NJ to require free period products in schools for grades 6 through 12
New Jersey will require school districts to offer free menstrual products for grades six through 12 under a new law Gov. Phil Murphy has signed.
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New Jersey will require school districts to offer free menstrual products for grades six through 12 under a new law Gov. Phil Murphy has signed.
Eager parents, students and staff say they are ready to get the ball rolling on the first day back to school.
Community leaders say the school, which now officially bears her name, will help continue her legacy to generations of learners.
The last day of the back-to-school bus tour is happening at Roosevelt Mall.
Thanks to fundraising efforts by the nonprofit "The Block Cares," Edward T. Steel Elementary School got a new playground, just in time for the new school year!
While the national teacher shortage continues to be an ongoing problem, a Philadelphia non-profit trying to change that.
The trend was favored by larger school districts over smaller, more rural districts.
Hundreds of families came out to Martin Luther King High School in Germantown to load up on free school supplies Monday.
Unlike Biden's blocked one-time forgiveness program, the new repayment plan will provide benefits for both current and future borrowers who sign up for it.
The nearly 40% increase would immediately make Dr. Abram Lucabaugh one of the state's highest-paid superintendents.
The cyclists made a pitstop in Lawnside, New Jersey Tuesday morning.
The plaintiffs originally sued in 2014, arguing that Pennsylvania's system of paying for public schools is failing the poorest districts.
It's a summer program working to combat the teacher shortage by giving the next generation of diverse educators class time experience.
Many college students who are struggling with hunger are facing the potential loss of SNAP benefits or food stamps.
Lawyers for the school districts that sued in Pennsylvania say they want action now that Republican lawmakers aren't appealing a judge's ruling on funding.
While you can't prepare children for everything, health experts say you can set them up for a successful school year by preparing now.
Nearly 30,000 Pennsylvanians have been approved for more than $1.3 billion under Biden's IDR forgiveness plan.
The state government approached two weeks without full spending authority on Tuesday, while loose ends remained untied.
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro called on the Republican-controlled Senate to return to the Pennsylvania Capitol to finalize a state spending plan, as the state government neared a week without full spending authority.
Shapiro has remained out of sight in the Capitol, but in a statement said he would issue a line-item veto.
Camden City Schools launched its free meals program Wednesday, which is expected to serve breakfast and lunch to about 4,000 students this summer.
This week, St. Joe's University stepped up to help Cabrini students after the Delco university's abrupt closure, a Philadelphia high school won a cash prize for a sports documentary produced by its students and an Ambler mom is going viral on TikTok for her hilarious sports commentary.
Some said this was the right decision and that students will be judged based on their merits, instead of their race, but there's also a major concern that this decision will result in less diversity on college campuses.
High school seniors in Pennsylvania would be required to fill out the FAFSA under a bill passed by the state Senate.
Cabrini University students are left frustrated and scrambling after the Delaware County school announced it will be closing, but local schools are stepping up.
Jim Copenhaver was one of two people wounded during the assassination attempt in Butler in 2024.
Jordan Lucas was charged with DUI after police said he had a blood alcohol level of 0.236%, nearly three times the legal limit.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Phillies clinching a playoff berth will have to wait at least another night.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
Jim Copenhaver was one of two people wounded during the assassination attempt in Butler in 2024.
Jordan Lucas was charged with DUI after police said he had a blood alcohol level of 0.236%, nearly three times the legal limit.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
A group of Eagles tailgaters gathered Wednesday at the South Philly Boxing Gym to fight new parking guidelines for home games.
A meeting 42 years in the making: Mike Rafferty and Christie Leonard finally met in Philly after decades as pen pals.
Patients increasingly need temporary housing while they receive medical treatment, and a nonprofit is filling the gap.
The city-owned statue was moved Wednesday after spending several months inside the museum as part of an art exhibition.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
The Hard Rock Atlantic City hosted its seventh annual Out of the Darkness Walk benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Knicks President Leon Rose, who hails from Cherry Hill, and Executive Vice President William "World Wide Wes" Wesley, who was born and raised in Camden, were honored.
Officials along the Jersey Shore are preparing for potential flooding and erosion from a possible nor'easter this week.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill's administration fined a data center in Vineland $1.07 million for violating the New Jersey Air Pollution Control Act Tuesday.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
A cat named Bessie saved a Norristown, Pennsylvania, family from a 1934 house fire, and her heroic story now teaches children about fire safety.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Patients increasingly need temporary housing while they receive medical treatment, and a nonprofit is filling the gap.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
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
SEPTA's "Accelerate" plan would see upgrades across the system, including new train cars, shorter wait times and station updates.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
Jordan Lucas was charged with DUI after police said he had a blood alcohol level of 0.236%, nearly three times the legal limit.
The Philadelphia Phillies clinching a playoff berth will have to wait at least another night.
A group of Eagles tailgaters gathered Wednesday at the South Philly Boxing Gym to fight new parking guidelines for home games.
Zack Wheeler struck out 11, including a franchise-record seven in a row to start the game, and the Phillies inched closer to clinching a playoff spot with a 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has been placed in the NFL concussion protocol, according to a person familiar with the situation, adding another wrinkle to the team's plans for Monday night's game against Philadelphia.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
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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.
Showers move into the region with rounds of minor to moderate flooding down the Shore. Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast on the developing nor’easter.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia. Kate Bilo has the forecast.
Tickets are on sale now for the Feast of Gennaro in Ambler, Pennsylvania, benefiting Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation.
A new immersive experience is coming to the Netflix House in King of Prussia.
Strong northeast winds, 6–12 foot surf and multiple rounds of coastal flooding continue through Saturday. Kate Bilo has the forecast.