Some Philadelphia H.S. Students Will Have A New, Easy Way To Get Condoms
Students in 22 Philadelphia public high schools will return to school in the new year to condom dispensers in the nurse's office.
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Students in 22 Philadelphia public high schools will return to school in the new year to condom dispensers in the nurse's office.
After nearly five years of operating out of tents, Temple University's rowing team is hoping to get a new boathouse along the Schuylkill River.
A college in suburban Philadelphia is offering four full scholarships to siblings and dependents of the Connecticut school shooting victims.
There are no classes today, and the campus is closed to all faculty and students until a thorough security sweep of the school can be done.
Chanting "save our schools," an overflow crowd of parents and students packed the first School Reform Commission meeting since Superintendent William Hite announced the school closure plan last week.
Some schools that have received new equipment are now slated to be shut down by the Philadelphia school district.
"What we found is that parents who reported driving distracted more often had teens who also did the same," Dr. Ray Bingham of the University of Michigan says.
Police say Carol Wittscheiben had a blood-alcohol content of 0.32 percent, four times the legal limit for driving.
"Corbett's budget hurt education around the state, not just Philadelphia. And we need to come up with a unified strategy with other districts around the state and restore the funding formula from 2008."
That student has now gone through the juvenile court system and will be serving 100 hours of community service. He was also ordered to pay thousands of dollars in restitution.
A day after one of the nation's deadliest shootings, school districts locally and across the country are wondering if there's more schools should be doing to ensure their children's safety.
Pensauken seniors Lacy Smith and Michelle Wan wanted to to compare how quickly chicken bones would decay in uric acid in microgravity, compared to on Earth.
When the closing bell rang Thursday, students began learning about the fate of their school.
Twenty years ago, philanthropist Henry Rowan and his late wife donated $100-million to what was then Glassboro State College. The university said thanks on Thursday by unveiling a bronze statue in Rowan's honor.
Among the high schools to close are Germantown High, Strawberry Mansion High, University City High, and Bok Tech.
At a 2 pm news conference, Superintendent William Hite identifies the school buildings on the list to close next fall.
Washington Middle School is one of more than 30 schools that have participated in the airport's nationally recognized art program.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is in the process of rolling out new exams for high school students that will become a graduation requirement by 2017.
Many Drexel students lined up to help bag the toys.
It's right next to Haddonfield High School and would provide the school district with an ability to grow.
Students headed back to class in Paulsboro public schools this morning, for the first time since a train derailment and chemical spill 11 days ago.
Upper Moreland senior Emilie Dormer was inspired by a cousin's experience as a THON dancer -- so she and classmate Alex Pronzato decided to organize a mini-THON at the school.
The NCAA says the money will be held in a money market account while a task force works out guidelines for distribution of grants from an endowment established to combat child sex abuse.
The $50 million gift is from philanthropist Eugene Lang, Swarthmore Class of 1938 and an entrepreneur who has paid for the college education of 15,000 students through his "I Have A Dream" Foundation.
Youth court allows teenagers to serve as jurors, judges and attorneys, handling real-life cases involving their peers.
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
A fire broke out Wednesday morning on the 300 block of Hewitt Street in Trenton, New Jersey.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Glenn Pysher was trying to find his friends when he accidentally knocked on the door of the wrong house. The homeowners called 911 to report an attempted break-in.
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
A fire broke out Wednesday morning on the 300 block of Hewitt Street in Trenton, New Jersey.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
Glenn Pysher was trying to find his friends when he accidentally knocked on the door of the wrong house. The homeowners called 911 to report an attempted break-in.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
U.S. Marshals say 22-year-old Zymire Hughes was arrested Tuesday night in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Bats may be beneficial to the environment, but health officials are urging residents to take encounters seriously. Here's why.
Pottstown Councilmember Andrew Monastra is urging the borough manager to find a quick solution for installing banners honoring veterans of color.
Police say Ionut Adrian Oprea and another man targeted EBT users in a card skimming scam in Bristol Borough, Pennsylvania.
A fire broke out Wednesday morning on the 300 block of Hewitt Street in Trenton, New Jersey.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
The search has ended for a Burlington County, New Jersey, woman who saved a young girl's life Monday afternoon.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80s.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low.
Interactive exhibits and some artifacts dating back more than 100 years help detail the transformation of the Mother African Union Church.
Tuesday will be another beautiful day in the Philadelphia region with sunshine, low humidity and highs near 82 degrees.
A man was arrested after allegedly crashing his car into a pub in Newark, Delaware, while allegedly driving drunk earlier this month, police said.
Spectacular start to the work week with low humidity, bright sunshine, and comfortable highs in the low 80s.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The trial at Temple's Fox Chase Cancer Center is testing the experimental treatment in patients with myelofibrosis who aren't responding to traditional therapies.
Parents should start preparing their children now to adjust to a school schedule, according to one sleep expert.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
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
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
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.
Powered by three Cal Raleigh homers, the Seattle Mariners snapped Philadelphia's season-best nine-game winning streak Monday night.
While East Side's Little League World Series run ended Monday, the West Chester community says the kids "already won."
Kyle Schwarber's MLB-leading 39th homer of the season was a two-run moonshot to lift Phillies from a four-run deficit and beat the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday.
Patriots' backup quarterback Tommy DeVito tossed a 69-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Williams and New England beat Philadelphia 24-21 in a preseason game.
West Chester's East Side Little League team lost its first game in Williamsport but will get another chance to play.
Kids in eligible zip codes in Philadelphia receive free books every month through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Humidity surges back on Thursday and periods of showers and storms will move through the Philadelphia region. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Wednesday will be another beautiful late August day with dew points in the mid-50s and low 60s, so humidity will be nice and low. CBS News Philadelphia Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the weather forecast.
Tuesday night felt like a game day at the Linc, but it was only practice. CBS News Philadelphia's Kerri Corrado reports from the Eagles' open practice at Lincoln Financial Field.
As fans mourn Dolly Parton, two longtime Philadelphia radio personalities are remembering the country music icon for an influence that stretched far beyond her songs. CBS News Philadelphia's Eva Andersen reports.
A man accused of terrorizing at least a half dozen people while wearing a Chucky-style mask near Philadelphia City Hall earlier this month was arrested in Las Vegas, authorities said Tuesday.