Vote To Merge Two Olney High Schools Takes Place Later This Month
The School Reform Commission votes on a plan to merge the two Olney High Schools back to one school later this month.
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The School Reform Commission votes on a plan to merge the two Olney High Schools back to one school later this month.
Enjoying your summer vacation? For some kids, it's already back-to-school time.
Four hundred talented area students are wrapping up an enjoyable six weeks of summer camp in the footlights at the Annenberg Center, at the University of Pennsylvania.
Where was Superintendent Arlene Ackerman? She was not at Wednesday's School Reform Commission meeting, amid reports that the SRC wants her out.
This coming school year could be the fourth year that teachers in the Neshaminy School District have started school without a contract. Health care remains the sticking point.
The students caught on video attacking a man at Fourth and Walnut represent the exception and not the rule, according to students and staff at their school.
"Whatever I can do that motivates the kids to support me, I want to help support them to do something positive," the artist known as "DJ Damage" says.
Shopping for school supplies may not be the most fun thing for parents and kids to do during the summer. One south Jersey school gave the option to have it done for the students.
Bottled water is all the rage, but the disposable plastic bottles, not so much, so Immaculata University is installing new-fangled water fountains with an eye toward refills.
The mayor took his message to church - Mount Carmel Baptist in West Philadelphia.
The debt and deficit deal of last week doesn't solve anything, according to a lawyer and author who says the only hope for the future is to carefully change the Constitution, and not by amendment.
Two area school teachers offer advice for parents who already are eyeing up the "Back To School" supply displays at local stores.
"If you take the Promise Academies from the 154,000 students that we educate, 85 percent of them are African-American, then it's a disgrace," Pamela Williams shouted.
The district says she has a legal right to employment, but so far 60 students have asked to be kept out of her classes. Those requests have been granted.
Amid rumors swirling about the future of Philadelphia schools chief Arlene Ackerman, her administration has announced deep cuts in one of her signature programs.
Penn State University remains in the top ten, but it's losing ground in an annual list of top party schools.
Will you be packing a laptop or a tablet in that bookbag when you're heading back to school or going off to college? It can be a tough choice between performance and portability.
Law enforcement officials and police from all over the Philadelphia region headed to Atlantic City to raise money for police charities for children like the Police Athletic League.
The Center for Advocacy for the Rights and Interests of the Elderly in Philadelphia or CARIE has launched a website to help caregivers
ccording to the terms of the gift by Philadelphia philanthropists Marguerite and Gerry Lenfest, Tanis, the 1915 painting by Daniel Garber, will be on loan to the Michener Art Museum for three months, every three years.
How do you get everything you need for your child without spending a small fortune, especially now that many Philadelphia public and charter schools, like area Catholic schools, require students to wear uniform clothing?
A School District of Philadelphia educator offers some advice for parents who are already eyeing the "back to school" supply displays at local store.
Gina Gorski's children are fourteen, ten, nine, five, and three years old. How does she do it?
If your child headed for college for the first time, you are probably facing a daunting list of what they want to take. But perhaps they don't need as much as they think.
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A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
The 20th annual Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Lemon Ball will raise awareness and funds for critical research and recognize amazing childhood cancer heroes.
The 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show, which coincides with country's 250th birthday, will celebrate the people, places and legacies that have shaped gardening throughout American history.
Nearly a century later, Girl Scout cookies are still going strong — and they have their origins in Philadelphia, the "birthplace of cookies."
Regina McCann Hess, a certified financial planner, says divorce can be one of the biggest financial transactions of your life.
A four-alarm fire broke out at a high-rise building in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
The 20th annual Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Lemon Ball will raise awareness and funds for critical research and recognize amazing childhood cancer heroes.
The 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show, which coincides with country's 250th birthday, will celebrate the people, places and legacies that have shaped gardening throughout American history.
The Eagles have fired offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, two days after the Birds' loss to the 49ers in the wild-card round.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
The 20th annual Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation Lemon Ball will raise awareness and funds for critical research and recognize amazing childhood cancer heroes.
The 2026 Philadelphia Flower Show, which coincides with country's 250th birthday, will celebrate the people, places and legacies that have shaped gardening throughout American history.
Regina McCann Hess, a certified financial planner, says divorce can be one of the biggest financial transactions of your life.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
A four-alarm fire broke out at a high-rise building in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Minor league hockey returns to Trenton, New Jersey, in 2026-27 for the first time in 13 years: meet the Ironhawks of the ECHL.
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
New Jersey is suing a recycling company over a series of fires at scrap metal yards in Camden.
The Paterson School District says the teacher accused of giving special needs students hot sauce as a form of discipline has been relieved of her duties.
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 art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
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.
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.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
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.
Brian Daboll and Todd Monken are some of the candidates who could become the next offensive coordinator of the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Phillies acquired Chase Shugart in a trade with the Pirates, days after Pittsburgh designated the pitcher for assignment.
The Eagles have fired offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo, two days after the Birds' loss to the 49ers in the wild-card round.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
Temple University assistant men's basketball coach Bill Courtney has died suddenly, the school announced Tuesday. He was 55.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
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."
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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.
Temple University assistant men's basketball coach Bill Courtney has died suddenly, the school announced Tuesday. He was 55.
Firefighters described the hazardous but ultimately successful firefight at the Brighton Towers high-rise building in Atlantic City after a fire broke out Wednesday morning. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Over the last two decades, CBS News Philadelphia has been honored to share the incredible work of the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation in the fight against childhood cancer. This month, Alex's will host its 20th annual Lemon Ball to raise awareness and funds for critical research, and recognize amazing childhood cancer heroes and their families.
The National Transportation Safety Board has released new information on a deadly helicopter crash in Hammonton, New Jersey. The crash happened Dec. 28, 2025.
Girl Scout cookie season is here – a nearly century-old tradition that has its origins in Philadelphia. It all started 94 years ago, when Girl Scouts baked and sold cookies in the windows of the Philadelphia Gas and Electric Company. A historical marker stands today where it all happened near Arch and North Broad streets.