Philadelphia SRC Approves 5 New Charter Schools, 4 Arrested During Heated Meeting
The meeting was frequently disrupted by protesters as the School Reform Commission granted conditional charters to five schools.
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The meeting was frequently disrupted by protesters as the School Reform Commission granted conditional charters to five schools.
Princeton University says they have received a report of an undergraduate student with a suspected case of measles.
Jarreau conducted the master class -- his first ever -- as part of the Mann Center for the Performing Arts' three-day "Artist N Residency" program.
it was recently announced that a new Dr. Seuss book will be released this summer.
The School Reform Commission tonight is deciding whether to approve any or all of the 39 applications for new charter schools in the city of Philadelphia.
Lenora Thompson formed the "Boys Book Club" to provide reading coaching -- and other forms of support -- to young black men in Philadelphia.
President Eric Barron said Tuesday the school will hire a new coordinator and set up an office to address sexual misconduct and related issues.
WPHT midday host, Dom Giordano spoke with Ed Turzanski, the John Templeton Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute and a Political Science Professor at La Salle University about the Wisconsin governor's lack of a degree.
Philadelphia's cathedral of college basketball played host to girls and boys involved in the Police Athletic League's annual President's Day play day.
Reggie Shuford has run the ACLU of Pennsylvania since 2011, during which time it challenged both the voter ID law and the same-sex marriage ban in the state.
Sutton thinks that travel to foreign countries can expand one's horizons, and she's helping West Philadelphia teenage girls do just that.
Philadelphia parish and regional Catholic elementary schools will be closed Monday due to the severe cold temperatures expected in the Delaware Valley.
Services for Millersville University student Karlie Hall will be held Saturday at a chapel in her native Kennett Square, outside Philadelphia.
In preparation for their Verizon Hall debut next week, high schoolers from the Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush Jazz Ensemble participated in a master class led by Kimmel Center musicians.
The Speaker of the House of Pennsylvania, Mike Turzai(R-Allegheny) talked with WPHT midday host Dom Giordano about the proposed $35 million donation by Philadelphia School Partnership (PSP) to assist in increasing the number of charter schools in Philadelphia.
Twenty years ago, Dr. John Alston started the Chester Children's Chorus with seven boys and a dream.
Wolf says his natural gas drilling tax plan could raise $1 billion, most of which would go to education.
Dr. Eugene Richardson shared his story with students and faculty at Penn Charter, describing how he first became interested in flying when he was just five years old.
The students were given puzzles based on the erotic novel and movie "Fifty Shades of Grey." The puzzles contained terms including "spanking," ''submissive," ''leather cuffs" and "bondage."
Drexel University is being deployed to the front lines of the cybersecurity fight. The US Army Reserve has picked the school, along with a half-dozen others across the country, to train soldiers in the field of information warfare.
The seniors -- five from Woodrow Wilson High School and five from Camden High -- have been selected for paid apprenticeships at Cooper, Lourdes, or Virtua hospitals.
For the past seven years, Michael Roberson Reid has led the small nonprofit Tree House Books, which offers reading and cultural literacy programs to kids ages six to 12.
Police say the dead woman's boyfriend had blood on his face, hands, and jeans, a cut on his forehead, his shirt ripped, and scratches on his chest when they arrived.
It's been nearly a year since the Archdiocese of Philadelphia closed St. Laurentius Church. But its namesake school, next door, is still open and ready to celebrate its 125th anniversary.
School board members insist no decisions have been made and no schools are being closed right now, but parents at Arrowhead and Audubon elementary schools aren't buying it.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
The Philadelphia Wings announced on social media Monday they would be ceasing operations at the end of this season.
The average household spends about $70 a month on streaming services, according to Deloitte. If you're looking to cut back, consumer advocates say start with "streaming spring cleaning."
On this week's Spreading the Love, Wakisha Bailey introduces us to a man who turned his pain into purpose and is now using his voice to lift others.
Energy markets remain volatile as Trump threatens Iran with an invasion to seize its oil while also suggesting a deal could soon end the war.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
The Philadelphia Wings announced on social media Monday they would be ceasing operations at the end of this season.
The average household spends about $70 a month on streaming services, according to Deloitte. If you're looking to cut back, consumer advocates say start with "streaming spring cleaning."
On this week's Spreading the Love, Wakisha Bailey introduces us to a man who turned his pain into purpose and is now using his voice to lift others.
Energy markets remain volatile as Trump threatens Iran with an invasion to seize its oil while also suggesting a deal could soon end the war.
The Philadelphia Wings announced on social media Monday they would be ceasing operations at the end of this season.
The average household spends about $70 a month on streaming services, according to Deloitte. If you're looking to cut back, consumer advocates say start with "streaming spring cleaning."
On this week's Spreading the Love, Wakisha Bailey introduces us to a man who turned his pain into purpose and is now using his voice to lift others.
Police said the shooting happened inside an unauthorized hookah lounge on the bottom floor of the Temple Crossing apartment building that serves as off-campus housing for some Temple students.
Many people in the Philadelphia region received an emergency alert Sunday night for a dispersal order stemming from a gathering at Bridgeport Speedway.
Many people in the Philadelphia region received an emergency alert Sunday night for a dispersal order stemming from a gathering at Bridgeport Speedway.
Parts of Ocean City and Strathmere are due for a beach replenishment project, but there's no timeline and uncertainty over federal funding.
A South Jersey basketball coach has been developing the next generation of basketball players for over half a century.
Eight people were hospitalized after a March 4 explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
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.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
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.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
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.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
The Philadelphia Wings announced on social media Monday they would be ceasing operations at the end of this season.
Trevor Zegras wristed a sharp-angle shot past Casey DeSmith with 1:33 remaining in overtime, leading the hard-charging Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars.
After being down by as many as 19 on Sunday, Braylon Mullins retrieved a loose ball near midcourt in the waning seconds against Duke and hit a three-pointer from 35 feet away to take the lead.
Bruce Cassidy is out as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights, who fired him Sunday and replaced him with former Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella.
Brandon Nimmo and Andrew McCutchen both homered to lead the Texas Rangers to an win over the Phillies in Philadelphia.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
The Williamstown Fire Department sent one of their ladder trucks to get the skydiver down.
Josh Sidorowicz has the top headlines for the Philadelphia area and Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast for Monday, March 30.
Warmth builds across the Philadelphia region this week, but it comes with an almost daily chance of rain. NEXT Weather meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the forecast to help you plan.
On this week's Spreading the Love, Wakisha Bailey introduces us to a man who turned his pain into purpose and is now using his voice to lift others.
The average household now spends about $70 a month on streaming. So, if you are looking for ways to cut costs, consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with a checklist to help you do some streaming spring cleaning.