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The district initially decided earlier this week to delay in-person learning until the end of the month after about three dozen students tested positive for the coronavirus.
Some students were initially supposed to start hybrid learning on Nov. 30.
University officials made the decision in response to the pandemic after a request was made by Temple Student Government.
That date was pushed back to Nov. 16 after some teachers raised concerns about rising local COVID-19 cases.
Murphy said Bridges "has the vision and experience needed to put a college education within reach for more students."
Earlier this week, Pennsylvania set single-day records for new coronavirus cases.
It all started with a letter in June that may go a long way to changing how African American history is taught in Cherry Hill schools.
It's a contract extension that includes a raise and a separate COVID-19 safety plan.
Two universities in Philadelphia and New Jersey were ranked among the top 15 universities around the world.
Teachers are asking for a 2.5% wage increase and a one-year contract extension.
Philadelphia Community Stakeholders held a ribbon cutting for its Pod and Parent Resource Center.
Parents say times like this should bring out resilience, but that's not the case for the Abington School District.
They want the school board to consider other plans, such as two full days of school or four to five half-days.
The school district felt it was important to offer a hybrid learning model to those families struggling with virtual learning.
School officials say five students tested positive over the past week.
The suspensions range from six weeks to the remainder of the fall semester.
Mellody Hobson graduated from Princeton in 1991 and now will be the first Black woman whose name is on a Princeton residential college, the dorms where freshmen live, the Ivy League school said in a statement.
Families in Delaware's Red Clay School District now have until Oct. 16 to decide whether their children will learn in school or from home.
School officials say they were already struggling financially before the coronavirus pandemic hit.
All winter and fall sports have also been canceled.
The union is seeking a contract extension with a 2% raise.
Rowan University students have been back at campus since September and are apparently setting an example for other universities and communities across the country, says Dr. Deborah Birx.
An elementary school in Lower Merion is tackling the issue of racism by having students read a book that has raised eyebrows in some circles.
Seven of the outbreaks have happened in South Jersey schools located in Cape May, Gloucester and Burlington Counties.
They demonstrated outside of the high school before the school board meeting Monday night.
Here's what to know about the Philadelphia Eagles' free agents, 2026 NFL draft picks and more heading into the offseason.
Rasmus Dahlin scored a pair of power-play goals and the Buffalo Sabres won for the 14th time in their last 16 games, 5-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Temperatures will plummet Thursday in the Philadelphia region with winds gusting as high as 30 mph from the northwest.
The Wanamaker Trophy, which has roots in Philadelphia, is back in Pennsylvania ahead of the PGA Championship in May.
The resolution in Haverford Township bars local police from assisting federal immigration agents in enforcing civil immigration laws.
Here's what to know about the Philadelphia Eagles' free agents, 2026 NFL draft picks and more heading into the offseason.
Temperatures will plummet Thursday in the Philadelphia region with winds gusting as high as 30 mph from the northwest.
The Wanamaker Trophy, which has roots in Philadelphia, is back in Pennsylvania ahead of the PGA Championship in May.
The resolution in Haverford Township bars local police from assisting federal immigration agents in enforcing civil immigration laws.
Rasmus Dahlin scored a pair of power-play goals and the Buffalo Sabres won for the 14th time in their last 16 games, 5-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers.
The Wanamaker Trophy, which has roots in Philadelphia, is back in Pennsylvania ahead of the PGA Championship in May.
The resolution in Haverford Township bars local police from assisting federal immigration agents in enforcing civil immigration laws.
School District of Philadelphia officials are urging families to register their children for kindergarten and pre-K soon.
Enhanced security measures are being taken at Mount Moriah Cemetery after an alleged grave robber stole more than 100 sets of human remains.
An ambitious $150 million plan is underway to revitalize Broad Street in Center City.
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.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
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.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
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.
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.
Here's what to know about the Philadelphia Eagles' free agents, 2026 NFL draft picks and more heading into the offseason.
Rasmus Dahlin scored a pair of power-play goals and the Buffalo Sabres won for the 14th time in their last 16 games, 5-2 over the Philadelphia Flyers.
The Wanamaker Trophy, which has roots in Philadelphia, is back in Pennsylvania ahead of the PGA Championship in May.
Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 133-107 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night.
The Eagles are looking for a new offensive coordinator to replace Kevin Patullo. Here's what to know about their search so far.
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.
Verizon released a statement after an outage impacted customers across the U.S. on Wednesday, with many phones going into "SOS" mode, meaning they were only able to place emergency calls. Jan Carabeo breaks down what happened and what the phone service company is saying.
The 5 suspects charged in a mass shooting in Philadelphia's Grays Ferry last year are due in court on Thursday. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
President Donald Trump will take part in a high-stakes meeting at the White House on Thursday with Maria Corina Machado, the Nobel Peace Prize winner who has recently praised the administration's actions in Venezuela, including removing leader Nicolas Maduro. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Get ready for brutally cold weather as the temperature Thursday afternoon will be about 20 degrees colder than it was on Wednesday. And wind chills will make it feel even colder. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest on the blast of Arctic air arriving today.
If you want to see Bruno Mars perform at Lincoln Financial Field on Sept. 1 or Sept 2, 2026, tickets for his Philadelphia shows drop at 12 p.m.