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The winner will receive scholarships, mentorship, performance opportunities and arts funding for their school.
Mayor Parker and Superintendent Tony Watlington outlined plans to add two optional year-round schools in North Philly's Promise Zone.
During her State of Public Education speech this year, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker touched on the issue of vacant schools throughout the city.
Philadelphia is welcoming 2026 with a first-of-its-kind concert and celebration on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Parker will reflect on her administration's second year and provide an update on plans for 2026.
Mayor Cherelle Parker surprised CBS Philadelphia anchor Jim Donovan, who is retiring, with a mayoral proclamation celebrating his 25 years of serving the city and his lasting impact.
The Philadelphia Board of Education will vote on a resolution Thursday that would give the district the green light to hand the properties over to the city for plans to potentially turn them into affordable housing units.
Parker's housing initiative includes programs to help existing homeowners make necessary repairs so they can afford to stay in their homes.
Parker said she's following legal advice, but that the status quo wasn't helping enough people.
"Shine on, Kada": Hundreds pay tribute at the funeral of Kada Scott as Mayor Parker promises to carry on her legacy.
Months after plans to build a new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers near Market Street were abandoned, leaders in government and real estate are announcing a new plan to renew Market East. CBS News Philadelphia's Natasha Brown reports.
The city says the initiative has provided more than 200,000 quality-of-life services through the program.
Philadelphia's Office of Clean and Green and Green Initiatives is starting its citywide cleaning program this week.
AG Dave Sunday said that through September, law enforcement has seized more than 50 million doses of the powerful opioid.
Illegal dumping has long been a challenge in Philadelphia, and officials announced a new task force aimed at tackling the issue.
The task force officially launches on Nov. 3. It's just one part of the city's broader plan to stop illegal dumping.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and other leaders spoke about safety concerns in the wake of Kada Scott's kidnapping and murder.
While authorities believe the human remains are of a woman, police can't confirm that the remains are Kada Scott's. They said the confirmation has to be done by the medical examiner's office.
A very special parade along the Delaware River on Thursday marked the start of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. Reporter Dan Snyder got a tour of the USS Cooperstown and met some of the sailors who work on board.
Philadelphia leaders are looking for neighbors' input as they create a new safety plan.
Philadelphia city and police leaders are seeking input from the public as they put together a five-year safety plan.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge in Philadelphia officially reopened to pedestrians and cyclists Friday, and now it's open to drivers.
Philadelphia International Airport will be front and center as travelers fly into the city in 2026.
On Monday, Parker signed a new law that requires all licensed firearm dealers in Philadelphia to post clear warning signs that straw purchasing of guns is a crime.
A wealth expert tells us the "moneymaxxing" trend comes at a time when many families feel squeezed by the rising cost of everyday necessities.
Meta agreed to pay $17 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
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.
A dean at Rutgers University was arrested for allegedly recording inappropriate videos while working for the school, according to New Jersey prosecutors.
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
A fire broke out Wednesday morning on the 300 block of Hewitt Street in Trenton, New Jersey.
A wealth expert tells us the "moneymaxxing" trend comes at a time when many families feel squeezed by the rising cost of everyday necessities.
Meta agreed to pay $17 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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.
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
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.
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Bats may be beneficial to the environment, but health officials are urging residents to take encounters seriously. Here's why.
Pottstown Councilmember Andrew Monastra is urging the borough manager to find a quick solution for installing banners honoring veterans of color.
A dean at Rutgers University was arrested for allegedly recording inappropriate videos while working for the school, according to New Jersey prosecutors.
A fire broke out Wednesday morning on the 300 block of Hewitt Street in Trenton, New Jersey.
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.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
The search has ended for a Burlington County, New Jersey, woman who saved a young girl's life Monday afternoon.
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.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80s.
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.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
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.
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.
While East Side's Little League World Series run ended Monday, the West Chester community says the kids "already won."
Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading 39th homer of the season was a two-run moonshot to lift Phillies from a four-run deficit and beat the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
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.
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.
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.
An annual tradition at Widener University is the president's backyard barbecue to help new students feel at home on campus before their classes begin.
Moneymaxxing can help you save money, but this social media buzzword and trend are missing one thing: inclusion of investing. Josh Sidorowicz chats with WealthMore founder Mical Jeanlys-White in this preview of the latest "In Your Corner" podcast episode. Find the podcast on the CBS Philadelphia YouTube channel.
Two children were killed when a fire ripped through a home in Trenton, New Jersey, on Wednesday morning, fire officials say.
Humidity surges back on Thursday and periods of showers and storms will move through the Philadelphia region. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
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. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast.