Mayor Kenney Blasts School Reform Commissioner's Approach To Languishing Teacher Contract Talks
On Friday the mayor blasted one school reform commission member on the issue.
On Friday the mayor blasted one school reform commission member on the issue.
The Philadelphia School District wants to hear what the public thinks before it revamps some of its weaker schools.
The Philadelphia School District has released the results of water safety tests conducted on 22 schools since starting the testing in August.
Open enrollment for the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) has been moved up from January to October, giving college-bound high school students three additional months to fill out financial aid forms.
Two of the five members of the School Reform Commission are out. Commission chair Marge Neff is resigning effective November 3. Commissioner Feather Houstoun is leaving next Friday.
The statement comes in response to a series of "scary clown threats" that have surfaced on social media.
The state panel running Philadelphia's schools could have a much different look in a few months.
Summer vacation is over, and 130,000 students in the Philadelphia School District are back in class today.
For the first time in years, the first day of school in Philadelphia comes amid a measure of financial stability.
Paper? Pencils? Laptops? Robots? Teachers are increasingly relying on crowdfunding efforts to stock their classrooms with both the mundane and sometimes big-ticket items.
Thousands of families turned out for the Philadelphia school district's event in Fairmount Park.
They're more than just water fountains. The Philadelphia School District is beginning to install what it calls "hydration stations" in schools.
An audit shows the school district owes $6.5 million in termination pay.
Fernando Gallard is stepping down in August from his position as chief spokesman for a district that seemed to be in nearly constant crisis.
The commission announced the approval of a new policy that outlines the rights of transgender students within Philadelphia schools.
They are expected to officially update their policy, which goes beyond just bathrooms.
The union representing Philadelphia's public school principals has overwhelmingly rejected a tentative contract agreement.
Members of Philadelphia's public school principals union and the blue-collar workers union are voting on tentative contract agreements in the coming days.
Muslim public school students and staff in Philadelphia will be able to take an excused day off, for the first time, this September to celebrate Eid. It's the first step in making the holiday part of the school calendar.
Philadelphia's principals union has reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with the School District.
It appears Uber X and Lyft will soon be legal in Philadelphia, under a bill in a Pennsylvania House committee. But public school advocates are angry because the bill strips out contributions to the school district that were included in an earlier version.
He died yesterday at Einstein Hospital.
Philadelphia School District officials are not asking for any additional city money this year, but they did warn city council in budget hearings on Tuesday that without some action, they'll be facing deficits again soon.
City Council's budget hearings continue on Tuesday with schools superintendent William Hite on the hot seat. But that seat may not be as warm as previous years.
An audit of the Philadelphia School District has revealed missing textbooks, incomplete background checks and a mismanagement of student data.
The Philadelphia region will be trending cool overnight with clear skies, light winds and lows in the 40s in the city.
Philadelphians took advantage of an unseasonably warm Saturday, perfect for outdoor dining, tennis and tailgating.
Vice President Kamala Harris held events in Michigan and Georgia Saturday, while former President Donald Trump campaigned in Pennsylvania.
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 Saturday night.
Legendary hip-hop performers, DJ Jazzy Jeff, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane and Rakim, headlined a free pop-up concert to help get Philadelphians excited to vote.
The Philadelphia region will be trending cool overnight with clear skies, light winds and lows in the 40s in the city.
Philadelphians took advantage of an unseasonably warm Saturday, perfect for outdoor dining, tennis and tailgating.
Vice President Kamala Harris held events in Michigan and Georgia Saturday, while former President Donald Trump campaigned in Pennsylvania.
Fall festivities, coffee festivals and Shane Gillis, oh my! Read about all of those events and more in our latest weekend guide.
A drought watch has been issued for the entire state of New Jersey due to the lack of rainfall and worsening drought conditions. Here's how residents can conserve water.
Philadelphians took advantage of an unseasonably warm Saturday, perfect for outdoor dining, tennis and tailgating.
Legendary hip-hop performers, DJ Jazzy Jeff, MC Lyte, Big Daddy Kane and Rakim, headlined a free pop-up concert to help get Philadelphians excited to vote.
