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"Each day as you're doing your countdown, I would review the bus driver's name, the bus aide's the teacher, the teacher's assistant and the principal."
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"Each day as you're doing your countdown, I would review the bus driver's name, the bus aide's the teacher, the teacher's assistant and the principal."
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education says it is reviewing the school's governance in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky scandal.
It is a warped, two-foot section of I-beam, a piece of steel from the World Trade Center, that will become part of a September 11th memorial at Gloucester County College.
Summer vacations are winding down and the school year is set to begin soon. That means children and parents are going to have to readjust their sleep schedules.
With back-to-school time quickly approaching, we're taking a look at some tech items for your student that won't break the bank.
A new study on child obesity indicates that students gain less weight if they go to schools in states with stronger laws about what foods can be sold outside their breakfast and lunch programs.
In a district where budget cuts have meant fewer school police officers, it's even more important for principals to foster an atmosphere of caring and respect, says incoming Philadelphia schools superintendent Dr. William Hite.
You can have a say who gets some of a $2.5 million pot in the Give With Target program.
The Penn State Board of Trustees held a conference call on Sunday evening to talk about the tough sanctions imposed on the school and football program after the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse scandal.
The free festival will run from noon until 7:30 Saturday night, with two stages, one at Cecil B. Moore near Broad and the other along Cecil B. near 17th.
The 32-page report, sent to the Camden school district on Thursday, pulls no punches.
The annual summer ceremony was happening Friday at Penn and Drexel and Temple universities.
The Hamels Foundation provided a $300,000 grant to renovate the entire play yard at Bayard Taylor Elementary School.
Einstein has made the change nearly two years after the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine began bugging it to do so.
After they are packed with school supplies, homeless shelters and other social service agencies will pick up the backpacks for distribution to needy children.
Temple University introduced new president Neil Theobald Tuesday.
Hundreds applied, dozens were interviewed, and now one name remains to become the next President of Temple University.
The annual Back To School Extravaganza was held Friday at South Philadelphia High School as families prepare to start the school year.
The road ahead for the School District of Philadelphia looks as bleak as ever after the release Thursday of the findings of an independent consultant.
Penn State is hoping to settle the lawsuits that have been filed in the wake of the Jerry Sandusky sex abuse investigation, according to university president Rodney Erickson.
The National Constitution Center celebrated the 22nd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
At Penn State, auditor general Jack Wagner (photo) says, the president is not only a voting member but also sits as the secretary, setting the agenda for meetings.
More than half of the school buildings in the School District of Philadelphia are on the list.
A three-judge appellate panel in New Jersey has ruled that school districts cannot impose a so-called "24/7" policy on student behavior unless that behavior has a direct impact on the school itself.
Dorothy June Brown, the founder of three charter schools in the Philadelphia area, is named with four others in a 62-count indictment alleging they defrauded the government of $6.5 million.
Cold remains the story so the layering needs to continue, especially if you're spending time outside.
Police are warning dog owners in Center City after a pit bull believed to belong to a homeless man was linked to multiple pet attacks.
A 21-year-old man is in custody after carjacking a woman at gunpoint, and the brazen robbery of a police car Friday night, police said.
Former Phillies center fielder Lenny Dykstra faces charges after police say a state trooper found drugs and paraphernalia in his possession.
A man was charged after trying to stab a firefighter with a screwdriver while being rescued from the water on New Year's Eve in Atlantic City.
Cold remains the story so the layering needs to continue, especially if you're spending time outside.
Police are warning dog owners in Center City after a pit bull believed to belong to a homeless man was linked to multiple pet attacks.
Millions of Americans are starting the year 2026 with higher health care premiums.
A 21-year-old man is in custody after carjacking a woman at gunpoint, and the brazen robbery of a police car Friday night, police said.
Former Phillies center fielder Lenny Dykstra faces charges after police say a state trooper found drugs and paraphernalia in his possession.
Police are warning dog owners in Center City after a pit bull believed to belong to a homeless man was linked to multiple pet attacks.
A 21-year-old man is in custody after carjacking a woman at gunpoint, and the brazen robbery of a police car Friday night, police said.
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.
A man was charged after trying to stab a firefighter with a screwdriver while being rescued from the water on New Year's Eve in Atlantic City.
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.
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.
Former Phillies center fielder Lenny Dykstra faces charges after police say a state trooper found drugs and paraphernalia in his possession.
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.
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.
A man is in custody after carjacking a woman at gunpoint, stealing a police vehicle and leading officers on a chase across the city Friday night, police said.
Cold remains the story so the layering needs to continue, especially if you're spending time outside. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Police are warning dog owners in Center City after a pit bull believed to belong to a homeless man was linked to multiple pet attacks. Ross DiMattei reports.
The cost of buying a car continues to rise, forcing drivers across Delaware County to make tough financial decisions. Madeleine Wright reports.
Partly cloudy Friday evening with temps in the low 20s. Bill Kelly has the NEXT Weather forecast.