Community College of Philadelphia to raise tuition starting this fall
The Community College of Philadelphia will raise the cost of tuition later this year.
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The Community College of Philadelphia will raise the cost of tuition later this year.
The cost of tuition at the Community College of Philadelphia will increase roughly 9% in the first increase in about a decade, as the school faces rising costs while public funding stays flat.
Olney High School boys basketball head coach Shakir Johnson is not only developing players at his alma mater, but outstanding young men. Krystle Rich reports.
A former administrator at Manor College is facing felony charges for allegedly stealing over $700,000 from the school in Montgomery County.
Bryn Mawr College is waiving its $67,000 tuition for students from families with income under $175,000.
A group of students from around Philadelphia volunteered to clean up Cecil B. Moore Football Field.
The Good Samaritan Club, made up of college students from around the city, meets regularly to help keep a North Philadelphia football field clean.
Arcadia's Class of 2029 features many education majors at a time when teacher shortages are a major concern across the region.
Temple University is welcoming its largest freshman class ever and Wakisha Bailey was on campus hearing from Brandon Chandler, executive director of housing and residential life, as Hooter and the cheerleaders gave the Class of 2029 a warm welcome.
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.
For the first time in seven years, the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education's board of governors voted to raise tuition.
A Pennsylvania student was accepted to 22 colleges, which offered her a combined $2.2 million in merit-based scholarships over the course of four years.
Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School student Kristen Ogogo is getting a full ride to Princeton University through QuestBridge, a program that supports high-achieving students from underserved communities.
12 campuses had been previously been considered for closure, but five of those are no longer on the chopping block.
Nearly a year after the University of the Arts closed, some students graduated from Temple this week.
A college student in South Jersey wants to change the representation of women and girls in professional motorsports and drifting.
In both presidential elections and midterms since the 1960s, voter turnout among 18 to 24-year-olds has been far below any other age group.
College voters in Pennsylvania could help determine who wins the White House in November.
Thousands of students said goodbye to their families as they stepped into college life at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey.
Rowan University in New Jersey welcomed its largest freshman class to campus Wednesday for the new school year.
Students, it's time to learn your A, Bey, C's! Widener University just debuted a college course focusing on all things Beyoncé. Here's what we know.
The incoming class of first-year students consists of more than 900 American and international students from 13 states and about a dozen countries.
Monday marks the beginning of move in for students at the University of Pennsylvania and Widener University.
A wave of program cuts at large and small U.S. colleges is creating turmoil for students enrolled in programs suddenly upended.
Tuition will be a few hundred dollars more for students attending Penn State in the 2025-26 school year. The university's Board of Trustees agreed to hike in-state tuition 2% while non-resident tuition will increase 4% at the main campus in State College.
Mostly cloudy day Sunday with mild temperatures in the Delaware Valley before nighttime showers.
Kirill Marchenko scored his 25th goal to give the Blue Jackets the win over the Flyers Saturday night.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations helped bring a financial boost that one businessman said could not have come at a better time.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Sixers' guard Quentin Grimes scored a season-high 28 points in a 104-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
Mostly cloudy day Sunday with mild temperatures in the Delaware Valley before nighttime showers.
Kirill Marchenko scored his 25th goal to give the Blue Jackets the win over the Flyers Saturday night.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations helped bring a financial boost that one businessman said could not have come at a better time.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Sixers' guard Quentin Grimes scored a season-high 28 points in a 104-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations helped bring a financial boost that one businessman said could not have come at a better time.
South Philly residents are calling on city officials to shut down a property they say is the home of a package theft ring.
The Morris Animal Refuge hosts its annual Fur Ball in South Philadelphia, to help homeless pets find new homes.
Toronto illustrator Nneka Myers helped bring to life Jalen Hurts' new children's book, "Better Than A Touchdown."
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
Security has been increased at synagogues around the Delaware Valley after Thursday's attack at a synagogue in Michigan.
Police and bomb-sniffing dogs were called out to West Deptford High School on Friday for a reported bomb threat.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Philadelphia police and a security provider for South Jersey Jewish communities say they have stepped up patrols.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
Kirill Marchenko scored his 25th goal to give the Blue Jackets the win over the Flyers Saturday night.
Sixers' guard Quentin Grimes scored a season-high 28 points in a 104-97 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
Travis Konecny scored the lone goal in a shootout to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles are signing former Atlanta Falcons edge rusher Arnold Ebiketie to a one-year contract Thursday night, according to multiple reports.
Duncan Robinson scored 19 points and the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 131-109 on Thursday night for their second straight victory after a season-worst four-game losing streak.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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 NEXT Weather team is tracking strong to severe storms hitting the Philadelphia region Monday evening and night. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Crowds dressed in green packed bars, dance floors as Haddon Township's two-day St. Paddy's Day Pub Crawl kicked off — bringing both celebration and a boost for local businesses. Eva ANdersen reports.
There were more troubles for travelers on Saturday as impacts from the partial government shutdown continue to impact Philadelphia International Airport. Ray Strickland reports.
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin is speaking at Villanova University's Center for Irish Studies Saturday, and will appear in the Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade on Sunday.
After some decent weekend weather including a sunny Saturday, we have NEXT Weather Alerts on Monday and Tuesday as strong to severe storms bear down on our area. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.