Independent Foundation To Run Philadelphia's Catholic High Schools
The independent "Faith in the Future" foundation will be calling the shots at the 17 Philadelphia-area Catholic high schools and four special-education schools.
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The independent "Faith in the Future" foundation will be calling the shots at the 17 Philadelphia-area Catholic high schools and four special-education schools.
Pennsylvania Department of Transportation road crews will be out, all over the region, for more than a year, repairing and adding reflective road markers.
After they are packed with school supplies, homeless shelters and other social service agencies will pick up the backpacks for distribution to needy children.
Traffic on the bridges operated by the Delaware River Port Authority is down significantly, while those operated by the Burlington County Bridge Commission have seen an overall increase.
NJT is getting $2½ million toward high-speed service between Deptford-Winslow and Philadelphia. Septa will receive $5 million to improve the 69th Street Terminal.
A nearly snowless winter melted into some later months with less rainfall, and now, in the swelter of July, drought concerns arise.
Have you been told the president wants to help pay some of your bills? Don't believe it, warn consumer experts.
Reaction to the Freeh report, at least among those with a special interest in it, is rather consistent: shock but no surprise.
Jay Lloyd, a US Coast Guard veteran, has some tips that you won't find in the safety manuals.
SEPTA officials are calling it a "first-in-the-world achievement" for public transit: several stations are now converting the kinetic braking power of trains into electricity.
Philadelphia and its surrounding counties are under a "code orange," meaning the air contains unhealthy levels of ozone.
There is a critical need for blood donations in our region, according to Red Cross officials who spoke today in Abington.
They set out from Florida on May 12th, following the route of the East Coast Greenway, a system of trails connecting all the cities on the east coast.
"We as small business owners are trying to do the right thing by insuring our employees, but it's not always easy to do that," says Ken Weinstein, owner of the Trolley Car Diner in Mt. Airy.
"A lot of people see someone with a business and think they are rolling," notes Rod Millwood, who owns a comedy club at 3rd and South Streets in Philadelphia. "But no."
"Health insurance is tricky and it's confusing, so having the right, unbiased information is a key resource for consumers," says Melissa Fox, spokeswoman for Pennsylvania's Insurance Department.
"Small businesses overwhelming support the (Obamacare) tax credits. The problem is, they don't know about them," says the CEO of a small-business advocacy group.
A new survey suggests that people who decide to do any traveling during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend will likely stay relatively close to home.
Strawberries are ready to harvest and enjoy at least a week ahead of schedule, says orchard owner Steve Linvill.
When is the right time to get your elderly parents to downsize their lives and prepare for a new way of living?
If your parents have decided to downsize from the family home, chances are that a lot of their furniture and other stuff won't fit in the new, smaller place.
"It's like going to a college campus for the first time. They're the new person on the block and they're afraid they won't be accepted."
Toby Mazer, co-founder of the Delaware Valley Stroke Council, says education can save lives.
The Borough of Norristown will be turning greener, thanks to 2,000 new trees that are being planted this season throughout the Montgomery County community.
Seven United Way chapters are forming the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, effective July 1st.
The house at Bryn Mawr and Woodbine avenues collapsed Saturday, when no one was inside.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
The Soyuz MS-28 landing in Kazakhstan brought a 241-day stay in space to a successful conclusion.
Mostly sunny skies and very seasonable and comfortable temperatures across the Delaware Valley.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
The house at Bryn Mawr and Woodbine avenues collapsed Saturday, when no one was inside.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
Mostly sunny skies and very seasonable and comfortable temperatures across the Delaware Valley.
The house at Bryn Mawr and Woodbine avenues collapsed Saturday, when no one was inside.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was taken into custody after allegedly fatally shooting a man in Northampton County, police say.
Class was in session at Lincoln Financial Field where football coaches from the Philadelphia region were taught CPR techniques by The American Heart Association.
The only Philadelphia-area theater showing "The Odyssey" in 70mm IMAX said Friday it was experiencing technical difficulties.
A 15-year-old was charged after a 19-year-old was found dead in a shooting on an Atlantic County, New Jersey, road Friday night.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing the $19.5 million effort to build the beach back up between 16th Street and Seaview Road.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Police in Wilmington are increasing patrols after receiving 28 reports of car break-ins and attempted thefts last weekend.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
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.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Austin Wells and Jasson Domínguez homered to lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Class was in session at Lincoln Financial Field where football coaches from the Philadelphia region were taught CPR techniques by The American Heart Association.
Cam Schlitter helped lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
Ever since LeBron James announced his plans to play in Philadelphia, fans have been on a frenzy for Sixers gear.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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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.
Thousands of cyclists departed Philadelphia on the Benjamin Franklin Bridge Sunday morning for the annual The Ben to the Shore Bike Tour. The event raises money for first responders and their families.
PSPCA advocate Carol Erickson explains how to tell whether your dog has a preferred paw, and which one it is.
The life of Kada Scott, the Philadelphia woman who was abducted and murdered in October, was remembered at a special event in Center City this weekend. Her sister, Kinsey Scott, received a scholarship from the organization She is U.
Sunday is a beautiful summer day in the Philadelphia area, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking storms. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the forecast.
With a light east wind, the shore points this weekend may be the place to be! Andrew Kozak has the forecast.