Another Try: Pa. House Committee Approves Phila. Cigarette Tax for Schools
For some, it was déjà vu: the House passed a bill more than two months ago to authorize the cigarette tax for city schools, but then the bill got bogged down.
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For some, it was déjà vu: the House passed a bill more than two months ago to authorize the cigarette tax for city schools, but then the bill got bogged down.
Kids sang and danced and drew pictures as the grownups pushed for funding for quality pre-kindergarten programs.
The "Triumph of David," a 12'-by-20' painting believed to be by artist Pietro de Cortona, is being examined by radiographic imaging.
A former Hun School of Princeton information technology teacher has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a 16-year-old female student.
It's the first time an Ivy League school has ever made the magazine's list, let alone snagged the top spot.
As a "security aide" typist, Jen Havermann got her first exposure to computers while digging through databases.
Working with the smallest building blocks of the universe, Raytheon's scientists are creating new substances and computing technology straight from the pages of science fiction.
With their rigorous curricula, highly trained teachers and multiple resources, these schools produce better results than traditional high schools in graduating students with STEM skills.
According to a 2013 College Board report, full-time workers with a bachelor's degree earn an average of $21,000 more annually than those who have no education beyond high school.
"It seems pretty unenviable it would move," says Terry Quinlan, the supervisor of health services for the Lower Merion School District.
Phillies' third baseman Cody Asche tried a driving simulator while using a smartphone, and smashed into a car.
Letters are going out to parents from various school districts in the Commonwealth saying that, due to federal budget cuts, free influenza vaccines will no longer be available.
The family of the little girl who was abducted from her West Philadelphia kindergarten class continues to pursue legal action against the Philadelphia school district.
Philadelphia University dedicated the new center for public service Thursday night.
The Philadelphia School District is trying some new strategies to stress the importance of attendance.
There was a standing ovation from library, civic, and community leaders as Janet Haas of the William Penn Foundation delivered the news.
Haddonfield High School has purchased the "Stop It" app and made it available to all students as of today.
At Veterans Memorial Family School, kids were being taught by Verizon volunteers about solar energy.
The Neshaminy High School newspaper editorial board members, who fought to ban the word "Redskins" from the paper, are among the honorees.
According to acting Attorney General John Hoffman, the Board of Education in Franklin Township, Gloucester County will pay $75,000 to a student
Chris Stigall talked Dr. William Weaver on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT about Apple's unveiling of their latest versions of the iPhone and a new smart watch.
Dr. Michael Solon was in his ninth year as principal at Bradford Heights Elementary School when, at the age of 50, he died suddenly over the weekend.
Seven Philadelphia parents say the Pennsylvania Department of Education has violated its duty to look into allegations of "curriculum deficiencies" in Philadelphia schools.
The SRC says the school doubled its student population without permission. Walter Palmer, founder of the school, says the SRC is trying to strangle his school by withholding additional funds.
Seven Philadelphia School District parents have alleged in a lawsuit that the Pennsylvania Department of Education violated its obligation to investigate allegations of curriculum deficiencies in the schools.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
Two Temple University students were robbed this week in separate incidents off campus in North Philadelphia, university officials announced.
Microsoft services are down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
Eagles Autism Foundation benefit hosted by Steven Singer Jewelers
The NEXT Weather team breaks down four types of precipitation and what conditions create each one.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to know.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
Two Temple University students were robbed this week in separate incidents off campus in North Philadelphia, university officials announced.
Microsoft services are down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
The NEXT Weather team breaks down four types of precipitation and what conditions create each one.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
Two Temple University students were robbed this week in separate incidents off campus in North Philadelphia, university officials announced.
Attorneys representing five children ages 4 and 5 allege the kids were physically abused by a Malvern School pre-K teacher.
Police rescued a dog from a partially frozen pool over the weekend and are using it as a reminder about ice-covered water.
During a snow emergency in Philadelphia, drivers will need to move their vehicles off of the city's snow emergency routes.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
Attorneys representing five children ages 4 and 5 allege the kids were physically abused by a Malvern School pre-K teacher.
A town hall hosted by DataOne, the company behind a proposed data center, sought to reassure the community about the project's potential impact on Vineland.
A Mansfield Township landlord allegedly used chloroform when he molested two of his tenants, officials said.
A 42-year-old Millville man was charged with attempted murder after allegedly firing multiple gunshots at New Jersey State troopers, state police said.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to 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.
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.
The Philadelphia Flyers saw an early three-goal lead vanish in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday night.
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.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
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.
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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.
Villanova University has started to reopen and is set to operate on a normal schedule Friday after a threat forced the campus to shut down Thursday morning. Students said the disruptions are frustrating.
With heavy snow on the way Sunday and temperatures well below freezing, Andy Siegel of Fairmount Hardware says the choice of ice melt is key to keeping your walkways and driveways clear and safe. CBS News Philadelphia's Tammie Souza reports.
Ahead of this weekend's forecasted major snowstorm, the Philadelphia Parking Authority is asking residents to clear the roads along snow emergency routes. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Ray Strickland has the story.
NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore explains four main types of precipitation and times out what the Philadelphia area can expect during this weekend's winter storm.
Temple University men's basketball coach Adam Fisher talked to CBS News Philadelphia about the legacy assistant coach Bill Courtney leaves behind in college hoops. Courtney recently died at 55.