Philadelphia School District 'Lump Sum' Budget Getting OK'd Despite Funding Holes
Right now, the district's $2.9-billion preliminary budget for next year is short, according to CFO Matt Stanski.
Right now, the district's $2.9-billion preliminary budget for next year is short, according to CFO Matt Stanski.
The Monkey and The Elephant, at 29th Street and Girard Avenue, employs young people who are aging out of the foster care system.
The University of Pennsylvania has chosen five students for its inaugural "President's Engagement Prize," created for students who have a plan to make the world a better place.
The 67th annual Delaware Valley Science Fairs takes place next week at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.
Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia is expected to draw millions of people to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in September.
Officials at Stockton say they knew about the longstanding covenant between Trump Entertainment and the Showboat, but were assured it wouldn't be a problem.
Dee Bailey, executive director of the business consulting firm Each One Teach, led the activities honoring three local community change makers.
The main lobby at Fox Chase Elementary School smelled like a farm today. And for good reason.
Fraternities have been making for some bad headlines recently, including one at Penn State accused of posting photos of nude or partly-nude women, some of whom were apparently asleep or passed out.
Wednesday night's preview for the cancer community is sponsored by Cancer Treatment Centers of America.
Haddonfield officials had tried to buy it. There has been talk of housing, offices, school expansion, and/or open space. But nothing was settled.
A school bus with nine students on board crashed into a home in Blue Bell. The driver says he had no immediate memory of the crash.
Police in West Chester want students to be on alert after three alleged assaults, two off campus and one on campus, were reported last week.
"My faith calls me to really serve my community, to love our neighbors." And service has been his guiding light.
It's called the Supportive School Climate Act.
In response, Pennsylvania's education secretary said Gov. Wolf has plans to address the funding disparity between rich and poor school districts.
At Temple University, there were cries of joy mingled with a few tears of disappointment as more than 200 students learned where they will continue their medical education.
A friendly crowd greeted the governor, who earlier this month proposed $2 billion in additional funding for early education in Pennsylvania over the next four years.
Museum curator Stacey Swigart says "Imagination Playground" gets its name from the giant foam-block play system developed by architect David Rockwell.
With the new assessment tests already somewhat controversial in the state, some North Jersey parents were upset to learn that a company is being paid to watch their children's online chatter.
With a countdown of "3-2-1...," soapsuds exploded from a container, covering those gathered on the steps of the Franklin Institute.
The Philadelphia-based Food Trust heads the new initiative, called "Get Hype Philly."
Councilman Wilson Goode calls them "mega-nonprofits" -- the city's universities and health care institutions, which are now exempt from property taxes.
Eric Barron issued a statement Wednesday night to the Penn State community, saying some senior university leaders see a need for such a review.
It's the latest addition to the online Google Cultural Institute, an effort by the digital info company to capture significant artworks for all the world to share.
Take a look at the behind-the-scenes story never told of the Jersey Boys musical at the Walnut Street Theater.
Friday in the Philadelphia region will top out in the mid-upper 70s and set-up a beautiful weekend.
The city and Fishtown District said it regretfully announced the postponement of the overnight food truck market.
A man died after being shot by a Philadelphia police officer in Northeast Philadelphia on Thursday night, authorities said.
The Phillies will face the New York Mets in the National League Division Series, which begins Saturday at Citizens Bank Park.
A man was shot by a police officer in Northeast Philadelphia on Thursday night, authorities said.
The Phillies will face the New York Mets in the National League Division Series, which begins Saturday at Citizens Bank Park.
Philadelphia Police are investigating a burglary of the SS United States, which is set to sink and turn into an artificial reef in Florida.
Take a look at the behind-the-scenes story never told of the Jersey Boys musical at the Walnut Street Theater.
The strike, the first by East and Gulf Coast dockworkers since 1977, had shut down 14 ports since Tuesday.
The city and Fishtown District said it regretfully announced the postponement of the overnight food truck market.
A man died after being shot by a Philadelphia police officer in Northeast Philadelphia on Thursday night, authorities said.
Fury Basso-Davis, a Philadelphia native, was at school in Warren Wilson College in North Carolina when Hurricane Helene devastated the region.
A community in Toughkenamon, Chester County stepped up to help those in western North Carolina in the aftermath of Helene.
A Montgomery County woman received an organ donation for her second lung transplant with help from the FBI.
This week marks 10 years since the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Camden opened, providing numerous services for people young and old.
The Hollydell Ice Arena and Philadelphia Rebels are auctioning Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's jerseys until Sunday, Oct. 6.
A FedEx delivery tractor-trailer jackknifed on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County on Thursday morning.
A New Jersey breast cancer survivor journeys through Europe's Camino de Santiago.
Resources from the Philadelphia area continue to help those in need after Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction.
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.
A Montgomery County woman received an organ donation for her second lung transplant with help from the FBI.
A New Jersey breast cancer survivor journeys through Europe's Camino de Santiago.
A new study found many children who have died in car crashes were not sitting in booster seats that could have saved their lives.
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.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
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.
A FedEx delivery tractor-trailer jackknifed on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County on Thursday morning.
Scheduled bridge deck repairs on part of I-76 East will have to wait another weekend because of the Phillies' playoff games.
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.
The Phillies will face the New York Mets in the National League Division Series, which begins Saturday at Citizens Bank Park.
Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott aims to return to his 2023 version as another Red October begins in Philadelphia on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Phillies are back in the playoffs, which means some new food and merchandise are available at Citizens Bank Park.
Ranger Suarez eases Rob Thomson's confidence, who's starting Game 2, and other notes from Wednesday's Phillies' intrasquad game.
Jason and Travis Kelce's "New Heights" podcast teased a collaboration with Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks on the upcoming "A Philly Special Christmas Party" album.
Take a look at the behind-the-scenes story never told of the Jersey Boys musical at the Walnut Street Theater.
Philadelphia-based shows "Abbott Elementary" and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" teased a crossover episode on social media.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
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.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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.
The City of Philadelphia and Fishtown District announced the grand opening of the overnight food truck market has been put on hold for now.
The Phillies-Mets matchup in the NLDS will be the first time the heated NL East rivals will meet in the playoffs.
Host Ashley Harder gets an all-access, behind-the-scenes look into the hottest show, hitting the stage after 10 years. It’s authentic to Jersey/Philly and you don’t want to miss them while they are in town. With over 40 songs, you’ll be singing and dancing all night long.
No more speeding in highway work zones, that’s the message from PennDOT and the Pennsylvania State Police. Drivers are being warned about Operation Yellow Jacket across southeastern Pennsylvania. Operation Yellow Jacket will occur within active construction zones staffed by PennDOT on interstates and other state highways. The goal is to reduce work zone fatalities.