"I was ready with everything": Future students, faculty shocked about University of the Arts closing
The stunning decision from Philadelphia's University of the Arts to close on June 7 left faculty and students shocked and disappointed.
The stunning decision from Philadelphia's University of the Arts to close on June 7 left faculty and students shocked and disappointed.
The University of the Arts is now the second art school in Philadelphia to close this year, following the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA).
Changes to FAFSA caused delays and headaches to an already aggravating process, and many Philadelphia-area seniors are still dealing with issues days out from graduation.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee had its toughest day of competition with the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds.
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."
Girls' High alumna Jill Scott was back at her alma mater in Philadelphia on Thursday as the school and the city's Mural Arts Program unveiled a mural depicting Scott.
An Upper Darby High School senior who once struggled academically has found a path to success with help from family and teachers.
Jayden Alston, a high school senior in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, made the honor roll every semester of high school and was accepted to 20 colleges, which offered him a combined $1.4 million in merit-based scholarships. Delaware County reporter Madeleine Wright has the story.
Every week, Philadelphia high school students head to the top of the Four Seasons Hotel in Center City to play jazz music at SkyHigh bar and restaurant.
Young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities form the ingredients to be self-confident and independent at West Chester University's culinary program, Ram Chefs.
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.
Swarthmore College has moved its graduation ceremony to the Mann Center in Philadelphia because of the pro-Palestinian encampment on campus.
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora is concerned about the kids in his city after high levels of lead were found near a school and playground. The city is launching an effort to get children tested.
Drexel University in Philadelphia is on lockdown and will move to remote learning on Monday because of a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus, the university president said.
Sophomore Cherron Reynolds is the first and only junior chef at Camden High School - he says his omelet is his specialty. The head of the school's nutrition program hopes he makes it to the Culinary Institute of America. Wakisha Bailey reports in this latest Focusing on the Future.
In Pennsylvania and 10 other states, child care costs at least twice as much as rent on average, according to a report from Child Care Aware of America.
The Lenape Regional High School District announced last week the difficult decision to end several programs, including ROTC. Two cadets are hoping to change that.
Delaware County student Emmanuel Gitu was inspired by his brother, who has autism spectrum disorder, to study neuroscience at Harvard University.
A Delaware County mother is on a mission to create acceptance for people with autism. She published a book that's inspired by her son.
It's graduation week at Rowan University and despite a major health setback, one medical school student not only graduated Thursday but she's also dedicating her life to helping others.
Brian Hathaway, a dispatcher at Temple University in Philadelphia, is proving it's never too late to go back to school.
A Temple University Police dispatcher, Brian Hathaway, is proving it's never too late to go back to school, and he hopes his story inspires others. Reporter Kerri Corrado has the story.
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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.
It's a Philly tradition and music lovers could not have asked for better weather on Saturday for the Roots Picnic. The festival is more than just entertainment.
Spencer Turnbull stepped in for injured starter Ranger Suárez and Bryce Harper homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
The stunning decision from Philadelphia's University of the Arts to close on June 7 left faculty and students shocked and disappointed.
A jury found Michael J. Brown guilty in the crash that killed 47-year-old Christine Woodward in Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
There was a large fire at a junkyard on Tioga Street in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood Saturday afternoon, police said.
It's a Philly tradition and music lovers could not have asked for better weather on Saturday for the Roots Picnic. The festival is more than just entertainment.
Spencer Turnbull stepped in for injured starter Ranger Suárez and Bryce Harper homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
The stunning decision from Philadelphia's University of the Arts to close on June 7 left faculty and students shocked and disappointed.
If you're looking to celebrate Pride month this weekend in Philadelphia, catch the iconic Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park or head to South Philly for a Phillies game or Upper Deck Golf, you've come to the right place.
From Philadelphia's massive march to parades in the Poconos and Jersey Shore, here's a look at some of the upcoming Pride Month celebrations happening around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
It's a Philly tradition and music lovers could not have asked for better weather on Saturday for the Roots Picnic. The festival is more than just entertainment.
Spencer Turnbull stepped in for injured starter Ranger Suárez and Bryce Harper homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
The stunning decision from Philadelphia's University of the Arts to close on June 7 left faculty and students shocked and disappointed.
There was a large fire at a junkyard on Tioga Street in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood Saturday afternoon, police said.
The event marked the 20th anniversary of Lemonade Days, which started in 2004, the year that ALSF's founder, Alex Scott, passed away from neuroblastoma.
Camden County is offering a variety of free programs for seniors this summer, like lessons in golf, pickleball and bocce ball to uplift community members and keep them active.
Detour ahead! The Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed on Sunday morning for the American Cancer Society Bike-A-Thon. Here's what you need to know.
The weather in Philadelphia and around the region, including at the Jersey Shore, is more than cooperating with all the events scheduled for this weekend.
Nestled on 70 acres of preserved farmland in Voorhees, Saddlehill Winery and Vineyards is one of Camden County's newest small businesses.
