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On Thursday, a Philadelphia police officer gave five public schools a gift they could never have afforded on their own-- iPads that will help non-verbal students communicate in class.
Twenty-six schools districts throughout Delaware have announced closings for Friday, February 20 due to the dangerously low temperatures and wind chills predicted.
Mayor Nutter today told stakeholders involved in youth violence prevention that they should commit to a long-term effort and not go for short-term fixes.
Grammy-winning producer Kenny Gamble was joined by "DMC" of the seminal hip-hop group, Run-DMC.
Families at the museum are celebrating the start of the "Year of the Goat" on the Chinese calendar with a variety of themed activities.
The six candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for Philadelphia mayor took part in a forum hosted by the Business Association of West Parkside.
The district faces an $80-million deficit next year, but SRC chair Bill Green says adding five charters won't break the budget because four of the schools would open in 2016.
Prosecutors say the video, "Heroin Kills," tells the heartwrenching account of a mother who prays she'll never get the call that her daughter has died of an overdose.
Penn basketball coach Jerome Allen is opening the door to opportunity for young people.
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.
Denny Lai is honoring his grandmother, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, in the Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer ride.
The Lobster House is cleaning up after this weekend's nor'easter, with part of the popular seafood restaurant still closed.
Police are investigating vandalism at Yardley Country Club after two swastikas and a racial slur were carved into the golf course.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill is working with federal partners to help New Jersey beach towns recover from the weekend nor'easter.
An eighth-inning homer by Austin Riley helped the Atlanta Braves come from behind to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 on Tuesday in the opener of a best-of-three National League Wild Card Series.
An eighth-inning homer by Austin Riley helped the Braves come from behind to beat the Phillies on Tuesday in the opener of a best-of-three NL Wild Card Series.
Residents can expect to see heavy construction equipment and street closures as police continue investigating the Chew Avenue "house of horrors."
Denny Lai is honoring his grandmother, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, in the Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer ride.
The Lobster House is cleaning up after this weekend's nor'easter, with part of the popular seafood restaurant still closed.
Police are investigating vandalism at Yardley Country Club after two swastikas and a racial slur were carved into the golf course.
Denny Lai is honoring his grandmother, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, in the Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer ride.
Police are investigating vandalism at Yardley Country Club after two swastikas and a racial slur were carved into the golf course.
Rose Bridge Farm in Dresher, Pennsylvania, says its "Cows and Coffee" experience helps care for the centuries-old property.
12th Street Catering built a garden in Philadelphia's Mantua neighborhood to help feed the community.
Residents can expect to see heavy construction equipment and street closures as police continue investigating the Chew Avenue "house of horrors."
The Lobster House is cleaning up after this weekend's nor'easter, with part of the popular seafood restaurant still closed.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill is working with federal partners to help New Jersey beach towns recover from the weekend nor'easter.
Most minimum-wage workers in the Garden State will get a pay increase at the start of 2027.
Brigantine estimates that hundreds of feet of beach were washed away, just three years after a beach replenishment project.
The nor'easter is finally winding down in the Philadelphia region after causing damage at the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
The nor'easter is finally winding down in the Philadelphia region after causing damage at the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
A strong nor'easter continues to bring rain, damaging winds and coastal flooding to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
Denny Lai is honoring his grandmother, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, in the Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer ride.
Patients increasingly need temporary housing while they receive medical treatment, and a nonprofit is filling the gap.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
Ciddianys Rodriguez's bakery, Ciddianys Bakery & Bistro, now has three thriving locations in Philadelphia.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
SEPTA's "Accelerate" plan would see upgrades across the system, including new train cars, shorter wait times and station updates.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
An eighth-inning homer by Austin Riley helped the Atlanta Braves come from behind to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 on Tuesday in the opener of a best-of-three National League Wild Card Series.
The Atlanta Braves square off against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday in Game 1 of the NL Wild Card Series.
Stepping in for Caleb Williams, Keenum was 24 for 34 for 247 yards.
The Phillies will turn to Jesús Luzardo on Tuesday to open Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series vs. the Braves.
LeBron James' contract might be the minimum, but the outlook is pretty much championship-or-bust for a franchise that has failed to advance out of the second round since 2001.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
Sylvester Stallone was a struggling actor who wrote the perfect script for himself – and refused to sell it unless he played the title role. He talks about his new memoir, "The Steps," that recounts his rocky road to fame before and after "Rocky."
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
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.
LeBron James reportedly left the Sixers' facility in a helicopter after practice, but players say it was an exciting day for the new-look 76ers.
The American Heart Association says that if high blood pressure goes untreated, hypertension can be deadly, and people need to take action to protect themselves. CBS News Philadelphia health reporter Stephanie Stahl reports.
Denny Lai is getting ready for the Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer ride.
The Lobster House in Cape May is still cleaning up after this weekend's nor'easter, with part of the popular seafood restaurant remaining closed after floodwaters damaged its dining room. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright reports.
Law enforcement is 3D photographing the Philadelphia home from top to bottom, and it will be forensically processed.