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Even though eight more buildings in the School District of Philadelphia will have air conditioning, 63 buildings still lack proper cooling, and upgrades are ongoing.
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is providing a much-needed boost to the School District of Philadelphia.
The School District of Philadelphia's "Ring the Bell" bus tour, which gives out free backpacks and school supplies, is back on Friday at the Fashion District Philadelphia - with multiple fun events planned for the afternoon.
On this week’s Focusing on the Future, middle schoolers interested in career and technical education explored a variety of courses offered in high schools throughout the city, Wakisha Bailey reports.
Many students in Philadelphia are less than a month away from the start of the school year.
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, Wakisha Bailey reports in this Focusing on the Future.
With back-to-school just about a month away for Philadelphia students, the district is sending a bus tour to several spots around the city and offering free backpacks, school supplies and vaccinations for students.
The Ring the Bell PHL bus tour is making multiple stops across the city in the weeks leading up to the first day of school to hand out free backpacks and supplies.
A delivery driver allegedly shot at an employee who was working for the School District of Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon in Philadelphia.
The School District of Philadelphia is already looking ahead to the next school year in the middle of summer. The district is holding a hiring event on Wednesday morning to find new workers.
The School District of Philadelphia is holding a hiring event Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Kensington to fill positions such as bus drivers, school nurses and food services.
Mayor Cherelle Parker revealed the next phase of her administration's plan to implement year-round schooling in Philadelphia's public schools Thursday, a key element of Parker's election campaign and 100-day action plan.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker will discuss her "Full Day Full Year" initiative Thursday, which would extend school hours and the duration of the school year.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and educational leaders are set to announce their plan to extended school hours and eventually implement year-round school at more than a dozen public schools in the city.
Ylaine Zhu a School District of Philadelphia student, is among the newest Gates Scholars.
Not all stories have the fairy tale ending, but for Alphonso Evans Sr., missing his dad inspired him to be a father figure for other children.
The School District of Philadelphia now has a plan to renovate and fully reopen Frankford High School in Northeast Philly for the 2025-26 school year. The main part of the 108-year-old building has been closed to in-person learning since April 2023 due to asbestos concerns.
The School District of Philadelphia shared updates on the reopening project for Frankford High School for the 2025-26 school year. The main part of the school has been closed since April 2023 due to asbestos.
Parents gathered Thursday afternoon to push the School District of Philadelphia to allocate more money for resources to improve attendance. The parents want the school board to create a "Chief of Joy" position.
Parents gathered Thursday afternoon to push the School District of Philadelphia to allocate more money for resources to improve attendance. Marcella Baietto reports the parents want the school board to create a position called "Chief of Joy."
Jill Scott was back at her alma mater – Girls' High, in the Logan section of Philadelphia – as the Mural Arts Program and artist Patrick Dougher unveiled a mural depicting Scott.
Quinta Brunson named her series "Abbott Elementary" after her former teacher, Joyce Abbott. Abbott is now honored with a mural and the office at Andrew Hamilton School was renamed after her.
The scoreboard on the football field at the Academies at Roxborough High School has been named to honor Nick Elizalde, who was killed leaving a football scrimmage in 2022.
The Olney High School community is mourning this week after Ondria Glaze, a staff member at the Philadelphia school, was killed in what police are calling a murder-suicide.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said the city is kicking $3 million toward signing and retention bonuses for teachers - and also announced a new portal for parents to sign up for pre-K.
Sunday brings us the coldest day so far — which is coincidentally the first full day of winter.
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.
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Sang Kee Peking Duck House was closed for about a week after a flood of steam damaged the electrical system and fire alarm inside.
Sunday brings us the coldest day so far — which is coincidentally the first full day of winter.
The Cleveland Cavaliers had a 126-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night.
From the electrifying sounds of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra to the Flyers' "Holiday Spectacular," here's your guide to a memorable holiday weekend.
Bridge repairs will cause lane closures on I-95 in Philadelphia on Sunday night, PennDOT says.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
Philadelphia's annual Vision Zero report shows Roosevelt Boulevard is getting safer but Broad Street is getting more dangerous.
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.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Joel Embiid is trying to believe in the good that can come from asking someone for help.
Joel Embiid had 34 points and nine assists after missing a game because of a sinus fracture, helping the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Charlotte Hornets 108-98 on Friday night.
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.
Despite the cold weather, flight tracking website FlightAware says there's been less than 300 delayed flights out of Philadelphia International Airport on Saturday. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has your NEXT Weather forecast.
Back in business. A popular restaurant in Chinatown reopened its doors on Saturday after the business was shuttered because of a potential safety hazard. We first told you about the sudden shutdown at Sang Kee Peking Duck House last weekend. Ryan Hughes has the follow-up.
Despite the cold, the weather gets better as we get closer to Christmas Day. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest forecast.
We are learning new details about a crash that left a man seriously injured in Bear, Delaware. A man was driving a car that slammed into the back of a truck on Summit Bridge Road near Brennan Boulevard Thursday night. The investigation revealed the truck was stopped at the traffic light but for reasons still unknown the car did not stop.
Philadelphia and cities across the country are marking Homeless Persons' Memorial Day. Project HOME hosted a gathering at Shakespeare Park near 20th and Vine in Logan Square. They remembered the homeless men and women who died in Philadelphia this year. Homeless Persons' Memorial Day occurs on or around winter's first day.