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Seven weeks after UArts closed its doors, CBS News Philadelphia followed up with two former students, including a rising senior who was surprised to receive an email saying he had completed his degree.
Danelo Cavalcante escaped from Chester County Prison by using his legs and arms to push himself up a prison yard wall, a new video released on Wednesday by officials shows.
CBS News Philadelphia saw investigators searching an area east of Longwood Gardens on Wednesday morning for escaped Chester County Prison inmate Danelo Cavalcante
The school district says Frankford High School will not open this school year and will likely be closed next year.
Students are now attending in-person classes at McMichael Elementary School in West Philadelphia.
Officials are not sure how long students and staff may have been exposed.
The school, which opened in 1962, says the closure is due to financial difficulties caused by declining student enrollment.
One notable school coming off of the school closure list is Strawberry Mansion High School, which will remain open.
The rally was organized by the Philadelphia Coalition Advocating for Public Schools and Juntos, a non-profit that works for equal rights for the Latino immigrant community.
As Philadelphia school officials finalize school closures and future plans for public schools, a local non-profit is offering low-income families another option for their children's education.
"Corbett's budget hurt education around the state, not just Philadelphia. And we need to come up with a unified strategy with other districts around the state and restore the funding formula from 2008."
Protesters rallied outside of the Philadelphia School District's headquarters on North Broad Street just hours after the district announced the closures.
The School District of Philadelphia has launched a series of public meetings as it explores permanently closing dozens of school buildings.
Trying to figure out a way to spend a snow day that doesn't include a couch and TV? Then look no further than this list of fun and exciting activities great for the whole family.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Thursday begins hearing appeals from those schools trying to stave off closure.
Superintendent Mary Rochford confirms the closings of Our Lady of Charity school in Brookhaven and St. Philomena in Lansdowne. She wouldn't immediately identify the third.
A source says Sixers point guard Tyrese Maxey is expected to miss a couple of weeks because of a hamstring injury.
On Thursday, the MLS' Philadelphia Union fired longtime head coach Jim Curtin after 11 seasons with the club.
President-elect Donald Trump outperformed his 2020 election results in Philadelphia en route to defeating Kamala Harris.
The viral Portal in Philadelphia is changing locations to pave the way for the Christmas Village in Center City.
Roads are closed around the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township, New Jersey as the Bethany Run wildfire burns.
A source says Sixers point guard Tyrese Maxey is expected to miss a couple of weeks because of a hamstring injury.
On Thursday, the MLS' Philadelphia Union fired longtime head coach Jim Curtin after 11 seasons with the club.
Here's how Philadelphia and the surrounding counties voted in the 2024 presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
President-elect Donald Trump outperformed his 2020 election results in Philadelphia en route to defeating Kamala Harris.
The viral Portal in Philadelphia is changing locations to pave the way for the Christmas Village in Center City.
President-elect Donald Trump outperformed his 2020 election results in Philadelphia en route to defeating Kamala Harris.
The viral Portal in Philadelphia is changing locations to pave the way for the Christmas Village in Center City.
Philadelphia's Veterans Parade returns this Sunday, Nov. 10 and will travel down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Paul George had 18 points and seven rebounds in 24 minutes in Philadelphia's 110-98 loss to the Clippers, which brought their record for the season to 1-6.
A strike by SEPTA workers could affect Philadelphia students who rely on public transportation to get to school.
Roads are closed around the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township, New Jersey as the Bethany Run wildfire burns.
The 120-year ban on alcohol sales in Haddon Heights, New Jersey, could soon come to an end.
Burlington County residents demand changes after voters at multiple polling sites reported long lines with some waiting up to five hours.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says a wildfire is burning near South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson Township.
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small is facing a new charge that he asked his daughter to lie about how she sustained a head injury.
Delaware's Sarah McBride will be the first openly trans person to hold a seat in Congress.
