Phila. School District Gathering Public Views on School Shutdown Criteria
The School District of Philadelphia has launched a series of public meetings as it explores permanently closing dozens of school buildings.
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The School District of Philadelphia has launched a series of public meetings as it explores permanently closing dozens of school buildings.
Officials from the What It Takes Foundation have gathered the area's most successful professionals to help put 200 students on the same path to success.
17 high school students from North Philadelphia have received Temple University's 20-20 Scholarships. The recipients are all from areas close to the Temple University campus.
The School District of Philadelphia on Tuesday launched a series of public meetings as it begins the process of permanently closing dozens of school buildings.
More than two dozen students at a Philadelphia charter school took "Voter Registration 101" on Monday, and it was definitely hands-on.
Four out of five New Jersey school boards have opted to hold their elections in November, rather than the usual April.
Even in these digital days, it's a Sunday tradition for many to curl up with the Sunday New York Times. A book, new in paperback, tells some colorful tales from inside the "Gray Lady."
Shirley Tilghman, who became the first woman to serve as president of Princeton University, has decided to leave her post at the end of the academic year.
Dr. Paul Katz, dean of the Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, says it's a very special moment when a medical student puts on their white coat for the first time.
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.
Three people between the ages of 60 and 84 died in Lehigh County Sunday while shoveling snow during the winter storm, the coroner said.
Three people are in critical condition, and a man is dead after a quadruple shooting in North Philadelphia early Monday morning.
Dangerous cold grips the Philadelphia region Monday, meaning the snow that fell on Sunday isn't going anywhere.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
The snow that fell in the Philadelphia region isn't going anywhere Monday and beyond as temperatures plummet and struggle to get out of the single digits this week.
The Delaware Valley is in the thick of what's shaping up to be its biggest winter storm in a decade. Here's a look at how much snow has already fallen around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Three people between the ages of 60 and 84 died in Lehigh County Sunday while shoveling snow during the winter storm, the coroner said.
Three people are in critical condition, and a man is dead after a quadruple shooting in North Philadelphia early Monday morning.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Three people between the ages of 60 and 84 died in Lehigh County Sunday while shoveling snow during the winter storm, the coroner said.
Three people are in critical condition, and a man is dead after a quadruple shooting in North Philadelphia early Monday morning.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
People and animals were out enjoying the snow around the Philadelphia area on Sunday.
These are the schools closing in the Philadelphia area due to the Sunday-Monday winter storm.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
People and animals were out enjoying the snow around the Philadelphia area on Sunday.
These are the schools closing in the Philadelphia area due to the Sunday-Monday winter storm.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
Here's a look at how much snow has fallen around Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A major winter storm is headed to the Philadelphia region, forecast to bring at least 6 inches to the area. Here's what to know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
Four-year-old Jackson Roberts isn't able to smile on his own because of a condition called Moebius syndrome.
Penn Medicine has a new way to reduce hospital noise, as monitors and alarms can be stressful for patients, especially premature babies.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
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.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
The Seahawks and the Patriots previously met in the Super Bowl back in 2015, when a last-second goal line interception by Malcolm Butler sealed the win for New England.
The Philadelphia 76ers' game vs. the Charlotte Hornets Monday has been moved up due to the winter storm impacting millions in the United States.
It wasn't pretty, but the New England Patriots are headed to Super Bowl LX after beating the Denver Broncos, 10-7, in the AFC Championship Game.
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points, as the New York Knicks defeated the 76ers, 112-109.
Owen Tippett had his second career hat trick and the Philadelphia Flyers defeat the Colorado Avalanche Friday night.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
George Raveling, a former Villanova star player and coach, might be best known as the guy who helped bring Michael Jordan to Nike in the 1980s.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
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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 International Airport is ramping up service a day after a major winter storm halted most flights, but public affairs manager Heather Redfern said travelers should still check with their airlines and prepare for possible delays.
Roads around the Delaware Valley are still covered in snow, ice and slush Monday morning as crews work to get main streets and highways cleared. CBS News Philadelphia has a look at the conditions in Cherry Hill, Paoli and Roxborough.
As drivers start to dig out from the winter storm, Jana Tidwell with AAA Mid-Atlantic urges motorists to clear snow and ice off their cars before getting on the road. "It will become dislodged as your driving, and it can become a deadly projectile," Tidwell said.
After Sunday's winter storm dumped nearly a foot of snow around the region, our NEXT weather story is the frigid, dangerous cold. Some spots will wake up to temperatures that feel like below zero on Tuesday, and highs won't make it above freezing all week.
Three people are in critical condition, and one man is dead after a quadruple shooting in North Philadelphia's Cecil B. Moore neighborhood early Monday morning.