Group Eyes Lawsuit To Force Pa. To Release Funding For Phila. Schools
The Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia says it has precedent that shows it could work: the Chester-Upland budget crisis.
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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.
Thousands of parents and students were at the School of the Future, on Parkside Avenue, for what the district calls a "family and education reunion."
A new report says nearly 1.8 million Pennsylvanians will see a loss in federal food stamp benefits come fall.
Cory Booker has fancied himself a champion of the little guy. But a newly filed campaign report shows the candidate for US Senate has a multimillion-dollar investment in a New York-based social media company.
Participants walk up and down the aisles between innings, collecting recyclable materials from fans who might otherwise throw them in the trash.
Multiple people were seen walking on the frozen Schuylkill River in Philadelphia Sunday, amid the ninth straight day of freezing conditions.
The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Sunday marks nine consecutive days with a high temperature below freezing, the longest subfreezing stretch since 2004.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards are recognizing the best of the best in music from last year. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Crews continue to clean up from the storm that dumped 9 inches of snow on Philadelphia.
D'Hani Cobbs, a freshman wide receiver on Villanova's football team, was charged with sexually assaulting another student in December 2025.
Multiple people were seen walking on the frozen Schuylkill River in Philadelphia Sunday, amid the ninth straight day of freezing conditions.
Jalen Hurts has been named to the Pro Bowl for the third time in his career, replacing Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold on the NFC roster.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
A Delaware County man was arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Marshals said Wednesday.
Despite a sunny sky, South Jersey residents continue to dig out of the snow.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Wednesday following the weekend snow.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia area are seeing an increasing number of injuries related to the winter weather.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
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.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Joel Embiid won't be joining Tyrese Maxey in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
D'Hani Cobbs, a freshman wide receiver on Villanova's football team, was charged with sexually assaulting another student in December 2025.
Jalen Hurts has been named to the Pro Bowl for the third time in his career, replacing Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold on the NFC roster.
Joel Embiid scored 40 points to help the 76ers win just hours after Paul George was suspended for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards are recognizing the best of the best in music from last year. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said in a social media post.
Music's biggest night returns Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."
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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.
Xfinity Mobile Arena transformed into a family fun zone Sunday for the Flyers' Charities Carnival event.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on another frigid night.
The judge stated in court documents that Minnesota had not met their burden of proof.
The Philadelphia Police Department is urging people not to walk on the city's frozen rivers as the Delaware Valley continues to deal with freezing conditions.
Crews are still working to clean up Philadelphia streets and sidewalks a week after a storm dumped more than 9 inches of snow on the city. Reporter Eva Andersen has the latest.