Philadelphia Board Of Education To Officially Rename Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Coppin attended Oberlin College, where she was the first Black person chosen to be a pupil-teacher.
Coppin attended Oberlin College, where she was the first Black person chosen to be a pupil-teacher.
"There's so much history in this city it's just unbelievable," said Bob Giannini, a historian and curator with the National Park Service.
On this morning's show, Chris discussed Congress having reached a new budget agreement, teachers protesting in Philadelphia, and Ann Coulter's appearance on "The View." At 7:15am Salena Zito, CNN contributor and Washington Examiner Columnist, joined the show to discuss remarks Trump made about Andrew Jackson and the Civil War during an interview she conducted. At 8am Kurt Schlichter, author and senior columnist for TownHall.com, checked in to talk about his new article "100 Days of the #Resistance's Humiliating Failures." At 8:20am David Green, the founder of Hobby Lobby, called in to discuss his new book, "Giving it All Away...And Getting it All Back Again."
Celebrities took to Twitter to express their opinions on Harriet Tubman becoming the new face of the $20 bill.
Chris discussed Hillary Clinton holding a rally at the Fillmore, the Eagles trade to jump up to the second pick in next week's NFL Draft, and Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney banning city employees from using tax dollars to travel to North Carolina of Mississippi. He talked with authors and Donald Trump supporters Jeffrey Lord at 7:20 and Ann Coulter at 8:20. He also spoke with Ted Cruz surrogate Carly Fiorina at 8:00.
Harriet Tubman, an African-American abolitionist who was born a slave, will stand with George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and Benjamin Franklin among the iconic faces of U.S. currency.
Rich discussed Donald Trump's win in New York, delegate breakdowns and Harriet Tubman replacing Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill. He also discussed Ted Cruz's confirmation of a contested convention, Hannity & Ted Cruz's throw down and Snapchat's controversial filter. Rich spoke with Kevin Hines regarding his book at 4:45pm.
The Indianapolis Colts face off against the Denver Broncos in the AFC Divisional round with a healthy roster at just the right time.
The process of installing a wheelchair ramp out front of the 18th century Whithall House Museum in Red Bank Battlefield Park unearthed some ancient and not-so-ancient artifacts.
The choreographer and the composer for Ballet X dance company visited the Andrew Jackson school looking for inspiration for the next production.
In a statement on Sunday, Drexel president John Fry said the encampment on campus "must end."
Google just released a scaled-down version of the flagship Pixel 8 Pro phone. Is the new model worth it?
The city of North Wildwood announced the emergency beach nourishment dredging project is expected to begin in the next seven to 10 days and be completed by the July 4 holiday.
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The Upper Merion Township Fire Department has decreased its response times thanks to new graduates and a grant.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Monday that city workers will return full-time to the office beginning July 15.
In a statement on Sunday, Drexel president John Fry said the encampment on campus "must end."
The city of North Wildwood announced the emergency beach nourishment dredging project is expected to begin in the next seven to 10 days and be completed by the July 4 holiday.
The Upper Merion Township Fire Department has decreased its response times thanks to new graduates and a grant.
The University of Pennsylvania held its 268th commencement on alert following weeks-long pro-Palestinian protests on campus.
In a statement on Sunday, Drexel president John Fry said the encampment on campus "must end."
The Upper Merion Township Fire Department has decreased its response times thanks to new graduates and a grant.
The University of Pennsylvania held its 268th commencement on alert following weeks-long pro-Palestinian protests on campus.
Police in Solebury Township, Bucks County, said they received a report of a large black bear roaming around on Monday.
Kody Clemens is only on the Philadelphia Phillies because Trea Turner is injured, but he's doing all he can to stick around when Turner returns in a couple of weeks.
The city of North Wildwood announced the emergency beach nourishment dredging project is expected to begin in the next seven to 10 days and be completed by the July 4 holiday.
Some bands of clouds are likely to pass by throughout the day, but skies will stay partly to mostly sunny heading into the afternoon with highs near 80 Monday.
Sunday will see high temperatures near 75 in Philadelphia, with a mix of sunny and partly cloudy skies. Heading into the week, our first shot at the 80s comes Tuesday.
