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A day after students returned to school in Central Bucks School District, the school board will have to adjust its school return plan to include mandatory masking.
The deal comes just two hours shy of the Philadelphia teachers' union contract expiring.
Reversing course Tuesday, Gov. Tom Wolf announced a mask mandate in Pennsylvania for all schools and licensed child care centers.
Battles of mask mandates, or the lack thereof, and vaccine debates are fueling frustration and sparking passionate division.
The group of teachers worked outside in the courtyard as a form of protest due to the district failing to address "potentially exposed asbestos" within the Masterman School.
All students, faculty, staff, and visitors must wear a mask on school property.
Capital School District in Dover announced they will be virtual Thursday, Sept. 23 and Friday, Sept. 24 while the Firefly Music Festival is in town.
As student loan forgiveness remains a hot topic across the United States, a new study finds Pennsylvania is ranked among the top 10 states who have the most people with student loan debts.
With classes about to start there are lots of questions and concerns about safety and different regulations.
The very first HERicane Camp kicked off in Philadelphia Monday.
Some Pennsylvania districts said they will require masks, while others have decided to make them optional.
So far this year, 137 shooting victims have been under the age of 18 -- 32 teenagers 17 or under have become homicide victims.
The board cited Gov. John Carney's universal mask mandate as the reason the meeting could not proceed unless everyone put on face masks.
As gun violence among teenagers continues to rise nearly daily throughout Philadelphia, the school district is preparing to welcome back all students for in-person learning in just two weeks.
The Hatboro-Horsham School Board meeting felt charged from the start and it was quickly clear that the debate over wearing a mask or not isn't going away anytime soon.
The requirement is for all employees and medical staff who work in clinical environments, as well as faculty and staff in academic environments.
Officials with the Kingsway Regional School District say they are making the move at the high school and middle school after learning from student experiences during the pandemic.
The Abington School Board votes Tuesday night on making "universal masking indoors" required for all staff, students, and visitors.
Delaware is requiring its students in grades K-12 wear masks while indoors at schools regardless of their vaccination status beginning next week.
The masking rule will apply to everyone, regardless of vaccination status, Penn State officials said.
The School District of Philadelphia has partnered with Delaware Valley Community Health to hold immunization clinics.
Some counties in South Jersey are partnering with local school districts to hold vaccination events before the school year begins.
The new guidance comes days after the CDC issued new guidance this week recommending face masks in schools, even for those who are fully vaccinated.
By Monday, more than 1,000 parents had signed a petition started by New Jersey Parents for Virtual Choice.
Students return to classes on Aug. 31.
Philadelphia's iconic Rocky statue has found a new permanent home after the city's Art Commission voted to approve relocation.
According to multiple reports, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez has signed a $130 million deal with the Red Sox.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
Police said Sister Paul Mercedes Perreca was killed in a hit-and-run on Jan. 9, 2006, at Cottman Avenue and Hawthorne Street.
Philadelphia's iconic Rocky statue has found a new permanent home after the city's Art Commission voted to approve relocation.
According to multiple reports, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez has signed a $130 million deal with the Red Sox.
A Verizon spokesperson confirmed to CBS News that the company is aware of "an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers."
Scams targeting utility customers are on the rise in Pennsylvania, the attorney general says.
Highs will hit the 50s Wednesday in the Philadelphia region, but we'll have a chance of snow and rain at night.
Philadelphia's iconic Rocky statue has found a new permanent home after the city's Art Commission voted to approve relocation.
Police said Sister Paul Mercedes Perreca was killed in a hit-and-run on Jan. 9, 2006, at Cottman Avenue and Hawthorne Street.
Bucks County's newly sworn-in sheriff is terminating his predecessor's agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
An elementary school in the Bristol Borough School District was evacuated Wednesday after a gas leak.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
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.
According to multiple reports, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suárez has signed a $130 million deal with the Red Sox.
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.
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.
Bristol's Snyder-Girotti Elementary School was evacuated on Wednesday after a gas leak in the utility room. Students were reunited with parents at the nearby Grundy ice rink.
In just a few weeks, the Philadelphia Flower Show will bloom inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The theme for the 2026 show is "Rooted: Origins of American Gardening," and will bring to life "the personal stories, cultural traditions, and horticultural inspiration that connect us to plants, each other, and shape how we garden today," the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society said.
A three-story rowhome caught fire in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood Wednesday morning at the intersection of North Lee Street and East Cambria Street. No one was hurt and the Fire Marshal is investigating.
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.