Foundation Running Philadelphia Catholic High Schools Gets a CEO
Casey Carter, standing, is a national education consultant who has studied Catholic, charter, and public schools.
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Casey Carter, standing, is a national education consultant who has studied Catholic, charter, and public schools.
Some residents returned home briefly Sunday to pick up belongings and some came back to find out they have nothing left.
Outfest is billed as the nation's largest "National Coming Out Day" event, with more than 150 vendors, a mechanical bull, dancing and, this year, a pumpkin carving contest.
The teams with 21 to a boat - lined up on the river's east bank. Some were there for the fun of it, but a lot of teams were there to raise money for charities.
"We take a group of individuals and we put them through a challenging, adventure-based experience," says Katie Newsom Pastuszek, executive director of Outward Bound Philadelphia.
A Bucks County non-profit that supports homeless youth lost its federal funding, but has decided to take matters in its own hands.
October is anti-bullying awareness month and an area educator and performer is doing her part with a music based program on the issue geared towards kids from Kindergarten to 12th grade.
Efforts are underway in Montgomery County to help residents displaced by Friday night's fire at The 1600 Church Road Condos.
Streets were blocked in the city's Washington Square West neighborhood Saturday for the 7th annual Midtown Village Fall Festival.
In addition to the latest science-based research on food and nutrition; those at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics' event will also learn about the latest products from hundreds of exhibitors.
Saturday is the 5th Annual Green Fest at the Silver Lake Nature Center in Bristol, Bucks County. And the center is showing off the construction of a building that will be totally off the grid.
Friday's surprising jobs report quickly became the talk of the campaign trail.
A documentary film on male survivors of child sexual abuse will be screened Wednesday at the Free Library of Philadelphia and the public is invited.
A groundbreaking ceremony -- or wall breaking, actually -- took place at the Klein JCC, the first step in turning an old racquetball court into a new food pantry.
They're tickling the ivories and raising money for charity at a weekend-long event in Cherry Hill, NJ.
Part of a Camden, NJ landmark is gone from view, but it's being saved for a future memorial.
When a new principal arrived at Emerson Elementary School in Bristol Township, teachers approached her about doing away with the school's half-century-old Halloween parade in favor of a harvest festival.
The National Park Service has given two utilities permission to put power lines through scenic recreation areas popular with Philadelphia area residents, including the Delaware Water Gap.
Act 80, passed this year, eliminated the $150-million general assistance fund, which gave monthly cash grants of about $200 to more than 61,000 low-income and disabled Pennsylvanians.
Thanks to a giveaway, nearly a thousand needy students in the Philadelphia school district who didn't have a backpack or basic supplies now have them.
"We simply do not have the space in Philadelphia to allow for safe operation of these vehicles and to create a buffer to help prevent community and environmental disruptions," said parks commissioner Michael Diberardinis.
The Philadelphia eatery that became famous for combining fried chicken and donuts has opened a second location in Center City.
In an effort to bring more financial literacy programs to schools throughout the Delaware Valley, a Bucks County financial institution is sponsoring a unique event.
"We hope there will be a positive outcome," says the president of the Philadelphia chapter of the National Conference of Puerto Rican Women.
There was applause but not quite jubilation when the Pa. Voter ID Coalition got the news that photo ID cards would not be necessary for next month's election.
The Philadelphia region will see periods of rain on Saturday, increasing in the afternoon and evening.
Fans from Ghana and Croatia keep the festivities going in Philadelphia, with one World Cup match left before the city's monthlong celebration ends.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Croatia has earned a spot in the World Cup knockout round by defeating Ghana on Saturday.
Rain didn't stop the West Powelton Steppers and Drum Squad from celebrating a milestone more than three decades in the making.
The Philadelphia region will see periods of rain on Saturday, increasing in the afternoon and evening.
Fans from Ghana and Croatia keep the festivities going in Philadelphia, with one World Cup match left before the city's monthlong celebration ends.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Croatia has earned a spot in the World Cup knockout round by defeating Ghana on Saturday.
Investigators returned to the home Friday to search for possible human remains, but none were found at the property, police say.
Rain didn't stop the West Powelton Steppers and Drum Squad from celebrating a milestone more than three decades in the making.
Separated by generations, two photographers reveal how Philadelphia's protests helped shape society.
Police are looking for a driver accused of intentionally striking an officer with a vehicle in North Philadelphia Friday night, police say.
For more than 100 years, Collingswood has been a dry borough, but that could change.
Two juveniles are faceing multiple charges in connection with a massive fire that destroyed several properties in Allentown Wednesday night, officials say.
A major procedural hurdle has been cleared for the future of the shuttered Wonderland Pier amusement park in Ocean City, New Jersey.
An ex-South Jersey middle school teacher is facing new charges in connection with sexually assaulting a student, the Gloucester County Prosecutor's Office announced.
Pride flags are once again blowing in the breeze on Kings Highway in Haddonfield, less than 48 hours after police say a man ripped most of them down.
Ocean City resident Frank LaFerrara rescued a teenage girl from a rip current thanks to lifeguard training he received 50 years ago.
The memory of Michael Stewart, a 6-year-old boy who drowned on his first day of summer camp, is kept alive by his mother and his community.
Police say a 19-year-old pointed a gun at a crowd and then fled from police, and an officer shot him during a foot pursuit.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
At Jefferson Moss-Magee Rehabilitation Center, dogs are being used to help aphasia patients.
Janaylon Wright's cancer symptoms were overlooked for months. Her story, featured in a new report, reflects broader disparities in cancer care.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Fans from Ghana and Croatia keep the festivities going in Philadelphia, with one World Cup match left before the city's monthlong celebration ends.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Croatia has earned a spot in the World Cup knockout round by defeating Ghana on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
The Toronto Maple Leafs selected Penn State forward Gavin McKenna with the No. 1 NHL draft pick.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
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.
After a wet start to the weekend, we keep the muggy conditions around for Sunday, although the temperatures will be a bit warmer. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Heavy rain didn't stop the West Powelton Steppers and Drum Squad from celebrating a milestone 35 years in the making Saturday. Eva Andersen reports.
Fans from Ghana and Croatia keep the festivities going in Philadelphia, with one World Cup match left before the city's monthlong celebration comes to an end. Ryan Hughes reports.
For more than 60 years, 92-year-old Harvey Finkle has carried a camera to protests across Philadelphia, documenting everything from anti-war demonstrations to disability rights advocacy. Eva Andersen reports.
Fans of both Ghana and Croatia invade Philadelphia with nothing but party vibes. Ryan Hughes reports.