'Be Unexpected' Autistic Teen Shares Powerful Message In Graduation Speech
A Texas teen had a powerful message he wanted to share with his classmates before leaving Plano Senior High.
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A Texas teen had a powerful message he wanted to share with his classmates before leaving Plano Senior High.
Hollywood director M. Night Shyamalan addressed the Drexel University graduating class of 2018.
Burlington County announces a groundbreaking initiative to improve safety and security at its 20 public high schools.
A California high school valedictorian's speech was cut short when she started talking about being sexually assaulted.
The videos have gotten national attention after Taylor Swift retweeted the "Shake It Off" video Wilson's students posted in 2015.
A federal appeals court panel has ruled that a Pennsylvania school district can allow transgender students to continue using bathrooms and locker rooms that correspond with their sexual identity.
Jerez Coleman passed through school district security, three weeks ago, after school officials admit he fooled them. Coleman told officials he was Alicia Key's music man.
The principal of Cherry Hill High School East has issued an apology after some words on the school's senior prom tickets drew criticism.
Wesley College announced the death of longtime football Head Coach Mike Drass, 57, on Monday morning.
After months of hard work, 26 students will roll out their very own designs on the runway at the Union League for the school's second annual pop-up fashion show.
Hawks legend and current NBA baller Jameer Nelson will be among the nearly 2,200 students graduating from Saint Joseph's on May 19.
A 17-year-old North Carolina girl is earned nearly $5 million in scholarships, on her way to gaining admissions into more than 100 schools.
For Teachers Appreciation Week, which runs May 7-11, several businesses are offering discounts and deals.
The threat led the FBI, Easton Police, and other agencies to inspect all buildings.
The Diocese of Trenton signed a deal on Tuesday with the new board of Holy Cross.
As an intern, Taylor demonstrated qualities that helped him excel on the football field as he went above and beyond what he was required to do.
It was an afternoon a special group of high school students in Delaware will never forget as they had their prom.
St. Joseph's University welcomes a very special guest lecturer.
Police in State College say they are currently investigating several related rape allegations dating back to 2010.
Temple officials say there is an ongoing investigation after reports of alleged sexual assaults and underage drinking at a fraternity near campus.
Kyle Byler says he was suspended for making pancakes for his eighth-grade students while they were taking the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment on Monday.
Students at West Chester University are taking part in a fruit-themed competition.
A group of young adults are getting ready for a prom night they never thought they would have.
Students at the University of Pennsylvania are preparing for a competition this weekend but this isn't about sports.
Olivia Kong's parents say the school ignored their daughter's cries for help.
Dangerous bitter cold is expected to linger in the Philadelphia area through Monday, but relief is on the way.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
Old man winter is not done with us yet. A dangerously cold night is on tap as subfreezing temperatures return to the Delaware Valley.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
Dangerous bitter cold is expected to linger in the Philadelphia area through Monday, but relief is on the way.
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 Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
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.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
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.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
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.
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.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
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.
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.
The coldest air we have experienced in several years arrived in the Philadelphia area. Grant GIlmore has the forecast.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility. Eva Andersen reports.
Temperatures are plummeting and dangerous cold will be in place through the weekend around the Philadelphia area. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
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.