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College graduates from the Class of 2011 at many of Philadelphia's schools of higher learning had their photo taken on the steps of the art museum with local politicians and education officials.
The CEO of the Academy says Drexel students will be able to reap the benefits of increased access to the Academy's huge collections of specimens and the Academy's staff of Ph.Ds in the study of environmental science.
Philly is 10th on Kipplinger's top 10 list of great cities for college grads. The magazine considered healthy economies fueling new job growth as its main criteria.
The school district announced late Thursday afternoon that all the affected schools would be OPEN on Friday.
Four white Philadelphia public school teachers have filed suit against the School District of Philadelphia, alleging racial discrimination.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers wants all of its teachers treated equally. The district wants consistency because those schools are traditionally revolving doors.
The Philadelphia Eagles hosted a youth chess challenge on Wednesday at Lincoln Financial Field, in South Philadelphia.
The CEO of Philadelphia's five Camelot alternative schools says Michael Vick's story of redemption will resonate with its 447 graduates.
Judge John Braxton sentenced Charles Hurst to 2½-5 years behind bars followed by two years' probation.
The University of Pennsylvania held its 255th commencement today, featuring Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington as its speaker.
It appears that, over the objections of Governor Corbett, legislative action on a school tuition voucher bill may be pushed back until fall.
About a hundred people gathered on Germantown Avenue in Mt. Airy, Sunday afternoon to urge state lawmakers to restore funding for public schools.
Preparations are being finalized for next Sunday's Philadelphia Interfaith Walk for Peace and Reconciliation, which will be held in Overbrook farms.
During a national education forum in Washington yesterday, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie took the state teachers union to task for blocking reforms he seeks to make.
Another School Reform Commisison meeting Wednesday, another parade of community members pleading with school officials not to slash programs.
Graduations can all seem cut from the same cloth but at Temple's, not only are the gowns recycled going in but now going out.
The charitable arm of an area bank is giving a large grant to the National Constitution Center, on Independence Mall, for two special financial-themed program days for Philadelphia schoolkids.
Reaffirming his support for vouchers, the state Senate majority leader calls a "distraction" the bill passed by the House Tuesday that would expand a tax credit program that encourages businesses to fund scholarships for private school tuition.
Chanting "Save our schools," Philadelphia public school teachers carried picket signs outside Mayfair Elementary School to bring attention to cuts in state education funding.
Now, as required by state law, the Pennsylvania Department of Education has released its calculation of what relief homeowners can expect on a district-by-district basis.
West Philadelphia High School is celebrating its 100 year anniversary. Alumni spanning from the 1930s to 2010 gathered at the school on Saturday to pay homage.
Kids at a South Philadelphia school spent the afternoon today having fun and raising money with a "Rocky run."
A four-day school week? One suburban school district is pondering that radical schedule change in the name of economy.
A local group is working to open up a private, nonprofit Catholic high school in the fall of 2012 in a former church in the Logan section of North Philadelphia.
The New Jersey attorney general's office has announced that it finds "probable cause" against the Franklin Township School District for allegedly not taking appropriate measures to put a stop to race-based bullying of a student.
Borrowing inspiration from the Rose Parade, the floats feature everything from silk flowers to coffee beans, crushed pine cones and cranberry seeds.
The Mike Gansey era gets underway tonight at the 2026 NBA draft as the new Sixers president of basketball operations looks to make his first addition to the roster.
Curtis Mead and Luis Garcia Jr. homered, Foster Griffin pitched 7 1/3 strong innings and the Nationals beat the Phillies 4-1 in the opener of a four-game series between the division rivals.
While it will not be as active as Monday, the off-and-on rain, with an occasional thunderstorm, will continue to blanket the Philadelphia region Tuesday.
The match between France and Iraq was the third 2026 Men's World Cup match hosted in Philadelphia this summer.
President Trump is visiting Mack Trucks in Macungie, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, June 23.
Borrowing inspiration from the Rose Parade, the floats feature everything from silk flowers to coffee beans, crushed pine cones and cranberry seeds.
The Mike Gansey era gets underway tonight at the 2026 NBA draft as the new Sixers president of basketball operations looks to make his first addition to the roster.
Downingtown Mayor Erica Deuso wanted to lead the borough after finding a kind and supportive community in the borough.
Arthur Bomar was tried and convicted of Aimee Willard's murder. He currently sits on Pennsylvania's death row, and his appeals have been rejected.
Borrowing inspiration from the Rose Parade, the floats feature everything from silk flowers to coffee beans, crushed pine cones and cranberry seeds.
The gusty winds contributed to quite a bit of storm damage on Monday in the Philadelphia region.
A fire in North Philadelphia left one person dead Monday afternoon, and the Red Cross is assisting several families affected by the blaze.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament's first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage.
Downingtown Mayor Erica Deuso wanted to lead the borough after finding a kind and supportive community in the borough.
Rakim Stevens created Fathers Forward to help other single dads navigate the challenges of parenting and hopes to expand beyond Camden.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
A man from New Jersey died after a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway in Hamilton Township Saturday night, police say.
After 99 years of educating students in Camden, Holy Name School has officially closed its doors.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
With the MLB All-Star Week coming to Philly next month, two HBCU standouts will have a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
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.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
The Mike Gansey era gets underway tonight at the 2026 NBA draft as the new Sixers president of basketball operations looks to make his first addition to the roster.
Curtis Mead and Luis Garcia Jr. homered, Foster Griffin pitched 7 1/3 strong innings and the Nationals beat the Phillies 4-1 in the opener of a four-game series between the division rivals.
The match between France and Iraq was the third 2026 Men's World Cup match hosted in Philadelphia this summer.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament's first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage.
Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill is temporarily closing as severe weather rolls through the region Monday.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
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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.
There are multiple damaged homes in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane neighborhood after strong storms swept through the region on Monday night. One resident described to our Chilekasi Adele the moment she felt part of her neighbor's home collapse.
Most of the Philadelphia area will just get rain on Tuesday, but a few thunderstorms will be possible in southern Delaware and closer to the Jersey Shore. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.
When the MLB All-Star Game comes to Philadelphia next month, two lucky fans will get the chance to stay in a decked-out Philly Phanatic-themed apartment. Booking opens on July 6, and includes tickets to the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby.
A fire that killed one person in North Philadelphia on Monday, June 22 is under investigation. The fire spread to five rowhomes, and the Red Cross says it's helping 25 people who were displaced.
With floats borrowing inspiration from the Rose Parade, Philadelphia will be ringing in America's 250th with an extra-special celebration on July 2, the day John Adams wanted to be Independence Day. Nikki DeMentri goes behind the scenes as work continues ahead of the Red, White and Blue To-Do.