With New Anti-Cheating Procedures, Philadelphia PSSA Test Scores Plummet
After nine years of modest increases, Philadelphia's performance on the state PSSA tests took a tumble last year.
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After nine years of modest increases, Philadelphia's performance on the state PSSA tests took a tumble last year.
"If families do not have opportunities for that kind of information, there is more difficulty in breaking the cycles of poverty," said Philadelphia schools superintendent William Hite today.
Standardized test scores for Pennsylvania schools are being released today. And, don't be surprised to see them drop, because of tighter controls to curb cheating.
School District of Philadelphia officials are disputing reports that the gunfire yesterday aboard the Broad Street subway stemmed from a rivalry among schools.
Radnor High School and an elementary school were locked down during a police investigation at the Radnor SEPTA station.
Chef and restaurateur Mark Vetri (wearing yellow shirt) started the program.
Schools in one Montgomery County district will be closed on Wednesday due to a power outage.
It's now called the "Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent."
The Department of State has made a change to voter ID procedures that will mean one less trip to PennDOT for Pennsylvania-born voters.
The seventh annual Unity in the Community Day Festival is taking place in the Logan section of Philadelphia today.
America's energy future is in play in the Presidential race and one of Pennsylvania's leading products is at the center of it.
The event, held at People's Plaza (the monument at 5th and Market Streets honoring the First Amendment), was an opportunity for students of the Philadelphia-based Center for Literacy to tell their stories through poetry or essays.
The Libertarian Party has won a round in the drawn-out challenge of its nominating papers in Pennsylvania, even as its presidential candidate prepares to visit the state.
At Bonner and Prendergast High School today, Governor Corbett joined Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput and community leaders to celebrate a new law that provides scholarships to children in low performing schools to attend private and parochial schools.
Hundreds of youngsters huffed and puffed their way through their first race, yesterday, at Belmont Plateu. It's part of a nationwide program to prevent childhood obesity.
The victim, who was 16 years old at the time of the affair last year, wrote to the judge asking him not to sentence James Civello to any more jail time, telling him she's moving forward with her life.
You can lead a student to fruits and veggies, but can you make him eat?
Penn's veterinary school has opened a center in Grays Ferry for developing working dogs.
A suspicious fire last month destroyed the library at a Horsham school and now local businesses are banding together and asking the community to help restock the shelves.
Facing a $12 million deficit, the Bristol Township School District cut where it could, taking aim at transportation and cutting more than $2 million out of its bus service.
The school district's five-year financial plan includes a huge loan, says chief recovery officer Tom Knudsen.
Philadelphia was one of more than 800 cities taking part the Million Father March, as dads – and moms – were encouraged to walk their children to school today.
Organizers want people to know that it is easy to be green. And exhibitors were on hand showcasing the large number of environmentally-friendly goods and services available.
School districts across New Jersey have to figure out how they are going to evaluate their teachers — and fast.
While Mary Rochford retired in June to devote more time to her family, Archbishop Charles Chaput called her back for a meeting and surprised her, according to Archdiocese spokeswoman Donna Farrell.
The cost of buying a car continues to rise, forcing drivers across Delaware County to make tough financial decisions.
Daily aspirin use is only recommended for certain high risk patients and no longer considered a safe way to prevent heart disease.
The Mummers organization is working to reschedule the string band competition after it was supended for the first time in 125 years.
On the Atlantic City Expressway, stopping to pay a toll will soon be a thing of the past.
Two defensemen and a forward from the Flyers will play men's hockey at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.
Millions of Americans are starting the year 2026 with higher health care premiums.
The cost of buying a car continues to rise, forcing drivers across Delaware County to make tough financial decisions.
Daily aspirin use is only recommended for certain high risk patients and no longer considered a safe way to prevent heart disease.
The Mummers organization is working to reschedule the string band competition after it was supended for the first time in 125 years.
On the Atlantic City Expressway, stopping to pay a toll will soon be a thing of the past.
The cost of buying a car continues to rise, forcing drivers across Delaware County to make tough financial decisions.
The Mummers organization is working to reschedule the string band competition after it was supended for the first time in 125 years.
Police say Tyriq Williams and Cara Williams-Reeves were in a dispute that turned into a shootout in Northeast Philly.
Millions of Americans are starting the year 2026 with higher health care premiums.
Homeowners in one South Jersey community are demanding answers after their fence was hit yet again.
Daily aspirin use is only recommended for certain high risk patients and no longer considered a safe way to prevent heart disease.
On the Atlantic City Expressway, stopping to pay a toll will soon be a thing of the past.
Homeowners in one South Jersey community are demanding answers after their fence was hit yet again.
A group of teens helped find Rex and bring the adventurous wallaby home to Lots of Love Farm in South Jersey.
Toll increases on the PA Turnpike, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission bridges go into effect in the first week 2026.
Nearly 1,000 people gathered Monday night in Hockessin to honor Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was killed in the line of duty.
A 40-year-old woman from Dallas, Texas was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Wilmington, Delaware, Sunday night, state police said.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
A guide to the New Year's Eve celebrations in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Cpl. Matthew Snook was fatally shot while on duty earlier this week at a DMV office in Wilmington, Delaware.
Daily aspirin use is only recommended for certain high risk patients and no longer considered a safe way to prevent heart disease.
Millions of Americans are starting the year 2026 with higher health care premiums.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
The snow and wintry weather is causing travel disruptions on one of the busiest travel days at PHL.
The annual Philadelphia Mummers Parade will take over Broad Street starting at 9 a.m. on New Year's Day.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
Two defensemen and a forward from the Flyers will play men's hockey at the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics.
The Philadelphia Eagles will rest some starters and limit others during Sunday's game against the Commanders.
The Philadelphia Flyers traded defenseman Egor Zamula to the Pittsburgh Penguins for forward Philip Tomasino.
After Vancouver scored the first goal, the Flyers got ahead in the second and beat the Canucks 6-3 Tuesday night.
VJ Edgecombe scored 25 points, including a 3-pointer with 1.7 seconds left in overtime to give the Philadelphia 76ers a 139-136 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in a tight game.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
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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.
Philadelphia police say two people are charged with murder after a shooting that killed 52-year-old Luis Colon in Northeast Philadelphia on New Year's Day.
From a Philadelphia Orchestra season that mixes past and present, to a theater lineup that feels alive. Ashley Harder looks at what's to come at the Kimmel Center, Academy of Music and more in this edition of The Heartbeat.
New year, new you? Whether you want to enter 2026 with a goal to save more money, pay down debt or just stick to a budget, having a plan is key. Josh Sidorowicz is In Your Corner with tips from financial counselor Regina Stevens of Clarifi.
Expect mostly cloudy weather with chilly temperatures that feel like the 20s around the Philadelphia area on Friday. That chill will continue into the weekend. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.
The results are in for the Fancy Brigade Competition, held at the Convention Center as part of Mummers Parade festivities on New Year's Day in Philadelphia. The Downtowners took first place at the event. Josh Sidorowicz has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Grant Gilmore.