Archdiocese Scraps Plan To Build New School In Bucks County
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will not be building a new Lansdale Catholic Regional High School.
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The Archdiocese of Philadelphia will not be building a new Lansdale Catholic Regional High School.
Mayor Nutter says the city agreed to kick in $338,000 and the district will pay $800,000 to keep programs going.
The Eagles' wideout played coach to a team of Benjamin Franklin High School students engrossed in "Financial Football," a Madden-style video game in which teams have to answer financial questions in order to move the ball downfield.
Before reading to children at a preschool, Philadelphia district attorney Seth Williams said inadequate funding for early childhood education is "closing the door of opportunity" to low-income, at-risk children.
Halloween is a little more than one week away, but students here at Schuylkill Elementary aren't planning their classroom costumes.
Temple University will host a conference Tuesday on one of the main drivers of economic growth.
The weather turned out to be perfect for the 26th annual AIDS Walk Philly, which attracted several thousand participants.
Organizers expect 15,000 people to take part in the event in Center City which raises money for HIV prevention, education and care.
The exhibit is called "In the Artifact Lab: Conserving Egyptian Mummies."
About four-fifths of the problems were corrected the same day and the bus safely returned to the road. But for the remaining 20 percent, the shortcomings were deemed more serious.
Students at the Wissahickon Charter School clapped their hands and sang along, "Count on me...," as Susan Goodman played the saxophone.
Leaders of the union representing faculty at West Chester, Cheyney and twelve other state-owned universities will meet tomorrow to take an initial strike authorization vote.
At the ceremony, he shared some personal history and thoughts on where the media is headed.
Pennsylvania came in at number two, with an average loan debt of $29,950. New Jersey also made the top ten, ranking tenth with $27,610.
S&P announced the change Monday, saying expenses related to the Sandusky matter have also contributed to financial uncertainty.
A Pew report two years ago noted that 40 percent of Philadelphia parents believed they did not have enough information about the school choice options available to them.
A 19-year-old Penn State student is hospitalized in critical condition after falling 39 feet out of a window of an apartment building.
A bigger walk year after year. This go around, 700 walkers on 45 teams. The goal, to raise $250,000 for research to treat and cure retinal degenerative diseases.
"Thomas Wolfe was wrong -- you can go home again," Father Kevin Gillespie said today.
CAPA has given us Boyz II Men, QuestLove, and Tony Luke, among others. Today, alumni were marking the anniversary of the school's founding.
This is the first day in 25 years that students at a West Philadelphia public elementary school can visit a library in their building.
Once inside her old high school, 16-year-old Samantha Pawlucy apparently didn't feel comfortable enough to stay.
"I go out there, I pop it open, there's water to the top of the drum. The seismograph is completely under water," recalls Prof. Jonathan Nyquist.
The Barnes Foundation has begun a year-long program which is designed to spark an appreciation for art among middle school students.
A 16-year-old high school student who says she was humiliated for wearing a Mitt Romney t-shirt returned to the classroom this morning.
A small plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday, police said.
Police say cash-trap devices were found on ATMs in at least nine banks and stores in Philadelphia.
The Michigan Wolverines' star player, Yaxel Lendeborg, graduated from Pennsauken High School in South Jersey.
Phillies pitcher Andrew Painter delivered a masterpiece in his long-awaited MLB debut Tuesday night against the Nationals
Hershey said Wednesday it will use classic recipes for all Reese's products starting next year, after getting criticism for changing the popular treats.
A small plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday, police said.
More than a dozen people were arrested in what authorities are calling Operation Cocaine and Coffee in North Philadelphia.
Wednesday will feature likely record-breaking high temperatures in the Philadelphia region. The NEXT Weather team is also tracking the potential for thunderstorms.
Police say cash-trap devices were found on ATMs in at least nine banks and stores in Philadelphia.
The Michigan Wolverines' star player, Yaxel Lendeborg, graduated from Pennsauken High School in South Jersey.
A small plane crashed in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday, police said.
Police say cash-trap devices were found on ATMs in at least nine banks and stores in Philadelphia.
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.
The Michigan Wolverines' star player, Yaxel Lendeborg, graduated from Pennsauken High School in South Jersey.
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.
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.
The Michigan Wolverines' star player, Yaxel Lendeborg, graduated from Pennsauken High School in South Jersey.
Phillies pitcher Andrew Painter delivered a masterpiece in his long-awaited MLB debut Tuesday night against the Nationals
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.
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.
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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.