Michael McNeely, 42, was arrested and charged in connection with an arson in South Jersey last October, the Haddonfield Police Department announced Saturday.
The Durand School serves students with autism, learning and developmental disabilities. The students who attended the prom got a full day of glam.
Some bands of clouds are likely to pass by throughout the day, but skies will stay partly to mostly sunny heading into the afternoon with highs near 80 Monday.
Sunday will see high temperatures near 75 in Philadelphia, with a mix of sunny and partly cloudy skies. Heading into the week, our first shot at the 80s comes Tuesday.
Showers should be on the light side for much of the day, but there will be one moderate push of showers coming through in the mid to late morning.
Philadelphia is buzzing with festivals this weekend like the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival, Roxborough Spring Fest, Made On American Street Festival, Philly Wine Fest and RnB Fest 2024.
Friday is a cloudy weather day in the Philadelphia region but should stay mostly dry - rain will be in the area Saturday.
Pennsylvania health officials are warning of three locations in Philadelphia and Montgomery counties where measles exposures could have happened.
Health authorities are watching for signs the virus might be starting to accelerate again after a springtime lull in COVID rates.
Pennsylvania has launched a new dashboard tracking tickborne diseases.
U.S. Capitol Police Officer Andrew Linder is aiming to be the first person to run from Santa Monica Pier in California to Central Park in New York City with a 15-pound weighted vest.
Firefighters say talking about emotions isn't something they're trained to do but the Philadelphia Fire Department is making that easier.
Along with Philadelphia, Frontier will offer service to Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, and Raleigh-Durham.
Business owners in Wildwood, New Jersey, talk about the impact Memorial Day weekend has on their bottom line.
An iconic local jeweler is under new management as the owners turned over the business Monday to several longtime employees for free.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
Significant road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect May 19, for the SEIU 'Unions for All' March. So here is an in-depth guide on what to know.
A spokesperson for the Philadelphia International Airport said an American Airlines flight bound for Memphis returned to PHL after a possible mechanical issue on Saturday.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro took a regional rail train to Langhorne to pitch a plan to invest in SEPTA and other public transit.
The Vine Street Expressway in Philadelphia was blocked at Broad Street after a crash early Wednesday morning.
The Phillies are encouraging fans heading to Wednesday's game to use public transportation and plan accordingly for traffic.
Kody Clemens is only on the Philadelphia Phillies because Trea Turner is injured, but he's doing all he can to stick around when Turner returns in a couple of weeks.
Delaware County native Braden Shattuck earned low PGA of America pro honors on Sunday for his performance at the 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky.
Alec Bohm drove in five runs and Kody Clemens stayed hot as the Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the Washington Nationals on Sunday with an 11-5 win.
Simone Biles and Gabby Douglas are attempting to secure their ticket to the Summer Olympic Games in Paris.
Kody Clemens' home run set the stage for Bryce Harper's heroics in the 10th inning to give the Philadelphia Phillies a 4-3 victory over the Washington Nationals Saturday night.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
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More than 100 people braved rainy weather outside at the Dell Music Center on Saturday to honor R&B and soul legend and Philadelphia native Frankie Beverly.
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
Crowds of people gathered near the Washington Street Mall as filming continued for the Bob Dylan biopic which stars Timotheé Chalamet, Edward Norton, and Elle Fanning.
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Cherron Reynolds is Camden High School's only junior chef, and he has big dreams of becoming a master while teaching others.
At Global Leadership Academy Southwest, students set out on learning excursions because the charter school leadership believes the best learning happens outside the classroom.
ASAP is holding a free-week long program that will teach girls in Philadelphia schools how to play chess.
Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
Health officials in Pennsylvania are warning about possible measles exposures in the Philadelphia region.
Andrew Kozak has the latest weather forecast for the Philadelphia region.
The man who remains at large, Arthur Jones, 38, is considered armed and dangerous. He is wanted on robbery and aggravated assault charges.
Many of the students who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania on Monday weren't able to experience their high school graduations in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Monday that all city workers are expected back in the office this summer, believing the policy will benefit the city and its government.