Wednesday was 1st day for thousands of Mastery Schools students across Philadelphia, New Jersey
Fourteen thousand charter school students across Philadelphia and South Jersey returned to class Wednesday.
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Fourteen thousand charter school students across Philadelphia and South Jersey returned to class Wednesday.
Arcadia's Class of 2029 features many education majors at a time when teacher shortages are a major concern across the region.
With every school bus that rolls down the street, pets are left behind after a summer of stimulation, often causing pet depression.
At Widener University, "Move-In Day" is more than just hauling boxes; it's a moment when students and families begin to feel they belong.
With every school bus that rolls down the street, pets are left behind after a summer of stimulation, often causing pet depression.
It's move in day for Penn and Temple University students. Our Wakisha Bailey spoke with Temple student leaders about the big day and advice for the new year.
Temple University is welcoming its largest freshman class yet, including a new student who is a North Philly native and Gates Scholar, hoping to change lives without leaving his neighborhood.
Temple University is welcoming its largest incoming freshman class. Wakisha Bailey introduces us to a North Philly native and Gates Scholar, hoping to change lives without leaving his neighborhood.
Students and staff are returning to Frankford High School in Philadelphia after major renovations to make it safer.
Frankford High School in Philadelphia is reopening after nearly two years and more than $29 million in renovations to improve the building and make it safer for students and staff.
It's move-in week for a lot of local universities and colleges. In this week's Spreading the Love, Wakisha Bailey introduces us to Widener University's Campus Visit Coordinator, whose warm welcome and sparkling personality have become a tradition of their own.
Summer isn't over quite yet, but college move-in season is officially upon us in Pennsylvania.
Some parents say they're concerned ahead of the new school year as the threat of a possible strike between the School District of Philadelphia and the local teachers' union looms.
Parents and students in the School District of Philadelphia are gearing up for a new school year. However, uncertainty remains over the contract with the teachers' union as educators hold their final preparation event before possibly going on strike.
Despite rising costs, a Delaware County nonprofit is stepping up to help teachers get classroom essentials. Madeleine Wright reports.
Mom blogger and influencer Stephanie Gigliotti shares some inexpensive and stress free meals for the return to school.
A Delaware County nonprofit is helping educators stock up on teaching supplies in the midst of economic uncertainty across the country.
Data shows vaccination rates are going down and disease outbreaks are going up, but a way to reverse that trend is for kids to get their shots, doctors say. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Students are getting ready to head back to school. Research shows that many freshmen starting college have faced mental health struggles and they can get worse away from home. Stephanie Stahl reports on keeping students safe and healthy.
Some of the red flags include too-good-to-be-true deals, fake websites and phishing scams disguised as school-related promotions.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers says it could go on strike if the union does not reach a deal with the school district by Aug. 31.
Back-to-school season is here. If you've been to any store lately, or even just browsed online, you've probably noticed the shopping rush is already in full swing.
It's almost back-to-school time. If you've been in any store or online, you know shopping is already underway. The National Retail Federation says that Americans are expected to spend a whopping $39.4 billion on everything from clothing, shoes, supplies and electronics. Madeleine Wright reports in Ardmore with a closer look at how tariffs are shaping families’ budgets.
Temple police are asking for supplies for all ages and grade levels, including backpacks, pens, pencils and notebook paper. Next week, police will team up with Temple staff to pack and distribute the supplies.
Families got a head start on back-to-school shopping with the School District of Philadelphia's 5th Annual Back-to-School Celebration & Bus Tour on Monday.
Project Atlas, a proposed 1½ million-square-foot data center near a South Whitehall high school, faces fierce community backlash.
Authorities say they have identified dozens of people seen in videos found inside the so-called "house of horrors" in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood.
Members of Les Dames d'Escoffier, an organization of women in the food, beverage and hospitality industries, gathered at Philadelphia's Glen Foerd Mansion.
A woman is in custody and charged with setting a deadly fire in Southwest Philadelphia in February.
An armored police vehicle is outside a home in Pennsauken, Camden County, on Wednesday.
Project Atlas, a proposed 1½ million-square-foot data center near a South Whitehall high school, faces fierce community backlash.
Authorities say they have identified dozens of people seen in videos found inside the so-called "house of horrors" in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood.
A woman is in custody and charged with setting a deadly fire in Southwest Philadelphia in February.
An armored police vehicle is outside a home in Pennsauken, Camden County, on Wednesday.
National champion Lucas Byrd begins a new chapter at Penn with his "greatest teammate" by his side
Project Atlas, a proposed 1½ million-square-foot data center near a South Whitehall high school, faces fierce community backlash.
Authorities say they have identified dozens of people seen in videos found inside the so-called "house of horrors" in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood.
A woman is in custody and charged with setting a deadly fire in Southwest Philadelphia in February.
National champion Lucas Byrd begins a new chapter at Penn with his "greatest teammate" by his side
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
An armored police vehicle is outside a home in Pennsauken, Camden County, on Wednesday.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Lindenwold School 4 in Camden County, New Jersey, will be closed through Monday after a fire Tuesday night.
Police are increasing patrols and searching for more victims after two sexual assaults that occurred months apart in Mercer County.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Concerns are growing in Wilmington, Delaware, after separate shootings over the weekend left two people dead, including a teen.
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed Sunday afternoon in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Philadelphia-area athletes tried out for the Delaware Blue Coats during open tryouts this weekend.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
Four vaccinated people in Pennsylvania have contracted measles, health officials say.
Ron Fazio helped people escape the World Trade Center on 9/11, and 25 years later, his son Rob is honoring his father's legacy through Hold the Door for Others, a nonprofit helping people grow through grief and tragedy.
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
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
SEPTA is receiving a federal grant worth more than $13 million to replace its aging Silverliner IV Regional Rail fleet.
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.
Pinch-hitter Daylen Lile hit a tie-breaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3.
The Philadelphia Phillies placed left-handed starter Jesús Luzardo on the 15-day injured list Tuesday (retroactive to 9/12) with left shoulder inflammation.
Landon Dickerson, on SportsRadio 94WIP, called his play in the Eagles' 24-22 win over the Commanders a "complete liability."
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
Making waves in pro soccer at 16 years old, Cavan Sullivan scored on a back-heel flick in the first half, later adding another goal and an assist.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
"Sunday Morning" looks back at the astonishing career of the queen of country music, whose talent, warmth, wit, and philanthropy made her a genuine, once-in-a-generation luminary.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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 data center fight is only getting hotter as communities across the country push back on the mega facilities in their backyards. In South Whitehall Township in Lehigh County, one proposal has rallied the community to respond. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder reports.
Police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide in Pennsauken, New Jersey. A woman was found dead outside a home Wednesday, and her brother was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound inside the house, police said.
The Heartbeat host Ashley Harder shows some of the Pocono Mountains' best spots. This week's episode of The Heartbeat is sponsored by the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau.
The European Union may move to restrict kids under 13 from accessing social media platforms, online games and AI chatbots. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Dulce Alavez has not been found since she disappeared from Bridgeton City Park in 2019. The five-year-old would be 12 years old today.