Pa. Schools Having Trouble Finding Substitute Teachers
As the Philadelphia School District struggles with finding enough teachers to staff classrooms, it appears the city is not alone when it comes to a shortage of substitutes.
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As the Philadelphia School District struggles with finding enough teachers to staff classrooms, it appears the city is not alone when it comes to a shortage of substitutes.
U.S. Senator Bob Casey is calling on the federal government to pass a bill that would commit more funding for youth homeless shelters.
State lawmakers today held a hearing on the idea of allowing slots gambling at Pennsylvania's six international airports.
A key legislator on gaming issues says he's not looking to ban fantasy sports betting sites in Pennsylvania, but he wants to make sure that players are protected.
Police are searching for a man who used a BB pistol while trying to rob an elderly Pennsylvania woman, only to be tricked into dropping it when she shouted, "There's the police."
The state's top elections official says response to Pennsylvania's new online voter registration rollout has been "overwhelmingly positive."
The Pennsylvania Council of Children, Youth and Family Services filed the lawsuit against the Commonwealth in mid-September.
Officials in Lancaster County say the 3- or 4-year-old child was riding on the tractor with her father as he raked corn fodder on the Little Britain Township farm.
Authorities allege that an eastern Pennsylvania man killed his estranged wife by shoving a sock in her mouth, taping her mouth shut and choking her because he was upset about her attending a parade with her ex-boyfriend.
PennDOT is installing new technology in more than 700 plow trucks for the winter season.
On the campus at Villanova University, not all students are comforted by the decision to transition the existing Public Safety Department into an armed University Police Force.
Pennsylvania's top state senator today announced the formation of a panel that could lead to the removal of embattled Attorney General Kathleen Kane, who is facing criminal charges stemming from alleged leaks of grand jury information.
The ACLU filed a class action law suit on behalf of hundreds of people in Pennsylvania with severe mental illness awaiting court ordered mental health services known as competency restoration treatment.
If you're a Pennsylvanian with your nose in the air, then this list may be the thing to bring you back down to Earth.
Governor Wolf's office is warning that the state may have to shut down horse racing tracks in Pennsylvania because a fund used to regulate the industry has run dry.
The Eagles were eliminated from the playoffs in a 23-19 loss to the 49ers in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.
One person died and another is in critical condition after they were shot inside a tow truck in Philadelphia, police said.
Monday in the Philadelphia region will be seasonably cold with gusty winds around 20-25 mph.
Scottie Barnes hit a tiebreaking free throw with 0.8 seconds remaining in overtime and the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-115 in the first of back-to-back meetings between short-handed teams.
The Mummers String Band competition is coming to Lincoln Financial Field after high winds canceled it on New Year's Day.
One person died and another is in critical condition after they were shot inside a tow truck in Philadelphia, police said.
The Mummers String Band competition is coming to Lincoln Financial Field after high winds canceled it on New Year's Day.
Philadelphia Eagles fan Tom "Chomp" Trampe, who went viral 6 years ago after offering to suit up for the Birds, is being treated for leukemia after having emergency brain surgery.
Cheltenham Township Police said two people were arrested in connection with a stabbing on the SEPTA 55 bus after running from the scene.
A suspect accused of stabbing two people at a West Philadelphia SEPTA station is in custody.
Richard Codey, the former governor of New Jersey and the state's longest-serving lawmaker, has died, his family announced.
The Winslow Township Eagles are soaring thanks to their head coach and former dual-threat quarterback Bill Belton.
Glassboro School District leaders say the policy they enacted last year has helped students with learning and limited distractions.
Video shows how three Woolwich Township police officers worked together to rescue a boy from a lake in Swedesboro, New Jersey.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook will be laid to rest on Monday, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed inside the Wilmington DMV.
Lawmakers who represent the Philadelphia area gave their opinions on the U.S.' military operation in Venezuela on Saturday.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Doctors in Philadelphia say new federal guidance on childhood vaccinations is causing confusion — especially for parents.
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.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
One person was killed after a crash involving a horse and buggy in the 4000 block of Strasburg Road in Salisbury Township.
Flights to and from the Caribbean have resumed, but travelers are still feeling the effects of the weekend restrictions.
Scottie Barnes hit a tiebreaking free throw with 0.8 seconds remaining in overtime and the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-115 in the first of back-to-back meetings between short-handed teams.
The Eagles were eliminated from the playoffs in a 23-19 loss to the 49ers in the wild-card round of the NFL playoffs Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.
A.J. Brown and Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni had a heated exchange in the team's wild-card round loss to the 49ers.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has been carted off the field with a right Achilles tendon injury.
Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro right tackle Lane Johnson is out for Sunday's wild-card game vs. the San Francisco 49ers.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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.
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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 Philadelphia area can expect a cold but quiet start to the week. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
A man died and a woman was wounded in a shooting in the Oxford Circle section of Philadelphia Saturday night, police said.
Philadelphia Eagles fans leaving Lincoln Financial Field were disappointed and angry after the loss to the 49ers in the playoffs.
The Eagles will have some tough decisions to make after being eliminated from the playoffs in a 23-19 loss to the Niners.
Jalen Hurts and the Eagles had a chance to win at the end of the game, but they failed to convert on fourth-and-11 late in the fourth quarter and lost 23-19 to the 49ers in the wild-card round.