Eagles QB Jalen Hurts donates $200K to 10 Philadelphia schools for AC units
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is giving $200,000 to the School District of Philadelphia to buy air conditioning units for 10 schools.
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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is giving $200,000 to the School District of Philadelphia to buy air conditioning units for 10 schools.
Jalen Hurts announced he will donate $200,000 to the School District of Philadelphia to purchase air conditioning units for 10 schools.
Taylor Dixon is an English teacher at West Philadelphia High School, but this is far from teaching students how the importance of literature and writing. Instead, Dixon leads the School District of Philadelphia's first-of-its-kind course about the history of tattooing and body art.
Leveling was a process used by the school district that reassigned teachers to different schools every fall in Philadelphia depending on the school's enrollment.
The School District of Philadelphia is getting rid of "leveling," the controversial process that reassigned teachers to different schools every fall.
Corinne Scioli, the principal of Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences, is one of seven Philadelphia school administrators to win this year's Lindback Awards.
Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences Principal Corinne Scioli can be found outside school every morning greeting her students with a smile and a hug. She's also one of seven administrators winning this year's Lindback Award, which also comes with a $20,000 stipend for her school. Scioli says the money will go toward creating a multipurpose room that can serve the neighborhood. Wakisha Bailey introduces you to this award-winning educator. Next month, 60 teachers will receive a $3,500 stipend from the Lindback Awards.
Students in Philadelphia's Law Pathway program are learning more about a possible legal career with help from Penn's law school and the Troutman Pepper law firm.
On this week's Focusing on the Future and the first day of Women's History Month, CBS Philadelphia talked with one high school senior who is making history.
Philadelphia teachers gathered outside of the school district headquarters Thursday to protest a policy they say penalizes them for taking sick days.
The Philadelphia school district and its largest union, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, on Wednesday announced a tentative one-year contract extension.
The tentative agreement would give Philadelphia teachers a 5% raise in September 2024 and a $1,200 retention and re-engagement bonus in June.
A North Philadelphia school is planting the seeds to grow the next generation of scientists and engineers.
Philadelphia School District Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington addressed challenges the district will need to overcome in a speech Tuesday.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington joined Mayor Cherelle Parker and other community leaders to deliver the first-ever State of Public Education Address on Tuesday morning.
Reginald Streater, president of Philadelphia's Board of Education, shares what parents can expect from the 1st "state of public education" address from Dr. Tony Watlington today.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington will deliver his first State of Public Education address Tuesday morning at 10 a.m.
While many improvements have been made in the Philadelphia school district, the superintendent admits there are still many challenges ahead.
It was a party at Southwest Leadership Academy on Friday. Teachers and students celebrated the reversed decision by all nine board of education members to keep the charter school open.
The School District of Philadelphia will be closed for a snow day Friday. Parking restrictions will also be in place because of the incoming storm.
The School District of Philadelphia will operate on a two-hour delay on Wednesday due to the weather from the winter storm that hit the region.
Jerry Jordan, who has led Philadelphia's teachers union since 2007, announced Tuesday that he did not seek reelection for the top job.
This week, CBS NEXT Weather Network had team coverage of the weekend's rainstorm, a man was saved by crews in Delco during the rainstorm, and much more.
Tyrek Johnson, 19, is the first District of Philadelphia grad to be hired under the changed legislation.
Tyrek Johnson is the first first District of Philadelphia alumnus to be hired by the city because of legislation that updated requirements.
DeVonta Smith has dealt with a hamstring injury over the last few weeks. His status for Sunday's game against the Rams is unclear.
Two people were injured in a hit-and-run near City Hall Thursday night, police said.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team said.
From all this rain to snow, some parts of the Philadelphia region are bracing for a taste of winter.
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
The Poconos could get up to 8 inches of snow Thursday into Friday, and Philadelphia could see some flurries and rainy mix, along with bitter cold temps.
DeVonta Smith has dealt with a hamstring injury over the last few weeks. His status for Sunday's game against the Rams is unclear.
Two people were injured in a hit-and-run near City Hall Thursday night, police said.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team said.
Two people were injured in a hit-and-run near City Hall Thursday night, police said.
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey on Thursday conceded in the U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania to Dave McCormick.
Al-Ashraf Khalil and Isaam Jaghama were convicted of setting fire to a Philadelphia pizza shop in 2022, leading to the death of fire Lt. Sean Williamson.
