For Some Philadelphia Students, A Hands-On Nature Experience
There were squeals of delight and squeals of fear as students got a chance to hold a Madagascar hissing cockroach in the palm of their hand and let it crawl around a little.
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There were squeals of delight and squeals of fear as students got a chance to hold a Madagascar hissing cockroach in the palm of their hand and let it crawl around a little.
A music teacher at a Southwest Philadelphia middle school has won a national award that means more than the $10,000 that goes with it.
Pennsyvlania auditor general Jack Wagner has issued his final report on the need for reform at Penn State University in the wake of the Sandusky scandal.
A proposed recovery plan for the financially and academically troubled Chester Upland district includes closing underused schools, hiring new administrators and cutting jobs.
Governor Corbett said Monday that, as they vote on authorizing a possible strike, he hopes faculty at the state-owned universities will remember the taxpayers of the state and parents of students, all of whom support the universities.
For 17 years Career Wardrobe has helped low income area women dress for the interview and job.
Rutgers University is letting students struggling to recover from last week's superstorm take their classes on a pass/no-credit basis this semester.
The School Reform Commission okayed the sale of $265-million in bonds just to get the district through its deficit this year.
The Educational Improvement Tax Credit is promoted as a way to provide a better education for poor children, but public education advocates say it actually takes away tax money that could be used to improve schools.
Expanding the program at a time when the state has slashed public school funding is infuriating public education advocates.
"BLOCS provides scholarships from your business taxes to students who not only want to attend a Catholic school but are most in need," says one advertisement.
State senator Tony Williams defends the program as similar to the GI Bill, but some of his Harrisburg colleagues see it as improperly favoring closed groups.
This round of grants gives cash to individual school districts using innovative tools to personalize learning.
Higher education has only gotten more expensive and it's natural for parents and grandparents to want to help. But, those who co-sign someone's student loan may not realize that, if the younger person stops paying, they're on the hook for the balance.
The school district says its system of rating schools is flawed and it's looking for an outside firm to fix it.
State education officials say students will be returning to classes Monday in many New Jersey schools that were shuttered by the superstorm.
State education officials say students will be returning to classes Monday in many New Jersey schools that were shuttered by the superstorm.
School Boards Association spokesman Frank Belluscio says the districts need to hold classes Nov. 8 and 9 to get to the required 180 for the year.
Parents may see their individual school with the lights on and wonder, why did it have to close?
The New Jersey public teachers union has canceled its annual convention for the first time in 158 years because of Sandy.
SEPTA will remain out of service on Tuesday morning. Officials say it will take eight hours after the storm passes to make sure things aren't damaged.
Ratings agency Moody's Investors Service downgraded Penn State University's long-term rating to Aa2 from Aa1 because of the expected financial costs from pending lawsuits related to the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal.
"Matt is no longer with us because two men learned -- they learned -- that it was okay to hate," Judy Shepard said.
In the upcoming year, officials at the Free Library say, they would like everyone in the city to read "Buddha in the Attic," a novel about the Japanese immigrant experience from the early 20th century through the internment camps of World War II.
More than 250 people met at the Drexelbrook catering hall in Drexel Hill to share tips on handling this year's "Safe Schools" topic: illegal drugs.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
Authorities are actively investigating a deadly incident on a residential block in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday.
More than a dozen people were arrested in what authorities are calling Operation Cocaine and Coffee in North Philadelphia.
Dr. Wendy De La Rosa, an assistant professor at the Wharton School, has four tips to be smarter about your finances.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to launch today on a nine-day mission around the moon and back. Follow the countdown and watch it live.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
Authorities are actively investigating a deadly incident on a residential block in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday.
Wednesday will feature likely record-breaking high temperatures in the Philadelphia region. The NEXT Weather team is also tracking the potential for thunderstorms.
More than a dozen people were arrested in what authorities are calling Operation Cocaine and Coffee in North Philadelphia.
Dr. Wendy De La Rosa, an assistant professor at the Wharton School, has four tips to be smarter about your finances.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
Authorities are actively investigating a deadly incident on a residential block in Chester, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday.
More than a dozen people were arrested in what authorities are calling Operation Cocaine and Coffee in North Philadelphia.
Dr. Wendy De La Rosa, an assistant professor at the Wharton School, has four tips to be smarter about your finances.
Along the Schuylkill in Philadelphia, Boathouse Row holds the history of American rowing but continues to evolve.
Police in Washington Township, Gloucester County, say a man stole a tow truck and drove it into oncoming traffic.
Surveillance video released by police shows a man talking with the bus driver and then appearing to punch them on Feb. 21.
Police said someone called in a bomb threat to Willingboro High School on Tuesday.
An 18-year-old man was charged in a hit-and-run that left a bicyclist in Deptford dead Monday night.
A video from Saturday morning shows masked individuals breaking the window of Saifo Auto Group before stealing three high-end used cars.
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.
The welcome blast of warm weather is a nice treat for the Philadelphia region, but it's also bringing a big increase in pollen, which will trigger symptoms in people who have spring allergies.
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.
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.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
The AI-powered cameras on SEPTA trolleys started rolling last month. Starting April 1, you can get a $51 ticket for violations.
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.
Along the Schuylkill in Philadelphia, Boathouse Row holds the history of American rowing but continues to evolve.
Alex Ovechkin scored twice and hit the 30-goal mark for the 20th time in his NHL career, and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-4.
Andrew Painter dominated in his major league debut as the Phillies beat the Nationals 3-2.
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
Phillies prized prospect Andrew Painter is set to make his MLB debut Tuesday night against the Washington Nationals.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
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.
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.
A plane that departed Washington, D.C. for Maine had to make an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport after experiencing a nose gear steering issue, according to American Airlines.
The Delaware County District Attorney's office says officers in Chester fatally shot a man who was stabbing a woman. The suspect had killed another man prior to the incident.
We don't always do what we know is right when it comes to finances, like saving more or paying down debt. But Dr. Wendy De La Rosa, of Penn's Wharton School, says we're more likely to take positive action when we commit ahead of time. Josh Sidorowicz has more in this preview of the In Your Corner podcast – watch the full episode with Dr. De La Rosa on our YouTube channel now.
The Artemis II rocket launch today is the first time NASA is flying to the moon in over 50 years. Here's more on when it happens and what the mission will entail. Wakisha Bailey reports.
SEPTA's automated trolley enforcement officially starts Wednesday, April 1 after a monthlong warning period. Over 30 trolley cars are equipped with AI-powered cameras that can catch drivers violating parking restrictions and issue $51 fines. Jan Carabeo reports from University City.