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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.
BestCollegeReviews.org created a list that ranks the best college towns in the nation.
Authorities identify the female as 18-year-old Karlie Hall, a freshman from Chadd's Ford, Pa.
With the tests scheduled for next month, the anti-PARCC sentiment is running high.
It's been ten years since the Hamilton Elementary School at 57th and Spruce Streets had a library.
Their missions have similarities, and distinct differences. Campus Philly, Graduate! Philadelphia, PhillyGoes2College and the Graduation Coach Campaign help students to get their college degrees.
Law enforcement authorities say 35-year-old Mark Hostutler is charged with corruption of a minor and endangering the welfare of children.
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.
A person riding a motorcycle died in a crash on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia Monday, police said.
The second annual Gaudreau Family 5K Run/Walk & Family Day will return in May to honor Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Crews are battling a brush fire in FDR Park in South Philadelphia on Monday afternoon.
Multiple wildfires in Jackson Township, Ocean County, were contained Monday, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
The Tabernacle Township School District is under a "shelter in place" because of a police investigation
A person riding a motorcycle died in a crash on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia Monday, police said.
The second annual Gaudreau Family 5K Run/Walk & Family Day will return in May to honor Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Crews are battling a brush fire in FDR Park in South Philadelphia on Monday afternoon.
Multiple wildfires in Jackson Township, Ocean County, were contained Monday, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
The Tabernacle Township School District is under a "shelter in place" because of a police investigation
A person riding a motorcycle died in a crash on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia Monday, police said.
Crews are battling a brush fire in FDR Park in South Philadelphia on Monday afternoon.
The Tabernacle Township School District is under a "shelter in place" because of a police investigation
A home nurse was arrested for allegedly abusing a child in her care in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, police said.
The Philadelphia Wings announced on social media Monday they would be ceasing operations at the end of this season.
The second annual Gaudreau Family 5K Run/Walk & Family Day will return in May to honor Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Multiple wildfires in Jackson Township, Ocean County, were contained Monday, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
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.
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.
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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.
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.