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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.
Amid a black cloud of huge budget cuts, there will no doubt be some positive news for Philadelphia schoolteachers tonight.
A Republican state senator is proposing legislation to study whether all Delaware public schools should wait until after Labor Day to start classes.
A transgender student in central Pennsylvania will be allowed to wear a boy's colors to next month's graduation ceremony but will be identified by his female name, a resolution the American Civil Liberties Union said Monday doesn't go far enough.
Messiah students and staff have to sign a "community covenant" promising to avoid homosexual behavior, as well as premarital sex.
The study shows that starting salaries increased in fields of study across the board, with some up nearly 10%.
A famous alumnus of Philadelphia's High School for the Creative and Performing Arts is reaching into his own pocket to make sure that next year's musical at his alma mater won't be scrapped, as this year's was.
The sister and the best friend of a slain New York State woman have teamed up to offer free SAT test prep services for kids who need it.
Marshalling creativity may be more art than science, especially where a Seattle drawing instructor is concerned.
According to a Temple professor, Philadelphia's campaign to market Center City public schools only increased the divide between the educational "haves" and "have nots."
Chefs across Philadelphia are getting ready to throw down in a competition to see who makes the best burger and it's all for a good cause.
Bright sunshine and a chance to get a free checkup brought big crowds to the plaza outside the Muncipal Services Building, on JFK Boulevard across from City Hall.
The two-day conference heard from Dr. Temple Grandin, a noted author on autism who is herself autistic.
Aidan Marcus and his family found support in an unexpected place during their cancer journey — their local Aldi.
Since the FIFA Fan Festival opened, Fairmont has transformed into a global hot spot, with business booming at one of the city's most popular soccer bars.
The Phillies sent Andrew Painter to Triple-A Lehigh Valley Wednesday after he struggled again in a start against the Marlins.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Chase Sudano's father wants people to remember the St. Augustine Prep wrestler for how he lived.
Learn more about Alex Scott, her lemonade stands, and the years-long efforts to help children and their families fight cancer.
Staff members at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware remain shaken up one day after an employee shot two coworkers, killing one.
Aidan Marcus and his family found support in an unexpected place during their cancer journey — their local Aldi.
Since the FIFA Fan Festival opened, Fairmont has transformed into a global hot spot, with business booming at one of the city's most popular soccer bars.
The Phillies sent Andrew Painter to Triple-A Lehigh Valley Wednesday after he struggled again in a start against the Marlins.
Since the FIFA Fan Festival opened, Fairmont has transformed into a global hot spot, with business booming at one of the city's most popular soccer bars.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
Dennis Patton is wanted in the fatal shooting of a man in South Philadelphia's Point Breeze neighborhood in May, police said.
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to life in prison for stabbing his wife to death in Bethlehem Township, officials said.
Todd Hill, a swim school manager in Aston, Pennsylvania, is charged with seven felonies in a sexual assault of a minor investigation in Delaware.
Chase Sudano's father wants people to remember the St. Augustine Prep wrestler for how he lived.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
Teo Solari, who's helping team Haiti prepare for the World Cup, has a family soccer legacy at Stockton University.
Stein Your Florist Co. is closing its storefront in Philadelphia's Mayfair-Tacony neighborhood and consolidating all business at its location in Burlington, New Jersey.
The teenager who died after colliding with a UPS truck while riding an e-bike in South Jersey was identified as high school student Chase Sudano.
Staff members at Wilmington Hospital in Delaware remain shaken up one day after an employee shot two coworkers, killing one.
Todd Hill, a swim school manager in Aston, Pennsylvania, is charged with seven felonies in a sexual assault of a minor investigation in Delaware.
A suspect was taken into custody in Philadelphia in connection with the shooting at Wilmington Hospital that left a 19-year-old dead and another injured.
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.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
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.
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.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
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.
The Phillies sent Andrew Painter to Triple-A Lehigh Valley Wednesday after he struggled again in a start against the Marlins.
Kyle Stowers homered twice and drove in five runs and the Miami Marlins avoided a series sweep with a 12-4 win over the Philadelphia Phillies.
An image of Jalen Brunson and his father, Rick, in an emotional hug after the Knicks' championship win on Saturday spread rapidly. But what came before that moment says a lot more about their relationship.
Brandon Marsh, Alec Bohm and Kyle Schwarber homered, Jesús Luzardo pitched seven strong innings and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 8-2.
Teo Solari, who's helping team Haiti prepare for the World Cup, has a family soccer legacy at Stockton University.
"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.
Joshua Sassaman’s cancer journey inspired him to go to medical school. He’s currently going to Rowan.
Centuries later, one of America's Founding Fathers' innovations is helping scientists today understand climate change. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has the story.
For Morgan Moten, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation has been "amazing" throughout her cancer diagnosis.
Tony Sudano talked to CBS News Philadelphia about his son Chase, a St. Augustine Prep student and wrestler who died in an accident while riding an e-bike this week in Southampton Township, New Jersey.
For one local girl, the support from her family, friends, community and Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation let her know she is not alone.