A Philadelphia Charter School Makes ''Red Tails'' Movie A Learning Experience
Students of the Imhotep Institute Charter High School went on a field trip to view the new movie "Red Tails" and talk about the subject.
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Students of the Imhotep Institute Charter High School went on a field trip to view the new movie "Red Tails" and talk about the subject.
Tom Foley, the city's emergency management coordinator and chief of emergency services, says an unaware pedestrian could fall and be injured or even killed.
New Jersey governor Chris Christie says he'll implement the ideas of a blue-ribbon panel that will dramatically change the look and approach of higher education across the Garden State.
In a letter to the school district, city controller Alan Butkovitz says his annual audit shows the shortfall is bigger than the $61 million announced last week by the district.
It's a $124-million-per-year, state and federally funded program that provides assistance for low-income families in need of child care.
Governor Corbett is coming under fire from a key state senator of his own party for his administration's handling of the situation with Chester-Upland and other financially troubled school districts in the state.
The Senate was supposed to hold a key vote this week on a bill that would crack down on pirated content on the Internet. Despite a giant web protest that bumped the current legislation offline, its supporters vow to push on.
Efforts to privatize liquor sales in Pennsylvania got a boost yesterday when the legislature's prime supporter of the idea announced he's not going to run for Congress.
Legislation that could end up reducing the size of the state House by about a fourth has cleared a House committee.
President Obama delivered his State of the Union address Tuesday night, outlining his vision for what he calls a fairer economy for American families. As KYW Newsradio's Larry Kane reports, the address was part State of the Union, part campaign speech.
The National Constitution Center had a special event for the president's speech tonight, State of the Union Bingo.
When President Obama presents his State of the Union tonight, a third generation educator from the financially-strapped Chester Upland School District will be sitting in the First Lady's viewing box.
Christie -- opting instead to support a public referendum on the question -- made his feelings known during a town hall meeting as the Senate Judiciary Committee took testimony from those for and against gay marriage.
The financial woes of the Chester Upland School District were front and center in the state capitol as dozens of parents with students at Chester Community Charter School protested a delay in state funding.
Laid-off workers may be getting an unpleasant surprise this month when they realize they have to pay taxes on their unemployment compensation.
Beloved children's book series The Berenstain Bears has a "major media project in the works," Mike Berenstain says.
Powered by three Cal Raleigh homers, the Seattle Mariners snapped Philadelphia's season-best nine-game winning streak Monday night.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
While East Side's Little League World Series run ended Monday, the West Chester community says the kids "already won."
Emergency crews are searching for a missing woman who officials say helped rescue a girl struggling in the Delaware River.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
Police say a 14-year-old and an 11-year-old threw rocks and sticks off an overpass over Route 30 in Valley Township, Pennsylvania.
A masked man pointed an AR-style rifle at another man in an armed robbery in Philadelphia on Sunday morning, according to police.
A look inside one Philadelphia school where students don't have access to their phones for the whole day.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
Emergency crews are searching for a missing woman who officials say helped rescue a girl struggling in the Delaware River.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80s.
For some South Jersey residents, their next Amazon haul may arrive from the sky as the delivery giant plans to begin drone deliveries in mid-October.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
A man was arrested after allegedly crashing his car into a pub in Newark, Delaware, while allegedly driving drunk earlier this month, police said.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80s.
Now that a round of morning storms has moved out, it will be mostly sunny, and the humidity will slowly fall.
The Philadelphia area can expect rain on Saturday, but nicer weather is on the way next week.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
Parents should start preparing their children now to adjust to a school schedule, according to one sleep expert.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
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.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
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
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
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.
Powered by three Cal Raleigh homers, the Seattle Mariners snapped Philadelphia's season-best nine-game winning streak Monday night.
While East Side's Little League World Series run ended Monday, the West Chester community says the kids "already won."
Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading 39th homer of the season was a two-run moonshot to lift Phillies from a four-run deficit and beat the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
West Chester's East Side Little League team lost its first game in Williamsport but will get another chance to play.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
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."
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
A woman who went into the Delaware River to save a young girl is now the subject of a search by marine crews. Brandon Goldner reports from Delran, New Jersey.
Walmart and Sam's Club will soon allow customers to use tap-to-pay features.
Mike Berenstain's parents Stan and Jan came up with the idea for the Berenstain Bears series after growing up in Philadelphia during the Great Depression.
Tuesday is a sunny day in the Philadelphia area with sunshine and low humidity, but rain returns later this week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity, and highs near 82 degrees. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly is tracking the next weather maker arriving later this week.