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President Deborah Diamond says CampusPhilly was created to solve Philadelphia's brain drain--where young people get a degree from one of the regions more than 100 institutions of higher ed and move to another city.
Several groups have filed a formal complaint, saying a privately-funded consultant's report for the Philadelphia school district amounted to lobbying.
The effort among Philadelphia's district, charter, and archdiocesan schools known as the "Great Schools Compact" has received a $2.5-million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
There are 17 young adults in the first "Culinary Connections" class, sponsored by JEVS Human Services in Philadelphia.
A program at Temple University that uses maps, apps, and social networks to improve neighborhoods has gotten another infusion of cash.
If you, or one of your children, plan on attending Temple University next fall, you may want to check out a scholarship program now being offered.
The crowd of about 60 young people sipped coffee and munched on bagels before getting down to the task of creating the iconic red looped HIV/AIDS ribbons, held together by a button reading "Not Over."
Former Penn State president Graham Spanier will collect nearly $3.3 million from the university, despite being fired and charged this month with felonies in connection with the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse case.
Nutter spoke about his upcoming trip to Beijing and Tianjin with Steve Coyle's seventh-grade social studies class at the Folk Arts Cultural Treasures Charter School, at 11th and Callowhill Streets in Chinatown.
The engineers might wonder why there are sweaters and scarves in the room. "You can design something on the computer and machines actually knit it for you."
Hurricanes. Earthquakes. The fiscal cliff. Unrest in Gaza. Signs of the apocalypse? Some college courses have been examining that possibility.
Authorities are looking into the actions of a Gloucester Catholic High School maintenance worker who is said to have circulated photos of students via cell phone.
Complicating the matter is that the district hasn't yet named the dozens of schools it may be permanently closing next year.
School districts statewide will begin administering new standardized tests next week that eventually all students will have to pass to graduate.
The hearing lasted hours and was dominated by school parents and other advocates who object to the closure process.
Harcum College in Bryn Mawr is offering a special scholarship for full-time students from counties in Delaware, New Jersey, and New York affected by Hurricane Sandy.
Superintendent William Hite defended the salary increases, saying they coincided with additional responsibilities for employees in the district's IT, finance, and human resources departments.
The odyssey of Hostess Brands is not only playing out in bankruptcy court and business boardrooms. Its liquidation is also being followed in schools of business on university campuses.
It's a stunner that still turns heads at the age of 53, but Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic Beth Sholom synagogue just had a laser treatment.
The school was in the spotlight two years ago when dozens of Asian students alleged they were being bullied on campus. Some parents says the punishment does not fit the crime.
There are few participation awards in the office, says Aaron McDaniel, a serial entrepreneur and author of "The Young Professionals Guide to the Working World."
Faculty and coaches at West Chester, Cheyney and twelve other state-owned universities have overwhelmingly voted to authorize their leadership to call a strike.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has concluded its wildly successful "PB&J Goes A Long Way" food drive.
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.
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.
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.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
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.
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
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.
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.
Hosts Nicole Michalik and Patty Jackson react after country music icon Dolly Parton dies at age 80.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
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.