Pennsylvania House lawmakers host hearing on University of the Arts closure
The Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee held a hearing Monday discussing the closure of the University of the Arts.
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The Pennsylvania House Majority Policy Committee held a hearing Monday discussing the closure of the University of the Arts.
Celeste Cline was overwhelmed with emotion as students and staff gathered inside her classroom to let her know how much she will be missed marking the end of her 52-year teaching career.
The nonprofit Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia teaches educationally underserved middle schoolers while supporting the next generation of teachers.
It's been nearly a week since the University of the Arts closed its doors, and many students and their families are still looking for answers.
Students who attended the University of the Arts in Philadelphia said they're still uncertain what's next for them after the school abruptly closed last week.
Some Pennsylvania lawmakers are pushing to fund a program that would recruit and support teachers across the commonwealth. They had a news conference Wednesday morning about the legislation that would launch a “Grow Our Own Educators Program.”
A Ridley High School graduate tackled some major medical hurdles to walk across the stage this week. He plans to study music at Temple University.
Roc Nation is helping underprivileged students in Philadelphia earn $300 million worth of scholarships to attend private schools with the Pennsylvania Award for Student Success (PASS).
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said city schools have been long underfunded. Now, she's calling on the state to do better.
The House plan, which passed 107-94 on Monday evening, was born out of a 2023 ruling by the Commonwealth Court that deemed the state's education funding system to be unconstitutional.
One of the classmates of Antonio Walker, who was shot and killed when he was 15, received a scholarship in his memory at her graduation ceremony.
Alanna Walker-Kegler, a graduate of Freire Charter High School, received a scholarship in honor of her classmate and friend Antonio Walker, who was 15 years old when he was gunned down in Southwest Philadelphia.
Students, staff and supporters of the University of the Arts packed the steps and sidewalks outside of Hamilton Hall on Broad Street Friday, demanding answers as to why their school was shutting down.
The Springfield School District in Delaware County is facing some heat from parents after it decided to repurpose the ecology center, a one-of-a-kind learning space for children.
Students and faculty say they have been left in the dark since the abrupt announcement that the University of the Arts will close this month.
Groups of faculty members have filed two lawsuits against the University of the Arts in Philadelphia since the school abruptly announced its closure. Students and faculty say they've been left in the dark since that announcement.
The University of the Arts is now the second art school in Philadelphia to close this year, following the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA).
Philadelphia universities Temple and Drexel have released plans to help University of the Arts students transfer in the wake of the school's impending closure.
University of the Arts President Kerry Walk resigned Tuesday days after the school suddenly announced its closure.
The University of the Arts says it hired Philadelphia consulting firm Alvarez and Marshal to help handle its closure.
Frank Machos, a UArts graduate interviewing to join the Board of Trustees, said university officials, including former president Kerry Walk, failed to explore all options before announcing the closure.
Student organizers continued to fight for answers Tuesday after the University of Arts canceled a town hall about its sudden closure.
Students, staff and faculty protested in front of Philadelphia's University of the Arts Monday. The school, set to close this month, canceled a meeting intended to provide answers for the community.
Monday afternoon, students, staff and faculty from the University of the Arts said they're still left with no answers after the school canceled a town hall intended to provide answers following Friday's announcement of their sudden closure.
The stunning decision from Philadelphia's University of the Arts to close on June 7 left faculty and students shocked and disappointed.
Monday in the Philadelphia region starts milder with a few early showers, then things dry out pretty quickly from west to east.
The Trump administration has called the floundering American shipbuilding industry an economic and national security crisis. Getting help from overseas may be one way to save the domestic industry.
A crash on the Center Valley Parkway in Upper Saucon Township left a Bethlehem man dead and three other people injured, according to police.
Three people, including a pedestrian, were injured in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia when a driver suffered a medical emergency Saturday afternoon, police said.
A teenager is recovering after being shot on Rodney Street in Philadelphia, police say.
President Trump says ICE agents will be sent to airports amid a partial government shutdown, but it's unclear if they'll be at Philadelphia International Airport.
Monday in the Philadelphia region starts milder with a few early showers, then things dry out pretty quickly from west to east.
A crash on the Center Valley Parkway in Upper Saucon Township left a Bethlehem man dead and three other people injured, according to police.
Three people, including a pedestrian, were injured in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia when a driver suffered a medical emergency Saturday afternoon, police said.
A teenager is recovering after being shot on Rodney Street in Philadelphia, police say.
A crash on the Center Valley Parkway in Upper Saucon Township left a Bethlehem man dead and three other people injured, according to police.
Three people, including a pedestrian, were injured in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia when a driver suffered a medical emergency Saturday afternoon, police said.
A teenager is recovering after being shot on Rodney Street in Philadelphia, police say.
Philadelphia Police are investigating a shooting on the 1900 block of South 21st Street Sunday that left one man dead and a woman hospitalized.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
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.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
The Phillies have agreed to a six-year contract with opening day starter Cristopher Sánchez. The deal begins in 2027 and runs through 2032 with a club option for 2033.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
Christian Dvorak scored a tiebreaking goal early in the third period and added an assist, Dan Vladar made 24 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 to complete a three-game West Coast sweep.
DraftKings pushed back on the accusation, saying in a statement that it is not engaging in trademark infringement.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
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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.
Andrew Kozak says rainstorms will hit the Philadelphia region Monday morning. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Radnor Township, Pennsylvania, is using AI-powered traffic signals along Lancaster Avenue in an effort to make streets safer and improve traffic flow.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined train station will open in downtown Ardmore on Monday.
A Pennsylvania family reunited with their dog, Forty-Cal, who was stolen from their yard in Philadelphia 10 years ago.
Even though President Trump said that ICE agents will head to airports on Monday, it's unclear if they'll be at Philadelphia International Airport.