Delaware voters are selecting their next governor, lieutenant governor and members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Democratic New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer has defeated Republican state Rep. Mike Ramone to become the next governor of Delaware, CBS News projects.
Plan on voting in person on Election Day? Here's how voters in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware can find their polling place.
New Jersey and Delaware poll workers have a long list of responsibilities. One of those roles is fashion police.
Rose Phillips works with Main Street to advocate for the Bucks County breast cancer community all year long.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Jefferson Health's new 3D-printed implants offer a life-changing option for patients who need spinal fusion.
Gene therapy has been revolutionary for people and it's also now being used in veterinary medicine.
Stephen Jennings and Samantha Mauser will run for the Children's Brain Tumor Foundation in the New York City Marathon.
Devon Seafood in Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square is set to close on Dec. 31.
The University of the Arts' nine-property, 760,000-square-foot campus portfolio in Center City is up for sale.
The Star-Ledger and several other New Jersey newspapers will end their print publications in 2025.
Montgomery County's Conshohocken Italian Bakery closed for good Sunday after baking up fresh bread, treats and tomato pies for more than 50 years.
The Wells Fargo Center is getting retail upgrades, including expanded clothing options for women and children and two new shopping spaces.
A strike by SEPTA workers could affect Philadelphia students who rely on public transportation to get to school.
The 2024 Cooper Norcross Run the Bridge event will shut down the Ben Franklin Bridge for a few hours on Sunday morning.
Interstate 76 in Philadelphia reopened between Montgomery Drive and City Ave after a brush fire on Thursday night.
State police said a man was killed in an accident on I-95 North in Newport, Delaware, on Tuesday night.
All lanes on Interstate 495 North between Terminal Avenue and 12th Street/Brandywine in Wilmington, Delaware, have reopened after a crash Tuesday morning.
A source says Sixers point guard Tyrese Maxey is expected to miss a couple of weeks because of a hamstring injury.
On Thursday, the MLS' Philadelphia Union fired longtime head coach Jim Curtin after 11 seasons with the club.
Paul George had 18 points and seven rebounds in 24 minutes in Philadelphia's 110-98 loss to the Clippers, which brought their record for the season to 1-6.
Fred Johnson injured his left leg in Sunday's win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Eagles play the Cowboys this week, which will be Quinyon Mitchell's first taste of the rivalry.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Philly sports fans unite in South Philly this weekend as the Eagles, Sixers and Flyers all have home games. Plus, we're talking star-studded concerts and fall festivals.
"Tabletop for CHOP" is using Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop games to raise money for Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
Last year's reigning champs won the 2024 spooktacular house for the Great Halloween Tour of Mt. Holly in Burlington County, New Jersey.
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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.
We are already in a record dry weather streak but now the latest drought monitor data shows a large area of "extreme drought" in parts of South Jersey – where two wildfires are burning. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore walks you through the fire danger risks and explains why Friday's risks could be even higher.
Dry conditions after a record-breaking lack of rainfall are posing high fire danger in New Jersey, where crews are battling two wildfires – a 75-acre blaze in Voorhees and Evesham townships and a 300-acre major wildfire in Jackson Township, Ocean County. Brandon Goldner reports on the Bethany Run wildfire and Ryan Hughes has the latest on the Shotgun Wildfire. Plus, NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore explains more on the fire weather conditions and moderate to extreme levels of drought in the area.
Among the incredible dancers taking with stage at Radio City Music Hall this holiday season are two Delaware Valley Rockettes! Emily Willett, from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and Jordana Rosenberg, from Vineland, New Jersey, joined CBS News Philadelphia to talk about how they prepare for the Christmas spectacular.
Police say a neighbor stepped in after a dirt bike rider struck a highway patrol officer in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday night. The neighbor helped hold the biker at the scene before they were taken into custody.
Thursday will be mild and dry in the Delaware Valley, but colder air moves in overnight to make things feel more like fall heading into the weekend. Meteorologist Kate Bilo says the next chance for some much-needed measurable rain comes on Sunday.