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St. Mary Interpariochial School, which installed a white roof that stays cool to the touch, found that the rooftop was a nice place to be on a hot day, so that's where the kids had gym class.
The excessive heat prompted the School District of Philadelphia to dismiss students early Tuesday.
May 29th is 529 Day, a national movement to raise awareness about saving for college education. The Commonwealth has set up a few incentives to get parents started.
A Hatboro-Horsham High School freshman has put together a stunning video to draw attention to the acceptance of rape jokes in our society.
Contract negotiations are scheduled to resume later this week in the Neshaminy School District in Bucks County amid a looming strike deadline set by the teachers.
Freshmen will spend at least $800 the first year, according to a national back to college survey. That's on top of tuition and room and board.
Volunteers are on the lookout along local streams, for a threatened species of shellfish.
The American Red Cross offers a class for prospective babysitters to prepare them for what they may encounter.
Experts say it's going to potentially be one the most severe flea and tick summers in some time due to the mild winter.
If you think the only math you need to know for sports is the score and the spread, think again.
Two years ago, Whitemarsh residents Nicholas and Athena Karabots offered more than $4 million to enlarge and update the Jeanes Memorial Library on Joshua Road.
Helping kids prepare for the future. That's the goal of a special partnership between a Center City luxury hotel and a Queen Village elementary school.
As Gov. Romney spoke this morning inside the Bluford School at 58th and Media Streets (see related story), outside, about two dozen supporters of President Obama blasted Romney's positions on education.
Mitt Romney will be at the Universal Bluford Charter School in Philadelphia for a round-table discussion and a tour of classrooms.
Temple University has named an acting president as it continues to search for a replacement for its departing leader.
It was a noisy protest by 2,000 school bus drivers and maintenance workers, marching and rallying against impending layoffs and school budget cuts.
At Bright Hope Baptist Church, community group Action United joined residents speaking against cuts from the state and local level to education.
A group of blue-collar school employees, including bus drivers, are expected to gather in Center City today for a noontime protest at the Municipal Services Building.
US Rep. Pat Meehan (R-Pa.), whose district includes the Delaware County campus of Cabrini College, says he wants to close a number of loopholes in what's commonly called the "Clery Law."
Businessman Ken Wong says, normally, his classmates headed for prestigious colleges get all the honors, so Wong organized this dinner for Nicoletti and others like him.
Governor Corbett believes Pennsylvania school districts could tap into their reserve funds more deeply instead of cutting programs.
After more than 40 years as an educator and administrator, Malvern Prep's president is calling it a career.
Some 500 people participated in Philadelphia's first "cure search" walk. The walk is a fundraiser for children's cancer research.
Mayor Michael Nutter just appointed a new Executive Director for the Philadelphia Youth Commission, and the former coordinator for the National Peace Alliance has a story that is inspiring.
"This charity ride is for Neighborhood Bike Works," says Jim Wiley, a local businessman and avid cyclist. The program, he explains, shows kids how to build their own bicycle from scrap parts.
Philadelphia scored three unanswered goals after falling behind 2-0 despite playing with a man advantage for more than an hour.
Sunday begins a more active weather pattern, especially Sunday evening, where rounds of showers and thunderstorms will move through the entire area.
The Phillies opened the scoring in the fifth on an RBI single by Bryan De La Cruz.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
Police say the shooting happened on E. Chestnut Street around 6 p.m.
Philadelphia scored three unanswered goals after falling behind 2-0 despite playing with a man advantage for more than an hour.
Sunday begins a more active weather pattern, especially Sunday evening, where rounds of showers and thunderstorms will move through the entire area.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
The Phillies opened the scoring in the fifth on an RBI single by Bryan De La Cruz.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
Philadelphia scored three unanswered goals after falling behind 2-0 despite playing with a man advantage for more than an hour.
Police say the shooting happened on E. Chestnut Street around 6 p.m.
The School District of Philadelphia is gearing up for the return to class with its annual Back-To-School Bus Tour.
A Walmart employee was shot after a customer opened fire during an argument inside a Delaware County store Friday evening, police said.
Three weeks after a car plunged into the Schuylkill River, a man reunited with the woman who dove into the water and saved his life.
Under the new initiative, restaurants will no longer automatically provide plastic utensils, napkins or condiments in takeout orders.
The remains of a man were found in a marshy meadow area next to Golden Hammock Thorofare in Brigantine in 1982.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
The owners of a popular spa in South Jersey say scammers are using their business to catfish people.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Electronic speed cameras are now in place along a busy residential road in Delaware.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
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.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Philadelphia scored three unanswered goals after falling behind 2-0 despite playing with a man advantage for more than an hour.
The Phillies opened the scoring in the fifth on an RBI single by Bryan De La Cruz.
FIFA is shelving a controversial plan that would have allowed for billions of dollars in private commercial investment in the World Cup after the proposal was met with fierce opposition from its member nations.
HBCU football is returning to South Philadelphia this fall with an expanded slate of games at Lincoln Financial Field.
LeBron James has sold the most jerseys ever for a player joining a new team across all sports in the first 48 hours, surpassing Shohei Ohtani.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
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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.
CBS News Philadelphia anchor Janelle Burrell was the emcee at Team Jamaica Bickle's annual gala in Philadelphia on Saturday. The event raises money to support track and field athletes from Jamaica who compete at the Penn Relays.
The Philadelphia area can expect muggy weather Sunday, and storms could affect your Monday commutes. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson shares the differences between purebred and mixed-breed cats and shows some animals available for adoption.
The NEXT Weather team is tracking several rounds of storms expected through Monday.
The world's largest locomotive thrilled train enthusiasts at stops across the country including Philadelphia.