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Girard College, the 164-year-old boarding school for poor children, has announced plans to end its residential program and drop its high school in an effort to stay financially afloat.
Hamels, whose foundation is providing $50,000 for special programs in Philadelphia public schools, says it's all about making a difference.
State officials took control of the district and established the School Reform Commission in 2001. Philadelphia lawmakers say the SRC's performance has been dismal.
Mayor Nutter says "shared sacrifice" is required to restore the $300 million in cuts recently made in the school district's budget. But the teachers union says its members have sacrificed enough.
Eyewitness News spoke with Governor Tom Corbett after he attended a scheduled event in Montgomeryville, Montgomery County.
Thursday night's passage of a so-called "doomsday" budget for Philadelphia schools isn't likely to shake loose more money from the Republican-controlled state legislature in Harrisburg.
The Bell "Huey" is a helicopter that Vietnam vets are very familiar with. It will be part of the National Constitution Center's exhibit about the year 1968.
The thought of computer hacking may conjure up the thought of installing computer viruses to unknowing victims or stealing from an innocent person's bank account. But organizers want you to think about it differently.
If a $300 million dollar budget gap isn't filled, the district plans to eliminate counselors, art, music and other school activities.
The ladies were surprised by a visit from Ryan Howard.
The country's largest non-for-profit for young people and social change is using an old childhood favorite to curb texting and driving.
A school board member from Evesham is under fire for allegedly making a remark described by some as "anti-Semitic."
But whether the new tax ever gets final approval remains unclear.
In one of her "Hidden America" reports, news anchor Diane Sawyer visits Strawberry Mansion High, one of Pennsylvania's "persistently dangerous" schools.
Gov. Christie said he doesn't want to micromanage the university and won't weigh in on whether incoming athletic director Julie Hermann should start at the school as scheduled on June 17.
State Senator Mike Stack says the bill could help free up a total of $400 million in combined delinquent property, business and wage, but even if it passes, it could take a while before the schools feel relief.
Leaders of the Neshaminy Federation of Teachers and the Neshaminy School Board made the announcement on Tuesday.
The University of Pennsylvania has received a $15 million gift to examine the U.S. criminal justice system from someone who has had some experience with it: ex-Wall Street banker Frank Quattrone.
Amy Grebe, executive director of the ACPPA Community Art Center, believes their Paypal account was hacked earlier this month and nearly $3,000 was diverted.
The book, written by a Penn grad, aims to bring the conflict alive using the voices of those who fought.
Princeton University has put the manuscript and corrected galley pages of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" online.
It was a show of solidarity at the Thomas Mifflin School in East Falls as students, parents, and community advocates staged a rally urging political leaders to help fund a school district budget shortfall of $304 million.
Charter operators and district officials gathered at Boys' Latin Charter School, in West Philadelphia, to join in the push for city and state money to fill the district's $304-million budget gap.
"If and until those bills are introduced on the state level, and we see some sense that there is some action, there's really not a lot that we can do locally," City Council president Darrell Clarke says.
Women's-rights attorney Gloria Allred says federal complaints have been filed against four U.S. colleges over how the colleges handle rape allegations.
The public pool at 16th and Montgomery streets is back open after being closed since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Family identified the victim as retired Marine and Purple Heart recipient John Garchinsky after a fast-moving fire destroyed four homes in Lansdale on Friday.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
The return of pretty nice summer weather will be here Friday in the Philadelphia region.
A Little Lambs Daycare worker was charged with abusing multiple children and allegedly deleting security footage to hide the evidence, according to a criminal complaint.
The public pool at 16th and Montgomery streets is back open after being closed since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Family identified the victim as retired Marine and Purple Heart recipient John Garchinsky after a fast-moving fire destroyed four homes in Lansdale on Friday.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
The suspect in the hit-and-run that killed a Temple University student was also wanted on a child sexual abuse warrant, police said.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
The public pool at 16th and Montgomery streets is back open after being closed since before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Family identified the victim as retired Marine and Purple Heart recipient John Garchinsky after a fast-moving fire destroyed four homes in Lansdale on Friday.
A baby from Alaska became the youngest child at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to get gene therapy for metachromatic leukodystrophy.
Thousands of jobs in Delaware County would be at risk if Boeing reduces or cancels the Chinook helicopter program.
A Pennsylvania lawmaker said requiring coaches and teachers to report hazing could help protect children.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
The owners of a popular spa in South Jersey say scammers are using their business to catfish people.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Stephen Pagnoni, an Atlantic City lifeguard, was arrested after allegedly trying to meet with someone he met online in Cherry Hill.
A 38-year-old woman was charged with fatally shooting her boyfriend in Winslow Township, Camden County officials said.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
HBCU football is returning to South Philadelphia this fall with an expanded slate of games at Lincoln Financial Field.
LeBron James has sold the most jerseys ever for a player joining a new team across all sports in the first 48 hours, surpassing Shohei Ohtani.
Fans stocked up on Sixers and Flyers merch at the annual summer sale at Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Eagles have opened their sixth training camp under coach Nick Sirianni, but the spotlight is on LeBron James.
Griffin Conine hit a go-ahead pinch-hit homer in the eighth, Otto Lopez, Heriberto Hernández and Xavier Edwards each had two RBIs, and the Miami Marlins rallied to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 8-6.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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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.
Splash, after splash, after splash. Sights and sounds that haven't been heard at the Fletcher Amos Playground Pool in North Philadelphia since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Dan Snyder reports.
When you head to a game, repping your favorite team is all part of the experience. The Lehigh Valley IronPigs have plenty of merch to choose from, but they also take things up a notch with specialty jerseys and hats throughout the season. Siafa Lewis shows us some of their coolest designs.
A massive fire in a Lansdale neighborhood consumed four homes and claimed the life of one man. Those who knew the man were stunned and overwhelmed with emotion. Our Joe Holden has the latest developments.
CBS Philadelphia's Siafa Lewis speaks to Chris "Tank" Adamson, the new manager at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, infielder and outfielder Otto Kemp and Relief pitcher Lou Trivino III ahead of the game.
A fire broke out at adjoining homes on Andover Road in Lansdale on Friday.