Group Plans "Fast" In Protest Of Philadelphia School Cuts
With the school year fast approaching, a local group, concerned with safety, announced its plans to hold a "fast" next week in front of District headquarters.
With the school year fast approaching, a local group, concerned with safety, announced its plans to hold a "fast" next week in front of District headquarters.
Rob Dubow says the Philadelphia school district's budget woes could get worse if City Council doesn't approve a bill to make permanent the once-temporary hike in the sales tax.
The district had planned six public meetings to get input on how to design a new "report card" to evaulate school performance. But after the first meeting on Monday, the rest have been called off.
Teachers and parents gathered on the steps of de Burgos Elementary School at 4th and Lehigh to decry school budget cuts and demand more funding.
A Connecticut Superior Court judge has ruled that Paul Vallas must immediately vacate his job as Bridgeport, Conn. superintendent.
Camelot Schools, a private company which runs three alternative schools in Philadelphia, is interested in leasing the building that used to house Germantown High.
School Reform Commission chair Pedro Ramos isn't making much comment until the financial picture is finalized.
House Republicans have said "no" to a $2-per-pack cigarette tax in the city, but Nutter isn't ready to throw in the towel on that proposal.
In addition to busloads from five high schools in Philadelphia, groups are also going from Pittsburgh, Scranton and other towns across the state.
It was a bittersweet melody at Philadelphia School District headquarters as instrumental music teachers played a farewell concert. They are all being laid off due to budget cuts.
Friday is the last day of school for Philadelphia public school students, and it's also the final day ever for 24 school buildings in Philadelphia that are closing for good.
Previously, the SRC would have to approve donations over $5,000, which created bureaucratic obstacles. Now, that figure has been bumped up to $20,000 in an effort to get more money into schools.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett released a statement on the Philadelphia School District Wednesday afternoon that said he is dedicated to finding a solution that is fiscally responsible and student-focused.
It may be a longshot, but KYW Newsradio has learned that talks are underway in an effort to shake loose some major federal dollars for Philadelphia schools.
Despite the deficit, a spokesman for the majority leader of the GOP-controlled House -- says unless the city increases its funding and the teachers' union is willing to accept concessions, it is unlikely the House will be more interested in O'Brien's bill this time around.
Two parents and two employees of the Philadelphia school district are going on a hunger strike until the system gets additional funding.
The hearing featured experts speaking on the educational systems in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Finland and elsewhere.
Philadelphia police are searching for the suspects who vandalized more than two dozen school buses Sunday night.
The School District of Philadelphia announced Friday that they're laying off 76 employees, this on top of the 3,700 district employees who they handed pink slips to last week.
A new website has been making the rounds, putting faces to some of the 3,783 School District of Philadelphia employees who were given pink slips last week.
A school district police officer is hospitalized in good condition after authorities say he was body slammed by a student on Tuesday.
City Council members on Wednesday are expected to give initial approval to the operating budget, and they've already approved a new cigarette tax. But they appear unlikely to move on a proposal to hike the liquor-by-the-drink tax from ten to fifteen percent.
In a letter to staff, schools superintendent William Hite describes the cut positions as "essential" even though at the moment there's no extra money from the city or state, which are putting their budgets together over the next month.
A new report is shedding light on the state of lunchrooms inside Philadelphia's public schools.
Nick Suzuki and Brendan Gallagher each had a goal and an assist, and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Sunday night.
The Philadelphia region can expect the coldest temperatures of the season so far on Monday morning.
Police in Willow Grove shot a man who raised a gun during a domestic call, the district attorney said.
Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit is investigating after a woman's body was found wrapped in a blanket and towel in a Crescentville garage.
Tyrese Maxey scored 10 of Philadelphia's 13 overtime points and finished with a season-high 45 as the 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers.
The Philadelphia region can expect the coldest temperatures of the season so far on Monday morning.
