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Archbishop Charles Chaput says he realizes that closing Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be painful, but he defends the work of the panel making the recommendation.
Vice President Joe Biden is coming to the Philadelphia area tomorrow morning to speak to high school students in Bucks County about the cost of college and what the Obama Administration is doing to make it more affordable.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Thursday begins hearing appeals from those schools trying to stave off closure.
The Chester Upland School District could be just weeks away from shutting down as it copes with a massive cash crisis.
Police in Bensalem, Bucks County, say they've broken up a stolen cell phone ring that was operating inside the halls of Bensalem High School.
A search team is now in place, to help the School Reform Commission find Philadelphia's next schools superintendent.
Area public school districts that transport students in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will soon be altering plans for next year, when the students are transitioned to new schools, because of the just-announced closings and mergers.
College students looking for an internship, and firms needing interns, need look no further than a website.
Officials at Haddonfield Middle School are conducting a social experiment of sorts, encouraging kids to broaden their horizons. For this week, they've assigned seats in the cafeteria, so students eat lunch with someone they don't know as well.
A small Catholic elementary school in Port Richmond plans to fight its planned closure by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
On Tuesday, at 7th and Arch Streets, the Citizens Bank Foundation presented a giant ceremonial check for $25,000 to the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
As hundreds of students across the Archdiocese protested his decision to close dozens of schools, Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput spent Monday morning in calm confines at a school that will not close: Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown.
There is no school for the 9,000 students in the Neshaminy School District as teachers are now on strike.
Gun control advocates across the country are using the anniversary of the Tucson shootings to call attention to the toll of gun violence.
Philadelphia homeless advocates are trying a new approach to get the chronically homeless into shelter, this winter. They've set up shop in a storefront in the Suburban Station concourse.
The recommendation to close or consolidate several Catholic Schools was on the minds of many parishioners during Sunday mass.
The Gregorian calendar has served us well for centuries, but is there a better way to schedule our lives? A couple college professors certainly think so.
As the Archdiocese of Philadelphia prepares to close four high schools and 44 parish schools, students, families and community members are devastated.
The public can no longer tour the U.S mint in Philadelphia to see how coins are made, at least until this summer.
An effort to improve corporate citizenship has an unlikely leader: A sister of Saint Francis, from Delaware County, is meeting with corporate executives all over the country, to convince them to become more socially responsible.
An Archdiocese panel is recommending a sweeping consolidation that includes the closure of dozens of Philadelphia-area Catholic schools.
Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast High School in Drexel Hill are among the group of high schools recommended to close in June.
The Neshaminy Federation of Teachers (NFT) announced on Friday that the school district's teachers will be on strike as of Monday, Jan. 9, 2012.
Students huddled and hugged, some cried, outside West Catholic High School, upon news the school is on the closing list.
The girls at St. Hubert's were dismissed around 12:45 p.m. They came through the doors, tears streaming down their faces, cell phones up to their ears, calling home and letting their parents know their school was on the list.
Tyrese Maxey scored 33 points, Joel Embiid had 27 and the Philadelphia 76ers used an 80-point first half to beat the Toronto Raptors 115-102.
Brandon Hagel, Jake Guentzel and Nikita Kucherov each had a goal and an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning notched their 10th consecutive victory with a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
Wawa is closing its store on the 3300 block of Market Street in University City later this month.
Mount Moriah Cemetery has been thrust into the spotlight after a Lancaster County man was accused of harvesting sets of human remains in the middle of the night.
A 16-year-old boy was shot to death inside a Chipotle bathroom on the edge of Temple University's campus as students returned to school for the spring semester.
A 16-year-old boy was shot to death inside a Chipotle bathroom on the edge of Temple University's campus as students returned to school for the spring semester.
Tyrese Maxey scored 33 points, Joel Embiid had 27 and the Philadelphia 76ers used an 80-point first half to beat the Toronto Raptors 115-102.
Brandon Hagel, Jake Guentzel and Nikita Kucherov each had a goal and an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning notched their 10th consecutive victory with a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
Wawa is closing its store on the 3300 block of Market Street in University City later this month.
Mount Moriah Cemetery has been thrust into the spotlight after a Lancaster County man was accused of harvesting sets of human remains in the middle of the night.
Wawa is closing its store on the 3300 block of Market Street in University City later this month.
A 16-year-old boy was shot to death inside a Chipotle bathroom on the edge of Temple University's campus as students returned to school for the spring semester.
Democratic state Sen. Art Haywood joined clergy for a prayer vigil outside the ICE field office in Philadelphia on Monday.
Police in Allentown shot a women who reportedly threatened officers with a knife at the former Good Shepherd Rehabilitation Hospital, the Lehigh County DA's Office said.
A person potentially infected with measles traveled through the Philadelphia International Airport and 30th Street Station earlier this month, city health officials said.
Members of the New Jersey Group 5 state champions, Washington Township, were honored by state legislators Monday.
Richard Codey, the former governor of New Jersey and the state's longest-serving lawmaker, has died, his family announced.
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.
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.
Tyrese Maxey scored 33 points, Joel Embiid had 27 and the Philadelphia 76ers used an 80-point first half to beat the Toronto Raptors 115-102.
Brandon Hagel, Jake Guentzel and Nikita Kucherov each had a goal and an assist as the Tampa Bay Lightning notched their 10th consecutive victory with a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
Does Jalen Hurts want Kevin Patullo and A.J. Brown to return for the 2026 season? Here's what the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback said.
Members of the New Jersey Group 5 state champions, Washington Township, were honored by state legislators Monday.
Scottie Barnes hit a tiebreaking free throw with 0.8 seconds remaining in overtime and the Toronto Raptors beat the Philadelphia 76ers 116-115 in the first of back-to-back meetings between short-handed teams.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
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.
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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.
The shooting happened as students and staff returned to campus for the first day of the spring 2026 semester at Temple University.
Wawa is closing yet another store in Philadelphia.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Monday night.
Doctors said many people tend to overdo it when they start working out in January, which will cause spikes in injuries.
Some Eagles fans are looking forward to the changes the team will make in the 2026 season after a disappointing playoff exit.