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Philadelphia's only Jesuit elementary school has put out the welcome mat for the Pope, if he visits for the World Meeting of Families - a big Catholic event - to be held in Philadelphia in September, 2015.
A La Salle junior will spend this weekend in Lincoln, Nebraska at a convention specifically for female math majors.
Students at the Philadelphia High School for Creative & Performing Arts are singing praises to the donors who are helping make this years performance possible.
A $10,000 grant from Philadelphia philanthropist and radio industry icon Kal Rudman and his wife, Lucille, means lots of new equipment for the student-operated FM radio station in Havertown, Pa.
The plan from the Philadelphia Democrats would generate $300 million for schools statewide, including $90 million more for Philadelphia.
Cyber-charters do have some physical locations, and students at the Achievement House cyber-charter resource center in Chester, Pa. viewed a virtual rally on their laptops.
A Main Line school gymnasium was packed with hundreds of people wanting to hear from M. Night Shyamalan talk about his book and his theories about closing the education gap between rich and poor communities.
New research out of Harvard reveals not calling schools off for a snow day might be more detrimental to students than canceling school for the weather.
Part of a bill pending in the Pennsylvania senate would give universities the authority to approve new charter schools. But one non-profit says there's no evidence that would improve student performance.
Each team, represented by their coach and two players, had 15 minutes to state their cases, how they were affected and why their team should stay, speaking directly to School President Neil Theobald, Athletic Director Kevin Clark and Board of Trustees members.
Hamlet and Olesia Garcia were charged with theft of services for sending their daughter to school a mile away, in Lower Moreland, Pa. If convicted, the Garcias could have faced up to seven years behind bars.
Librarians in town for a national conference joined Philadelphia public school parents, students and staff, yesterday, to call attention to the lack of libraries in district schools.
School officials say it will be a chance to "exchange viewpoints" during these meetings, as members of the teams try to get more answers and keep their programs alive.
State representative Brendan Boyle (D-Phila.) says a mandatory Holocaust curriculum is needed because of the growing notion that the Holocaust was a hoax.
Chester High School will open two hours late Monday because of issues to the school's heating system.
The African American Children's Book Fair, which offers thousands of unique books all in one place, is a week away.
Philadelphia police and local utilities are planning a public awareness campaign to warn residents of scammers who try to enter homes posing as utility workers.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie along with Camden Mayor Dana Redd and Superintendent of Schools Paymon Rouhanifard announced a new program that will help Camden students and their families.
The statewide program is dubbed "Pre-K for PA: All Children Ready To Succeed."
The 2014 Catholic Charities Appeal is now underway. There are more than 80 programs that help more than 200,000 people, regardless of faith, each year.
Gov. Chris Christie is heading to Camden to make an education announcement.
After a snow day, students in the Philadelphia School District strapped on their snow boots and headed to class.
The School District of Philadelphia will be open Thursday but officials want parents to be aware of challenges students may face getting to and from school.
"The fact that we have young people being able to put their hands on these guns is amazing in itself," says Lt. John Stanford, with the Philadelphia Police Department.
Changes will be coming to "skill games" in Pennsylvania after the state Supreme Court ruled the games are essentially slot machines.
The Flyers acquired Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit in a surprise four-player trade with the Maple Leafs ahead of the 2026 NHL draft.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
A teenager riding their bike was killed after being hit by a UPS truck in Southampton Township, New Jersey State Police said Tuesday.
Despite being burned in a fire last month, Mother African Union Church in Wilmington is preserving the past and shaping the future.
Changes will be coming to "skill games" in Pennsylvania after the state Supreme Court ruled the games are essentially slot machines.
A teenager riding their bike was killed after being hit by a UPS truck in Southampton Township, New Jersey State Police said Tuesday.
The Flyers acquired Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit in a surprise four-player trade with the Maple Leafs ahead of the 2026 NHL draft.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Despite being burned in a fire last month, Mother African Union Church in Wilmington is preserving the past and shaping the future.
Changes will be coming to "skill games" in Pennsylvania after the state Supreme Court ruled the games are essentially slot machines.
The Isaacs family is embracing a life after a long, difficult journey with childhood leukemia.
"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.
A teenager riding their bike was killed after being hit by a UPS truck in Southampton Township, New Jersey State Police said Tuesday.
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.
Despite being burned in a fire last month, Mother African Union Church in Wilmington is preserving the past and shaping the future.
One person was found dead in a Delaware home where a fire broke out overnight, officials say.
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.
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.
The Flyers acquired Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit in a surprise four-player trade with the Maple Leafs ahead of the 2026 NHL draft.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
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.
"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.
A teenager died after being hit by a UPS truck while riding their bike in Southampton Township, New Jersey State Police said Tuesday. Officials said first responders were called to Tranquility Court, off NJ-70 in Burlington County, around 10:45 a.m.
Even after a fire devastated the historic Mother African Union Church, the congregation is moving forward with plans for its annual August Quarterly Festival, and is set to be featured in this year's Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
From "wooder" to "jawn," the Philadelphia accent is more than just a few famous words. It's a piece of the city's identity, and language experts can't get enough.
Tuesday is a great day to get outside and enjoy the sunshine and mild temperatures, with a high of 81 degrees in Philadelphia. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the good and the bad, as she's also tracking potentially strong to severe storms arriving Thursday.
Some residents who have permits to park in the area near the FIFA Fan Festival on Lemon Hill say they've gotten parking tickets in error. Others have received tickets for violations despite being outside the designated parking zone, Chilekasi Adele reports.