Beachgoers talked about whether or not they still feel safe coming back to the Ocean City boardwalk in New Jersey after what officials described as a chaotic Memorial Day weekend.
The weather in Philadelphia and around the region, including at the Jersey Shore, is more than cooperating with all the events scheduled for this weekend.
A community in Willmington, Delaware is making sure 10-year-old James Messick is not forgotten as they call for safety improvements at the busy intersection where he was struck and killed on May 6.
If you're looking to celebrate Pride month this weekend in Philadelphia, catch the iconic Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park or head to South Philly for a Phillies game or Upper Deck Golf, you've come to the right place.
Police say a teenager from Wilmington, Delaware was arrested and charged after multiple guns were stolen from a New Castle gun store.
After a chilly morning we will see temperatures climb to 78 degrees in Philadelphia but it's great weather for heading outside
With concerns growing about avian flu spreading, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania are working on a new bird flu vaccine.
The U.S. has ordered 4.8 million doses of vaccine to target bird flu in case the outbreak spreads in people.
Federal health officials are reminding everyone about food safety in warm weather as many are looking forward to fun and food outdoors this weekend during the unofficial start of summer.
In Camden, 14% of kids have elevated levels of lead. Efforts are underway to make testing quick and easy.
Parents can spend more than $100 a month on diapers, a financial strain for millions of U.S. households.
Nestled on 70 acres of preserved farmland in Voorhees, Saddlehill Winery and Vineyards is one of Camden County's newest small businesses.
Pheng Seng, a Cambodian American refugee who was once incarcerated, is now the co-owner of Unrivaled Screen Printing in South Philadelphia. He hopes to pass business to his sons one day.
Classic Cake Bakery in Cherry Hill is back Wednesday with a grand opening four years after an electrical fire destroyed the business.
Most regional grocery stores in the Philadelphia region are open on Memorial Day but may have reduced hours. Here's what to know.
So far, it's been very summer-like for the weekend. This is an important weekend for businesses in town but also for families making priceless memories.
Detour ahead! The Ben Franklin Bridge will be closed on Sunday morning for the American Cancer Society Bike-A-Thon. Here's what you need to know.
A woman struck four New Jersey American Water workers on Wednesday, including one fatally, on the White Horse Pike in Magnolia, Camden County, police said.
Downingtown neighbors are counting down the days until Boot Road is fully reopened as their neighborhood has become a detour route for drivers.
The event will add more security after the State Department issued a worldwide alert warning about possible violence against the LGBTQ+ community.
A person accidentally fell on the tracks and was struck and killed by a train at around 3:30 p.m. at the Lombard-South Station Friday afternoon, SEPTA said.
Spencer Turnbull stepped in for injured starter Ranger Suárez and Bryce Harper homered to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Camden County is offering a variety of free programs for seniors this summer, like lessons in golf, pickleball and bocce ball to uplift community members and keep them active.
Sosa homered, Bryce Harper doubled and singled and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2 for their seventh consecutive win at home.
Tyson suffered a medical emergency on a flight from Miami to Los Angeles last weekend due to an ulcer flare up, his representatives said.
If you're looking to celebrate Pride month this weekend in Philadelphia, catch the iconic Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park or head to South Philly for a Phillies game or Upper Deck Golf, you've come to the right place.
It's a Philly tradition and music lovers could not have asked for better weather on Saturday for the Roots Picnic. The festival is more than just entertainment.
Festival organizers held the 2nd Annual Roots Picnic Con to discuss important topics like financial literacy, music education and gun violence at the Fillmore on Friday ahead of the weekend festival.
To help usher in the beginning of Pride month, The Philadelphia Gay News is attempting to set a Guinness Book World Record for hosting the largest drag story time reading on Saturday morning.
Jennifer Lopez was set to embark on a 30+ city tour to promote her new album "This is Me…Now," which dropped in February.
If you're looking to celebrate Pride month this weekend in Philadelphia, catch the iconic Roots Picnic at Fairmount Park or head to South Philly for a Phillies game or Upper Deck Golf, you've come to the right place.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Meet 13-year-old Daphne Todas, a real-life karate kid from Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania, helping change the face of power sports like martial arts.
Cherron Reynolds is Camden High School's only junior chef, and he has big dreams of becoming a master while teaching others.
At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
The Nike "Philly" Dunks went on sale this morning at the new era team store at Citizens Bank Park. Only 200 pairs were available on a first come, first served basis.
Scattered showers late and continue into the Monday the morning commute. Low: 65. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
There's new information Saturday on a hit-and-run crash, involving multiple vehicles, in the city's Holmesburg neighborhood. It happened around 9 p.m. Friday.
Thick black smoke poured from the 2900 block of Tioga Street in Port Richmond Saturday evening. According to officials, a large fire broke out in a scrapyard around 6:30 p.m.
It's a Philly tradition and music lovers could not have asked for better weather for the Roots Picnic this weekend. Ryan Hughes reports the festival is more than just the entertainment.