Philly School District Seeing First Revenue From New Tax On Rideshare Services
School leaders gathered around a ceremonial check this morning to mark the first installment totaling $358,000.
School leaders gathered around a ceremonial check this morning to mark the first installment totaling $358,000.
More than 200 students received their diploma Wednesday night through the School District of Philadelphia's Opportunity Network.
The Philadelphia School District has outlined plans to overhaul the academics at eleven low-performing schools.
Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell calls it a civil rights issue.
But the district is not ready to give up the fight.
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are hugely popular mobile apps, but kids at a local middle school are hoping to reach people with their invention as well.
More than 200 educators met Saturday for the 4th annual Teach for America Greater Philadelphia's education summit. The group remains focused on quality education for young people regardless of the political climate.
Senate confirms Betsy DeVos as Education secretary after Vice President Mike Pence breaks 50-50 tie.
The University of Delaware is collaborating with former Vice President Joe Biden to establish a new domestic policy institute.
"He has a real political opportunity here to listen to his constituents over his billionaire donors."
The Aspen Institute is an educational and policy studies organization based in Washington D.C., and on Wednesday, they partnered with the School District of Philadelphia.
A new study tackles the perception that young girls have regarding intelligence.
Authorities say a college student in New Jersey has died from a drug overdose in a dorm.
A new scientific study says adding something called "cyber-cycling" to a child's school routine has significant benefits for kids with complex behavior problems.
According to Swarthmore College's course catalog, the course "will focus on representations of race in religious discourses and social practice."
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau filed the federal lawsuit against Navient Corp. and two subsidiaries.
Mayor Kenney has named Dr. Christopher McGinley, an associate professor at Temple University, to the School Reform Commission.
Following a multi-million dollar gift from Klein and his wife Janet, Temple is renaming the school, the Lew Klein College of Media and Communications.
Rowan University took the wraps off its new $63 million Rohrer College of Business.
She also said she would support Trump if he moved to ban gun-free schools zones, a position he advocated on the campaign trail.
The Lew Klein College of Media and Communication will be formally dedicated this spring as part of events marking the school's 50th anniversary celebration.
A Catholic college in suburban Philadelphia has announced plans to reduce its tuition by 23 percent for the 2017-2018 academic year to offset the rising cost of higher education.
It's an effort being promoted by the Caucus of Working Educators -- a faction of the teachers union.
Students were given a dating assignment that is not sitting too well some students and parents.
A number of parents complained to the Pennridge School District about the question.
Police said two suspects were killed after opening fire on a boulevard in the Jaffa neighborhood in southern Tel Aviv.
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
Police said a 15-year-old girl is in critical condition after she fell out of a window at Dobbins CTE High School in Philadelphia.
The Phillies either have a reunion with an ex or a date with the Mets. Here's who the Phillies will play next.
Explosions were heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem but there were no reports of Israeli deaths. A U.S. official called the attack "ineffective."
Dockworkers began picketing at the Port of Philadelphia Tuesday after the International Longshoremen's Association announced the union would go on strike.
Police said two suspects were killed after opening fire on a boulevard in the Jaffa neighborhood in southern Tel Aviv.
The vice presidential showdown on Oct. 1 is expected to be the last debate before the November election.
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
Police said a 15-year-old girl is in critical condition after she fell out of a window at Dobbins CTE High School in Philadelphia.
Police said a 15-year-old girl is in critical condition after she fell out of a window at Dobbins CTE High School in Philadelphia.
Dockworkers began picketing at the Port of Philadelphia 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.
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 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.
The Phillies either have a reunion with an ex or a date with the Mets. Here's who the Phillies will play next.
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.
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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 believe they have found the 2011 Mercedes involved in the hit-and-run death of a 14-year-old girl in West Philly last Thursday.
Dockworkers began picketing at the Port of Philadelphia early Tuesday morning, hours after the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) announced its workers would go on strike. The strike began at 12:01 a.m. and is impacting all major ports from Texas to Maine. More than 45,000 workers are rallying for better pay and job security.
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.