A Castor Gardens Middle School staff member is speaking out after witnessing a student stab two teachers.
Here are some of the light shows and holiday markets happening around the Philadelphia region this year.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
New Jersey State Police say the "Big Rusty" wildfire that burned in Hainesport, New Jersey is under investigation as suspicious.
A Florida family who stays at the Ronald McDonald House while their baby boy gets treatment for OEIS complex calls the community they've met family.
Ronald McDonald Houses are known for giving families a place to stay while children receive medical treatment, but special rooms inside hospitals also provide families with a peaceful space to relax.
Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
Sahori Arteaga and her family spent 10 months at the Ronald McDonald House of Delaware after flying 3,000 miles from Honduras to Wilmington for a kidney transplant.
It was a full circle moment when a Chester County mother brought her son to visit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware for the first time.
For the Schiro family from Nevada, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Delaware — "Donald's House" — is a second home.
While we don't have anything solid in the forecast, as of late November, meteorologists can look at trends and historical dates.
As runners count down to Sunday's big race at the Philadelphia Marathon, the cause is driving some people to run 26.2 miles.
A high school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, has a reported whooping cough case.
The new report shows the lung cancer survival rate has improved 26% in the last five years.
Skin care products are popular on TikTok, but some of them can damage skin, experts say.
Meet Hassan Paige, a man from Bucks County, who is one of the finalists of the "2024 Ultimate Men's Health Guy."
The Philadelphia City Council is scheduled to hear public comment Tuesday afternoon on the proposed Sixers arena near the city's Chinatown neighborhood.
The Eagles running back is looking to get into sports consulting and talent management, the application shows.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
Xfinity Live!, the popular bar and entertainment venue at the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, is getting a multi-million dollar makeover.
The Hershey Company recently announced the acquisition of the sour candy brand, Sour Strips.
Starting Dec. 1, hopping on a SEPTA bus, train, or trolley will likely cost you more. The Transit Authority approved a 7.5% rate increase on Thursday across much of its system.
On Wednesday, SEPTA agree to tentative deals with two unions to avert a strike in Philadelphia and its suburbs.
A crash shut down Route 309 northbound near Fort Washington and Upper Dublin Township for several hours on Wednesday morning.
Three unions representing SEPTA and city workers could go all on strike at the same time.
Some members of Philadelphia City Council want federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to save SEPTA, which is facing a fiscal cliff.
DeVonta Smith has dealt with a hamstring injury over the last few weeks. His status for Sunday's game against the Rams is unclear.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team said.
Hysier Miller is under investigation by federal authorities after a watchdog group flagged a Temple men's basketball game last season for unusual betting activity.
If it were up to Darius Slay, "elite" Eagles cornerback Quinyon Mitchell would win the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year.
Former NFL running back Wendell Smallwood Jr. has been charged with defrauding COVID-19 relief programs, court documents show.
The Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons tour is bringing a video game soundtrack to over 60 cities.
Jay Leno was badly injured in Greensburg when the 74-year-old comedian fell down a hill.
It's showtime, Philadelphia! TKTS Ticket Booth Service has arrived in the City of Brotherly Love -- your ticket to last-minute entertainment.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
Paul Teal's fiancée and fellow "One Tree Hill" actors shared tribute posts memorializing him.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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.
Incumbent Sen. Bob Casey, a Democrat, released a statement conceding the race to represent Pennsylvania in the U.S. Senate to Republican challenger Dave McCormick.
Aqua Pennsylvania insists the water is safe to drink in Abington despite reports of a strange taste and smell. People said they noticed a stronger chlorine smell over the last few days. CBS News Philadelphia checked with Aqua Pennsylvania and the water company traced the issue back to its Neshaminy plant.
It’s a return of an old favorite. Roy Rogers is making a comeback in South Jersey. The fast-food chain plans to open a restaurant in Cherry Hill. It takes the place of the former PDQ on Haddonfield Road. The chain said the restaurant will fire up the grills sometime this spring.
As part of SEPTA’s continuing initiative to improve the customer experience, the authority spent Thursday morning promoting the “SEPTA smoke-free campaign.” SEPTA team members were stationed at four stops along the Market-Frankford Line and Broad Street lines giving out informational flyers on ways to quit smoking.
A SEPTA bus driver had to be taken to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash overnight at Broad and Rockland streets in the Logan section. No passengers were on board. Police said people in two of the cars took off before officers got there.