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The University of the Sciences joins more than 1,300 other colleges and universities in going smoke and tobacco free.
Parents at an elementary school in Nicetown have voted overwhelmingly to keep the school under district control, instead of converting it to a charter.
At Philadelphia City Hall, the elementary school students got a taste of what it's like to be in a real courtroom when they served as jurors in mock trials.
A new exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences takes you on a journey to the rainforest of New Guinea and the land of the exotic "birds of paradise."
The dragnet remains out for 26-year-old Jason Koenig, who faces four criminal counts stemming from an alleged affair with a 16-year-old student at Hammonton High School.
A wrestling rivalry between two New Jersey high schools is being put on hold, after an online photograph went viral.
The US Department of Education says inclusion on the list "in no way indicates" an institution has violated Title IX, prohibiting sex discrimination, but it's releasing the list of places it is investigating to "foster better public awareness."
For two hours last night, parents decried the school district's "empty shell" budget for next year. And the School Reform Commission chair shared their outrage.
His visit to George Washington High School, on Bustleton Avenue in the Northeast, was the first of four around the district.
The head of a local organization focused on improving campus security is pleased that the issue is getting a spotlight from the vice president of the United States.
If America is a melting pot, the auditorium inside Northeast High School was a cauldron: the roll call of countries numbered nearly 50.
More than 30 million students and teachers use Gmail as part of the free "Apps for Education" service.
Paymon Rouhanifard considers his five promises made in January a work in progress. This was his first quarterly update on what's called the "Camden Commitment".
It's a sweet deal for public school superintendents, and it's all paid for by your taxes.
A new report finds New Jersey's high school graduation rate is relatively high, and the number of "dropout factory" schools is shrinking.
STEM is one of the buzziest acronyms in education, but there's a lot to all the talk about Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. A new study finds some critical shortfalls in the Philadelphia area, but also points to some solutions.
The Philadelphia School District has postponed a parents' vote scheduled for Thursday on whether a West Kensington elementary school should be converted to a charter.
As part of the Philadelphia Science Festival, the Franklin Institute helped passersby experience "The Thrill of the Luge."
Philanthropist Kal Rudman will receive a distinguished service award from Temple University Sunday afternoon for unwavering support of the school and its students.
The 30th birthday celebration of the Philadelphia International Children's Festival starts this Wednesday in University City, so get ready for some fun!
A Delaware County judge is being asked to decide on whether Swarthmore College should be allowed a liquor license as part of a hotel it plans to build on campus. A group of residents wants to uphold its tradition as a dry town.
Rutgers officials say a record-setting crowd has turned out to get an up-close look at the university and its many offerings.
City Council President Darrell Clarke says before City Council steps up to help, local lawmakers want more oversight of the school district's budget.
More than 40 students of Prof. Adam Fontecchio have been working since December on an elaborate Rube Goldberg-type contraption to open the Philadelphia Science Festival.
Philadelphia schools superintendent William Hite (at right in photo) says he wants to keep the conversation on revenue -- where the needed funds will come from -- and not on the cuts that would ensue if it doesn't arrive.
Thursday will be a fairly decent day to spend time outside in the Philadelphia region.
As restoration work continues at Lemon Hill Park following FIFA Fan Fest, some neighbors said they're concerned about debris and the condition of the park.
Honesty Hood died in a crash on Columbus Boulevard in South Philadelphia last weekend. The crash also injured five others.
The FBI was investigating the Dane Fine Art gallery in Ardmore Wednesday.
HBCU football is returning to South Philadelphia this fall with an expanded slate of games at Lincoln Financial Field.
Cheltenham High School canceled the 2026 football season due to the hazing investigation involving multiple students and coaches.
Thursday will be a fairly decent day to spend time outside in the Philadelphia region.
As restoration work continues at Lemon Hill Park following FIFA Fan Fest, some neighbors said they're concerned about debris and the condition of the park.
Honesty Hood died in a crash on Columbus Boulevard in South Philadelphia last weekend. The crash also injured five others.
The FBI was investigating the Dane Fine Art gallery in Ardmore Wednesday.
As restoration work continues at Lemon Hill Park following FIFA Fan Fest, some neighbors said they're concerned about debris and the condition of the park.
Honesty Hood died in a crash on Columbus Boulevard in South Philadelphia last weekend. The crash also injured five others.
The FBI was investigating the Dane Fine Art gallery in Ardmore Wednesday.
HBCU football is returning to South Philadelphia this fall with an expanded slate of games at Lincoln Financial Field.
Fans stocked up on Sixers and Flyers merch at the annual summer sale at Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia.
Norma Yates, who lived on a Winslow Township farm, vanished in 2023. Her family is still searching for answers.
A 33-year-old man was shot and killed in Winslow Township Wednesday afternoon, Camden County officials said.
Severe storms in New Jersey brought lightning and heavy rain, with several towns experiencing flash flooding Tuesday.
Two businesses in Maple Shade are temporarily closed after a lightning strike sparked a fire, causing thousands of dollars worth of damages.
Emergency crews blocked off flooded streets in Hammonton as tow trucks worked to remove stranded vehicles.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
HBCU football is returning to South Philadelphia this fall with an expanded slate of games at Lincoln Financial Field.
LeBron James has sold the most jerseys ever for a player joining a new team across all sports in the first 48 hours, surpassing Shohei Ohtani.
Fans stocked up on Sixers and Flyers merch at the annual summer sale at Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Eagles have opened their sixth training camp under coach Nick Sirianni, but the spotlight is on LeBron James.
Griffin Conine hit a go-ahead pinch-hit homer in the eighth, Otto Lopez, Heriberto Hernández and Xavier Edwards each had two RBIs, and the Miami Marlins rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-6.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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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.
Bill Kelly says Thursday will have some stray afternoon showers and a mix of sun and clouds. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation crews were at Lemon Hill starting restoration work, but some neighbors are concerned by the amount of damage and debris left behind.
The Eagles hit the practice field Wednesday for their first training camp practice, which follows an offseason filled with plenty of changes on offense.
A man was shot and killed in South Jersey Wednesday afternoon, according to officials.
Gold and pink balloons floated into the sky in Chester Wednesday night in honor of Honesty Hood.