Legislatures OK Bill That Could Allow Guns On School Grounds
Pennsylvania's Senate is advancing legislation that would set ground rules for school districts that allow employees to possess a gun on school grounds.
Pennsylvania's Senate is advancing legislation that would set ground rules for school districts that allow employees to possess a gun on school grounds.
Eight-hundred K-3 teachers are sitting in classrooms at Fels High this week, sharing strategies about how to teach reading.
In a statement, the university announced that Katherine Dettwyler, an adjunct anthropology professor, would not be re-hired to teach in the future.
'Adulting is Hard' is a new campaign at Drexel University aimed at letting students know that it's okay to fail once in a while.
The bill signed by Governor Wolf will eliminate Keystone Exams as a graduation requirement for CTE student, students in career and technology education.
Kimmel invited Peter Butera on the show to finish his graduation speech.
Superintendent William Hite says with limited resources, the district decided during negotiations to put that plan on the shelf.
The last graduates to complete their schooling at "Castle on the Hill" received their diplomas on Tuesday.
Peter Butera, the school's class president, had his microphone cut when he talked about school officials' alleged "authoritative attitude."
Philadelphia Federation of Teachers president Jerry Jordan made the announcement Monday night after the rank-and file met at the Liacouras Center.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts says they are giving out free coffee to teachers for the next two months.
Several area schools in the Tri-state area are on a new list of the Safest Colleges in America for 2017.
The Philadelphia School District tweeted Monday that all public schools will be closing at noon on Tuesday.
"My research is perhaps what every parent may or, in the case of some, may not like to hear," Barr told the university's news publication.
Harvard University has withdrawn acceptance offers to at least 10 incoming freshmen after school administrators discovered the students were sharing explicit memes via a Facebook chat group, according to The Harvard Crimson student newspaper.
A Philadelphia school principal continues to recover after police say he was attacked by a student when a fight broke out.
Ananya Vinay never looked all that impressed by any of the words she was given in the finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Tanya Dargusch is being inducted into the National Athletic Trainers Association Hall of Fame.
It's Scripps National #spellingbee week so Google Trends released a Tweet with the most misspelled words in each state.
Drexel University says it has now suspended the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity for five years for failure to comply with the university's alcohol policy and regulations.
A Virginia high school student who attends school with a service dog found himself side-by-side with his canine in the school's yearbook photos.
A Cardinal O'Hara High School graduate gets her class ring back after losing it on the Jersey Shore 42 years ago.
One in three high school students have reported traveling with a driver who had been drinking, a new study reveals.
The district had considered docking the teachers' May Day pay, saying no more than 10% of the staff at any one school was allowed off without prior permission.
The Grammy-winning performer cancelled his scheduled appearance Saturday at Pennsbury High School's Senior Prom.
Dockworkers began picketing at the Port of Philadelphia early Tuesday after the International Longshoremen's Association announced the union would go on strike.
Former President Jimmy Carter has defied the odds in hospice care and reached his 100th birthday.
Thousands of dockworkers at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts went on strike in search of higher pay and better job security in the face of automation.
Gray skies and the chance for a stray shower will persist again Tuesday, but warmer temperatures and sunny skies are back in the weekend forecast.
Hundreds of women and girls gathered Monday to bake a beloved Jewish tradition — challah.
Thousands of dockworkers at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts went on strike in search of higher pay and better job security in the face of automation.
Former President Jimmy Carter has defied the odds in hospice care and reached his 100th birthday.
Gray skies and the chance for a stray shower will persist again Tuesday, but warmer temperatures and sunny skies are back in the weekend forecast.
Hundreds of women and girls gathered Monday to bake a beloved Jewish tradition — challah.
The vice presidential showdown on Oct. 1 is expected to be the last debate before the November election.
Dockworkers began picketing at the Port of Philadelphia early Tuesday after the International Longshoremen's Association announced the union would go on strike.
To keep the Montgomery County shopping mall a family-friendly space, the Willow Grove Park will have a new parental supervision policy for visitors 18 and under starting Tuesday.
Kelli Amerine wants to raise awareness about psoriasis, which isn't contagious.
The union representing 45,000 dockworkers from Texas to Maine could go on strike on Tuesday, which could halt operations at the Port of Philadelphia.
A group of 31 Girard College ninth graders and three chaperones are still sheltering in place on a mountain in North Carolina, stranded after the damage caused by Hurricane Helene with no clear return date.
Hundreds of women and girls gathered Monday to bake a beloved Jewish tradition — challah.
Volunteers with the American Red Cross from the Philadelphia area are headed south to assist with Hurricane Helene relief.
