Local high school cheer team hopes to raise enough money to attend Nationals in Dallas
George Washington would be first Philly Public League team to compete in Dallas if they can raise the money by November.
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George Washington would be first Philly Public League team to compete in Dallas if they can raise the money by November.
One school is likely to close and the other will likely start a week late.
The plan applies to federal student loan borrowers.
He was joined by Mayor Jim Kenney and the Phillie Phanatic.
Through a partnership with police, the district is increasing video and physical surveillance around campuses.
The new superintendent is coming off a summer-long listening and learning tour, where he's crisscrossed the city meeting with parents, students, and community members.
Jennifer Griffin served with the Delaware State Police for more than 20 years and has been an adjunct professor at the University of Delaware.
A banner was unveiled at an assembly for students and parents on Monday morning.
Each student was greeted by the principal on their way to the classrooms.
Marcella Baietto reports.
Among those voting are bus drivers, bus attendants, mechanics, building cleaners and building engineers.
Next week, CBS3's Natasha Brown will sit down with Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington to talk about how the district is working with the organization on recruitment efforts.
The federal government's program providing free meals will end at the start of the school year.
In a press release on Monday, Gov. Murphy announced that vaccination efforts and results have been increasing with children aged 6 months or older being eligible for the vaccine.
"If we don't act quickly enough, I think it's going to only get worse," Superintendent Daniel McGarry said.
The bus will travel across Philly hosting 10 events and four mega-events until August 20.
Each fair will feature community vendors, free vaccination clinics and physicals for student-athletes.
The four schools, referred to officially as "state-related universities," are not owned by the state, but receive government subsidies.
Residents in North Philadelphia say they've been complaining about this eyesore to no avail.
After a three-year hiatus, the city celebrates its adult learners. Nearly 200 students from the years 2020, 2021 and 2022 came together at the Dell Music Center to celebrate their success.
A survey from the Pew Research Center found white people hold the majority of STEM jobs -- just 9% are Black and 8% are Hispanic.
Good news for families and their children heading back to school in the Garden State.
Dr. Watlington replaces Dr. William Hite who served as Philadelphia School District Superintendent for nearly 10 years.
City Council President Darrell Clarke will introduce legislation that includes $1.8 million.
On the heels of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, Pennsylvania State Rep. Amen Brown says schools in Philadelphia need immediate security upgrades.
Our mid-summer delightful break begins today with dry air, light northerly breezes and plenty of sunshine in the Delaware Valley.
A South Jersey nonprofit that helps provide food and essentials to those in need said they had to temporarily close because they ran out of food.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, as the Dodgers beat the Phillies Wednesday night.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is giving up on its plan to use two Pennsylvania warehouses to hold thousands of people.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
Our mid-summer delightful break begins today with dry air, light northerly breezes and plenty of sunshine in the Delaware Valley.
A South Jersey nonprofit that helps provide food and essentials to those in need said they had to temporarily close because they ran out of food.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, as the Dodgers beat the Phillies Wednesday night.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is giving up on its plan to use two Pennsylvania warehouses to hold thousands of people.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is giving up on its plan to use two Pennsylvania warehouses to hold thousands of people.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
People dreaming of becoming contestants on "The Price Is Right" started lining up in Fishtown at 4 a.m.
Before any of the Founding Fathers were born, the plot of land now known as Bartram's Garden became part of U.S. history.
Detectives are excavating pipes around the Olney home that police say contained a stockpile of chemicals and drugs.
A South Jersey nonprofit that helps provide food and essentials to those in need said they had to temporarily close because they ran out of food.
Fellowship Alliance Chapel has been in the Medford, New Jersey, community for more than 40 years.
A tornado briefly touched down in Cape May Point, New Jersey, during severe weather Tuesday evening.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
A Florida man was arrested and charged following a 15-hour standoff at a Walmart parking lot in Lumberton, New Jersey.
Delaware has declared a measles outbreak after two more positive cases were reported, health officials said Wednesday.
Police in Wilmington are increasing patrols after receiving 28 reports of car break-ins and attempted thefts last weekend.
Health officials in Delaware have confirmed the first cases of measles in the state in more than a decade.
Delaware State Police are investigating a death after a man's body was found in a retention pond near Christiana Hospital in Newark.
Body-worn camera videos from the night Kadir Skinner was shot and killed by police in Wilmington, Delaware, were released by state and local officials Thursday.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
Delaware has declared a measles outbreak after two more positive cases were reported, health officials said Wednesday.
Health officials in Delaware have confirmed the first cases of measles in the state in more than a decade.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
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
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, as the Dodgers beat the Phillies Wednesday night.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer, Justin Wrobleski pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Trea Turner hit two homers, including the 200th of his career, and drove in five runs, Bryce Harper and Brandon Marsh also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The Phillies will be throwing it back to the late 1930s and early 1940s during next month's Field of Dreams game in Iowa.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Thursday is the day to grab the sunglasses and water gear and head to the pools, parks and/or beaches. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Director of Angels Community Outreach, Elissa Darrow, says she was speechless when bags of food arrived not long after she put out a desperate call for help to her community. Kerri Corrado reports.
More than 800 people auditioned in Philadelphia for chance to be a contestant on "The Price Is Right."
Investigators on Wednesday excavated a pipe outside a house in the Olney section of Philadelphia. Neighbors say they're on edge as the investigation on Chew Avenue continues.
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attended a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on Wednesday to honor the four U.S. Army soldiers killed in recent days during the ongoing war with Iran.