Students and teachers rally at Philadelphia school slated for closure
School staff, union leaders and some elected officials are calling for Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School to stay open.
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School staff, union leaders and some elected officials are calling for Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School to stay open.
The Quakertown Board of School Directors approved the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Matthew Friedman, nearly three weeks after he went on leave.
The School Board approved the policy late last week after roughly 18 months of organizing by parents with Lift Every Voice Philly, an advocacy group that pushed for district-wide standards to protect students' basic needs during the school day.
A new wellness policy in the School District of Philadelphia guarantees students get daily recess, regular movement breaks, bathroom breaks and more.
Unions representing Philadelphia's educators say any school closings are unacceptable.
The School District of Philadelphia has unveiled an updated facilities plan and now proposes closing 18 schools instead of 20. Reporter Ross DiMattei has the latest from district headquarters.
Students at Wildwood High School in New Jersey will learn virtually Thursday after a fire in a classroom early Wednesday morning.
Superintendent Tony Watlington received mixed reactions to the district's plan that would close 20 schools.
A town hall was held to address the Philadelphia School District's Facilities Master Plan — a plan that will close 20 schools in the city. Kerri Corrado reports.
Philadelphia City Commissioners Chairman Omar Sabir launched a school tour to urge students to vote. He spoke to hundreds of students from around the region Thursday.
A University of Pennsylvania student is using her own family's experience with cancer to donate books to children undergoing treatment at a hospital in North Philadelphia. Marcella Baietto reports.
Twenty students from Global Leadership Academy are traveling to West Africa as part of the school's long-running international learning program.
Members of Philadelphia City Council on Tuesday pressed Superintendent Tony Watlington on a plan to close 20 schools in the city and make other changes to the district.
Liz Magill resigned in 2023 after testifying before a House Committee investigating how antisemitic incidents were handled on college campuses.
The money will be used to modernize school facilities, improve building conditions and expand ADA access for all students.
Parents in the Radnor Township School District pressed school leaders for answers and accountability Tuesday night, weeks after police charged a juvenile in a case involving AI-generated images of a non-consensual, sexual nature.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility. Eva Andersen reports.
The School District of Philadelphia dismissed students early from four schools Monday after issues with their heating systems, a district spokesperson said.
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.
The president of the teachers union in Philadelphia is urging a return to remote learning because classrooms are too cold and school conditions are too dangerous.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
In Gloucester City, New Jersey, crossing guards say they have to help students cross big piles of snow at a busy intersection, which they say raises safety concerns.
The School District of Philadelphia plans to close 20 schools and modernize or maintain hundreds more in the next 10 years.
The 10-year, $2.8 billion proposal would see the School District of Philadelphia modernize 159 current school buildings and maintain another 122.
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The Panthers and EDGE rusher Jaelan Phillips agreed to a four-year, $120 million contract, according to multiple reports.
Authorities in Chester County have made an arrest in connection with the shooting of a woman in Tredyffrin Township over the weekend.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
Two IEDs were thrown during protests outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence, Gracie Mansion, on Saturday, the NYPD said.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor was fatally shot after pulling over an erratic driver, officials said during a news conference early Monday morning.
The Panthers and EDGE rusher Jaelan Phillips agreed to a four-year, $120 million contract, according to multiple reports.
The FBI has since launched a terrorism investigation after explosive devices were ignited, allegedly by a man from Pennsylvania.
Authorities in Chester County have made an arrest in connection with the shooting of a woman in Tredyffrin Township over the weekend.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
Authorities in Chester County have made an arrest in connection with the shooting of a woman in Tredyffrin Township over the weekend.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
On this week's Spreading the Love, CBS News Philadelphia's Wakisha Bailey introduces us to an award-winning duo who are redefining what strength, confidence and competition look like for young athletes.
A man died after he was hit by a bus near Independence Mall in Philadelphia Sunday evening, police said.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor was fatally shot after pulling over an erratic driver, officials said during a news conference early Monday morning.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
After losing the ability to walk, Onaliese Cosme fought her way back onto the soccer pitch at Deptford High School in New Jersey.
There are several challenges in the investigation into the March 4 explosion at a Logan Township cocoa processing facility, officials say.
Camden County officials celebrated the opening of a new reentry release center designed to help people leaving jail as they return to the community.
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.
Gas prices are spiking just days into the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, with the nationwide average already up 22 cents per gallon in the last week, AAA says.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
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.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
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.
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.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
The Panthers and EDGE rusher Jaelan Phillips agreed to a four-year, $120 million contract, according to multiple reports.
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey will sit out at least the next two games with a sprained finger.
Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run homer as the United States rolled to a 9-1 victory over Britain Saturday at the World Baseball Classic.
The injury-riddled Sixers lose to Hawks Saturday night as Tyrese Maxey exits the game in final minute with hand injury.
Trevor Zegras scored the only goal of the shootout to help the Flyers defeat the Penguins 4-3 on Saturday night.
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.
New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said homemade bombs ignited during protests outside Gracie Mansion on Saturday are being investigated as "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism."
Police in Chester County are investigating after a woman was shot in her car in Tredyffrin Township.
A Center City restaurant is in what it's calling, a "dip dilemma." Six hundred containers of French onion dip were delivered to Mac Mart but no one knows why they were sent.
Skies will be mostly clear with mostly sunny Monday throughout the day. NEXT Weather meteorologist has more on when this warming trend will break.
A Pennsylvania state trooper is dead after being shot during a traffic stop Sunday night in West Caln Township, Chester County. That trooper is identified as Cpl. Timothy O'Connor. Brandon Goldner and Ray Strickland have the latest on the shooting.