms
The legislation requires the state's roughly 2,500 public schools to install silent alarms that communicate life-threatening or emergency situations to law enforcement.
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The legislation requires the state's roughly 2,500 public schools to install silent alarms that communicate life-threatening or emergency situations to law enforcement.
One Philadelphia library is celebrating Black History Month in a unique and fun way.
They say a student has a confirmed case of mumps.
Curators hope to teach children and adults about Islam, inclusion and acceptance.
The parents of Timothy Piazza have sued 28 Penn State fraternity members and a security company.
The survey of 2,000 adults commissioned by H&R Block found that 84 percent of people learned things in school that they've never used after graduation.
"My concern is my child has been in this room for the last two years, three days a week," one mother said.
Seventeen-year-old Antwan Timbers was struck and killed while walking near the school in 2016.
The school district told Eyewitness News that procedures were not followed by the driver.
The Philly teacher's union says the goal of the app is to get a faster resolution from the school district when dealing with building issues.
Jeffery posed for pictures with Abigail and her family -- a moment she'll never forget.
A white supremacist rally scheduled for Saturday afternoon in Princeton instead turned into a peaceful unity march when the white nationalist group did not show up.
Clement presented a $5,000 check to the Glassboro High School football team to fund the Super Bowl Honor Roll Grant.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board has awarded the school a grant to offer the courses.
Parents told Eyewitness News they left Wednesday's meeting at the high school feeling somewhat annoyed, as if there are still a lot of questions that remain unanswered.
Video of the incident was shared widely on social media, with users calling the incident "racist," ''cruel" and "humiliating."
"This is nonsense," a message on Burroughs' twitter account said. "My opinion is that this was a combination of an abuse of power, racism, and just plain negligence."
Among the state's claims is that Navient steered borrowers into repayment options that were not in their best interests.
Students at Harriton High School in Montgomery County are protesting the administration's decision to change the name of a popular competition to something more gender neutral.
Four Jesuit priests with ties to Philadelphia are on a list of child sex abusers.
Carrying too heavy a load puts children and teens at risk for long-term health problems because they're stressing areas of the spine and core that are still growing.
The school year will start on September 3, the day after Labor Day, according a spokesman for the school.
The study found students were more attentive and involved in the classroom.
The fittings are designed to help students with mobility-related disabilities more fully accomplish routine tasks and allow them to take part in social activities.
Wednesday travel weather conditions are looking pretty good around the Philadelphia region ahead of a rainy Thanksgiving.
Michael Profeto received the 1,000th kidney transplant at Temple University Hospital during Thanksgiving week.
A Philadelphia police officer was injured during a hit-and-run in Feltonville Tuesday night, police said.
Councilmember Mark Squilla would like to see the Sixers go a step further and provide passes until 40% of people are taking SEPTA and PATCO to games and events.
A Delaware County man has pleaded guilty for his role in illegally smuggling migrants into the United States for private financial gain.
A Philadelphia police officer was injured during a hit-and-run in Feltonville Tuesday night, police said.
Wednesday travel weather conditions are looking pretty good around the Philadelphia region ahead of a rainy Thanksgiving.
The holiday travel blitz in the Philadelphia region is underway, and travelers are expected to take the skies and the roads for Thanksgiving.
Michael Profeto received the 1,000th kidney transplant at Temple University Hospital during Thanksgiving week.
Councilmember Mark Squilla would like to see the Sixers go a step further and provide passes until 40% of people are taking SEPTA and PATCO to games and events.
Michael Profeto received the 1,000th kidney transplant at Temple University Hospital during Thanksgiving week.
A Philadelphia police officer was injured during a hit-and-run in Feltonville Tuesday night, police said.
A Delaware County man has pleaded guilty for his role in illegally smuggling migrants into the United States for private financial gain.
The Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
Triple Bottom Brewing's apprenticeships provide opportunities for people involved with the justice system.
Camden County Police Department is helping some seniors have a stress-free holiday with Thanksgiving only two days away.
Police in Washington Township say they're "cooking up an investigation" after an Uber Eats burrito delivery turned out to be marijuana in disguise.
Ocean City residents were able to hear from the developer about his plans to transform Gillian's Wonderland Pier into a hotel.
A community in Lawnside came together with a peace vigil after a resident's fence was defaced with a racist message.
A new work program called the Hope Work Initiative launched this week in Atlantic City to give people experiencing homelessness a second chance.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
Michael Profeto received the 1,000th kidney transplant at Temple University Hospital during Thanksgiving week.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
The Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
Triple Bottom Brewing's apprenticeships provide opportunities for people involved with the justice system.
Ocean City residents were able to hear from the developer about his plans to transform Gillian's Wonderland Pier into a hotel.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
The holiday travel blitz in the Philadelphia region is underway, and travelers are expected to take to the skies and the roads for Thanksgiving.
Thorndale line train service was suspended in both directions between Center City and Thorndale Station Monday afternoon, according to SEPTA.
I-95 north has reopened between Exit 32 at Academy Road/Linden Avenue and Exit 35 at Woodhaven Road/63 West after a crash early Monday morning.
SEPTA will receive an infusion of $153 million in "flexed" federal highway money, enough to cover its running deficit, officials announced Friday.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
Councilmember Mark Squilla would like to see the Sixers go a step further and provide passes until 40% of people are taking SEPTA and PATCO to games and events.
The Eagles placed Graham on injured reserve after he tore his triceps in the win over the Rams and claimed Charles Harris from the Carolina Panthers.
The winner of Temple and La Salle will face St. Joe's in the Big 5 Championship at the Wells Fargo Center.
The Sixers' All-Star trio of Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey have played just over 6 minutes together this season.
Jack Eichel got the lone goal in the shootout and the Vegas Golden Knights overcame a three-goal deficit to defeat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4 on Monday night.
The Thanksgiving food shopping rush is well underway at Philadelphia staples like Reading Terminal Market and the Italian Market.
For the 10th year running, Collegeville Italian Bakery is providing hot meals to police officers, firefighters and EMTs who have to work on Thanksgiving.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest weather forecast for the Philadelphia region for Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
Impact Live Church was packed on Tuesday night in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, as volunteers and some Eagles players worked together to give back to those in need of a little help this Thanksgiving.
Michael Profeto's more than decade-long battle with end-stage renal failure came to a life-changing turning point this week.
According to AAA, 975,000 Philadelphia area residents will travel over the Thanksgiving travel day period.
A Philadelphia police officer was taken to the hospital after he was struck by someone driving a stolen car in Feltonville, police say. Police are looking for the driver and the passenger.