Policy change paves the way for high school grads to work for city of Philadelphia
Tyrek Johnson, 19, is the first District of Philadelphia grad to be hired under the changed legislation.
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Tyrek Johnson, 19, is the first District of Philadelphia grad to be hired under the changed legislation.
Tyrek Johnson is the first first District of Philadelphia alumnus to be hired by the city because of legislation that updated requirements.
18 students at Villanova followed community leaders and several others around their communities to tell stories that will turn into two 25-minute documentaries.
In a two-semester course at Villanova, students create production companies that produce documentaries about important societal issues.
This is a special year-end edition of the Pulse that shines a spotlight on heart, hustle and home. Here are some of the stories that represent the heart behind the headlines of 2023.
Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania are rejecting legislation to send more than $33.5 million to the University of Pennsylvania's veterinary school over criticism that the Ivy League school has tolerated antisemitism.
This week, we got behind-the-scenes footage at USPS during the holiday season, Camden students explored new medical opportunities, the Adventure Aquarium's Christmas Underwater and much more.
With a new automated phone line, callers can get a free pep talk, hear a joke or listen to some words of encouragement from a Pennsylvania student.
A partner between Camden City School District and Virtua Health is giving students hands-on experience in the medical field and a head start on their careers.
A group of Camden students has lofty goals as they start a new program learning emergency medicine. The school district has partnered with Virtua Health to give students hands-on experience in medicine and EMT training.
Liz Magill came under fire this week after a hearing in Congress where university presidents were asked about antisemitism on college campuses.
About to celebrate his 2nd Thanksgiving away from Ukraine, David Kozyrkov performed at his Philadelphia school and shared his story.
This week, volunteers and staff packed hundreds of Thanksgiving meals for seniors, runners took the city by storm at the 2023 Philadelphia Marathon and much more.
Several leading Pennsylvania universities that receive millions of dollars in state aid must start publicly disclosing more records about their finances, employment and operation.
This week, the Delaware Blue Coats mascot, Coaty, helped Meteorologist Kate Bilo with the forecast, an Eagles letterman jacket made famous by Princess Diana came back and CBS Philadelphia held its 14th Ronald McDonald House Charities Telethon.
At least 100 children in grades 1 through 5 were arrested in school during the 2020-2021 school year, according to CBS News analysis of newly-released federal data.
Dr. Abram Lucabaugh, who resigned as superintendent of the Central Bucks School District, will receive a $700,000 severance package after the school board voted to approve it on Tuesday night.
It's an educational sports camp aimed at empowering children with visual impairments with the idea they can participate in any sport and activity.
It's an educational sports camp aimed at empowering children with visual impairments with the idea they can participate in any sport and activity. Ryan Hughes reports.
Lincoln is one of four state-related universities in need of funding from Pennsylvania - which is currently frozen until the Senate passes a funding bill.
The film's director worked with a dream team who all have a special place in their hearts for the city of Philadelphia.
At the Lower Cape Branch of the Cape May County Library, the door to Lenape culture is wide open.
Four universities in the state of Pennsylvania are waiting on hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for this fiscal year, including Lincoln University.
The First Lady teamed up with Nickelodeon and iCivics for a special morning at the Independence Visitor Center in Center City
Wakisha Bailey shows you the "Beauty at Edison" salon suite at Thomas Edison High School.
A driver attempting to pass a double-parked car got into a head-on crash in Tacony on Tuesday night, police 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.
Financial expert Mical Jeanlys-White, host of the All The Wealth podcast, says prospective homebuyers shouldn't give up.
One of Benjamin Franklin's innovations is helping scientists today understand climate change.
An umbrella might be needed in the Philadelphia region Wednesday, but only for a brief time midday as the warm front lifts north.
Learn more about Alex Scott, her lemonade stands, and the years-long efforts to help children and their families fight cancer.
A suspect was taken into custody in Philadelphia in connection with the shooting at Wilmington Hospital that left one person dead and another injured, police said.
A driver attempting to pass a double-parked car got into a head-on crash in Tacony on Tuesday night, police 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.
Financial expert Mical Jeanlys-White, host of the All The Wealth podcast, says prospective homebuyers shouldn't give up.
A driver attempting to pass a double-parked car got into a head-on crash in Tacony on Tuesday night, police say.
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the back after walking out of a corner store in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Tuesday night, police said.
A new initiative is turning vacant land in Chester into greener spaces designed to improve neighborhood safety, health and quality of life.
The Garibaldi family has raised $860,000 for Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation in honor of their daughter, Lucy.
John Ohler Jr. allegedly secretly recorded videos of people in public places and created AI-generated sexual videos of many people, including minors.
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.
A teenager riding an electronic bike was killed after being hit by a UPS truck in Southampton Township, New Jersey State Police said Tuesday.
Paul Robbins, the last known living World War II crewmember, returned to the Battleship New Jersey for an emotional homecoming Monday.
The FBI is investigating after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was struck by a vehicle and then opened fire in New Jersey on Monday morning.
A suspect was taken into custody in Philadelphia in connection with the shooting at Wilmington Hospital that left one person dead and another injured, police said.
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.
While city crews cleared the encampments at Christina Park in Wilmington, demonstrators said that it won't solve the problem.
A child and a teen were shot Sunday evening in Wilmington, Delaware, police 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.
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.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
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 Flyers acquired Joseph Woll and Simon Benoit in a surprise four-player trade with the Maple Leafs ahead of the 2026 NHL draft.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
Zack Wheeler struck out nine in six scoreless innings of two-hit ball, Gabriel Rincones Jr. homered for his first career hit and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Miami Marlins 7-0 on Monday.
"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.
Ukee Washington 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.
The goal of the LandCare program is to improve the appearance of neighborhoods and encourage community connection.
Josie Selke was just 5-months-old when she was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia. After years of treatment and a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation that helped Josie receive treatment closer to home, the now 2-year-old is officially in remission.
Inflation, driven by high fuel costs tied to the war with Iran, is helping keep mortgage rates elevated. In this week's In Your Corner Podcast, CBS News Philadelphia consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz takes a look at what experts are saying could bring rates down in the coming weeks.
A teenage driver is in critical condition and another person was killed in a crash in Philadelphia's Tacony neighborhood.
Despite living and walking the streets of Philadelphia 250 years ago, research conducted by America's Founding Fathers continues to play a pivotal role in helping scientists understand how the Earth's climate is changing.