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City Council's Finance committee today examines a proposal from Seventh District councilwoman Maria Quinones Sanchez on the 'Use and Occupancy Tax,' or U&O, a type of property tax specific to business owners.
More than 9,000 Temple University students were receiving their diplomas Thursday during commencement ceremonies at the Liacouras Center.
Six young and successful men got together in 1812 in a cake shop near 3rd and Market Streets to launch their endeavor.
Authorities in the Dominican Republic say an American woman who taught at a Christian school in the country has been killed in a car accident that also injured a fellow teacher and a student.
The city plans to increase taxes on smokers and drinkers, and redouble its collection efforts on property taxes.
The Hatboro-Horsham School District has hired a Philadelphia-based law firm to help the district maneuver its way through the legal channels and get copyrights for the logos.
Dinner was by Drexel last night, guided by the regular kitchen staff, at one of Philadelphia's most famous French restaurants on Walnut Street in Center City.
Prior to moderating an event at the Constitution Center, Jeffrey Rosen -- a George Washington University law professor -- talked with KYW Newsradio about his vision for the museum.
Biden received an honorary law degree. He joked with Penn president Amy Gutmann, "It's much cheaper to get a degree this way, isn't it?"
State senator Andrew Dinniman, chairman of the Senate Education Committee, says the Education Department is overstressing the tests despite an earlier understanding with lawmakers.
Spring is traditionally a time when parents of high school juniors and seniors venture out to begin exploring colleges, but one local expert says the same amount of emphasis placed on academic offerings should be placed on campus security.
The University says the incident happened at about 2 p.m. in the serving line in the Ada Georges Dining Hall.
The 350 members of the Class of '13 gathered on Kerr Field in the shape of the number 13. The school's Lansdowne campus was heavily damaged by an arson fire last month.
Council President Darrell Clarke says council will comply with the School District's request, but only if Harrisburg does the same. But how Clarke could get such guarantees is unclear, particularly since the state budget is unlikely to be settled before the city's.
America's public high schools have been ranked and some local schools have made the list.
"This is a place where you can find extraordinarily hip and avant-garde and brand-new art being made right next to some amazingly traditional painters and sculptors," says the school's dean.
Mayor Nutter says he'll present a package of proposals in a week or so to raise $60 million for city schools.
Police confirm the fight happened Tuesday inside the library of Chester High School.
Meanwhile, aides to the mayor are clarifying how he wants to raise the city's portion.
An Elkins Park, Pa. woman who has been doing life coaching for top corporate and university clients is now opening up to everyone else, in two ways.
The school board voted to trim more than 200 jobs, including 96 teachers.
Dr. Keith Laskin, medical director for Main Line Health's Celiac Center at Paoli Hospital, was among the main presenters during the event.
Cuts to Philadelphia's school nursing staff has had a negative effect on students, according to a new survey.
Students gathered at about 4:30 p.m. after the school day ended at 440 N. Broad Street in Spring Garden.
One by one, kids dipped a thumb into green paint and then put their mark on a white planter box which will be given to first lady Michelle Obama for the White House garden.
The chilly start to Sunday didn't deter 15,000 runners from lacing up their sneakers at the annual Philly Love Run.
Owen Tippett scored a hat trick as the Philadelphia Flyers survived a late rally for a key 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Ny'Leek Ellison, the boy paralyzed in a hit-and-run in Chester, Pennsylvania, last year, has died.
Sunday starts off chilly, but there will be plenty of sunshine earlier in the day before a few more scattered clouds develop through the afternoon.
Joel Embiid scored 29 points as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied for a win over the Charlotte Hornets.
The chilly start to Sunday didn't deter 15,000 runners from lacing up their sneakers at the annual Philly Love Run.
Owen Tippett scored a hat trick as the Philadelphia Flyers survived a late rally for a key 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Ny'Leek Ellison, the boy paralyzed in a hit-and-run in Chester, Pennsylvania, last year, has died.
Philadelphia shut down streets on Saturday for a large rally on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City.
Sunday starts off chilly, but there will be plenty of sunshine earlier in the day before a few more scattered clouds develop through the afternoon.
The chilly start to Sunday didn't deter 15,000 runners from lacing up their sneakers at the annual Philly Love Run.
Ny'Leek Ellison, the boy paralyzed in a hit-and-run in Chester, Pennsylvania, last year, has died.
A number of street closures and parking restrictions are in effect across Philadelphia on March 29 for the annual Love Run Half Marathon and 7K.
Philadelphia shut down streets on Saturday for a large rally on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City.
Tacony Academy Charter High School junior Jaheim Warner helped save a woman who appeared to be having a seizure in her truck.
Parts of Ocean City and Strathmere are due for a beach replenishment project, but there's no timeline and uncertainty over federal funding.
A South Jersey basketball coach has been developing the next generation of basketball players for over half a century.
Eight people were hospitalized after a March 4 explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
Strathmere has been one of the hardest hit Jersey Shore towns by erosion, and it remains under a local state of emergency.
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.
About 35% of adults in a recent study reported getting less sleep than they needed, a habit that can have serious health impacts.
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.
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.
After a long winter, many speed cushions in Philadelphia are in dire need of repair, and some have even damaged car tires.
Starting Sunday, bus service will replace trains between Bridgeport Station and Norristown Transit Center until May 9.
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.
Owen Tippett scored a hat trick as the Philadelphia Flyers survived a late rally for a key 5-3 win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Joel Embiid scored 29 points as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied for a win over the Charlotte Hornets.
Jake Burger and Corey Seager each homered as the Texas Rangers beat the Philadelphia Phillies in 10 innings.
A South Jersey basketball coach has been developing the next generation of basketball players for over half a century.
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.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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.
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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.
Streaming service Netflix has raised the cost of its standard plan with ads by $1 a month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2 a month, according to pricing posted on its website.
The first phase of a major rehabilitation project on SEPTA's Norristown High Speed Line, or the "M," begins Sunday. Bus service will replace all trains between Bridgeport Station and the Norristown Transit Center for repairs on the Bridgeport Viaduct, which is more than 100 years old.
Sunday starts out colder but temperatures will rebound nicely into the upper 50s by later in the day. Looking ahead to the work week, temps will climb into the 70s and 80s, but the NEXT Weather team is also tracking several chances for rain.
Thousands of runners are hitting the pavement across the City of Brotherly Love Sunday for the annual Philly Love Run. CBS News Philadelphia's Ray Strickland was at the starting line as the first waves of athletes began the half marathon and 7K races.
It's devastating when a pet goes missing, but microchipping can help reunite animals with their families. In this week's Pet Project, Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains the benefits of getting your pet microchipped and keeping their information up to date.