Phila. Lawmakers Hear Competing Views on School Budget Options
Teachers' union president Jerry Jordan called on City Council to allocate all $120 million from a city sales tax extension to schools.
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Teachers' union president Jerry Jordan called on City Council to allocate all $120 million from a city sales tax extension to schools.
Want a career in the military or in certain police departments? That visible tattoo could be a problem.
Students at Philadelphia's Cristo Rey High School spent part of their school year giving back to the community.
Nutter has long opposed raising the minimum wage required to be paid by firms with local government contracts, but he said he gradually changed his mind.
The annual memorial service honoring the sacrifice of Philadelphia police and firefighters was held Tuesday in Franklin Square.
The Phillie Phanatic, the Drexel Dragon, and St. Joe's Hawk were among the mascots competing on ergometers -- fancy rowing machines -- to publicize the Dad Vail regatta, for college rowers, this Friday and Saturday.
Students at St. Joseph's University were taking a break from studying for final exams to de-stress, by petting some therapy-certified pooches.
A GOP-orchestrated committee hearing on the possible impeachment of state attorney general Kathleen Kane proceeded despite a walkout by Democratic members and staffers.
Philadelphia officials held a public input meeting Monday night at the African American Museum to let the residents of the Queen's Village neighborhood voice their opinions and concerns about renovations to a playground where the remains of 5,000 African Americans were found.
The 22nd annual Equality Forum Summit wrapped up Sunday with its SundayOUT Festival at the Piazza at Schmidts.
A walk is set for Saturday, May 10th to raise cash and awareness for Crohn's and Colitis.
The People's Emergency Center held its annual "Race to Make a Difference" fundraiser at the Bala Golf Club Saturday.
Water holes and saloons all around Philadelphia united Saturday in an effort to break the world record for the largest pub crawl ever.
The second annual International Festival took place Sister Cities Park at 18th Street and Logan Square.
Drugs, violence, murder are common coverage topics for the media in Chester. Worse, they can be common sights for kids in neighborhoods worn and left to rot.
Parents at an elementary school in Nicetown have voted overwhelmingly to keep the school under district control, instead of converting it to a charter.
There's a new effort to remove graffiti in Atlantic City as new Mayor Don Guardian says the city has to be cleaner and safer.
"We call it a precinct plan because it goes beyond the immediate station itself," an Amtrak official said.
Today's large group of promotions will provide the city with five new deputy chiefs, four new battalion chiefs, six new fire captains, five new fire paramedic captains, 11 fire lieutenants, and 19 fire paramedic lieutenants.
At Philadelphia City Hall, the elementary school students got a taste of what it's like to be in a real courtroom when they served as jurors in mock trials.
The 200 girls, said to be between 16 and 18 years old, were taking a physics exams when Islamic extremists known as Boko Haram -- which is translated to mean "forbidden books" -- took them.
The SPCA says they brought in the first candidate and it was the family's missing dog from over a year ago.
A wrestling rivalry between two New Jersey high schools is being put on hold, after an online photograph went viral.
Software giant SAP, based in Delaware County, Pa., is welcoming five new employees — people on the autism spectrum.
Philadelphia's second annual "Mexican Week" kicked off at City Hall, with events running through Monday, May 5th.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team is heading to the 2026 NCAA Tournament for the first time in more than a decade.
NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards hopped a metal barrier to chase down a suspect accused of throwing IEDs during clashing protests outside Gracie Mansion.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
After an early taste of summer in Philadelphia, temperatures are expected to drop more than 50 degrees.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team is heading to the 2026 NCAA Tournament for the first time in more than a decade.
NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards hopped a metal barrier to chase down a suspect accused of throwing IEDs during clashing protests outside Gracie Mansion.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
The return of a popular program that temporarily turns busy Center City streets into pedestrian-only spaces is back and expanding.
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.
SEPTA plans to create new bus routes and extend service on others in Philadelphia.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
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.
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.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
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.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
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.
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.
SEPTA plans to create new bus routes and extend service on others in Philadelphia.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team is heading to the 2026 NCAA Tournament for the first time in more than a decade.
It's a big summer for sports in Philadelphia, and one of the biggest events is the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
Cam Payne scored 13 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, rookie VJ Edgecombe added 21 points in his return to the lineup and the 76ers rallied to beat the Grizzlies 139-129 on Tuesday night.
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-most in a game in NBA history, and set records for most free throws taken and made on Tuesday.
The Eagles made two moves at tight end Tuesday by agreeing to terms with Johnny Mundt and bringing back Grant Calcaterra, according to multiple reports.
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.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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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.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region will experience a major drop in temperatures Thursday. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The war with Iran is causing the price of crude oil to jump, and in return creating a domino effect on gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.
SEPTA said the fire started just after 3 p.m. and caused a power outage from 30th Street to Spring Garden stations, which closed part of the El for hours.
The new owner of Springfield Hospital in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, which has been closed since 2022, says he wants to reopen it soon.
Bill Kelly says storms in the Philadelphia region Wednesday night could bring damaging straight-line winds between 60 and 70 mph and large hail. There is also a risk of an isolated tornado.