Philly Pride was on full display as members returned home from a 23-day mission in North Carolina in the wake of Helene.
Week 7's Game of the Week took us to the outskirts of Philadelphia for a primetime matchup in Jenkintown.
West Goshen police are investigating after they said they received a call reporting a shooting outside of a Wawa in West Chester on Saturday.
A portion of the Old White Horse Pike in Camden County closed Friday until further notice due to infrastructure work.
Fall festivities, coffee festivals and Shane Gillis, oh my! Read about all of those events and more in our latest weekend guide.
A drought watch has been issued for the entire state of New Jersey due to the lack of rainfall and worsening drought conditions. Here's how residents can conserve water.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
Mount Holly neighbors compete in "The Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly" in an effort to be named the spookiest house in the neighborhood.
Giving back in the form of teddy bears is the mission of one Delaware grandmother helping her local police department.
Halloween is still a couple weeks away but the gang at Nemours is getting ready early.
Ruben Bautista walked away from the corrections center on Tuesday after failing to return from an approved program pass.
Former Delaware state trooper Dempsey Walters was sentenced on Tuesday for assaulting two teenage boys after one kicked his front door in August 2023.
Information on voter registration, mail-in ballots and early voting in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Seniors stayed active and embraced the joyful moments of their golden years at the annual Senior Strut at Boathouse Row.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
Popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic might be able to help with substance abuse, according to new research.
A travel nurse from the Philadelphia area was stationed in Asheville, North Carolina when Hurricane Helene flooded the region.
Halloween is still a couple weeks away but the gang at Nemours is getting ready early.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
New Jersey-based Spirit Halloween is opening 10 new Christmas-themed stores, with the first opening its doors in October.
Volunteers in Havertown launched a grassroots effort to help those affected by collecting donations to send to survivors in North Carolina.
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.
A portion of the Old White Horse Pike in Camden County closed Friday until further notice due to infrastructure work.
Streets are closed around Philadelphia for the Philly Bike Ride on Saturday, Oct. 19.
Police reported a seven-vehicle crash and vehicle fire on Route 309 in Fort Washington on Friday morning.
Video from a passenger aboard the train showed smoke coming from a stopped SEPTA Regional Rail train car.
Police say a 3-year-old boy from Lindenwold has died after he was hit by a car on Route 73 in Burlington County, New Jersey.
The Vancouver Canucks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 Saturday night.
Jay Cutler was arrested for a DUI, gun possession and other charges in Franklin, Tennessee on Thursday evening, an official confirmed to CBS News.
A four-goal second period carried the Seattle Kraken to a win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.
Saquon Barkley will play the New York Giants for the first time in his career when the Philadelphia Eagles visit MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
Flyers rookie sensation Matvei Michkov scored his first two career goals, but Philadelphia fell to Edmonton 4-3 in overtime.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Mary J. Blige, Foreigner, the late Jimmy Buffett and A Tribe Called Quest, among others.
Portals.org confirmed Philadelphia will have a Portal open up next week in Love Park.
The winner of the Best Vegan Cheesesteak in Philly contest will be crowned in an event on Sunday featuring celebrity judges.
Fall festivities, coffee festivals and Shane Gillis, oh my! Read about all of those events and more in our latest weekend guide.
Mount Holly neighbors compete in "The Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly" in an effort to be named the spookiest house in the neighborhood.
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.
Former President Donald Trump is expected to be in Bucks County Sunday, as Vice President Kamala Harris plans to make a stop in Chester County on Monday.
Once again, we are trending cool overnight, with clear skies, light winds and lows in the 40s in the city, 30s in the ‘burbs. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
A big warmup. Temperatures in our area could touch the 80s in the next few days. Temperatures soared on Saturday and people are loving it. The warm stretch is very welcome. Ryan Hughes reports.
DJ Jazzy Jeff and Rakim also headlined the early-voting pop-up concert in West Philadelphia's Overbrook Plaza on Saturday.
Nearly 6,000 riders took part in the Philly Bike Ride on Saturday morning. The 20-mile course starts at the Art Museum and takes cyclists past City Hall, Love Park, Independence Hall and Boathouse Row. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia and its youth cycling program.