Local College Students Learn First-Hand About Life On The US/Mexican Border
Lots of college students spend Spring Break partying, some other working, but a group from LaSalle will be learning about immigration by going to a Texas border town.
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Lots of college students spend Spring Break partying, some other working, but a group from LaSalle will be learning about immigration by going to a Texas border town.
While students are still not permitted to bring their own dogs (with the exception of service animals), many are probably looking forward to seeing some furry and friendly -- albeit slobbery -- faces around campus.
According to officials, the money will go to help the University City District find students from West Philadelphia to participate in a certificate program to become a physician's assistant.
Kids at the Camden Community Charter School were getting nutrition classes taught by Americorps member Erin McKenrick.
Camden Children's Garden founder Mike Devlin says the nature education center on the Camden waterfront was looking down the barrel of a gun last year.
A Montgomery County teenager is attending a pretty special film festival, today -- at the White House.
It was an experience for a group of Temple University students that can be described as "out of this world." A Question and Answer session with three astronauts on the International Space Station, broadcast live on TV.
Councilwoman Maria Quinones Sanchez proposes upping the school district's share from 55 percent to 60 percent, which she says would shift about $53 million per year from the city to the schools without raising taxes.
The school district says it will gross $35 million and net $25 million from the sales.
A Philadelphia nonprofit says Pennsylvania charter schools would be better off if they were overseen by more than local school boards.
The report by the group Advocates for Children of New Jersey says child care providers know what quality is - they just can't afford it.
The suspect went inside a computer room on the third floor, where he stole eight computers before fleeing to the schoolyard.
The $34.4 billion state budget New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie proposed Tuesday makes a required $2.25 billion payment to the public worker pension fund without raising taxes but leaves virtually nothing left over to fund major new programs or initiatives.
His name is Motuba. He's 29 years old and weighs 432 pounds.
This high-energy event was a warmup to the all-important step of filling out those free applications for federal student aid known as "FAFSA" -- a financial lifeline to college for these largely impoverished students.
Dr. Alberta Wilson, program manager for the Christian-based Capstone Legacy Foundation, wants businesses to know they can get a credit on their corporate taxes if they donate to parochial or private school scholarship organizations.
This year, for its 65th-anniversary entry at the Flower Show, Del Val College is incorporating artwork from more than a thousand schoolchildren into its exhibit.
Law and Society Week covers a wide variety of topics such as the death penalty and cyber security, and will feature a number of guests at different events held at the school this week.
Thanks to a $5 million dollar plan to restore the school's condemned boathouse, rowing and crew will stay alive.
"There was a failure to train the substitute teacher who allowed this young, innocent child to be taken from the school," the family's attorney says.
A local university is helping wage the war against cyberattacks on our nation's infrastructure, as well as on criminals who take aim at your personal information.
Philadelphia School District Superintendent William Hite put a $320 million price tag on his action plan. But new SRC chair Bill Green said the district shouldn't count on getting that much money from the city and state.
An old city museum is looking for outstanding teachers to honor and nominations are due in less than two weeks.
The new myPLACE campuses will allow adult learners a chance at free, interactive education and career services via the cloud.
The SRC was interrupted by shouts and jeers and boos from angry parents and educators as they laid out an aggressive agenda for the upcoming year.
Owen Tippett had his second career hat trick and the Philadelphia Flyers defeat the Colorado Avalanche Friday night.
It will be dangerously cold Saturday, with extreme cold advisories and warnings in effect across the region.
There are some key items you'll need to keep in the car in case you have to travel into the snowstorm this weekend.
Sianni Wynn won her first national championship when she was 6. Now a senior at Pennsauken High School, she keeps on winning.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency as weather forecasts project a major snowstorm this weekend.
It will be dangerously cold overnight into Saturday, with extreme cold advisories and warnings in effect across the region.
A series of informational signs about slavery was removed Thursday from the President's House historic site in Philadelphia.
Owen Tippett had his second career hat trick and the Philadelphia Flyers defeat the Colorado Avalanche Friday night.
There are some key items you'll need to keep in the car in case you have to travel into the snowstorm this weekend.
Sianni Wynn won her first national championship when she was 6. Now a senior at Pennsauken High School, she keeps on winning.
There are some key items you'll need to keep in the car in case you have to travel into the snowstorm this weekend.
Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church is hosting its second annual conference to raise awareness of human trafficking in Philadelphia.
With snow and possible sleet and wintry mix headed to the Philadelphia region this weekend, here's how the city is preparing.
A series of informational signs about slavery was removed Thursday from the President's House historical site in Philadelphia.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
Sianni Wynn won her first national championship when she was 6. Now a senior at Pennsauken High School, she keeps on winning.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency as weather forecasts project a major snowstorm this weekend.
People filled the New Jersey State House rotunda to pay their respects to former Gov. Richard Codey.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
Attorneys representing five children ages 4 and 5 allege the kids were physically abused by a Malvern School pre-K teacher.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
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 multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Owen Tippett had his second career hat trick and the Philadelphia Flyers defeat the Colorado Avalanche Friday night.
Sianni Wynn won her first national championship when she was 6. Now a senior at Pennsauken High School, she keeps on winning.
Kevin Johnson died from "blunt head trauma and stab wounds" at a homeless encampment, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner said.
Tyrese Maxey scored six of his 36 points in overtime, Joel Embiid had 32 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists and the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Houston Rockets 128-122.
Parker was previously the secondary coach for the Philadelphia Eagles.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
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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.
It will be dangerously cold overnight into Saturday, with extreme cold advisories and warnings in effect across the Philadelphia region. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
If you have stopped by any supermarket or hardware store recently, you likely have been met with long lines and some sparse shelves. Many people are flocking to stores to stock up for Sunday's snowstorm. Ryan Hughes reports.
While many people could choose to hunker down at home, there are some who may have no choice but to be out in the storm. And if that’s the case, there’s some key items you’ll need in the car in case of an emergency. Ray Strickland reports.
While many people could choose to hunker down at home, there are some who may have no choice but to be out in the storm. And if that’s the case, there’s some key items you’ll need in the car in case of an emergency. Ray Strickland reports.
Sianni Wynn won her first national championship when she was 6. Now a senior at Pennsauken High School, she keeps on winning. CBS News Philadelphia's Krystle Rich reports.