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The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has decided not to decide whether the Philadelphia School District has the power to impose work rule changes on teachers next fall.
Prospects for approval of a cigarette tax increase to fund Philadelphia schools before state lawmakers' summer recess have hit rough waters.
The Neshaminy School Board finally votes tonight on a policy change that prohibits editors of the high school newspaper from completely banning the word "Redskins" in its pages.
Fourteen students from various middle schools are enrolled in the "canine handler academy" run by the Penn Vet Working Dog Center.
The Philadelphia School Partnership is giving $137,000 each to St. Thomas Aquinas Elementary School, in South Philadelphia, and to St. Helena Incarnation, in Olney.
Philadelphia City Councilman Kenyatta Johnson told supporters gathered in the state capitol rotunda that the state needs a new school funding formula.
Nearly 40 students from Youth United for Change will attend the "Freedom 50" conference, honoring the civil rights workers who signed up African-American voters in 1964, including the three who were murdered by the Ku Klux Klan.
Officials say nearly three thousand children between the ages of 10 and 15 entered the juvenile justice system in the county last year. They say that one in five will return to the system within one year.
Bet you didn't know this is New Jersey's 350th anniversary. Most people in the Garden State don't.
Drexel University professor Frank Lee has earned the Guinness World Record for largest architectural video game display. Again.
The building was evacuated while crews battle the small blaze.
Jerry Sandusky's wife says Pennsylvania's top prosecutor lacks the courage to admit the former Penn State assistant coach isn't guilty of the child molestation charges that sent him to prison.
Hillary Linardopoulos, of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, said the ballot question would be an important -- albeit symbolic -- statement.
An annual rite of summer is that students lose ground academically. It's called the summer slide and since teachers are off the clock, fighting it falls to parents.
A D-Day veteran who missed his high school graduation was among the graduates at a northern New Jersey high school.
The school district is selling the William Penn High School building to Temple University for $15 million.
Council president Darrell Clarke said an additional $30 million would serve as a stopgap in case Harrisburg approves a city tax on cigarettes.
After last week's media exposure, three more alleged victims came forward and told police that, while they were Anton Fomin's students, he showed them pictures of nude children and adults.
Jefferson Medical College has a new name -- thanks to a major gift from philanthropist Sidney Kimmel.
The Philadelphia School Partnership is giving $2.1 million to First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School and $855,000 to Mastery Charter Schools.
Relatives cheered wildly, smart phones aloft to snap pictures, as Delaware Valley Charter graduated the class of 2014.
Philadelphia school district officials are warning of dire consequences if the city and state don't quickly come through with millions in new funding.
Grassroots politicians from all across Pennsylvania are in Philadelphia for the annual Pennsylvania Municipal League convention. While here, they helped
One measure will provide model curriculum guidelines and teacher training for genocide and Holocaust education. If, after two years of implementation, less than 90-percent of Pennsylvania public schools are offering that education, it will be mandated.
A police officials says it's possible the two young men are Dobson students.
Paul Robbins, the last known living World War II crewmember, returned to the Battleship New Jersey for an emotional homecoming Monday.
Lapstone & Hammer searched for inspiration in every corner and oven for its U.S. Soccer apparel line for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Quakertown Community High School students accused of assaulting Police Chief Scott McElree and other officers have entered diversion programs.
Police say a group of officers assigned to a special FIFA detail made an arrest in connection with a January shooting while on a bathroom break at the art museum.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Paul Robbins, the last known living World War II crewmember, returned to the Battleship New Jersey for an emotional homecoming Monday.
Three Philadelphia officers are expected to be okay after being shot in the Wynnefield neighborhood while responding to reports that a car "had been shot up."
Lapstone & Hammer searched for inspiration in every corner and oven for its U.S. Soccer apparel line for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Quakertown Community High School students accused of assaulting Police Chief Scott McElree and other officers have entered diversion programs.
Police say a group of officers assigned to a special FIFA detail made an arrest in connection with a January shooting while on a bathroom break at the art museum.
Lapstone & Hammer searched for inspiration in every corner and oven for its U.S. Soccer apparel line for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Quakertown Community High School students accused of assaulting Police Chief Scott McElree and other officers have entered diversion programs.
Police say a group of officers assigned to a special FIFA detail made an arrest in connection with a January shooting while on a bathroom break at the art museum.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Despite her third battle with cancer, 9-year-old Morgan is still smiling and staying positive through it all.
Paul Robbins, the last known living World War II crewmember, returned to the Battleship New Jersey for an emotional homecoming Monday.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Collingswood's Pocket Park will fill with drag performances, local vendors, community speakers and live music for its fifth Annual Pride.
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
Dameon Anderson allegedly murdered Savion Pollard-Poulson inside a grocery store in Philadelphia in April and fled on an electric scooter.
A child and a teen were shot Sunday evening in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
A man in Woodland Beach, Delaware, was charged with more than a dozen counts of animal cruelty after 19 dogs were rescued from his property.
After a devastating fire destroyed Mother African Union Church, the historic Wilmington congregation is leaning on its strong foundation as it begins to rebuild.
A driver was hospitalized after a tree service and landscaping truck drove off a bridge in New Castle County, Delaware, police said Friday.
Anticipation grows in Delaware's West African community as the Ivory Coast's national soccer team settles into its Wilmington hotel ahead of the World Cup.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
Lapstone & Hammer searched for inspiration in every corner and oven for its U.S. Soccer apparel line for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Golden Knights had taken a two-games-to-one lead in the Stanley Cup Finals, but Carolina came roaring back, winning three straight to take home their first championship since the 2005-2006 season.
Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute to lift Ivory Coast to a 1-0 victory over Ecuador in its first World Cup appearance in a dozen years.
Jackson Chourio and Blake Perkins homered, Kyle Harrison pitched three-hit ball for six innings and the Brewers tagged Philadelphia Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez for all their runs in a 4-0 victory.
Jalen Brunson is now an NBA champion and NBA Finals MVP.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
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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.
101-year-old World War II veteran Paul Robbins returned to the Battleship New Jersey, the ship where he served as a young man and made memories that lasted a lifetime. CBS News Philadelphia's Madeleine Wright reports.
With the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup in town, Lapstone and Hammer in Philadelphia is showing its soccer style with a special apparel line. CBS News Philadelphia's Pat Gallen has the story.
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was reportedly struck by a vehicle and then opened fire in New Jersey Monday morning, Stafford Township police said.
Cooper Hospital's LGBTQ+ health clinic in Collingswood helps patients get routine medical care, along with things like gender affirming therapy and HIV prevention. CBS News Philadelphia's Stephanie Stahl has the story.
Flames ripped through Mother African Union Church in May, leaving the sanctuary in ruins and destroying its iconic steeple.