Trump admin could block student loan relief for some public servants
Proposed Department of Education rule could deny loan forgiveness to borrowers whose employers are found to be illegally "undermining national security and American values."
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Proposed Department of Education rule could deny loan forgiveness to borrowers whose employers are found to be illegally "undermining national security and American values."
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to pause a lower court order that required the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees.
The states lost out on billions in funding for after-school and summer programs, teacher training and other initiatives.
TransUnion, one of the three major credit bureaus, found that one in five student loan borrowers is at risk of defaulting.
The lawsuit against the Trump administration says the Education Department's halt of promised aid for schools will force cuts to vital services.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington said federal funding is critical for the city's schools.
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
The Department of Education is slashing nearly 50% of its workforce as part of the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the agency.
The Department of Education said staff affected by the job cuts would be placed on leave starting Friday, March 21.
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced on Tuesday that the Department of Education will cut its workforce by nearly 50%.
Completely eliminating the Education Department would require congressional approval and 60 votes in the Senate, which is unlikely given the current makeup.
About 45 years ago, President Jimmy Carter signed off on creating the U.S. Department of Education with the goal of advising and assisting schools and universities.
Some Philadelphia teachers and lawmakers say they're worried about new Education Secretary Linda McMahon — and her and President Trump's plans for the U.S. Education Department.
Penn President Liz Magill is expected to testify in a Congressional antisemitism hearing in December.
Penn and Lafayette College are among seven schools being investigated by the Education Department over alleged incidents of antisemitism and Islamophobia.
At least 100 children in grades 1 through 5 were arrested in school during the 2020-2021 school year, according to CBS News analysis of newly-released federal data.
Some borrowers who had enrolled in income-driven repayment plans will start getting their debt discharged this week.
Police are warning dog owners in Center City after a pit bull believed to belong to a homeless man was linked to multiple pet attacks.
A 21-year-old man is in custody after carjacking a woman at gunpoint, and the brazen robbery of a police car Friday night, police said.
Former Phillies center fielder Lenny Dykstra faces charges after police say a state trooper found drugs and paraphernalia in his possession.
A man was charged after trying to stab a firefighter with a screwdriver while being rescued from the water on New Year's Eve in Atlantic City.
The cost of buying a car continues to rise, forcing drivers across Delaware County to make tough financial decisions.
Police are warning dog owners in Center City after a pit bull believed to belong to a homeless man was linked to multiple pet attacks.
A 21-year-old man is in custody after carjacking a woman at gunpoint, and the brazen robbery of a police car Friday night, police said.
Millions of Americans are starting the year 2026 with higher health care premiums.
Former Phillies center fielder Lenny Dykstra faces charges after police say a state trooper found drugs and paraphernalia in his possession.
A man was charged after trying to stab a firefighter with a screwdriver while being rescued from the water on New Year's Eve in Atlantic City.
Police are warning dog owners in Center City after a pit bull believed to belong to a homeless man was linked to multiple pet attacks.
A 21-year-old man is in custody after carjacking a woman at gunpoint, and the brazen robbery of a police car Friday night, police said.
The cost of buying a car continues to rise, forcing drivers across Delaware County to make tough financial decisions.
The Mummers organization is working to reschedule the string band competition after it was supended for the first time in 125 years.
Police say Tyriq Williams and Cara Williams-Reeves were in a dispute that turned into a shootout in Northeast Philly.
A man was charged after trying to stab a firefighter with a screwdriver while being rescued from the water on New Year's Eve in Atlantic City.
Daily aspirin use is only recommended for certain high risk patients and no longer considered a safe way to prevent heart disease.
On the Atlantic City Expressway, stopping to pay a toll will soon be a thing of the past.
Homeowners in one South Jersey community are demanding answers after their fence was hit yet again.
A group of teens helped find Rex and bring the adventurous wallaby home to Lots of Love Farm in South Jersey.
Nearly 1,000 people gathered Monday night in Hockessin to honor Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was killed in the line of duty.
A 40-year-old woman from Dallas, Texas was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Wilmington, Delaware, Sunday night, state police said.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
A guide to the New Year's Eve celebrations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Cpl. Matthew Snook was fatally shot while on duty earlier this week at a DMV office in Wilmington, Delaware.
Daily aspirin use is only recommended for certain high risk patients and no longer considered a safe way to prevent heart disease.
Millions of Americans are starting the year 2026 with higher health care premiums.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
The annual Philadelphia Mummers Parade will take over Broad Street starting at 9 a.m. on New Year's Day.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
Former Phillies center fielder Lenny Dykstra faces charges after police say a state trooper found drugs and paraphernalia in his possession.
Two defensemen and a forward from the Flyers will play men's hockey at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.
The Philadelphia Eagles will rest some starters and limit others during Sunday's game against the Commanders.
The Philadelphia Flyers traded defenseman Egor Zamula to the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Philip Tomasino.
After Vancouver scored the first goal, the Flyers got ahead in the second and beat the Canucks 6-3 Tuesday night.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
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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.
The cost of buying a car continues to rise, forcing drivers across Delaware County to make tough financial decisions. Madeleine Wright reports.
Partly cloudy Friday evening with temps in the low 20s. Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast.
New video shows man in Atlantic City attempt to stab rescuer with a screwdriver.
Daily aspirin use is only recommended for certain high risk patients, it is no longer considered a safe way to prevent heart disease. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Beginning Sunday the Atlantic City Expressway will switch to all electronic tolling, and drivers across the board will see a 3% toll increase. Ryan Hughes reports.