N.J. Lawmaker Wants Quicker Action When Schoolteachers Bully Children
Legislation has been introduced in Trenton to enhance what is considered the nation's strongest anti-bullying law by speeding up the penalty process when adults are involved.
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Legislation has been introduced in Trenton to enhance what is considered the nation's strongest anti-bullying law by speeding up the penalty process when adults are involved.
Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin renounced his US citizenship and now lives in Singapore. Interesting timing, says US Sen. Bob Casey.
"Being the optimist that I am, I believe we can get this done on time," says Philadelphia City Council president Darrell Clarke.
A City Council committee approved a controversial zoning change for the Norris Square section of North Philadelphia sponsored by Councilwoman Maria Quiñones Sanchez.
"If you think of it (the Merion campus) as a work of art, and sort of think of the paintings as jewels and the gardens as the setting, what's happened now is that these jewels have been removed from its setting," says Jay Raymond about the move to Philadelphia.
"This is another $100-million investment in this city and this region," the governor said.
As City Council continues grappling with Mayor Nutter's controversial property tax proposal, one of the local lawmakers is pushing an alternate plan.
Bright Hope Baptist Church Pastor Kevin Johnson says the president's pronouncement has no effect on the church.
New Jersey already bars anyone under 14 from tanning salons, and requires parental consent for anyone between 14 and 17 years old.
Governor Tom Corbett has signed a bill that makes Pennsylvania the largest state to block implementation of the federal government's "Real ID" program.
It's no secret that many towns handle the problem of chronic homelessness by simply moving them somewhere else. Now, a pair of New Jersey legislators wants to make that practice illegal.
Mayor Nutter begs to differ with some state lawmakers who accuse him of failing to provide answers to their questions about the city's budget crisis.
New Jersey governor Chris Christie has vetoed a bill that would have set up a state-run exchange to allow people to easily shop for health insurance.
A school district spokesman confirms that Masch is leaving "by mutual agreement" with the district.
Legislation is making its way through Harrisburg that would hold drivers accountable if they have to be rescued after driving around barricades onto flooded roadways.
For the first time in 30 years, the MLB All-Star Game returns to Philadelphia tonight, which caps off a summer of sporting events in the city for the nation's 250th anniversary.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Salis Hanrahan, a contractor who was shot and killed in Philadelphia, was affiliated with a transnational criminal organization, officials said.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is hitting the brakes on a plan to text drivers about unpaid tolls after experts and residents raised concerns.
The scheme begins with fake fraud alerts before shifting to a FaceTime call, where victims are tricked into exposing sensitive banking information.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Salis Hanrahan, a contractor who was shot and killed in Philadelphia, was affiliated with a transnational criminal organization, officials said.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is hitting the brakes on a plan to text drivers about unpaid tolls after experts and residents raised concerns.
Kevin Krebs, the Pennsylvania man who brought weapons to a rally in West Chester, was sentenced to 37 months in prison.
In 1839, family-owned Martin Guitar moved to Nazareth, Pennsylvania, where today the sixth generation continues to keep the music alive.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
EMR Recycling in Camden, New Jersey, has resumed operations with a number of new safety measures in place after a judge ordered the plant could reopen.
Officials in Camden, New Jersey, announced a $400 million investment to improve the county's water quality.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Seven people were hurt when two Atlantic City police officers' vehicles crashed on the boardwalk.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
A person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport on the Fourth of July.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
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.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
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.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Phillies All-Star Bryce Harper says FanDuel SportsBook had "no right" to use its logo on a Cameo video he made.
For the first time in 30 years, the MLB All-Star Game returns to Philadelphia tonight, which caps off a summer of sporting events in the city for the nation's 250th anniversary.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies and Major League Baseball are teaming up to help veterans in the Philadelphia area this All-Star Week.
For Detroit Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle, the journey to being the youngest player in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game began in Aldan, Pennsylvania.
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
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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.
After dramatic flooding in Camden, New Jersey, officials say a wide-reaching new plan aims to improve and invest in infrastructure, sewer systems, habitats and recreational waterways.
After an electric Home Run Derby, the MLB All-Star Game returns to Philadelphia Tuesday night.
Phillies All-Stars hit the Red Carpet at Independence Mall before the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park.
Cases are surging in Pennsylvania and New Jersey as infections from the diarrhea-causing parasite continue to sweep the nation. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Martin Guitar, which has called the Lehigh Valley home since 1839, has built instruments for music's biggest stars for generations, from John Lennon to Olivia Rodrigo. Nikki Dementri visited to find out how the company is celebrating America's 250th.
