Why Upper Darby School District is considering 4-day schedule
Superintendent Dan McGarry said the model could be an option for a district facing financial constraints and teacher turnover.
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Superintendent Dan McGarry said the model could be an option for a district facing financial constraints and teacher turnover.
Delaware County's largest school district is considering a four-day school week as it explores ways to retain teachers, but parents are raising questions about how the change could affect their children. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright reports.
A crane toppled over and crushed a home in Broomall, Delaware County.
Marson Weh was convicted of first-degree murder in the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Michael Garr in 2023. Editor's note: This description has been updated to reflect the correct spelling of Marson Weh.
With busing not an option, parents are concerned about how their children will get to the new Clifton Heights Middle School.
One mom says her child has to cut through an area that is over a bridge and through the woods to get to the new Clifton Heights Middle School in Delaware County. She's not the only one raising concerns. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden reports.
Prosecutors told a Delaware County jury Tuesday the fatal stabbing of a teenager in Upper Darby in 2023 was "an unprovoked and heinous attack."
June Robbins, an original "Rosie the Riveter," is celebrating her 100th birthday in Delaware County while being honored for her historic role as a woman in the skilled trades industry.
The Zero Waste and Circular Economy Act would reduce the amount of waste sent to Chester for incineration but would not eliminate it.
The American Association for Cancer Research says continued reductions in cancer research could be dire. One Delaware County woman who was part of the report says she's concerned. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl has the story.
The East Lansdowne Police Department is changing the way it staffs its force.
Father Bill Atkinson is what's known as a servant of God, which is a step toward sainthood in the Roman Catholic church.
Four part-time officers are moving into full-time positions in an effort to reduce turnover and keep shifts covered with the East Lansdowne Police Department.
After 20 years and many stories about the challenges he overcame as the first Catholic quadriplegic priest, the question is obvious: Is Father Bill Atkinson any closer to sainthood? CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden reports.
Linvilla Orchards in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, lost about 90% of its apple crop after a freeze on April 20.
For many families, apple picking is a fall tradition. But this year's harvest is looking different at farms across the region after a late spring freeze damaged crops. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright reports.
Flooding blocked roads around the Philadelphia area and led to delays and detours on public transportation.
Unless lawmakers intervene, skill game machines will be banned from most businesses in Pennsylvania starting Oct. 14.
Skill game machines are a common sight in bars, convenience stores and other businesses across Pennsylvania. But their future is now uncertain after the state Supreme Court ruled in June that the machines are a form of gambling, similar to slot machines. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright reports.
Exclusive video captures the tense moments when Rob Reilly collapsed on a busy street in Broomall, Delaware County. Strangers quickly stopped to assist him. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden reports the story.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on Thursday announced a nearly $100 million investment in Chester. The money will be used to revitalize public spaces, improve safety and drive economic growth.
The alleged rape happened in the overnight hours of Jan. 31 to Feb. 1 on the Eastern University's campus in Delaware County.
The Union Foundation recently launched its first apparel line, with proceeds supporting programs for Chester residents.
Marine crews spent Monday night trying to find a man who went under the water in the Chester Creek.
A shrine to the Sacred Heart has been open in Havertown for several weeks now. The special place has attracted hundreds in that short time.
