Mother, Boyfriend Charged After Phila. First-Grader Brings Heroin Into Classroom
Marie Hunter, 32, and Christopher White, 28, are charged with endangering the welfare of a child. White is also charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana.
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Marie Hunter, 32, and Christopher White, 28, are charged with endangering the welfare of a child. White is also charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana.
But the lawmakers voiced frustration at how the school district conducts its business.
A Burlington Township middle school student was rushed to the hospital after collapsing during the beginning of physical education class Wednesday morning.
What started as a pilot program to help incarcerated Philadelphia mothers remain connected with their children is now expanding to include fathers as well.
Seniors from Freire Charter School made some noise with a noontime march, in celebration of their impending graduation and more.
The conference brings together academics and government drug policy officials to examine prescription drug abuse among college students.
The Franklin Institute debuted its new wing yesterday. The big draw is the country's largest exhibit on the human brain.
Police say a seven-year-old student brought ten packs of heroin into a classroom at Commodore John Barry Elementary School at 59th and Race Streets.
The private liberal-arts college of about 2,400 students in Lancaster announced the new policy Tuesday, one day after trustees approved it.
About five gallons of ethyl acrylate spilled at Arkema, a resins plant in Bristol Township.
Standing in the Camden High School gym, surrounded by banners that showcased the school's athletic achievements, the governor announced the state's formal partnership with the Center for Family Services' "Promise Neighborhoods" program.
Are judges being threatened by politics while trying to make Constitutional decisions? That was part of the discussion at the National Constitution Center.
"It's kind of a double-edge sword," says Paula Nagle of the Marshall Financial Group, based in Doylestown.
The signing, this Friday at 11:30am, hosted by the Central Parkway branch of the Free Library, on Logan Circle, is already sold out.
A group of about 50 students from Seneca High School in Tabernacle, New Jersey were all smiles while taking their final calculus exam.
Swarthmore College is celebrating its 150th anniversary this weekend.
The annual celebration started three years ago, to focus attention on the city's effort to raise graduation rates. Lori Shorr from the Mayor's Office of Education says the rate has gone from 53 percent in 2007 to 64 percent this year.
School District of Philadelphia to host its first dramatic stage play ever. The play, presented Saturday at 8pm, is a fictional account of a meeting between civil rights leaders Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.
A lawsuit by a state senator and the state treasurer over the NCAA's $60 million fine imposed on Penn State for its handling of the Jerry Sandusky child molestation scandal could go to trial early next year.
City Council president Darrell Clarke says the school district's immediate need for $35 million by month's end is a "self-inflicted wound" because the district, in his view, dragged its feet on selling old, shuttered buildings.
On this week's show, Hadas reports on University City Dining Days and a June 12th preview; a new, Cajun-inspired restaurant in center city; and a South Philly competition for the best burger.
Police say a 14-year-old male student claims he had sex with the unidentified teacher on several occasions.
Even so, the proposed legislation does not fully meet the district's needs for the coming year.
At a Council hearing this morning, school district COO Fran Burns said seven of the 27 buildings have buyers, and the rest are not likely to bring in as much as had been hoped.
Attorneys for Drexel University got a tongue lashing Tuesday from a city council member over the school's plans to buy the shuttered University City High School.
A Philadelphia college is considering opening its doors to more students.
A water main break at 12th and Filbert streets in Philadelphia is causing water to flow into part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station Monday night.
Kevin Douglass Green, the great, great grandson of Frederick Douglass, is spending the week visiting Black-owned businesses to promote literacy and legacy.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The statue of late heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier in Philadelphia could be on the move.
Federal agents were stationed outside a home in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, for hours Monday before taking a man into custody.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
The statue of late heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier in Philadelphia could be on the move.
A Philadelphia college is considering opening its doors to more students.
A water main break at 12th and Filbert streets in Philadelphia is causing water to flow into part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station Monday night.
A Philadelphia college is considering opening its doors to more students.
A water main break at 12th and Filbert streets in Philadelphia is causing water to flow into part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station Monday night.
Kevin Douglass Green, the great, great grandson of Frederick Douglass, is spending the week visiting Black-owned businesses to promote literacy and legacy.
The statue of late heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier in Philadelphia could be on the move.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
Warm drinks, warm food and lots of layers are helping people in the Delaware Valley face the cold weather.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
The PHMC clinic on Cedar Avenue in West Philadelphia is helping provide dental and health care in an underserved community.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
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 water main break at 12th and Filbert streets in Philadelphia is causing water to flow into part of SEPTA's Jefferson Station Monday night.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said he hopes to find a new home for Nick Castellanos by next Monday.
Meet Eagles fan Andrew Athias, who was among about 400 people taking part in Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl halftime show.
The Eagles' reported new offensive line coach has connections to offensive coordinator Sean Mannion and D-coordinator Vic Fangio.
Barry Wilburn, who led the NFL in interceptions in 1987 and won a Super Bowl with Washington that same season, has died. He was 62.
Philadelphia Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was among the "Super Bowl Legends" introduced before Super Bowl LX between the Patriots and Seahawks.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
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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 bill would also remove some barriers for veterans to get free beach tags.
Starting Feb. 23, DeKalb Pike will be detoured between Henderson Road and Prince Frederick Boulevard.
Eugene A. Tighe Middle School in Margate was flooded on Monday after a sprinkler head in the school's fire suppression system ruptured.
An argument inside a North Philadelphia bar after Super Bowl LX led to a shooting that left a 29-year-old man critically wounded, according to police.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Monday night.