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The Philadelphia Science Festival kicks off Thursday night, covering everything from astronomy to zombies.
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The Philadelphia Science Festival kicks off Thursday night, covering everything from astronomy to zombies.
As authorities investigate the early morning arson fire that badly damaged a Lansdowne high school, a plan is being worked on to get the kids back to class.
Hippopotamus expert and lead keeper Betsy Karkowski watched as the pair, Cindy and Unna, enjoyed their first dip in the outdoor pool.
The 24-hour news cycle continues to spread the trauma of the Boston bombings worldwide in the blink of an eye, and that can easily be too much for kids.
Dimner Beeber Middle School will remain open, officials said on Tuesday.
SWAT teams carrying fake guns walked through the Delaware County Safe Schools summit in Drexel Hill, to illustrate that law enforcement's priority when arriving at a school with an active shooter is to stop the shooter.
"We have a long, long, long, long way before you will see the tactile material disappear," Free Library president Siobhan Reardon told a Philadelphia City Council hearing.
Districts that provide students with laptops, cell phones or other electronic devices will now have to provide written notification that the device may track them.
A coalition of public, charter and Catholic schools is launching a program to train prospective principals.
Villanova University is hosting an education symposium that aims to educate people about some of the roadblocks in urban education.
Officials in the Downingtown Area School District are breathing a sigh of relief after getting back more than a half million dollars someone hacked out of their local bank account.
Twenty area high-schoolers were taking part in a high-stakes cooking competition at Drexel University.
Uninsured and underinsured Philadelphia children can get their eyes checked for free on "Give Kids Sight Day."
Sacred Heart High School, in Vineland, will be shut down come June.
And this so-called "opt out" movement is part of a growing national trend.
The show-and-tell teaches children why doctors and nurses do the things they do during health exams or sick visits.
The group endorses full site selection in the next teachers contract -- that is, letting principals pick teachers, rather than having teachers with seniority choosing the schools where they want to work.
Four adults were charged with conspiracy, obstructing highways, failure to disperse, and disorderly conduct.
The dancers' performance and the sounds of the bucket-drum ensemble, known as "Rumble," were part of an arts awareness program being promoted by the University of the Arts.
President U.S. Grant is welcoming people to the nation's centennial at Memorial Hall in 1876 when he slips on a banana. But since the banana is new to America, he doesn't recognize the fruit, and launches a historical quest to identify it.
Stacey Sauchuk says she doesn't expect it to be much of an issue: a woman in charge both at the co-ed college and all-male academy.
At nearly four stories tall, the mural of Robeson faces west on Chestnut Street near 45th, just across the street from the high school that bears his name.
This was not your normal pep rally, not by a long shot.
Hamlet and Olesia Garcia (at right in photo) are facing felony charges, accused of sending their child to an elementary school in Lower Moreland.
"And now, we need to move on," the governor said.
After weeks of working without pay during the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, some TSA officers could begin receiving paychecks as early as this week.
While Monday in the Philadelphia region may give us a slight chance of a scattered shower or two in spots, most areas will remain dry.
Trevor Zegras wristed a sharp-angle shot past Casey DeSmith with 1:33 remaining in overtime, leading the hard-charging Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars.
Many people in the Philadelphia region received an emergency alert Sunday night for a dispersal order stemming from a gathering at Bridgeport Speedway.
After being down by as many as 19 on Sunday, Braylon Mullins retrieved a loose ball near midcourt in the waning seconds against Duke and hit a three-pointer from 35 feet away to take the lead.
After weeks of working without pay during the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, some TSA officers could begin receiving paychecks as early as this week.
While Monday in the Philadelphia region may give us a slight chance of a scattered shower or two in spots, most areas will remain dry.
Trevor Zegras wristed a sharp-angle shot past Casey DeSmith with 1:33 remaining in overtime, leading the hard-charging Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars.
Philadelphia shut down streets on Saturday for a large rally on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City.
Many people in the Philadelphia region received an emergency alert Sunday night for a dispersal order stemming from a gathering at Bridgeport Speedway.
Many people in the Philadelphia region received an emergency alert Sunday night for a dispersal order stemming from a gathering at Bridgeport Speedway.
A woman was wounded in a shooting in North Philadelphia Sunday afternoon, police said.
A 58-year-old man was critically injured after being struck by a car while crossing the street in Northeast Philadelphia Saturday night, police said.
Members of Philadelphia's Ukrainian community unveiled a large outdoor painting created by artists, soldiers and children.
The chilly start to Sunday didn't deter 15,000 runners from lacing up their sneakers at the annual Philly Love Run.
Many people in the Philadelphia region received an emergency alert Sunday night for a dispersal order stemming from a gathering at Bridgeport Speedway.
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.
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.
Trevor Zegras wristed a sharp-angle shot past Casey DeSmith with 1:33 remaining in overtime, leading the hard-charging Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 victory over the Dallas Stars.
After being down by as many as 19 on Sunday, Braylon Mullins retrieved a loose ball near midcourt in the waning seconds against Duke and hit a three-pointer from 35 feet away to take the lead.
Bruce Cassidy is out as coach of the Vegas Golden Knights, who fired him Sunday and replaced him with former Philadelphia Flyers head coach John Tortorella.
Brandon Nimmo and Andrew McCutchen both homered to lead the Texas Rangers to an win over the Phillies in Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Flyers have signed forward Porter Martone to a three-year entry-level contract, GM Daniel Briere said.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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.
Andrew Kozak says Monday in the Philadelphia region will be milder with temperatures in the 60s. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Members of Philadelphia's Ukrainian community on Sunday unveiled a large outdoor painting meant to capture the pain of the war and the people's resilience.
The development follows executive action by President Trump aimed at restoring pay for TSA workers, many of whom have continued reporting to work without compensation.
Thousands of people hit the streets of Philadelphia Sunday morning for the LOVE Run Half-Marathon and 7K.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region ahead of an unsettled week.