State Test Scores Show Philly Students Performing Slightly Better
The School District of Philadelphia says students at every level from 3rd to 7th grade posted increases in PSSA reading scores.
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The School District of Philadelphia says students at every level from 3rd to 7th grade posted increases in PSSA reading scores.
Perkiomen Valley Superintendent doctor Barbara Russell says the November 7 referendum will ask voters whether or not they agree with the district borrowing $2 million to install a multi-use artificial turf field.
Independence Blue Cross issued a statement saying it seriously considered not offering plans this year but decided its commitment to consumers made it necessary.
Two people have been charged with shoplifting and other offenses after police say their scheme to distract store employees at a Walmart store in Egg Harbor Township backfired.
The Pennsylvania SPCA is taking in some cats and dogs from Florida to aid in the displaced pet situation in the wake of Hurricane Irma.
Philadelphia is launching an effort to cut municipal energy usage -- and to reduce the city's carbon footprint.
The PJM Interconnection, based in the Valley Forge area, is responsible for overseeing a networked electricity distribution system that serves 13 states and the District of Columbia.
A textile loom that doubles as a musical instrument. It'll see its first public performance Thursday night at the Moore College of Art and Design.
Octavius V. Catto was a 19th Century scholar and activist who was the best known black political figure of his time.
Photos of victims sat on the Art Museum steps as their names were read aloud.
A piece of history is helping local inmates change their future for the better.
New Jersey's overall violent crime rate has dropped more than 4% percent last year. Pennsylvania's has slightly increased, according to the FBI's 2016 crime report released on Monday.
Fewer than one in 10 cell sites in Puerto Rico survived Hurricane Maria.
Health officials, providers and elected leaders from Philadelphia urged residents to contact their U.S. senators about the latest attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act.
Both The Eagles and Giants players locked arms on their respected sidelines as the national anthem was performed at Lincoln Financial Field.
It's the first home game of the season Sunday for the Philadelphia Eagles. For fans outside Lincoln Financial Field, the party started early.
This week on Flashpoint: We tackle the debate over police transparency.
If you don't normally associate guns with back-to-school, CeaseFire PA says there's a real possibility you may in the near future
For pediatric urgent care specialists such as Holy Redeemer's Dr. Avi Gurwitz this is the busiest time of year in terms of concussions.
Motorists who use the westbound Schuylkill Expressway passing in the area of 30th Street will face potential late-night delays and detours this week.
It was 10 years ago that riders along the PATCO line were introduced to the Freedom Card as an alternate way to pay their fare. It seems the card has become quite popular with regular customers.
Looking for love online? A Bucks County-based company known for its social networking apps is becoming an even bigger player in the space.
The parade will double as a fundraiser.
Those in recovery and their allies participated in the 16th annual PRO-ACTrecovery Walk.
The inaugural 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb is an effort to raise money for families of the injured and fallen heroes.
With the tax filing deadline now just two months away, financial experts are warning taxpayers to avoid common mistakes when they file.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
Name a cockroach after your ex and watch it become lunch for a skunk this Valentine's Day in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
A man has died following a high speed crash in Philadelphia's Torresdale neighborhood in the early hours of Friday morning.
With the tax filing deadline now just two months away, financial experts are warning taxpayers to avoid common mistakes when they file.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
Name a cockroach after your ex and watch it become lunch for a skunk this Valentine's Day in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
Name a cockroach after your ex and watch it become lunch for a skunk this Valentine's Day in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
A man has died following a high speed crash in Philadelphia's Torresdale neighborhood in the early hours of Friday morning.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
All employees are accounted for after crews responded to reports of an explosion at a manufacturing building in Burlington Township.
A Princeton patrolman ran nearly a mile through snow and rough terrain to rescue an injured ice skater.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order that bars federal immigration agents from launching or carrying out operations on state property.
Washington Township police say a man is wanted in connection with multiple incidents reported around the Washington Way Apartments in Blackwood, New Jersey.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett was laid to rest Wednesday, nearly one week after the 60-year-old died after falling into the icy Delaware River.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
As piles of snow melt across the Philadelphia region, research shows the salt used to prevent slipping could end up in the water supply.
Black History Month is poignant for one family after a man got a historic, innovative treatment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Penn's first successful transplant was a kidney back in 1966. Since then, there have been thousands of life-saving operations.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
A portion of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive remains closed as crews work on water infrastructure repairs.
PennDOT is asking for your input with a new online survey available now through Feb. 28.
Nick Castellanos addressed his benching in Miami last June on social media after the Philadelphia Phillies released him Thursday.
Nick Castellanos' time in Philadelphia is officially over as the Phillies released him on Thursday.
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
Former Eagles offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo is heading to the Dolphins to become the team's passing game coordinator.
The Philadelphia Art Commission on Wednesday voted to move the Joe Frazier statue to the base of the art museum steps.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
The Pennsylvania Film Office has awarded $34 million for production on Season 3 of "Tires" and the fifth and final season of "Mayor of Kingstown."
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
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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.
The Elmwood Park Zoo's "Love Stinks" program collects donations to help keep skunks Ruby and Maple fed and cared for. In return for your donation, you name a cockroach after your ex, and the two skunks will promptly eat it. Marcella Baietto reports.
Friday will be slightly above freezing in the Philadelphia area before the high temperature flirts with 50 in the city on Valentine's Day. We're also tracking a storm that could bring snow north and west of the city Sunday. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest.
With love-themed cupcakes, macarons and chocolate-covered strawberries, Sweet T's in Haddonfield, New Jersey is ready to help you celebrate Valentine's Day with your boo or Galentine's Day with your pals. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Crews were responding to the 9400 block of Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia on Friday morning after a high-speed crash heavily damaged a Kia SUV and killed its driver. Brandon Goldner reports from the scene.
A SpaceX Dragon rocket took off just after 5 a.m. Friday en route to the International Space Station. Two NASA astronauts and two international astronauts are aboard. Josh Sanders has the latest information on the launch from the Pulse Desk.