City, School District Save Weekend Rec Programs in Philadelphia Schools
The School District of Philadelphia and the City of Philadelphia have cut a deal to keep city school buildings open during the weekends for recreation programs.
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The School District of Philadelphia and the City of Philadelphia have cut a deal to keep city school buildings open during the weekends for recreation programs.
A spokesman for Philadelphia Media Network, which owns the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News, has apologized for the removal of a reporter's story earlier this week from the philly.com web site.
The Internet mega-retailer Amazon.com is looking to set up shop in New Jersey -- a move that could mean big bucks to the state in the long term.
"It really is about having to do a lot with a little -- being creative, being thoughtful, as well as using analytics."
The TSA's Pre-Check program is a pilot program at seven airports now. It's expanding to 28 including Philadelphia by the end of the year.
At one Philadelphia consulting firm, being a desk jockey is not nearly as sedentary as it often is.
"You can generally discriminate when you're hiring on the basis of attractiveness. But you cannot discriminate on the basis of, for example, age or disability at the same time."
Once a contestant on the TV show "Project Runway," graphic designer Kristin Haskins Simms is the founder and designer of the fashion line Strangefruit.
A group of Philadelphia area businessman may become the second local bidder for the Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News.
The US Army Corps of Engineers is expecting to get its orders shortly to continue deepening the shipping channel on the river from 40 to 45 feet. This phase of the work will begin just north of Wilmington.
Philadelphia International Airport has a new airline offering service there.
For 400 kids who play basketball and indoor soccer with the Holy Terrors Youth Organization in Mayfair, their seasons have come to an abrupt end.
The Philadelphia area's newest casino is scheduled to open its doors this spring in Montgomery County and later this week it will be holding a three-day job fair for food and beverage positions.
The Pennsylvania House and Senate could vote as soon as today on a compromise bill to regulate and impose fees on the natural gas drilling industry in the state.
Nutter extended an olive branch to US Airways, which last month openly questioned the need for a new runway at Philadelphia International Airport.
A man was critically injured after debris fell from a Center City building Friday morning, Philadelphia police said.
Michael Myers is charged with killing his wife, Dawn, at their house in Bristol Borough, officials say.
The 14oz soup kits were distributed at Walmart stores in 29 states between June 30 and July 7, according to the FDA.
Ugochukwu Ilodigwe was allegedly wielding a knife when he was shot and killed by a police officer in Delaware County, officials say.
Luigi Mangione entered a guilty plea in his federal case at a court appearance in Manhattan Friday morning.
A man was critically injured after debris fell from a Center City building Friday morning, Philadelphia police said.
Michael Myers is charged with killing his wife, Dawn, at their house in Bristol Borough, officials say.
Ugochukwu Ilodigwe was allegedly wielding a knife when he was shot and killed by a police officer in Delaware County, officials say.
Mark Avery, one of the few Black barbershop owners in Kennett Square, is building a business rooted in representation and community.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
Cape May has a new curfew designed to curb teens' unruly behavior at the beach and promenade and restrictions on backpacks.
Rey Grabato II is wanted by the FBI for allegedly scamming hundreds of New Jersey investors out of millions.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
The week ends with a hot, sticky, and mostly dry day in the Philadelphia region before the NEXT Weather maker arrives Sunday.
The sweat meter returns to moderately high today, with dew points back in the 70s — you'll want a little extra hairspray before work.
The shooting drew a large police presence in Wilmington, Delaware, Tuesday morning.
Two teenagers were injured in a stabbing in New Castle County Sunday afternoon, police said.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
An incredible story of luck, bravery and medical expertise after a Glassboro dad gets impaled with a tree branch.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Kyle Schwarber smashed two home runs into the corn behind right field as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 7-1 in the first game at the Field of Dreams movie site in four years.
West Philadelphia native Jeremiah Wells is the only local fighter on the main card of UFC 330 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Saturday.
The Philadelphia 76ers will have no shortage of time in the national spotlight this season with 34 nationally televised games.
Zack Wheeler was hit around Wednesday as the Phillies lost 7-1 to the Cardinals and dropped another series since the All-Star break.
Andre Pallante gave up four hits over six innings, and Everson Pereira homered to help the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
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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.
Investigators say Robert McCool is wanted for questioning in the assault of a 12-year-old girl inside a Dollar Tree in August.
As we celebrate Black Business Month, CBS News Philadelphia reporter Madeleine Wright introduces us to a Black barber who believes in giving good shape-ups and paying it forward.
The average premium for car insurance is up more than $2,200, according to Insurify. And rates are expected to climb even higher by the end of the day. Consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz is in your corner with steps you can take to save money.
Friday will be hot and humid in the Philadelphia region before showers return this weekend. Meteorologist Kate Bilo is tracking the NEXT weather maker.
Bergenfield's mayor says the woman reentered a home that had collapsed to try and save her daughter and was unable to get out.