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Wakisha Bailey speaks with teacher Christina Neilson ahead of the back-to-school march in Philadelphia on Friday.
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Wakisha Bailey speaks with teacher Christina Neilson ahead of the back-to-school march in Philadelphia on Friday.
All the activities on Thursday morning made this a great start for students at West Philadelphia Achievement Charter School.
Fierce flames raced through the Fountain of Life Church back in March, but a school that was connected to the house of worship was saved and is thriving.
Helping students and families with back-to-school supplies, New Jersey started the Sales Tax Holiday Saturday.
The event featured performances to commemorate the 50th anniversary of hip hop, games and carnival rides. Backpacks filled with supplies were given away to get families ready for the new school year.
This week, a New Jersey community came together to help repair a historic cemetery, students across the region returned to school, and the Media Little League may have not won the World Series but the team says it was an experience they will never forget.
The Parent Flat Rate Transportation Plan began as a pilot in 2020. Approximately 13,000 families are currently enrolled in the plan.
Eager parents, students and staff say they are ready to get the ball rolling on the first day back to school.
Students, parents and staff are eager to get the ball rolling on a new school year.
Many Pennsylvania schools are changing their approach to how they handle student behavior
With kids heading back to school, many will be waiting for the school bus each morning, but what if it doesn't arrive?
Undiagnosed vision trouble can cause all sorts of trouble for kids in school and doctors say the screenings that happen in many schools might not be enough.
Undiagnosed vision trouble can cause all sorts of trouble for kids in school and doctors say the screenings that happen in many schools might not be enough.
With a few simple steps, parents and kids can get an A+ in food safety.
With a few simple steps, parents and kids can get an A+ in food safety.
The trend was favored by larger school districts over smaller, more rural districts.
The backpack giveaway will be held at Family Service of Bucks County on Monday.
As many kids head back to school, a growing number of larger districts are moving to a 4-day school week.
The Community Health Partnership clinic will include fresh food for families, sports equipment, health screenings and books for kids.
There will be a Community Health Partnership clinic at 62nd Street and Cedar Avenue starting at 11 a.m. Sunday to 1 p.m. The event will include fresh food for families, sports equipment, health screenings and books for kids. Read more here.
As a way to show thanks for his dedication to the community over the years, the city has officially renamed the street Nehemiah Davis grew up on Nehemiah Davis Way.
Hundreds of families came out to Martin Luther King High School in Germantown to load up on free school supplies Monday.
A lot can happen in a year. This time last year there were mounds of garbage on the sidewalk in North Philadelphia near Temple University.
Marcella Baietto follows one family's exciting afternoon.
While some kids said they are sad to see the summer end, they're looking forward to new adventures this school year.
A raccoon that was in an altercation with a dog in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, tested positive for rabies, health officials said.
No one has been charged yet in the deadly shooting of off-duty Philadelphia Police Officer Alhassane Barry earlier this month.
A 28-year-old man was killed after crashing a dump truck into another construction vehicle early Thursday morning in a work zone on I-476 in Montgomery County, police said.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Jake's and Cooper's Wine Bar, one of the oldest restaurants on Main Street in Manayunk, will close on Oct. 19, 2026.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
A raccoon that was in an altercation with a dog in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, tested positive for rabies, health officials said.
No one has been charged yet in the deadly shooting of off-duty Philadelphia Police Officer Alhassane Barry earlier this month.
A 28-year-old man was killed after crashing a dump truck into another construction vehicle early Thursday morning in a work zone on I-476 in Montgomery County, police said.
Jake's and Cooper's Wine Bar, one of the oldest restaurants on Main Street in Manayunk, will close on Oct. 19, 2026.
No one has been charged yet in the deadly shooting of off-duty Philadelphia Police Officer Alhassane Barry earlier this month.
A 28-year-old man was killed after crashing a dump truck into another construction vehicle early Thursday morning in a work zone on I-476 in Montgomery County, police said.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Jake's and Cooper's Wine Bar, one of the oldest restaurants on Main Street in Manayunk, will close on Oct. 19, 2026.
Mice, roaches and mouse droppings were seen in prep, bar and storage areas at Victory Brewing Company's Philadelphia taproom.
A raccoon that was in an altercation with a dog in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, tested positive for rabies, health officials said.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert day with a round of showers and thunderstorms becoming more widespread from midday through the afternoon and evening.
Residents' reactions were mixed to the news that Amazon could soon use drones to deliver packages in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A dean at Rutgers University was arrested for allegedly recording inappropriate videos while working for the school, according to New Jersey prosecutors.
Two children were killed when a fire broke out Wednesday morning in the 300 block of Hewitt Street in Trenton, New Jersey.
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.
A man was arrested after allegedly crashing his car into a pub in Newark, Delaware, while allegedly driving drunk earlier this month, police said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cal Raleigh tied a team record with homers in four straight at-bats, George Kirby pitched one-run ball into the eighth inning and Seattle Mariners beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1.
Powered by three Cal Raleigh homers, the Seattle Mariners snapped Philadelphia's season-best nine-game winning streak Monday night.
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.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
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.
Thursday is a NEXT Weather Alert Day as strong storms could bring heavy rain, flash flooding and damaging winds to the Philadelphia area. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Widespread storms Thursday could bring torrential rain, flooding and even spawn a tornado. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Lincoln Univeristy, an HBCU in Chester County, is suing Lower Oxford County over a new ordinance requiring groups to apply for a permit to hold special events.
After a $17 billion settlement with Meta, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are set to receive more than $1.1 billion combined. Brandon Goldner reports.
Severe storms and flash flooding risks have led to a NEXT Weather Alert Day on Thursday afternoon and evening in the Philadelphia region. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast.