College Readiness Conference Aims To Help Inner-City Students Succeed
Helping Philadelphia's college-bound students stay in school and succeed. That's the focus of a two-day conference at Arcadia University in Glenside, Montgomery County.
Helping Philadelphia's college-bound students stay in school and succeed. That's the focus of a two-day conference at Arcadia University in Glenside, Montgomery County.
It's called "College Bridge."
Dozens gathered for the Urban Affairs Coalition's annual ceremony that honors the students who take part in its summer jobs program.
According to the study, teens who regularly play video games scored higher than average in math on an international exam.
More than $2.5-million in questionable lease reimbursements was given to nine charter schools.
Students will now have to pass the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers tests.
Sixteen students worked on the glossy edition.
ine Philadelphia public schools have been chosen to test a big idea.
Historic Philadelphia is looking for kids who like to write and tell stories.
Temple dismissed Hai-Lung Dai after the discovery of a $22-million deficit in the university's financial aid budget.
There are dueling proposals in New Jersey to reform state education funding. Senate President Steve Sweeney has one that he brought to school administrators in one hard hit Gloucester County school district.
Judge Timika Lane sentenced 61-year-old Evelyn Cortez to ten years probation and 100 hours of community service teaching literacy.
It's been years since the School District was able to begin a school year with all of its teaching positions filled.
The judgement said the late Superintendent Arlene Ackerman steered a no-bid security contract away from a white-owned firm, allegedly violating the company's civil rights.
Fernando Gallard is stepping down in August from his position as chief spokesman for a district that seemed to be in nearly constant crisis.
School officials say due to the warm weather, all Camden City School District schools will dismiss students and staff at 1 p.m. Monday.
Craig's Mission Readiness is one of the groups behind the report on STEM and early childhood education.
It's a new partnership between MaST Community Charter School and the Community College of Philadelphia.
The commission announced the approval of a new policy that outlines the rights of transgender students within Philadelphia schools.
Larissa Martinez made a bold proclamation in her graduation speech: "I am one of the 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the shadows of the United States."
It's a fundraiser that has Masterman kids and teachers running around the school...literally.
The School District of Philadelphia is getting better first aid kits
The new three-and-a-half story library will replace the Paley Library on the main campus in North Philadelphia.
Chris Christie and the New Jersey Education Association have rarely seen eye to eye on anything.
More students than expected accepted offers of admission to main campus for the fall.
Weather conditions in the Philadelphia region will finally start to improve after a week of gray skies.
Collingdale voted in Shanee Mitchell as its new police chief after considering a Chester officer who is under investigation for the job.
Hadas Kuznits was livestreaming from her family's home in Israel as Iran launched a ballistic missile attack at the country.
The emergency number for the Pennsylvania Turnpike is down across the entire commonwealth.
CBS News is fact checking the biggest claims made by Tim Walz and JD Vance during the vice presidential debate.
CBS News is fact checking the biggest claims made by Tim Walz and JD Vance during the vice presidential debate.
Weather conditions in the Philadelphia region will finally start to improve after a week of gray skies.
Collingdale voted in Shanee Mitchell as its new police chief after considering a Chester officer who is under investigation for the job.
Dockworkers began picketing at the Port of Philadelphia Tuesday after the International Longshoremen's Association announced the union would go on strike.
Hadas Kuznits was livestreaming from her family's home in Israel as Iran launched a ballistic missile attack at the country.
Collingdale voted in Shanee Mitchell as its new police chief after considering a Chester officer who is under investigation for the job.
The emergency number for the Pennsylvania Turnpike is down across the entire commonwealth.
McLemore was one of seven suspects convicted for their role in trafficking guns through the "Iron Pipeline."
Brendan Young and Daniel Casey were each sentenced to two to four months in prison for their roles in the Timothy Piazza hazing case.
Grocers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey say the dockworker strike could affect the supply chain and cause prices to rise.
New research from the American Cancer Society shows breast cancer deaths are down but cases among young women are up.
Grocers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey say the dockworker strike could affect the supply chain and cause prices to rise.
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.
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.
New research from the American Cancer Society shows breast cancer deaths are down but cases among young women are up.
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.
Delco Original Trading Company in Broomall is seeing an uptick in business as fans stock up on new merch ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this Saturday.
Grocers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey say the dockworker strike could affect the supply chain and cause prices to rise.
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.
The emergency number for the Pennsylvania Turnpike is down across the entire commonwealth.
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.
Delco Original Trading Company in Broomall is seeing an uptick in business as fans stock up on new merch ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this Saturday.
The Phillies are taking a different approach to the first-round bye. Here's what they're doing to buck a disturbing trend.
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.
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.
Republican Sen. JD Vance and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota met for the first and likely only vice presidential debate before the general election on Tuesday in New York City.
Collingdale Borough Council voted in Shanee Mitchell, a police chief in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania, as its new police chief on Tuesday night.
Cloudy weather will continue in Philadelphia for another day, but the sun is returning soon. Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Former Philadelphia journalist Hadas Kuznits, who lives in Israel with her family, was livestreaming Tuesday when Iran launched a ballistic missile attack at the country.
The Penn State Nittany Lion is getting an upgrade. These new logos will be released on merchandise this weekend in the stores around the Happy Valley. A signature with a paw print is also part of the new design and will help move the 120-year-old mascot into the digital age.