In Wake Of School Closings, Parents Search For Options
It's been eight days since the School Reform Commission voted to shutter 23 public schools in Philadelphia. Students and parents at closing schools are wondering what's next.
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It's been eight days since the School Reform Commission voted to shutter 23 public schools in Philadelphia. Students and parents at closing schools are wondering what's next.
Former Triton High School teacher Nick Martinelli pleaded guilty Thursday to one count of fourth-degree hindering apprehension.
The chambers of Philadelphia City Council were packed to the rafters with angry union members as mayor Michael Nutter prepared to unveil his new budget.
Talk about a baptism by fire: On the first day of Lauren Colegrove's journalism internship at Catholic News Service in Rome, the pope announced his resignation.
Pennsylvania governor Tom Corbett is holding out the prospect of a billion-dollar shot in the arm for schools if the state gets out of the liquor sales business.
Penn State University made the news this week, and trustee Anthony Lubrano plans to keep the school there.
Hundreds of young, would-be scientists gathered Tuesday at Temple University for the annual George Washington Carver Science Fair.
The board of trustees voted last Friday to oust Carl Oxholm III, but the university waited five days to release a statement, which included very few details.
Dr. Alexandra Horowitz in the author of Inside of a Dog.
Officials at the Ivy League school in Philadelphia say Biden will speak at commencement on May 13.
The eight honors students from Mott Community College are doing community service in Philadelpha as clowns, promoting an anti-bullying agenda.
Penn State's bill to pay costs associated with the Jerry Sandusky child sex abuse scandal has topped $41 million, including $8.1 million to pay for the internal investigation led by former FBI director Louis Freeh.
The Connelly Foundation is awarding the eighth graders $24,600 each toward tution at an archdiocesan high school.
The incident occurred just before 9am at the De La Salle in Towne School, in center city, as the student was being screened with a metal detector.
A Catholic school that has operated in central New Jersey for nearly 150 years will soon be shuttered.
A six year study has concluded that random drug testing in New Jersey schools is an effective deterrent in the fight against substance abuse.
Faculty members at West Chester, Cheyney and the twelve other state-owned universities in Pennsylvania have overwhelmingly ratified a new contract agreement.
Over the loud protest of hundreds of parents and teachers, the School Reform Commission voted to close 23 Philadelphia public schools.
The School Reform Commission has voted to save four public schools from closure in Philadelphia.
There was a lot of disappointment and passion from parents, teachers and education advocates in attendance.
There were 30 "cardinals" at St. James Regional School, with the rest of the student body observing.
As of Thursday night, 19 protesters have already been arrested in protests outside the school district's headquarters - including the president of the American Federation of Teachers.
While only 500 families in the Philadelphia area had signed up a year ago, a Comcast official says, the number is now around 5,700.
Pennsylvania state trooper Morgan Crummy, of the Skippack Barracks, was encouraging them to buckle up and put down the social media gadgets.
The US Labor Department halted new enrollment in January, for the third time in six months, say it is trying to make up for cost overruns two years ago.
A person riding a motorcycle died in a crash on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia Monday, police said.
The second annual Gaudreau Family 5K Run/Walk & Family Day will return in May to honor Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Crews are battling a brush fire in FDR Park in South Philadelphia on Monday afternoon.
Multiple wildfires in Jackson Township, Ocean County, were contained Monday, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
The Tabernacle Township School District is under a "shelter in place" because of a police investigation
A person riding a motorcycle died in a crash on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia Monday, police said.
The second annual Gaudreau Family 5K Run/Walk & Family Day will return in May to honor Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Crews are battling a brush fire in FDR Park in South Philadelphia on Monday afternoon.
Multiple wildfires in Jackson Township, Ocean County, were contained Monday, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
The Tabernacle Township School District is under a "shelter in place" because of a police investigation
A person riding a motorcycle died in a crash on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia Monday, police said.
Crews are battling a brush fire in FDR Park in South Philadelphia on Monday afternoon.
The Tabernacle Township School District is under a "shelter in place" because of a police investigation
A home nurse was arrested for allegedly abusing a child in her care in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, police said.
The Philadelphia Wings announced on social media Monday they would be ceasing operations at the end of this season.
The second annual Gaudreau Family 5K Run/Walk & Family Day will return in May to honor Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Multiple wildfires in Jackson Township, Ocean County, were contained Monday, the New Jersey Forest Fire Service said.
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.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
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.
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.
The Philadelphia Wings announced on social media Monday they would be ceasing operations at the end of this season.
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 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.
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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.
The Williamstown Fire Department sent one of their ladder trucks to get the skydiver down.
Josh Sidorowicz has the top headlines for the Philadelphia area and Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast for Monday, March 30.
Warmth builds across the Philadelphia region this week, but it comes with an almost daily chance of rain. NEXT Weather meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the forecast to help you plan.
On this week's Spreading the Love, Wakisha Bailey introduces us to a man who turned his pain into purpose and is now using his voice to lift others.
The average household now spends about $70 a month on streaming. So, if you are looking for ways to cut costs, consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with a checklist to help you do some streaming spring cleaning.