Gas Driller Gives $2.5M To Lackawanna College
A gas driller is giving $2.5 million to Lackawanna College in Scranton.
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A gas driller is giving $2.5 million to Lackawanna College in Scranton.
The Westtown School in Chester County will take the wraps off its new multimillion dollar science center Saturday afternoon during a Science Day at its 600-acre campus just outside West Chester.
Philadelphia School District officials, parents and local leaders sat down to discuss what they can do to get the school on the right track.
Flanked by Delaware County D.A. Jack Whelan and Darby Township Police Chief Len McDevitt, Sen. Anthony Williams got their endorsement for his bill, passed in the Senate, to prevent school districts from hiding sexual misconduct allegations against teachers.
The community meeting at Bartram High School starts Thursday night at 6:30 p.m.
Auditor General Euguene DePasquale has begun an audit of the school district.
A middle school art teacher from Camden County has admitted to having inappropriate sexual communications with 17 male students over the course of five years.
Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter of "The Roots" is lending his support for a mural that would honor the legacy of a beloved community leader he grew up with in South Philadelphia.
Police say Robert Gimello, of Langhorne, reportedly displayed multiple photos of male genitalia to three minor victims, ages 13 and 14, in November of 2013.
Philadelphia's Controller, Alan Butkovitz, says a culture of secrecy pervades the School District, making it difficult for anyone to get to the root of the district's massive deficits.
Holy Family University and Conwell-Egan High School have announced a new program to allow dual enrollment for high school students.
Students at the Community College of Philadelphia face a possible tuition increase next fall unless the city and the state chip in more.
At Rutgers University, the humanities study — already recognized as a strong point for the university — is getting a major boost with donations totaling $3 million to endow a faculty chair in the subject.
At Rutgers University, the humanities study is getting a major boost with donations totaling $3 million to endow a faculty chair in the subject.
Philadelphia's new "portfolio model" of school governance came in for some harsh criticism at the American Educational Research Association's annual conference being held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Hundreds plan to run around Philadelphia school headquarters Saturday to protest the state of education in the city.
The two-day conference will be a discussion on war, and the responsibilities that go along with it.
The school district last week asked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to affirm its right to sidestep seniority rules.
School district superintendent Paymon Rouhanifard says declining enrollment, overspending, and cuts in federal funding mean the district is facing a $75-million shortfall.
Rhonda Feder's daughter is in 10th grade at Cheltenham High School. Class starts at 7:30. She can't help but wonder whether her school work is affected because she and other teens may be sleep deprived.
To recognize World Autism Awareness Day, a specialized school in Northeast Philadelphia today celebrated the life of one of its students who tragically lost his life at the hand of his father in a murder-suicide.
Parents will decide whether two elementary schools -- Munoz Marin and Edward Steel -- should become Renaissance Charters or remain district-run.
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is sponsoring a unique forum that brings health care providers together with experts in the LGBT community.
There was a significant no-show at Tuesday's event: the cherry blossoms.
Researchers suspect that the stability of five years of pre-K may have shielded the children against stress and health risks of growing up poor.
After a beautiful start to the work week, we'll see more of the same on Tuesday.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
While city crews cleared the encampments at Christina Park in Wilmington, demonstrators said that it won't solve the problem.
Zack Wheeler struck out nine in six scoreless innings of two-hit ball, Gabriel Rincones Jr. homered for his first career hit and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 7-0 on Monday.
Dr. Peter Stafford, his wife, Rebekah Stafford, and their four children all arrived safely on Monday, according to Serge, a Pennsylvania-based Christian missions organization.
Jesse Ito won the Best Chef Award for the Mid-Atlantic region, and Kalaya won the Outstanding Restaurant Award at the 2026 James Beard Awards.
After a beautiful start to the work week, we'll see more of the same on Tuesday.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
While city crews cleared the encampments at Christina Park in Wilmington, demonstrators said that it won't solve the problem.
Zack Wheeler struck out nine in six scoreless innings of two-hit ball, Gabriel Rincones Jr. homered for his first career hit and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 7-0 on Monday.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Jesse Ito won the Best Chef Award for the Mid-Atlantic region, and Kalaya won the Outstanding Restaurant Award at the 2026 James Beard Awards.
The 2026 Men's World Cup has brought a lot of excitement to Philadelphia, but it's also causing headaches for residents trying to park near the FIFA fan festival on Lemon Hill.
The Trump administration says it wants to appeal a federal judge's ruling to restore the slavery exhibit at the President's House in Philadelphia.
A Philadelphia police sergeant went home from the hospital after being shot over the weekend in Wynnefield.
Paul Robbins, the last known living World War II crewmember, returned to the Battleship New Jersey for an emotional homecoming Monday.
The FBI is investigating after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was struck by a vehicle and then opened fire in New Jersey on Monday morning.
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.
While city crews cleared the encampments at Christina Park in Wilmington, demonstrators said that it won't solve the problem.
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.
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.
Zack Wheeler struck out nine in six scoreless innings of two-hit ball, Gabriel Rincones Jr. homered for his first career hit and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 7-0 on Monday.
The 2026 Men's World Cup has brought a lot of excitement to Philadelphia, but it's also causing headaches for residents trying to park near the FIFA fan festival on Lemon Hill.
The Rocky statue curse has struck again in Philadelphia after Ecuador fans placed the team's jersey on the statue before a World Cup match against the Ivory Coast.
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.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
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.
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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.
Two Philadelphia restaurants won James Beard Awards Monday night at the annual ceremony in Chicago.
Andrew Kozak says Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be seasonable and comfortable. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Benjamin Franklin has been called many things: inventor, writer, diplomat and founding father. A new Philadelphia musical aims to add "rock star" to the list.
People rallied in support of those living in the encampments at Christina Park in Wilmington, Delaware, on Monday night.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Monday night.