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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.
In its 10th year, the Symphony Summer Camp is an intense two-weeks for 6th through 12th grade musicians, providing daytime training in classical music and jazz, as well as performance opportunities.
Temple University has asked a Canadian high school to stop using an owl mascot that looks very much like its own.
A local start-up is behind a push to lower the cost for schools to add touchscreen devices to the classroom.
But even as the American public becomes more accepting of the LGBT community, Pennsylvania has been slow to make a move when it comes to same-sex marriage or to expand LGBT civil rights.
The decision is a victory for open-land advocates, who saw the project as the first test of the city's two-year-old "Open Lands Protection Ordinance."
"Spy: The Exhibit, The Secret World of Espionage" opens Saturday.
Concerned parents expressed outrage during a special meeting at Penn Wood High School's Cypress Street Campus in Yeadon Tuesday night.
Council hasn't decided whether or how it can give the school district $60 million more, but dozens from the public urged Council to find a way.
"The budget, in its current form, simply cannot support the services provided this year," SRC chair Pedro Ramos told Philadelphia lawmakers.
According to a new study from the Teachers College at Columbia University, the vast majority of students in community college would rather take their classes in person as opposed to online.
Advocates have testimony from 22 victims who said their reports of assault were ignored by the college.
The Rock School of Dance Education, at Broad Street and Washington Avenue, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Students from Central Bucks High School South have been named among the Top 50 finalists in Van's Custom Culture contest, a national competition designed to inspire creativity in teens.
Two Philadelphia educational institutions are teaming up to give students more choices.
The Philadelphia School District says it won't recommend the expansion of any charter schools next year since it is facing a $300 million budget hole.
The Pennsylvania Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative calls for school personnel to receive training in suicide prevention, and to have it included in school curricula.
Linda Burkett, a victim witness coordinator at the Camden County Prosecutors Office, says it's about creating a sense of community.
Two teachers are taking a new approach to changing school culture and it appears to be working. The method teaches students, not teachers to take the lead.
The American Civil Liberties Union is threatening to sue if a Pennsylvania school district doesn't allow a transgender student to run for prom king, even though the student is registered under his female birth name and has acknowledged his diploma will be issued in that female name, too.
Temple University has been holding a Spring Fling celebration for decades, but this year the event turned tragic when a 19-year-old student fell from an off-campus roof party and died.
There is a large police presence at a Walmart in Delaware County, Friday night after reports of gunshots inside the store, emergency officials say.
Three weeks after a car plunged into the Schuylkill River, a man reunited with the woman who dove into the water and saved his life.
A community in Chester County is taking a major step toward changing how police services are provided, sparking a debate that has divided the community.
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.
There is a large police presence at a Walmart in Delaware County, Friday night after reports of gunshots inside the store, emergency officials say.
Three weeks after a car plunged into the Schuylkill River, a man reunited with the woman who dove into the water and saved his life.
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 community in Chester County is taking a major step toward changing how police services are provided, sparking a debate that has divided the community.
There is a large police presence at a Walmart in Delaware County, Friday night after reports of gunshots inside the store, emergency officials say.
Three weeks after a car plunged into the Schuylkill River, a man reunited with the woman who dove into the water and saved his life.
A community in Chester County is taking a major step toward changing how police services are provided, sparking a debate that has divided the community.
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 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.
There is a large police presence at a Walmart in Delaware County, Friday night after reports of gunshots inside the store, emergency officials say.
Three weeks after a car plunged into the Schuylkill River, a man reunited with the woman who dove into the water and saved his life. Liz Crawford reports.
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.