Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington talks ahead of his first State of Public Education address
While many improvements have been made in the Philadelphia school district, the superintendent admits there are still many challenges ahead.
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While many improvements have been made in the Philadelphia school district, the superintendent admits there are still many challenges ahead.
A Philadelphia private school has a group of young entrepreneurs who believe opening a business is more than a paycheck.
A Camden mother is calling out the Camden City school district after she says her son who has autism was attacked by multiple students at school.
A new app is helping students in one Pennsylvania district connect with licensed counselors anytime.
Spelman College, a liberal arts school for women located in Atlanta that is ranked first among historically Black colleges and universities by U.S. News & World Report, received a historic $100 million donation.
Temple University of Muhlenberg College are under investigation by the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights for alleged discrimination on campus.
The Office for Civil Rights recently opened the investigations into "discrimination involving shared ancestry."
Jerry Jordan, who has led Philadelphia's teachers union since 2007, announced Tuesday that he did not seek reelection for the top job.
Claire Fagin served as the University of Pennsylvania's interim president from 1993 to 1994 after leading its nursing school.
This week, CBS NEXT Weather Network had team coverage of the weekend's rainstorm, a man was saved by crews in Delco during the rainstorm, and much more.
The House Ways and Means Committee is looking into Penn's tax-exempt status because of alleged antisemitism on campus.
The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee is looking into Penn's tax-exempt status after allegations of antisemitism on campus and controversial remarks during a hearing in December.
Tyrek Johnson, 19, is the first District of Philadelphia grad to be hired under the changed legislation.
Tyrek Johnson is the first first District of Philadelphia alumnus to be hired by the city because of legislation that updated requirements.
18 students at Villanova followed community leaders and several others around their communities to tell stories that will turn into two 25-minute documentaries.
In a two-semester course at Villanova, students create production companies that produce documentaries about important societal issues.
This is a special year-end edition of the Pulse that shines a spotlight on heart, hustle and home. Here are some of the stories that represent the heart behind the headlines of 2023.
Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania are rejecting legislation to send more than $33.5 million to the University of Pennsylvania's veterinary school over criticism that the Ivy League school has tolerated antisemitism.
This week, we got behind-the-scenes footage at USPS during the holiday season, Camden students explored new medical opportunities, the Adventure Aquarium's Christmas Underwater and much more.
With a new automated phone line, callers can get a free pep talk, hear a joke or listen to some words of encouragement from a Pennsylvania student.
A partner between Camden City School District and Virtua Health is giving students hands-on experience in the medical field and a head start on their careers.
A group of Camden students has lofty goals as they start a new program learning emergency medicine. The school district has partnered with Virtua Health to give students hands-on experience in medicine and EMT training.
Liz Magill came under fire this week after a hearing in Congress where university presidents were asked about antisemitism on college campuses.
About to celebrate his 2nd Thanksgiving away from Ukraine, David Kozyrkov performed at his Philadelphia school and shared his story.
This week, volunteers and staff packed hundreds of Thanksgiving meals for seniors, runners took the city by storm at the 2023 Philadelphia Marathon and much more.
The reigning NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies will open their regular season at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, March 26.
Two teenage boys have been given probation after using artificial intelligence to create hundreds of fake nude photos of their classmates.
The weather for the Philadelphia Phillies' home opener on Thursday will be nice and warm.
The Philadelphia Phillies will begin the 2026 season on Thursday vs. the Texas Rangers at Citizens Bank Park.
A Medford Lakes police officer received the Medal of Honor Wednesday night for his life-saving efforts earlier this month.
The reigning NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies will open their regular season at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, March 26.
The weather for the Philadelphia Phillies' home opener on Thursday will be nice and warm.
Two teenage boys have been given probation after using artificial intelligence to create hundreds of fake nude photos of their classmates.
The Philadelphia Phillies will begin the 2026 season on Thursday vs. the Texas Rangers at Citizens Bank Park.
A Medford Lakes police officer received the Medal of Honor Wednesday night for his life-saving efforts earlier this month.
The reigning NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies will open their regular season at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, March 26.
A lottery ticket worth $730,000 was sold in Delaware County Tuesday.
Khumbie, a red panda at the Philadelphia Zoo, has died. He had cancer, according to the zoo.
It's a trend happening nationally, but some Philadelphia police districts are reporting zero murders going back to Jan. 1.
An Emmaus High School student was found with what appeared to be a loaded ghost gun, according to the Lehigh County DA.
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.
A worker was rescued after he had a medical emergency while inspecting a water tower in Florence Township, New Jersey, police say.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
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.
The reigning NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies will open their regular season at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, March 26.
The Philadelphia Phillies will begin the 2026 season on Thursday vs. the Texas Rangers at Citizens Bank Park.
Joel Embiid scored 35 points in his return to the lineup from injury, Paul George had 28 points in his first game since serving a 25-game suspension, and the 76ers rolled to a 157-137 victory over the Bulls.
The only perfect bracket left after the opening weekend of the men's and women's NCAA tournaments belongs to a teen from Pittsburgh.
Staff at Citizens Bank Park are hard at work making sure the ballpark is ready for the new season
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.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
The New Era Phillies Team Store is fully renovated and is now cashless like the rest of Citizens Bank Park. Wakisha Bailey walks through every inch of the massive new space, trying on a few different Phillies outfits along the way.
Six Flags is converting part of its Great Adventure amusement park in New Jersey into Shoreline Pier at The Boardwalk, a new area that will make it feel like you're at the Jersey Shore.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a new law banning ICE agents from wearing masks while working in the Garden State. But the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE, says agents will not be following this law. Sherrill says the state is prepared to defend the law in court. Brandon Goldner reports.
Former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro will be back in a U.S. courtroom fighting drug trafficking charges. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
We're hitting the 70s for the first day of Phillies regular-season baseball in many months - and after some Friday rain and a more seasonable weekend, temperatures will rise back to the 70s. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.