Nutter: City Will Borrow $50 Million So Schools Can Open On Time
Nutter said the city will borrow the money until the funding crisis can be resolved.
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Nutter said the city will borrow the money until the funding crisis can be resolved.
Kindergarten classes at Kipp Elementary charter school in North Philadelphia have begun, more than three weeks before district schools begin.
Lots of "secrets" are revealed in this week's What's Cooking!
The 7,700 square feet of retail space at 21st and Market Streets are laid out in colors: blue for spirits, orange for wines, and green for the "premium" and "chairman selections."
The Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia says it has precedent that shows it could work: the Chester-Upland budget crisis.
Sitting under tents, about a hundred parents and noontime aides say the school district needs to rehire the 1,200 noontime aides laid off in July.
"Champions need a great field to play on," said Mayor Michael Nutter.
State budget secretary Charles Zogby, in a statement, said concessions from the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers must be negotiated before that cash is released.
The Elio doesn't look like any other car on the road. That's what the makers say gives it a leg up. even though it's minus a wheel.
West Goshen, Chester County was voted tenth on the CNN Money roundup.
A federal appeals panel in Philadelphia continues to weigh New Jersey's efforts to legalize sports betting.
An aggressive slot refund promotion helped Atlantic City's newest casino to a banner month in July, but most of the rest of the casinos got off to a cool start as summer heated up.
Parc -- a Stephen Starr restaurant at 18th and Locust Streets, on Rittenhouse Square -- got the nod from Travel and Leisure magazine.
"We train parents to be their child's reading teacher at home, using the same strategies teachers use during the school year in the classroom," says founder Alejandro Gac-Artigas.
Mayor Michael Nutter is playing down a rift between himself and City Council president Darrell Clarke over the school funding crisis in the Philadelphia School District.
Trump's threat to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if it doesn't make a deal to end the war by Tuesday is looming over a Pakistani ceasefire push.
Monday sees a return to average temperatures for this time of year with highs around 60 degrees and breezy conditions in the afternoon.
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue shared on Facebook that Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died on Saturday, April 4.
Porter Martone scored his first NHL goal in dramatic fashion, netting the overtime winner for the Flyers against the Bruins.
The Red Cross is helping three families who were displaced from their homes on Germantown Avenue.
The Red Cross is helping three families who were displaced from their homes on Germantown Avenue.
A man allegedly stabbed his 61-year-old father to death Saturday night in North Philadelphia's Hunting Park neighborhood, police said.
A child suffered minor injuries after he stuck his hand into a wolf enclosure at the ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park in Hershey, Pennsylvania.
April 5 marks the return of Open Streets: West Walnut, where eight blocks in Center City will close to vehicles on Sundays to allow pedestrians to walk, shop and eat.
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue shared on Facebook that Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died on Saturday, April 4.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Liza Sylvia, "a mom to everyone," is molding the next generation of athletic trainers at Maple Shade High School in New Jersey.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
Shaun Stebbins was arrested for alleged child sexual assault and child pornography offenses dating back to 2014.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
Two temporarily shuttered TSA security checkpoints at PHL are back open, with another set to reopen next week.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
Porter Martone scored his first NHL goal in dramatic fashion, netting the overtime winner for the Flyers against the Bruins.
Porter Martone scored a power-play goal in overtime, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Boston Bruins on Sunday.
Mickey Moniak homered twice and the Colorado Rockies defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 to salvage the finale of a three-game series.
UCLA finished the season 37-1 by defeating the three-time national champion South Carolina Gamecocks.
Phillies' Trea Turner hit a go-ahead RBI double in the fifth inning in a narrow victory over the Rockies.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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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.
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died on Saturday, April 4 after they were hit head-on by a driver on Route 222 in Berks County. The firefighters were assisting with a search for a missing woman at the time of the crash.
At Neumann University in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, two beloved nuns are raising money for student athletes – by selling bobbleheads inspired by one of the sisters.
From gas to groceries, people are hunting for ways to save. That often means pulling out a phone at checkout and scanning a store app for discounts. But consumer advocates say those savings may come with a hidden cost: your personal data.
Monday will see a return to average temperatures for this time of year in the Delaware Valley with highs around 60 degrees. Breezy conditions will develop in the afternoon with some gusts between 10-20 mph, before secondary cold friend sweeps through on Tuesday and knocks temperatures back down.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as we start the week with a sunny and cool Monday.