It's officially spooky season! Check out our list of haunted houses in the Philadelphia area. Happy haunting.
Officer Bobby Shisler family and fellow law enforcement gathered in Westville, New Jersey to unveil a memorial honoring the 27-year-old, who died in the line of duty in 2023.
Saturday will be filled with gray skies and patchy fog with scattered showers. Temperatures sit in the mid-70s before dropping into the 60s later tonight.
Dockworkers began picketing at the Port of Philadelphia early Tuesday after the International Longshoremen's Association announced the union would go on strike.
It's officially spooky season! Check out our list of haunted houses in the Philadelphia area. Happy haunting.
Saturday will be filled with gray skies and patchy fog with scattered showers. Temperatures sit in the mid-70s before dropping into the 60s later tonight.
Friday morning fog has moved out before bands of showers from Tropical Depression Helene hit Friday night into Saturday.
After tolls increased on the four Delaware River Port Authority bridges into Philadelphia, the Delaware River and Bay Authority could follow suit.
Kelli Amerine wants to raise awareness about psoriasis, which isn't contagious.
There's a social media fad called "chroming" that a doctor in Pittsburgh wants parents to know about.
The Big Ten Football Conference is hoping to give a big boost to lagging blood donations with a nationwide donation competition.
CyberKnife technology has evolved and can be a quick and easier treatment for our four-legged friends with cancer.
Filling up care packages for families with babies in intensive care, where newborns often teeter between life and death.
The union representing 45,000 dockworkers from Texas to Maine could go on strike on Tuesday, which could halt operations at the Port of Philadelphia.
SEPTA is trying to stop fare evasion by putting full-length gates at nine additional stations in Philadelphia.
Nearly 300 Sheetz stores in Pennsylvania are now selling canned cocktails after a new law went into effect.
Food service workers at Citizens Bank Park, Lincoln Financial Field and the Wells Fargo Center in South Philadelphia went on strike early Monday morning.
Mike Monachetti is proud to be running Mike's Seafood in Sea Isle City's Fish Alley.
PennDOT is widening a section of U.S. 322 in Delaware County to alleviate traffic and decrease the number of accidents.
SEPTA is trying to stop fare evasion by putting full-length gates at nine additional stations in Philadelphia.
Work on the New Hope-Lambertville Toll-Supported Bridge will be extended into 2025 because of an unexpected structural issue.
Dozens of flights in and out of Philadelphia International Airport were delayed or canceled because of Hurricane Helene Thursday.
After tolls increased on the four Delaware River Port Authority bridges into Philadelphia, the Delaware River and Bay Authority could follow suit.
Pete Rose, a former Philadelphia Phillie who was banned from the MLB for betting on games, died at the age of 83.
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
Paul George ditched Los Angeles and decided to help form a new Big Three in Philadelphia with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey.
Former Sixers center Dikembe Mutombo, whom Daryl Morey called "an amazing human being," has died from brain cancer. He was 58.
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.
It's officially spooky season! Check out our list of haunted houses in the Philadelphia area. Happy haunting.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
Sebastian Maniscalco is coming to South Philly, Vampire Weekend will take over The Mann and Teddy Swims is headlining in the Garden State. Check out our latest weekend guide!
Question Time is holding a rare U.S. election special in Pennsylvania, and is looking for audience members to participate.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
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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.
As Philadelphia Phillies fans get ready ready to cheer on the Fightins' in the first NLDS playoff game Saturday, Termini Brothers Bakery in busy whipping up their popular Red October cupcakes. CBS News Philadelphia's Howard Monroe stopped by the bakery to talk about what it takes to churn out thousands of the red and white-jimmy covered cupcakes.
The cool and cloudy pattern continues in the Delaware Valley Tuesday with high temperatures right near 70 degrees. A stray shower is possible, and tomorrow will be generally dry with again, more clouds than sun. But Thursday will be the start of some sunnier weather, and we're looking at a warm, bright stretch of days heading into the weekend.
Convicted former Philadelphia labor leader John Dougherty will report to prison on Tuesday, Oct. 1 to begin his six-year sentence. Dougherty was convicted of corruption and embezzlement charges in two trials earlier this year.
Drivers can now use Google Pay and Apple Pay to make one-time payments toward their PA Turnpike bill. The digital payment options can't be used for auto-replenishment, and motorists can also pay through the turnpike's app, PA Toll Pay.
Starting on Tuesday, Oct. 1, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian who's over the age 21 while visiting the Willow Grove Park Mall during certain hours. The rule applies Monday through Saturday after 5 p.m., and on Sundays after 3 p.m.