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A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
Ahead of the new school year, pediatric ophthalmologists are reminding parents to get children's eyes checked before they go back to the classroom.
With children going back to school, now is the time to go through the back-to-school checklist.
The School District of Philadelphia's Back to School bus tour is on the move, helping families gear up for the new school year. CBS News Philadelphia's Natasha Brown reports.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
A new back-to-school vaccine campaign launched by Grandparents for Vaccines in Camden is relying heavily on history. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl reports.
The School District of Philadelphia is gearing up for the return to class with its annual Back-To-School Bus Tour.
U.S. households will spend roughly $4,000 per student on school supplies and lunches this year, a new analysis found.
Back-to-school shopping season is already underway, and many retailers are offering deals for families this year.
Major retailers have rolled out sales weeks before students return to the classroom, giving families a chance to spread out spending and take advantage of early discounts. We have compiled the best deals for you.
Forget riding the bus or driving on the first day of school. These seniors at Doane Academy in Burlington, New Jersey, crossed the Delaware River in a canoe on Tuesday.
For thousands of students and parents in the Philadelphia region, Monday was a day of big smiles and bigger memories.
It was all about backpacks, buses and bright smiles as thousands of students across Philadelphia and New Castle, Delaware, headed back to school Monday.
Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington explains what the community can expect as the 2025-26 school year begins for the school district.
Olney High School is cracking down on phone usage during school hours with newly installed cellphone lockers.
The School District of Philadelphia says it's ready to handle the first day of school, as it starts with a big challenge: SEPTA cuts. Wakisha Bailey spoke to Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington about how they plan to handle the cuts.
At Olney High School in North Philly, students will be required to store their cellphones in outdoor lockers before entering school and retrieving them at the end of the school day, as part of the school's updated protocol.
AI can be a useful tool to help parents save time and money when they're doing back-to-school shopping. Here are some tips.
As those yellow buses roll into the depot this week, a Philadelphia School District employee hopes every child stepping off knows one thing: they are seen, valued and loved.
Consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz is helping you save money by comparing school supply prices on Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT and Google Gemini.
Jonathan Sampson is part of the School District of Philadelphia's student climate staff, a small but powerful group whose job is to step in before a child is sent to the principal's office.
Jonathan Sampson is part of the School District of Philadelphia's student climate staff, a small but powerful group whose job is to step in before a child is sent to the principal's office.
The first day of school was filled with smiles and jitters for students and parents at Philadelphia's Harrity Elementary School and Molina Elementary in Camden, New Jersey.
CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl shares tips to prevent neck, shoulder and back pain caused by heavy backpacks.
The School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, which represents 14,000 staff members, have reached a tentative agreement for a three-year contract.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner is announcing a conviction in a first-degree murder case dating back to July 2020.
Last-minute talks were continuing between the U.S. and Canada in an effort to head off President Trump's plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.
Police said the boy's mother left the car running and unattended before thieves jumped in and drove away with her child.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out six and became MLB's first 16-game winner as the Phillies beat the Marlins, 6-5, on Monday.
Philadelphia police confirmed 29-year-old Alhassane Barry was the off-duty officer killed in a shooting on Sunday morning.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner is announcing a conviction in a first-degree murder case dating back to July 2020.
Last-minute talks were continuing between the U.S. and Canada in an effort to head off President Trump's plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.
A masked man threatened and chased at least a half dozen people around City Hall and allegedly asked one woman if she was "ready to die."
Police said the boy's mother left the car running and unattended before thieves jumped in and drove away with her child.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner is announcing a conviction in a first-degree murder case dating back to July 2020.
Police said the boy's mother left the car running and unattended before thieves jumped in and drove away with her child.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
Bucks County officials say Maria Bernarda Popol Garcia was killed by her boyfriend, who fled to Honduras after slashing her throat.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
Two people were shot and killed in Millville Sunday morning, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office says.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
A 54-year-old woman was killed by an alleged drunken driver who ran a stop sign in New Castle, Delaware, Saturday night, police said.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
East Side Little League of West Chester is heading to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
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.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
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.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out six and became MLB's first 16-game winner as the Phillies beat the Marlins, 6-5, on Monday.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Philles overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 and sweep the three-game series.
Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night.
Ja'Kobi Lane had a 16-yard touchdown catch during a promising night for Ravens rookie receivers, and Baltimore beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7 in the preseason opener for both teams.
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.
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.
Police are responding to the attempted theft of an ATM at a 7-Eleven store at Tyson and Rowland avenues in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia.
Opening statements are expected to start Tuesday in a landmark trial involving several state attorneys general and Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram.
Crews were called to a burning home on Orianna Street in North Philadelphia on Tuesday morning.
The Oxford borough council voted 5-2 on Monday night to disband the town's police department. Officers will merge into the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department.
A 1-year-old boy is back safe with his family after being abducted in a stolen car in Philadelphia.