Philadelphia School District, Teachers' Union Reach Tentative Agreement On New Contract
The deal comes just two hours shy of the Philadelphia teachers' union contract expiring.
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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.
Six of Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities will be consolidated into two new institutions under a unanimous vote Wednesday by the State System of Higher Education's governing board.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing the $19.5 million effort to build the beach back up between 16th Street and Seaview Road.
Can travelers get their money back if the destination of a cruise changes unexpectedly? Here's what to know before booking.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing the $19.5 million effort to build the beach back up between 16th Street and Seaview Road.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The crash happened on the 700 block of South Christopher Columbus Boulevard around 1 a.m. Friday.
A Delaware County animal rescue said it has made the heartbreaking decision to stop accepting new animals after reaching capacity.
The founder of Operation Save Our City is facing charges for allegedly stabbing another woman on a SEPTA train.
The investigation at Eugene Horsch's house on Chew Avenue in Olney will take time, an expert says.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing the $19.5 million effort to build the beach back up between 16th Street and Seaview Road.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Police in Wilmington are increasing patrols after receiving 28 reports of car break-ins and attempted thefts last weekend.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
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.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
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.
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.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
The 2026 Independence Day Regatta begins Friday morning with the championship final scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, as the Dodgers beat the Phillies Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Wednesday night for their first win in more than three months.
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.
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.
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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.
Four-time NBA champion LeBron James could have signed with any team, but he chose the Philadelphia 76ers. Dan Snyder and Krystle Rich reports.
Our Dan Snyder caught up with Philadelphia fans who say now is the time for a championship run with Lebron on the team.
5,000 athletes representing almost 100 teams from 18 states along with international competitors are participating in the regatta.
Hundreds of motorcycle riders will take part in the annual tradition to Shriners Children's Philadelphia this Sunday.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission initially issued the subpoena as part of an investigation into whether Penn maintained a hostile work environment regarding workplace antisemitism.