Mt. Airy Students, Parents And Teachers Protest School Budget Cuts
About a hundred people gathered on Germantown Avenue in Mt. Airy, Sunday afternoon to urge state lawmakers to restore funding for public schools.
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About a hundred people gathered on Germantown Avenue in Mt. Airy, Sunday afternoon to urge state lawmakers to restore funding for public schools.
A grassroots attempt to help neighborhoods take control of the vacant land on their streets is sprouting this spring. Organizers are asking City Council candidates in tomorrow's primary to support the concept of a Land Bank.
Staffers from the Philadelphia Board of Ethics spent a few hours inside the third-floor City Hall office of Councilwoman Donna Reed Miller, carting away computers and boxes.
Pennsylvania governor Tom Corbett is scheduled to undergo what his office calls "routine" back surgery next week.
US Rep. Bob Brady (D-Pa.) calls the photos "grotesque."
Mayor John Reynolds says he's heard from a number of people in the community over the last several days -- many of them concerned, some of them afraid, and lots expressing support for the quick action by the police department to arrest alleged killer James Troutman.
"If you go around some of our hotels in Center City, go around the Reading Terminal, you would see first-hand what it is I'm talking about," councilman Frank DiCicco said.
Officials are moving to take over hundreds of abandoned properties across the city, hoping to turn them into occupied and taxable homes. The effort started in the city's Cramer Hill section.
Commissioner Joe Hoeffel is calling for public disclosure of the initial police report from last month's encounter between accused child killer James Troutman and his nine-year-old alleged victim, Skyler Kauffman.
A fashion show fundraiser tomorrow night at the King of Prussia Mall launches a new program that pairs rescue dogs and prison inmates in an effort to make them both ready for society.
During a national education forum in Washington yesterday, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie took the state teachers union to task for blocking reforms he seeks to make.
Officials have unveiled new driver licenses now being issued in New Jersey. The aim is to make them counterfeit-proof.
The Delaware River Waterfront has received a face-lift near the Ben Franklin Bridge with the opening of a new pier.
Greenlee says the inspectors should try to make sure the trash actually belongs to the homeowner who is being ticketed.
The state Senate has given final approval to a bill legalizing medical marijuana in Delaware.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Pennsylvania officials are warning people about fake MyChart messages from scammers.
Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who failed to help a person in the street who was killed in a hit-and-run in Olney.
The lawsuit claims students can access pornography, violent videos and social media during the school day, potentially hindering learning in the classroom.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania officials are warning people about fake MyChart messages from scammers.
Philadelphia police are investigating an officer who failed to help a person in the street who was killed in a hit-and-run in Olney.
The lawsuit claims students can access pornography, violent videos and social media during the school day, potentially hindering learning in the classroom.
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
As students get ready to go back to school, one New Jersey school district is taking a first-in-the-state approach to limit screen time.
After Aniah Monroe was carjacked in Philadelphia, her car ended up in a tow lot in Camden. It's now costing her hundreds of dollars to get it back.
A crash involving a pickup truck and an electric dirt bike left an 11-year-old girl dead in Ocean County, New Jersey, authorities said.
After a rainy Thursday, the Philadelphia area will see a partly sunny and warm Friday with a few scattered showers and storms.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
After losing her mother, Sarah Kagan wants to change how employers deal with grief.
Pennsylvania health officials say two people who had measles died in the state, but Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is questioning that.
A Philadelphia police officer taking daraxonrasib for pancreatic cancer says the drug is giving her hope.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
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.
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
For the first time in a decade, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns this weekend.
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.
Lawyers for Jerry Sandusky told a court one of his victims signed an affidavit recanting his testimony, court documents say.
Philadelphia Eagles defensive back Cooper DeJean is now a Red Bull athlete.
Kyle Schwarber became the first MLB player to reach 40 home runs this season, and Jesús Luzardo struck out nine in the Phillies' 6-0 win over the Mariners on Wednesday.
NFL player Miles Sanders was arrested in the Pittsburgh area for driving under the influence, according to court records.
Jeffrey Lurie is being added to the Eagles Hall of Fame for his "legacy and relentless dedication" to the team, Ron Jaworski said.
Three AMC Theatres in the Philadelphia region are holding special screenings to celebrate the life and legacy of Dolly Parton.
"She told me recently that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future," Stella Parton said in a Facebook post.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
Kids in eligible zip codes in Philadelphia receive free books every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Ukee Washington 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.
West Chester Little League team returns home after being eliminated from Little League World Series.
The iconic Manayunk Wall, one of the toughest climbs on the course, will pose a major test for some of the world’s top cyclists competing in this weekend’s Philadelphia Cycling Classic. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Police say victims are tricked into installing software and then a scammer claims they discovered the suspicious activity.
The lawsuit alleges students can access violent videos, gambling sites, social media and even pornography during school hours.
As back-to-school shopping costs continue to strain family budgets, more consumers are turning to thrift stores, resale platforms and hand-me-downs to stretch their dollars while reducing waste. Joshua Sidorowicz reports.
