Superintendent Says Plan To Cut Public Transportation Fare For High Schoolers Off The Table
"We withdrew that because we're in conversations now with SEPTA, and we're trying to find a way to resolve this issue," Hite explained.
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"We withdrew that because we're in conversations now with SEPTA, and we're trying to find a way to resolve this issue," Hite explained.
This is the third year that "People Helping People" has helped the staff of Dunbar Elementary get ready to open, and the volunteer force has grown to about 200 people.
A spokesman for the New Jersey School Boards Association says it's good for high school kids to be trained -- just in case.
With the governor and the School Reform Commission calling on teachers to make concessions, Philadelphia Federation of Teachers' president Jerry Jordan was hearing directly from members about their working conditions.
Bucks County commissioner Rob Loughery, after reading a story to the children at the Emilie Christian Day School in Levittown, said preschool for kids is similar to planting a seed at the right time to maximize the plant's potential.
"We can't help but feel a certain pride and ownership in this team," says Springside Chestnut Hill Academy principal Dr. Priscilla Sands.
Temple uses an app called RoomSync. That allows incoming freshman and transfer students to look for compatible roommates.
At Temple University, campus police kept traffic moving as parents and students unloaded their vehicles and headed toward their respective dorms.
The company is currently testing food trucks – or java trucks, if you will – at three colleges in the United States.
School begins again in just about two weeks and one local expert says now is the time to start getting your children out of summer mode and refocus them for school.
Believe it or not, some area students are already saying goodbye to the playground and hello to the classroom as a new school year begins.
Philadelphia has joined a nationwide effort to get students reading on grade level by fourth grade.
The hearing was focused on expanding "community-based schooling," in which social services that are normally offered in government offices are instead available at neighborhood schools.
Cigarette tax money, if it comes, would fill about half of the budget hole. The district is still pushing its teachers union for concessions. Superintendent William Hite says the district is no longer seeking across the board wage cuts.
Middle school students returning to class next month in the Bristol Township School District in Bucks County will be using tablets to help enhance their learning experience.
Tucked between the US Coast Guard Station and the Sheet Metal Workers' union headquarters, at Washington Avenue and Columbus Boulevard, is the Washington Avenue Pier.
The mayor says the interim cuts imposed now to allow schools to open on time will, in his view, affect learning.
Twenty-two little champions, ages 4 to 16, all in wheelchairs, gave it their all at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, in events such as tee-ball, basketball, and slalom.
The School District of Philadelphia will open as planned on September 8th, but with temporary "service reductions."
A new self-guided tour celebrating food in various cultures is coming to the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology from September through December.
Pennsylvania's U.S. Senator Bob Casey supports the Student Emergency Loan Refinancing Act, which would allow students to do what homeowners and businesses are doing -- lower the interest rate on their debt.
The School Reform Commission and Superintendent William Hite are scheduled to make an announcement Friday about the future of the cash-strapped school district.
Sixty students who play string, woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments spent two intense weeks studying with professional musicians from Camden's "Symphony in C."
A split Penn State Board of Trustees voted 19-8 to continue to comply with the NCAA sanctions, which include a $60-million fine and a ban on postseason play.
Pennsylvania schools will have to make room for almost 400 undocumented children this fall. In Delaware more than 100 and in new Jersey, more than 1,500. In all, that's enough to fill nearly 70 classrooms.
Fog and showers will slow you down Monday morning in the Philadelphia area.
Carl Grundstrom scored for the Flyers, who did not capitalize on three power-play opportunities in the loss to the Kraken.
A man was shot and killed Sunday in the Mantua section of West Philadelphia, police said.
Dallas Goedert caught a 1-yard touchdown pass, Jake Elliott hit field goals of 28 and 47 yards, and the Eagles hung on to defeat the Bills.
The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away in the second half for a 129-104 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
Fog and showers will slow you down Monday morning in the Philadelphia area.
Carl Grundstrom scored for the Flyers, who did not capitalize on three power-play opportunities in the loss to the Kraken.
A man was shot and killed Sunday in the Mantua section of West Philadelphia, police said.
Dallas Goedert caught a 1-yard touchdown pass, Jake Elliott hit field goals of 28 and 47 yards, and the Eagles hung on to defeat the Bills.
A man was shot and killed Sunday in the Mantua section of West Philadelphia, police said.
A woman and a man were shot in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood
Nearly 93,000 travelers are set to move through Philadelphia International Airport in post-holiday rush.
A portion of SEPTA's Broad Street Line was suspended Saturday afternoon after a fire near the tracks, officials said.
A 45-year-old woman was killed in a head-on crash on an icy street early Saturday morning in Port Richmond, police say.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
A 26-year-old woman died after driving off the road and crashing into a small body in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
The holiday rush was on Sunday night as shoppers scrambled to get their last-minute holiday gifts inside the Cherry Hill Mall.
Cpl. Matthew Snook was fatally shot while on duty earlier this week at a DMV office in Wilmington, Delaware.
Six people were taken to a trauma center after a three-car crash on the Delaware Memorial Bridge Friday night.
Police say 44-year-old Rahman Rose entered a DMV in Wilmington, Delaware and shot and killed a state trooper.
Portnoy said he plans to give Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook's family nearly $500,000.
Tributes are pouring in for Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was shot and killed in Wilmington.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
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.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
Parking and traffic restrictions for the Mummers parade start Friday in Philadelphia.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
Carl Grundstrom scored for the Flyers, who did not capitalize on three power-play opportunities in the loss to the Kraken.
Dallas Goedert caught a 1-yard touchdown pass, Jake Elliott hit field goals of 28 and 47 yards, and the Eagles hung on to defeat the Bills.
The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away in the second half for a 129-104 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for a career-high 262 yards and two TDs, and Penn State beat Clemson 22-10 in the Pinstripe Bowl.
Jalen Smith sparked a game-ending run with a thunderous dunk on Joel Embiid, and the Chicago Bulls matched a season high with their fifth straight win, beating the Philadelphia 76ers 109-102.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
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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 Philadelphia area can expect a foggy, rainy Monday before bitterly cold temperatures return. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Residents in Hammonton, New Jersey, raced to help when two helicopters collided and then crashed down in their neighborhood. One pilot died and another was critically injured in the crash, police said.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts spoke to the media after team's 13-12 victory over the Buffalo Bills.
Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni spoke to the media after the team's 13-12 win over the Bills in Buffalo.
The Philadelphia area can expect a mild Monday with temperatures in the 50s and scattered showers before colder air arrives for Tuesday. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.