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Seeking to make amends for the Penn State child sex abuse scandal, the university said it has given more than $1.1 million in football bowl revenues to its new center for child abuse research and treatment.
Students at the People for People Charter School were breaking bread on Wednesday with 12 students from Latvia.
The trend, noted by Forbes magazine, finds some high tech firms grabbing top students almost instantly -- here's our offer. You have 24 hours to decide.
One difficult topic on the agenda is sex education for those on the Autism spectrum.
Chief Recovery Officer Tom Knudsen says if City Council doesn't approve $94-million from the mayor's Actual Value tax initiative, it's not clear that schools will be able to open in September.
High school graduation rates are lower in many New Jersey school districts because of a switch in the way the state computes dropouts, according to state education officials.
Mayor Nutter helped inaugurate the new salad bar at the Global Leadership Academy, the result of a grant to promote the HBO documentary "The Weight of the Nation," premiering May 14th.
Students at a Montgomery County middle school have placed in the Top 10 of this year's "National Online Rube Goldberg Machine Contest," thanks to four industrious eighth-grade boys and one supportive teacher-advisor.
Prompted by large buyouts for school superintendents in Philadelphia and several other districts, the state Senate has passed and sent to the House legislation that would place new restrictions on contracts with top school administrators.
Students from Taylor Elementary School are being bused to Clemente Middle School on the 100-block of West Erie Avenue, from their normal building on the 3600-block of North Randolph Street.
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation recently announced the winners of more than $2.7 million in arts grants.
Workshops are scheduled for May to help parents with special needs children plan for the future.
A newly released survey indicates more children in New Jersey are living in families that cannot make ends meet.
Some Phillies will be taking part in games other than baseball Sunday night, for charity.
A measure introduced by US senator Bob Casey (D-Pa.) is intended to combat the problem of sexual violence on college campuses.
Philadelphia's Mural Arts Program held its 2012 "Arts and Criminal Justice Symposium" in center city Philadelphia, part of its efforts to teach community groups how to use art to rehabilitate those both in and outside of the prison system.
At Drexel University, they had a two-hour time limit to cook a two-course French meal, a chicken dish, and a crêpe dish, part of an annual competition to earn college scholarships.
A group of students at Drexel University are hosting a computer wellness and repair day tomorrow. It's free and open to everybody.
Prince Edward, the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth II and seventh in line to the throne, visited Girard College to plant a tree in honor of his mother's 60th year as queen.
Thursday is the 64th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel, and a Jewish Day school in Bryn Mawr was celebrating.
Doug Lynch, vice dean of Penn's Graduate School of Education, quit after being accused of making false claims that he'd earned his doctorate degree.
Akbar Hossain has had to overcome hurdles to get where he is today. He emigrated from Saudi Arabia at age 10 with his family, and is now a junior at Franklin & Marshall.
Even though Earth Day has come and gone (April 22nd), the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education will hold its own Earth Day celebration, dubbed "Naturepalooza," on Saturday -- along with a native plant sale.
The mayor concedes that some of the Philadelphia school cuts will be difficult but says the district's future requires "shared sacrifice."
As it looks to slash spending and improve achievement, the Philadelphia School District on Tuesday announced a plan to restructure itself.
The NEXT Weather team is tracking a windy and cold forecast for Sunday's Eagles-49ers game in Philadelphia.
Nikita Kucherov scored on each of his first two shots to help the Tampa Bay Lightning win their ninth straight game over the Philadelphia Flyers.
A suspect accused of stabbing two people at a West Philadelphia SEPTA station is in custody.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Protesters rallied and marched in Philly on Saturday after an ICE agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good in Minnesota.
The NEXT Weather team is tracking a windy and cold forecast for Sunday's Eagles-49ers game in Philadelphia.
Nikita Kucherov scored on each of his first two shots to help the Tampa Bay Lightning win their ninth straight game over the Philadelphia Flyers.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
Philadelphia bar Ladder 15 turned away a group of 49ers fans who were looking to host a takeover before the playoff game against the Eagles.
A suspect accused of stabbing two people at a West Philadelphia SEPTA station is in custody.
Protesters rallied and marched in Philly on Saturday after an ICE agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Good in Minnesota.
A Ridley Township sports field was left unusable after off-road vehicles tore up the grass following a mid-December snowstorm.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds as the Sixers defeated Orlando Magic.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
The Winslow Township Eagles are soaring thanks to their head coach and former dual-threat quarterback Bill Belton.
Glassboro School District leaders say the policy they enacted last year has helped students with learning and limited distractions.
Video shows how three Woolwich Township police officers worked together to rescue a boy from a lake in Swedesboro, New Jersey.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Saving Grace Ministries is among a growing number of nonprofits nationwide struggling to achieve their goals due to rising costs.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
Hundreds of people gathered for a final farewell to Delaware State Trooper Matthew "Ty" Snook after he was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV.
Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook will be laid to rest on Monday, nearly two weeks after he was shot and killed inside the Wilmington DMV.
Lawmakers who represent the Philadelphia area gave their opinions on the U.S.' military operation in Venezuela on Saturday.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Doctors in Philadelphia say new federal guidance on childhood vaccinations is causing confusion — especially for parents.
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.
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.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
One person was killed after a crash involving a horse and buggy in the 4000 block of Strasburg Road in Salisbury Township.
Flights to and from the Caribbean have resumed, but travelers are still feeling the effects of the weekend restrictions.
Nikita Kucherov scored on each of his first two shots to help the Tampa Bay Lightning win their ninth straight game over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Tyrese Maxey had 29 points, Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds as the Sixers defeated Orlando Magic.
Posts about the sudden deaths of Eagles cheerleaders paraded across Facebook timelines recently. It turns out, none of them is real.
The Winslow Township Eagles are soaring thanks to their head coach and former dual-threat quarterback Bill Belton.
MLB on Friday suspended free agent outfielder Max Kepler, most recently with the Phillies, 80 games for a failed PED test.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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.
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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.
Sunday will be partly cloudy and cold for the Philadelphia Eagles game against the San Francisco 49ers. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast for Sunday and the rest of the week.
Ladder 15, a bar in Philadelphia that declined to host a large party of San Francisco 49ers fans, was welcoming them in smaller groups on Saturday night alongside Eagles fans.
The rain moves out of the Philadelphia area Saturday night, and fans can expect cold and blustery conditions for the Eagles game on Sunday. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the full NEXT Weather forecast.
State agriculture officials say bird flu has been detected in a commercial flock in Kent County, Delaware. The affected birds will not enter the food supply, officials say.
An investigation is underway after a fire at a leasing office at an apartment complex in Blackwood, New Jersey. No one was injured.