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It seems that anxiety around rising student debt, securing at least two internships before graduation and trying to find a job in the tough economy is taking a toll on students as young as 18.
Under the guidance of doctors and staff, fifth- and sixth-graders from Germantown Academy were taught the basics of robotic surgery at Temple Hospital.
A Philadelphia school district spokesman says one student brought a substance which could possibly have been crack cocaine into the Mitchell Elementary School, 5500 Kingsessing Avenue.
Camden schools superintendent Paymon Rouhanifard noted that the district's five-part strategic plan, launched last year, addresses safety, facilities, quality of education, family engagement, and efficient use of resources.
It's part of an ongoing series of meetings of the Basic Education Funding Commission, created by a 2014 law with the goal of coming up with a formula for distributing state funds to school districts.
An influential group is offering some big cash, to make it easier for the Philadelphia School District to approve applications for new charter schools.
A small but vocal group of Philadelphia parents is spreading the word about choosing not to have their children take standardized tests in school.
Governor Chris Christie and Senator Rand Paul have both gotten in hot water as of late for their comments on vaccines.
The most underrated college, according to Business Insider, is the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
The school district is offering a starting salary of $45,360 for applicants with no experience, and more for those with experience.
Love is a schoolteacher in North Philadelphia who inspires her students and, she says, was inspired by them in turn.
The Philadelphia Technician Training Institute is hoping to leap into a bigger space to serve more students.
"The move underscores the College's commitment to providing an environment that promotes and supports a healthy lifestyle," PCOM says, adding that the campus in Suwanee, Ga. will also be tobacco-less.
It's called the Blackstone Launchpad at Temple, and its purpose is to develop flexible, entrepreneurial mindsets that lead to business ventures generating revenue, jobs, and career paths.
Officials and students cut the ribbon for a new, high-tech space at Highland Regional High School, in Blackwood, NJ.
The class of 2014 graduated Wednesday night.
Justin Hall, director of student services at the K-8 Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School, says the students are exposed to an array of high school options.
The production is called Cinema Drive. It uses 3D video and interactive questions to teach teens the dangers they will face behind the wheel.
Movoto says it used the percentage of high school grads who were employed, the percent who had health insurance, and their median annual income taken from the U.S. Census Five Year American Community Survey (2009-2013) to determine the rankings.
School district spokesman Fernando Gallard says teachers at Feltonville School for Arts and Sciences gave information and other materials to parents without the principal's knowledge. He found out after nearly 20% of the school's parents "opted out" of the state PSSA's.
Council President Darrell Clarke is pitching what he thinks is a super idea, getting local universities to offer more support to cash-starved public schools. Clarke, in fact, has named the program "SUPER."
The organizers of that massive march are not the names usually associated with traditional civic leadership in Philadelphia.
A roundtable discussion was held Thursday to call for the School Reform Commission to approve more charter schools.
In a major victory for the Philadelphia public schoolteachers' union, Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court has ruled that the School Reform Commission cannot cancel the teachers' contract.
Swarthmore and Haverford are in the top 10. Penn comes in at 26.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained by Customs and Border Protection agents at LAX on Wednesday.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
The man was electrocuted and died inside the Brith Sholom Apartments in West Philadelphia, officials said.
The new owners of the shuttered Crozer-Chester Medical Center plan to bring back essential health care services to thousands in Delaware County.
Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained by Customs and Border Protection agents at LAX on Wednesday.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
It'll still feel brutally cold in Philadelphia Wednesday, though temps climb slightly back above freezing. Looking to the weekend, the region could see its biggest snowstorm in a decade.
The man was electrocuted and died inside the Brith Sholom Apartments in West Philadelphia, officials said.
The man was electrocuted and died inside the Brith Sholom Apartments in West Philadelphia, officials said.
The new owners of the shuttered Crozer-Chester Medical Center plan to bring back essential health care services to thousands in Delaware County.
Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
The Lower Merion Police Department donated hours to help detective Dan Gilbert after he received news that his wife had cancer.
Mural artists are creating No. 1 sculptures celebrating historic places and inventions that were created in Philadelphia.
A 42-year-old Millville man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly firing multiple gunshots at New Jersey State troopers, state police said.
Ahead of a major weekend winter storm, many airlines are dropping change fees so travelers can rebook their flights.
A Luzerne County man was arrested for vandalizing a Humpty Dumpty statue at a mini golf course in Cape May, police said.
While clothing isn't subject to sales tax in New Jersey, Skims collected it from customers. The company will now be issuing refunds.
A new law in New Jersey requires people to have licenses, registration and insurance to operate e-bikes.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained by Customs and Border Protection agents at LAX on Wednesday.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
Devin Booker scored 27 points as the Suns beat the 76ers 116-110 on Tuesday night in a matchup of teams playing the second game of a back-to-back.
Phillies legends Chase Utley, Cole Hamels and Jimmy Rollins each fell short of making the Hall of Fame.
After a dramatic growth spurt and work at Ascent Athlete, St. Joe's Prep pitcher Cole Kuhn is throwing the baseball world a major curveball.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
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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.
More than a dozen Philadelphia-area restaurants, bars and chefs are among the semifinalists for James Beard Awards in 2026.
An investigation is underway after a man was found dead inside a vacant Philadelphia Housing Authority building Wednesday morning, police say.
Craig Cardella, 60, was indicted on charges of drugging and molesting two tenants in Burlington County.
George Raveling might not be a recognizable name, but he’s one of the most important figures in the history of basketball.
Bill Kelly is tracking the winter storm set to bring snow to the Philadelphia region this weekend. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.