Camden County Creates Grab-and-Go Library Kits For Parents With Kids
Each "kid kit" is stuffed with four books, a craft idea, and songs designed to educate and entertain the active preschooler.
Watch CBS News
Each "kid kit" is stuffed with four books, a craft idea, and songs designed to educate and entertain the active preschooler.
Budget cuts have shuttered libraries at many of Philadelphia top public schools. And when a South Philadelphia non-profit heard the news it took action.
The plan is to create a new high performance building anticipated to reduce energy costs by 70 percent and water usage by thirty percent.
At the Union League, Moyer presented the first "Legends" Award on behalf of his foundation to Hamels.
Judy Willner, a veteran third-grade teacher at Pennell Elementary School in Ogontz, admits she was just blowing off steam online.
Councilman Wilson Goode, who had originally proposed reducing the abatement slightly, is now pushing a plan to scale back the abatement more drastically.
The "Navigating Life after 50 Expo" was designed to bring those who provide services to senior citizens to the folks they serve.
Education officials unveiled a new grading system for Pennsylvania's public schools on Wednesday that they described as a tool for parents, administrators and the public to monitor and improve student achievement.
The foundation started by the family that founded Wal-Mart is making a multi-million dollar grant to Philadelphia schools.
"Jobs for America's Graduates" is a national program that operates in 34 states, with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania coming on board this month.
New Jersey is considering requiring at least a "B'' average in college for most aspiring teachers.
The new additions bring to 54 the number in the Say Yes Higher Education Compact, whose members waive tuition for eligible students, Say Yes founder George Weiss said Wednesday.
Amid concerns that students are walking unfamiliar routes to new schools, Philadelphia's schools superintendent took to the streets.
In this Eyewitness News exclusive, Pat Ciarrocchi reports that with donations and determination, freshman class size is outpacing upperclassmen.
The new poll by the Pew Charitable Trusts reports that only 18 percent of respondents think Philadelphia schools are going a "good" or "excellent" job.
The series was launched on Tuesday, Constitution Day, and the topic was "Drones and Your Privacy."
Area teachers were invited to a Town Hall meeting Monday evening for a discussion on long-term solutions to the ongoing financial crisis surrounding the Philadelphia School District.
The web site, "Preserving American Freedom," presents fifty pivitol documents in American history.
With the start of the school year, comes a just-released list of after-school activities.
University of Pennsylvania design professor Harris Steinberg thinks most of the now-shuttered buildings will bring the city little money -- if they can be sold at all.
Hackney was Penn's president from 1981 until 1993, when he left to become chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Humid summer weather is believed to be responsible for the problem in 13 classrooms at the Field Street School.
Dozens of school advocates interrupted the conclusion of Thursday's City Council meeting with jeers for the mayor and Council because of the school funding stalemate.
Lower Merion unveiled a plaque at the site of the now-demolished Ardmore Avenue School, which served as the district's all-black school until 1963.
"This is generally a tax break for the few, the new, and the well-to-do, not for most of Philadelphia," Councilman Goode said of the tax-abatement program he would like to curtail.
The 36-year-old man is accused of groping a woman wearing an Easter Bunny costume at the South Hills Village Mall.
Rain and isolated thunderstorms will linger through mid-morning in the Philadelphia region on Friday.
It was a star-studded red carpet at the Fillmore Thursday night in Fishtown for the Sixers Youth Foundation gala.
Alex Bump and Sean Couturier scored in the first three minutes of the game and the Philadelphia Flyers used the fast start to cruise to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Justin Crawford lined the first pitch he ever saw in the major leagues straight up the middle to get his first career hit out of the way in a matter of seconds.
A water main break Thursday night has prompted a boil water advisory and forced the Chichester School District to cancel classes Friday.
The 36-year-old man is accused of groping a woman wearing an Easter Bunny costume at the South Hills Village Mall.
Last call at bars and restaurants could get even later this summer as Philadelphia hosts America 250 events, FIFA World Cup matches and MLB All-Star festivities.
Rain and isolated thunderstorms will linger through mid-morning in the Philadelphia region on Friday.
It was a star-studded red carpet at the Fillmore Thursday night in Fishtown for the Sixers Youth Foundation gala.
It was a star-studded red carpet at the Fillmore Thursday night in Fishtown for the Sixers Youth Foundation gala.
Last call at bars and restaurants could get even later this summer as Philadelphia hosts America 250 events, FIFA World Cup matches and MLB All-Star festivities.
A water main break Thursday night has prompted a boil water advisory and forced the Chichester School District to cancel classes Friday.
The Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Company in Upper Darby Township was placed out of service Wednesday night. Now, residents are concerned about who will respond to calls.
The Philadelphia market is one of the 20 nominees in the running for the award for the fifth consecutive year.
Strathmere has been one of the hardest hit Jersey Shore towns by erosion, and it remains under a local state of emergency.
Ashley A. Fisler, a former teacher at a Washington Township middle school, was charged with sexually assaulting a student, officials said.
A Medford Lakes police officer received the Medal of Honor Wednesday night for his life-saving efforts earlier this month.
The Garden State is experiencing dry conditions, but officials now have a new tool to help prevent a major wildfire from spreading.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Alex Bump and Sean Couturier scored in the first three minutes of the game and the Philadelphia Flyers used the fast start to cruise to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Justin Crawford lined the first pitch he ever saw in the major leagues straight up the middle to get his first career hit out of the way in a matter of seconds.
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is suing his parents for millions of dollars.
Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm both went yard, and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Texas Rangers, 5-3, on Opening Day.
The reigning NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies will open their regular season at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, March 26.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Temperatures will drop throughout Friday after some morning rain, hitting the 40s in the Philly area. We will feel the chill on Saturday with a low of 31 before things warm back up, with a chance at hitting 80 degrees next week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the forecast.
The highest court in Pennsylvania ruled Thursday that the state's mandatory minimum sentence for second-degree murder was unconstitutional. Under sentencing guidelines, anyone convicted of the offense had to be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, a punishment that justices said did not always fit the crime.
The highest court in Pennsylvania ruled Thursday that the state's mandatory minimum sentence for second-degree murder was unconstitutional. Under sentencing guidelines, anyone convicted of the offense had to be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, a punishment that justices said did not always fit the crime.
A bill that could resume funding to the Department of Homeland Security and its key agencies like the TSA, while leaving out ICE, passed in the Senate very early on Friday morning. The bill will need to pass the House before it can be signed into law. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk as TSA workers miss their third paycheck since the partial shutdown began.
Town crews have brought in tanker trucks to supply water to residents after a water main break affecting four towns in Delaware County served by the Chester Water Authority. Brandon Goldner has the latest.