Philly cheer team back from nationals after making history
Viewers raised money to send the George Washington High School team to nationals in Dallas, where they got 10th place in their division.
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Viewers raised money to send the George Washington High School team to nationals in Dallas, where they got 10th place in their division.
Wakisha Bailey is with the cheer team, now back home in Philadelphia as one of the best-ranking squads in the country.
The school's cheer squad is ranked 10th in the country in its division.
The George Washington High School cheer team is headed to nationals in Dallas next month and performing at Lincoln Financial Field with the Eagles cheerleaders Sunday.
The Washington Eagles and the Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders will perform together on New Year's Day at Lincoln Financial Field.
Two organizations officially merged. The new organization will be called Heights Philadelphia.
The city of Philadelphia invited the cheer team to City Hall to recognize them for becoming the first public school to compete at the National Cheerleading competition in January.
The city of Philadelphia has invited the cheer team to City Hall to be recognized.
Wakisha Bailey reports.
Wakisha Bailey reports.
After the first fight, the district says some parents came to the school to discuss a mediation plan. But one parent had no intention of playing peacemaker.
Hart, who graduated in 1997, was there to talk with students about the importance of being financially responsible.
Dawkins spoke with students at George Washington High School Monday in Somerton.
An out-of-control car left a big hole on the side of George Washington High School in Philadelphia's Somerton section.
The school was placed on lockdown as police searched the premises.
The George Washington High School at 10175 Bustleton Ave. was placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon.
George Washington High School in Northeast Philadelphia has been around since 1962, but this school year things are going to be a little different.
Police say they found a total of $280 worth of marijuana in the suspect's vehicle and home.
Philadelphia's George Washington High School is striving to change the culture in the classrooms and the hallways this year.
Parents and teachers band together to shake up a Philadelphia high school plagued by fights and unruly students.
After two and a half years at George Washington High, principal Gene Jones has been reassigned to a non-school location.
A 41-year-old teacher at George Washington High School has facial injuries and a possible concussion after police say he was attacked by three students in his classroom Monday morning.
Parents, students and staff are coming together to discuss violence at Philadelphia's George Washington High School. The meeting follows a fight at the school last week that sent one teen to the hospital.
After 31 seasons at George Washington High School, football coach Ron Cohen is retiring.
Chopper 3 over George Washington High School in the 10000 block of Bustleton Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
The Philadelphia Eagles fell to the Commanders, 36-33, Sunday in Washington.
Jalen Hurts left the Philadelphia Eagles' game at the Washington Commanders with a concussion.
The Eagles will go head-to-head against the Washington Commanders with a chance to clinch the NFC East with a win or tie. Here's how to watch.
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired left-handed pitcher Jesús Luzardo and catcher Paul McIntosh from the Miami Marlins, the team announced Sunday.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
From the electrifying sounds of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra to the Flyers' "Holiday Spectacular," here's your guide to a memorable holiday weekend.
The Philadelphia Eagles fell to the Commanders, 36-33, Sunday in Washington.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Chilly weather is gripping Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware into the holiday season. Here are some places to keep warm.
The Eagles will go head-to-head against the Washington Commanders with a chance to clinch the NFC East with a win or tie. Here's how to watch.
Dominic DeLuca and Tony Rojas returned interceptions for touchdowns and Penn State toyed with mistake-prone SMU in a 38-10 victory in the opening round of the College Football Playoff.
Joel Embiid is trying to believe in the good that can come from asking someone for help.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
Chilly weather is gripping Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware into the holiday season. Here are some places to keep warm.
Chilly weather is gripping Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware into the holiday season. Here are some places to keep warm.
A New Jersey drone pilot says most sightings are easily explained after people have been reporting mysterious drones in the state for weeks.
The season of giving is on full display after a fire tore through a Camden County police officer's home this week.
Snow and rain are falling in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
A community of Eagles fans is helping this South Jersey man diagnosed with terminal cancer to fulfill his final wish
Chilly weather is gripping Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware into the holiday season. Here are some places to keep warm.
Snow and rain are falling in the Philadelphia region, which could make the evening commute messy for holiday travelers.
The official start of winter, and the shortest day of the year, is Saturday, Dec. 21.
White Christmases are rare in the Delaware Valley, and this year is no exception.
By 3 p.m. Wednesday, light showers will break out across the Philadelphia region.
Dale and Steve Berkley spent countless hours at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia with their granddaughter, who was treated for cancer.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
A device used in South Jersey is a game-changer for people with inflammatory bowel disease as an alternative to invasive screenings.
Sounds of the holiday season filled St. Jerome Church courtesy of visually impaired students from Saint Lucy's performing a Christmas concert.
Feds warn against eating multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads, wraps, party trays and meal kits.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
More than 80% of retailers rolled out stricter return policies last year, research shows.
The mall many in Northeast Philadelphia still know as Franklin Mills is now called Franklin Mall.
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Downed wires suspended Amtrak and New Jersey Transit services affecting Sunday morning travelers in Philadelphia, New Jersey and New York.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
Philadelphia will add 14 speed cameras to Broad Street in hopes of making the road safer for drivers and pedestrians.
New data from PennDOT suggests technology is improving safety after rear-end crashes plagued the Schuylkill Expressway for years.
The southbound lanes of I-95 have reopened between the I-676 East and Market Street exits because a pedestrian was struck.
The Philadelphia Eagles fell to the Commanders, 36-33, Sunday in Washington.
Jalen Hurts left the Philadelphia Eagles' game at the Washington Commanders with a concussion.
The Eagles will go head-to-head against the Washington Commanders with a chance to clinch the NFC East with a win or tie. Here's how to watch.
The Cleveland Cavaliers had a 126-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.
The Philadelphia Flyers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 5-4, come-from-behind win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Meet the winner of this weekend's Jason Kelce look-alike contest: Paul Crossley of Fishtown.
If you've found yourself caught up in the chaos of the holiday season and are looking to slow things down and enjoy a weekend of celebration, then you've come to the right place.
The cost of YouTube TV has soared nearly 140% since the streaming platform launched in 2017.
The transformative power of music is bringing hope and holiday cheer to people facing poverty in Philadelphia.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
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.
Cancer survivor Ellie Koerner collected truckloads of toys this holiday season to give to children staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia. Photojournalist Tommy Gardiner has the story.
Monday morning will be cold in the Philadelphia region, but warmer temperatures are on the way. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Downed wires caused delays on Amtrak trains between Philadelphia and New York Sunday morning.
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired pitcher Jesús Lazardo in a trade with the Miami Marlins.
Philadelphia Eagles fans who gathered to watch Sunday's game were disappointed by the outcome but are hopeful for next week's game vs. Dallas.