52 Philadelphia schools shift to virtual learning because of heat
Dozens of schools in the School District of Philadelphia are set to shift to virtual learning on Friday, June 5, because of the hot weather.
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Dozens of schools in the School District of Philadelphia are set to shift to virtual learning on Friday, June 5, because of the hot weather.
Students from Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School spoke out at Thursday's school board meeting in Philadelphia, urging board members to keep their school open.
Swarthmore College in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, says it will make tuition free for students from families making up to $200,000 per year starting in 2027.
Principals from six Philadelphia schools are urging City Council to approve Mayor Cherelle Parker's $1-per-ride tax on Uber and Lyft trips, arguing it would help close the School District of Philadelphia's $300 million budget deficit.
A group of storytellers graduated from Philadelphia's "Benstitute" this week. Named for Benjamin Franklin, the program trains people for Once Upon A Nation, which is part of Historic Philadelphia.
The School District of Philadelphia said Tuesday that early childhood centers at the schools affected will also shift to virtual learning.
Thatcher Respicio and Marcella Ballisty both earned degrees from Delaware County Community College on Thursday.
The building is now called the Dr. Constance E. Clayton Education Center. She started her career in Philly as a fourth-grade teacher.
A Boeing aircraft electrician is celebrating a major milestone after years of balancing work, family and a nonprofit.
Hacky sack is having a resurgence, and it's become a popular lunchtime hobby for students at La Salle College High School in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Middle school students got to see their video games come to life in a huge way Friday night when they were projected as fully playable games on the Cira Centre skyscraper in Philadelphia.
Lauren Morris, who won the 2025 Trudy Haynes Scholarship from CBS News Philadelphia, spoke at her graduation from Temple University's Klein College of Media and Communication on Friday. She plans to pursue a career in journalism.
Ethan Hsu, a junior at Harriton High School in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, recently entered and won a Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra music composition contest — open to all ages — and heard the orchestra perform his piece.
Jasmine Worrell and Zayla Dutton, a mother-daughter duo, will be awarded their West Chester University diplomas together.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
One week after the board approved the district's controversial facilities plan, City Council approved a resolution to possibly change the way board members are seated.
Philadelphia's City Council is going after the Board of Education following last week's controversial facilities plan. Specifically, how board members get their seats.
A beloved teacher at Paul Robeson High School, a school slated to close in the district's facilities plan, was surprised with a national award that left him stunned.
Several residents showed up to discuss Mayor Cherelle Parker's proposed ride-hailing tax, which would benefit the School District of Philadelphia.
Tension and disappointment remain a day after the Philadelphia Board of Education voted to approve the district's Facilities Master Plan. But several Councilmembers made clear their fight over the plan did not end with Thursday's vote. Dan Snyder reports.
The school board voted in favor of a controversial facilities plan Thursday that would close 17 schools in the Philadelphia school district and renovate 169 others. Six school board members voted yes, while three others voted no.
Protesters sent a loud message Thursday afternoon to the Philadelphia Board of Education members who are set to vote on a plan that would close 17 schools.
Tia and Jasmin Criss are less than two weeks away from graduating as valedictorian and salutatorian at Cheyney University.
Students and colleagues gathered at Haverford High School Tuesday to congratulate Leon Smith, who was named the 2026 Teacher of the Year. Reporter Joe Holden was there for the celebration.
"CBS Mornings" exclusively revealed Leon Smith, who teaches at Haverford High School in Pennsylvania, as the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
Thousands gathered on Independence Mall Sunday evening for Gospel on Independence before severe weather brought the event to an abrupt end.
The heat wave in the Philadelphia region will last from Tuesday to Sunday.
The home in Olney, at the center of a complex investigation, was the last known location of Amy McHale, who went missing in 2016, her family says.
"Pigeons in America" offers an unconventional side quest during this week's 250th anniversary events around Philadelphia.
A sea of people took over Main Street in Philadelphia's Manayunk neighborhood Sunday for the annual art festival.
The home in Olney, at the center of a complex investigation, was the last known location of Amy McHale, who went missing in 2016, her family says.
Thousands gathered on Independence Mall Sunday evening for Gospel on Independence before severe weather brought the event to an abrupt end.
The heat wave in the Philadelphia region will last from Tuesday to Sunday.
"Pigeons in America" offers an unconventional side quest during this week's 250th anniversary events around Philadelphia.
A dangerous heat wave arrives in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs this week, where each day temps could surpass 100 degrees.
Thousands gathered on Independence Mall Sunday evening for Gospel on Independence before severe weather brought the event to an abrupt end.
The home in Olney, at the center of a complex investigation, was the last known location of Amy McHale, who went missing in 2016, her family says.
"Pigeons in America" offers an unconventional side quest during this week's 250th anniversary events around Philadelphia.
A sea of people took over Main Street in Philadelphia's Manayunk neighborhood Sunday for the annual art festival.
Rain didn't stop the West Powelton Steppers and Drum Squad from celebrating a milestone more than three decades in the making.
Aiden Logrande, 19, was arrested in connection with two vehicle arsons and multiple acts of criminal mischief in Washington Township, police said.
Police said a girl was shot and two boys were hit by a car after shots were fired outside a graduation party in Deerfield Township, Cumberland County.
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.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
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.
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.
Kyle Schwarber became the first major leaguer to reach 30 homers this season with a two-run shot in the seventh inning that sent the Phillies to a 5-4 win over the Mets on Sunday.
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.
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.
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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.
A man was stabbed on a SEPTA bus in Center City, Philadelphia, after getting into a fight with another passenger, police said Monday. The victim was taken to the hospital in critical but stable condition, and a search is underway for the person who pulled the knife.
A car was engulfed in flames after it crashed into a building on Delsea Drive in Vineland, New Jersey, early Monday morning.
Coons, a Democrat, said a driver "experienced a medical incident" and collided with several cars, including one in which he was a passenger. He was taken to Beebe Hospital in Lewes, Delaware, and treated for minor injuries.
The annual Wawa Welcome America celebration began with performances by singer Paula Holloway and a choir of more than 100 singers from churches across the Philadelphia region.
The Philadelphia area can expect a hot and humid Monday before dangerous heat moves in later this week. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.