Plan To Aid African-American Men In Philadelphia Unveiled
A ten-year plan to help solve some of the problems facing African-American men in Philadelphia was unveiled Tuesday at a recreation center in North Philadelphia.
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A ten-year plan to help solve some of the problems facing African-American men in Philadelphia was unveiled Tuesday at a recreation center in North Philadelphia.
State Senator Vincent Hughes' so-called "Victory Academy" plan is similar to what Philadelphia is doing with its "Promise Academies."
Sixty-seven South Jersey high school students and their chaperones are spending an extra day in Florida, courtesy of Southwest Airlines.
Just about every week since Governor Tom Corbett unveiled his no-tax-hike Pennsylvania state budget in early March, there have been demonstrations around the Commonwealth.
Construction is already underway at Fourth and Cooper in downtown Camden for the new, 12-story dorm building, the first university building south of Cooper.
Frederick Poust III (at right in photo) has pleaded guilty to vehicular homicide and reckless endangerment charges in connection with last February's crash outside Perkiomen Valley Middle School West.
Philadelphia Police are investigating what is being called a highly unusual and threatening email that targeted the life of schools superintendent Arlene Ackerman.
Tina Meier's 13-year-old daughter Megan committed suicide in 2006, after what she believed was an online relationship with a boy turned out to be orchestrated by an adult a few doors down.
The Camden Diocese will get a 50 percent discount on the $25,000 tuition for the two-year, 30 credit master's program, which includes a week on Villanova's main line campus.
"Students Run Philly Style is an organization that mentors children between the ages of 12 and 18, and we use long distance running as the vehicle to connect with the kids," says Jim Paterno, board chair of Students Run Philly Style and a running mentor.
New Jersey's governor is proposing a new statewide teacher tenure plan, something the teachers' union says is part of a national movement to break up public unions.
Hundreds of students from Philadelphia and the surrounding region marched up Broad Street Wednesday evening to show their opposition to Governor Corbett's proposed cuts to education.
Filled will fear and anger, about a hundred students gathered in the shadow of the bell tower to urge Governor Corbett to change course.
The budget shortfall for the Philadelphia School District is much deeper than first thought, and officials are warning of layoffs and deep program cuts if state funding isn't restored.
Donald Farish came to terms with Rowan on an early end to his five year contract with a payout of $600,000. Come July 1st, he'll trade his 13 year run in Glassboro for a similar position at Roger Williams Univeristy in Rhode Island.
The Safe Schools Advocate served as a watchdog over Philadelphia schools, until 2009, when the position was axed by the Rendell Administration.
A South Jersey high school senior's views on the Constitution have already earned her a nice chunk of change for college, and there could be more to come.
State senators are promising they will try to reduce funding cuts proposed for Cheyney, West Chester and Pennsylvania's 12 other state-owned universities.
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie does not seem worried with the findings of a judge that he failed to meet court requirements to fully fund poor school districts across the state.
Steven Fulton, a former teacher at Timothy Academy Christian Elementary School, has been charged with rape and numerous other offenses for a series of sexual crimes that happened over a three-year period.
Volunteers from several services groups joined up today with students at South Philadelphia High School today to cook and package meals for the elderly and the infirm.
A judge's decision in New Jersey could prove troublesome to the Christie Administration as it attempts to reign in state spending. The issue: adequate funding of public schools.
A new neighborhood center has opened in Olney/Logan to help get young people get back on track.
Temple University's Center for Obesity Research and Education is digesting a new federal grant to help mothers make better food choices for their children.
The University of Pennsylvania has announced its spring commencement speaker. He's the parent of a Penn student and a two-time Oscar winner.
The Phillies have finalized their Opening Day roster for the 2026 season — and it includes two top prospects.
In the 1970s, the women of the Immaculata University Mighty Macs helped put women's college basketball on the map.
The Phillies sold the naming rights to the area in left field to GHOST Energy, which created mawkish outrage from the fans.
Lehigh County Commissioner Zachary Cole Borghi was arrested on charges that he facilitated multiple drug deals at his home and work, the district attorney's office said.
Multiple road closures and parking restrictions will go into effect on Saturday, March 28, for the scheduled "No Kings" rally and march in Center City, Philadelphia.
The Phillies have finalized their Opening Day roster for the 2026 season — and it includes two top prospects.
In the 1970s, the women of the Immaculata University Mighty Macs helped put women's college basketball on the map.
The Phillies sold the naming rights to the area in left field to GHOST Energy, which created mawkish outrage from the fans.
Lehigh County Commissioner Zachary Cole Borghi was arrested on charges that he facilitated multiple drug deals at his home and work, the district attorney's office said.
Multiple road closures and parking restrictions will go into effect on Saturday, March 28, for the scheduled "No Kings" rally and march in Center City, Philadelphia.
In the 1970s, the women of the Immaculata University Mighty Macs helped put women's college basketball on the map.
Lehigh County Commissioner Zachary Cole Borghi was arrested on charges that he facilitated multiple drug deals at his home and work, the district attorney's office said.
Multiple road closures and parking restrictions will go into effect on Saturday, March 28, for the scheduled "No Kings" rally and march in Center City, Philadelphia.
One of the two Rocky Balboa statues outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art is on the move Wednesday.
Consumer advocates say fans should be cautious about where they buy, how they pay and whether the tickets are legitimate.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
Residents in a South Jersey neighborhood say ATV and dirt bike riders have become a growing nuisance, disrupting sleep and rattling homes.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
An Atlantic County Department of Public Works supervisor was indicted by a grand jury on charges that he stole nearly $80,000 worth of fuel from county-owned pumps.
State officials upheld the firing of a Gloucester County death investigator after he texted details of the case to a group chat.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
The Phillies have finalized their Opening Day roster for the 2026 season — and it includes two top prospects.
In the 1970s, the women of the Immaculata University Mighty Macs helped put women's college basketball on the map.
The Phillies sold the naming rights to the area in left field to GHOST Energy, which created mawkish outrage from the fans.
Consumer advocates say fans should be cautious about where they buy, how they pay and whether the tickets are legitimate.
CBS News Philadelphia got a sneak peek inside the new Phillies' Cadillac Hall of Fame Club inside Citizens Bank Park before Opening Day.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
One of the two Rocky Balboa statues outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art — the one at the base of the steps — will be moved inside the museum on Wednesday. Wakisha Bailey reports.
The women's basketball team from Immaculata University three-peated in the first three Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women championships. Nikki DeMentri has this Philly Proud story with members of the "Mighty Macs" team.
The Philadelphia Phillies' home opener is officially sold out, pushing last‑minute fans to the secondary market and raising the risk of scams. Consumer advocates say fans looking for tickets should be cautious about where they buy, how they pay and whether the tickets are legitimate.
Beginning Monday, you can no longer bring Meta AI eyeglasses with video or audio recording capability into Philadelphia courtrooms.
Students in Robbinsville, New Jersey went to their Board of Education meeting to ask for alternatives to budget cuts that would increase class sizes, eliminate staff positions and reduce some extracurricular activities.