Nick Suzuki and Brendan Gallagher each had a goal and an assist, and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Sunday night.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who campaigned in the Delaware Valley last week, spoke at a Philadelphia church Sunday morning before holding a rally later tonight.
Police in Willow Grove shot a man who raised a gun during a domestic call, the district attorney said.
Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit is investigating after a woman's body was found wrapped in a blanket and towel in a Crescentville garage.
Police in Willow Grove shot a man who raised a gun during a domestic call, the district attorney said.
Philadelphia Police Department's Homicide Unit is investigating after a woman's body was found wrapped in a blanket and towel in a Crescentville garage.
Philadelphia fans cheered the Birds to victory from a watch party at the Linc that featured a legendary former Eagle.
State police are investigating after the Montgomery County Republican Committee Headquarters received a bomb threat Saturday that forced them to close early for the day.
Transport Workers Union Local 234 said its members voted to go on strike if the union and SEPTA can't reach a deal on their contract by midnight on Nov. 7, 2024.
The Philadelphia region can expect the coldest temperatures of the season so far on Monday morning.
Sunday was dry and chilly with temperatures in the upper 50s to near 60s but will get even colder tonight when freeze and frost warnings go into effect.
Teens from 13 to 18 are learning how to build an airplane through a program called Teen Aviation of New Jersey in Medford.
Five people were displaced and one firefighter was rescued after crews battled a 2-alarm house fire in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Here's a guide on how to vote early in person in New Jersey and Delaware.
Here's a guide on how to vote early in person in New Jersey and Delaware.
Windy and dry conditions, plus a lack of rain for nearly a month, are creating high fire danger across the Philadelphia region.
The Philadelphia area is still in extreme fire danger as we have now gone 26 days with no measurable rainfall.
Drought continues to worsen across the region and now it'll take nearly a foot of rainfall to pull us out of the drought by next year.
A red flag warning has been issued for South Jersey between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Thursday.
Doctors say the dry weather is impacting people with respiratory diseases like asthma.
A notice to Costco customers urges them not to consume some packages of salmon over concerns it could be contaminated with listeria.
The cousins were born just a day apart – just like their mothers.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
The EPA has finalized stricter rules meant to limit the exposure of children to lead paint.
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.
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."
Philadelphia City Council has unanimously approved a controversial new bill aimed at keeping cyclists safe and bike lanes clear.
SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards has announced she will step down from that position next month.
New Jersey residents spoke out at a public meeting in Palmyra to discuss safety and reliability issues following the deadly River Line crash.
A fatal three-car collision closed both lanes of the George C. Platt Bridge in southwest Philadelphia early Monday.
A portion of the Old White Horse Pike in Camden County closed Friday until further notice due to infrastructure work.
Nick Suzuki and Brendan Gallagher each had a goal and an assist, and the Montreal Canadiens defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Sunday night.
Tyrese Maxey scored 10 of Philadelphia's 13 overtime points and finished with a season-high 45 as the 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers.
The Philadelphia Eagles took home their third consecutive win against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium Sunday afternoon, bringing the team's record to 5-2.
Holden Trent, a goalkeeper of the Philadelphia Union has died at 25, the team announced on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Flyers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 7-5 win over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
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Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, died surrounded by his family, a post on his Instagram said.
Here's a list of events to celebrate Halloween in the Philadelphia area this weekend if you dare...
Merchantville, New Jersey goes all out for Halloween – even changing its name.
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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.
Vice President Kamala Harris made three campaign stops in Philadelphia Sunday, ending with a rally in North Philly. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump spoke at a rally in New York City.
A freeze warning is in effect across much of the Philadelphia region, and Monday brings the coldest morning yet this season. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Police shot and killed a Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, man who was holding a gun during a domestic call Sunday morning, the Montgomery County district attorney said.
SEPTA workers voted to authorize a strike if a deal for their contract is not reached by midnight on Nov. 7.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith discusses the team's Week 8 win over the Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.