School District of Philadelphia administrator celebrates major milestone
Deborah Moore just marked 50 years on the job as an executive assistant for the deputy chief at the Office of Student Enrollment and Placement.
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Deborah Moore just marked 50 years on the job as an executive assistant for the deputy chief at the Office of Student Enrollment and Placement.
So now, it's not clear when students and staff will return to the school. Students have been attending virtual classes.
The charter schools in Philadelphia's Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood are closing after a 15-year-old sophomore was fatally shot Tuesday.
Police said the shooting happened around 7:30 Tuesday morning.
Mastery Charter Schools said Wednesday in a message sent to parents the inspection came back negative.
Philadelphia police identified the student who died Monday as Neko Rivera, 15.
Officials say the damaged asbestos has been a problem for years and the issue has not been dealt with.
Wakisha Bailey reports.
The discovery comes one week after exposed asbestos was found in the auditorium and stairwells at Building 21, a high school in West Oak Lane.
Students can still get lunch by stopping at Mastery Prep Elementary School.
Mayfair Elementary School is the only one in the School District of Philadelphia helping students explore vocational programs.
Wakisha Bailey reports in this latest Focusing on the Future.
There's no word when the middle and high schools will reopen.
Officials say Building 21 could be shut down for several weeks, but they should have a better grasp of the remediation timeline by Tuesday or Wednesday.
Vallas advanced to the mayoral race runoff where he'll face Bradford Johnson. Incumbent Lori Lightfoot placed 3rd.
Paul Vallas, the former CEO of the School District of Philadelphia in the early 2000s, advanced to a runoff in the Chicago mayor's race, beating incumbent Lori Lightfoot.
In this edition of Focusing on the Future, Wakisha Bailey tells you one of Philly's early childhood education programs.
The School District of Philadelphia is joining a list of other schools in the area with school delays and closings.
Adrean Bailey was a teacher with the School District of Philadelphia for 32 years. When she retired, she found pottery and fell in love with it.
A School District of Philadelphia spokesperson says it's a miracle the student survived. Jasmine Payoute reports.
The shooting happened just before 8:30 a.m. at 61st and Jefferson Streets.
Extra police patrols will be present at dismissal after a 15-year-old was shot before school. Nikki DeMentri reports.
The shooting happened a few blocks from Overbrook High School in Philadelphia.
A few dozen Overbrook High School students took a trip to a recording studio on Thursday. It's part of a music industry training program by the Mann Center for the Performing Arts.
The students are getting music industry experience.
The Philadelphia Phillies did not tender Austin Hays a contract on Friday, making the outfielder a free agent.
A new work program called the Hope Work Initiative launched this week in Atlantic City to give people experiencing homelessness a second chance.
Kylie Kelce, wife of retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, announced Friday evening that the couple is expecting their fourth child.
The Eagles will be without DeVonta Smith on Sunday in Los Angeles because of a hamstring injury.
A man is dead after he was shot in the head while attempting to steal a car in Northeast Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Phillies did not tender Austin Hays a contract on Friday, making the outfielder a free agent.
A new work program called the Hope Work Initiative launched this week in Atlantic City to give people experiencing homelessness a second chance.
Kylie Kelce, wife of retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, announced Friday evening that the couple is expecting their fourth child.
SEPTA will receive an infusion of $153 million in "flexed" federal highway money, enough to cover its running deficit, officials announced Friday.
High elevation areas like the Poconos get the most snow, but a few flakes could fly close to Philadelphia.
Kylie Kelce, wife of retired Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, announced Friday evening that the couple is expecting their fourth child.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Make a child's holiday shine a little brighter by donating to CBS Philadelphia's Joy of Sharing Toy Drive. The toy drive benefits The Salvation Army and Mothers In Charge.
Miles Pfeffer, the suspect accused of killing Temple police Sgt. Chris Fitzgerald, was stabbed in a Philadelphia prison.
SEPTA will receive an infusion of $153 million in "flexed" federal highway money, enough to cover its running deficit, officials announced Friday.
A new work program called the Hope Work Initiative launched this week in Atlantic City to give people experiencing homelessness a second chance.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
A World War II veteran in Vineland, New Jersey celebrated his 103rd birthday at the French Embassy in Washington DC.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
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.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
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.
Winemaker Larry Sharrott said the drought will help produce robust wines at his South Jersey winery.
The bar made the announcement on social media in a collaborative post with all other Bark Social locations.
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.
SEPTA will receive an infusion of $153 million in "flexed" federal highway money, enough to cover its running deficit, officials announced Friday.
Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is here, with the annual 26.2-mile run taking over the city with road closures and traffic delays.
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.
The Philadelphia Phillies did not tender Austin Hays a contract on Friday, making the outfielder a free agent.
The Eagles will be without DeVonta Smith on Sunday in Los Angeles because of a hamstring injury.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
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.
Runners, set? The Philadelphia Marathon Weekend is finally here! Here's a list of events going on throughout the area this weekend.
Former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is getting his own late-night television show on ESPN early next year.
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.
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.
A new work program launched this week in Atlantic City giving people experiencing homelessness a second chance. Ryan Hughes shows how the program is creating opportunities for those less fortunate.
Bark Social, a dog bar that had become a staple in Manyunk, suddenly closed its doors for good. In a post on social media, the owners said a financing plan fell through and the company is entering bankruptcy. Other locations in Baltimore and the Washington, D.C. area also closed.
The iconic Longwood Gardens officially opens "Longwood Reimagined." Grant Gilmore has the details.
AAA is projecting that nearly 975,000 Philadelphia area residents will travel this holiday season, which is up over 2% from 2023. PHL officials have tips on how you can travel smart ahead of the busy Thanksgiving holiday rush.
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Friday that Pennsylvania is redirecting or "flexing" $153 million in federal highway money to SEPTA, enough to cover its deficit.