MacKenzie Scott donates $25 million to Lincoln University
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $25 million to Lincoln University, marking her second gift to the HBCU.
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Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $25 million to Lincoln University, marking her second gift to the HBCU.
Officials in Radnor, Pennsylvania, are considering a charter school for the former Valley Forge Military Academy campus. One family says it would be a great opportunity.
The Emmy-winning creator is working to eliminate financial barriers that keep some Philadelphia public schools from taking field trips.
The School District of Philadelphia is under investigation by Congress for allegations of antisemitism. Philadelphia is one of three districts under investigation by a House of Representatives committee for alleged discrimination.
Students and staff gathered Tuesday at the food lab at West Chester University to prepare dozens of Thanksgiving meals for a local shelter.
A New Jersey woman worked with the Southern New Hampshire University president to surprise her husband on graduation day.
An old abandoned doll factory in Trenton is being renovated into a state-of-the-art charter school set to open in August 2026.
An old abandoned doll factory in Trenton is being renovated into a state-of-the-art charter school set to open in August 2026. Ryan Hughes reports.
Parents of Cheltenham High School football players demanded answers and transparency after the school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, canceled the season amid multiple investigations.
In a letter to parents Monday afternoon, the Morrisville superintendent says the district may be forced to temporarily suspend all school operations on Jan. 30 unless the Pennsylvania legislature passes a budget.
The superintendent of the Morrisville School District warns the school could close on Jan. 30 if the state budget crisis isn't resolved.
It may look like a bright yellow school bus — but inside, it's a full-service therapy clinic on wheels.
The board of directors of William Penn School District in Delaware County says the system will struggle to stay open without a budget.
With state funding delayed because of the Pennsylvania budget impasse, two Philadelphia preschool owners say they could be forced to close or scale back their programs.
After a national search, CCP's top choice for president was right in their backyard.
Alycia Marshall, who was already serving as Community College of Philadelphia's interim president, will officially become the school's seventh president, CCP announced in a news release Tuesday. Marshall was previously one of four finalists for the role who participated in one-hour public forums with the community.
The Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity chapter at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, is on an interim suspension after an alleged hazing incident, officials say.
The Philly Pops are preparing to return to the Kimmel Center for the first time in years. For Matt Gallagher, a music teacher and trumpet player, it's a full-circle moment.
School District of Philadelphia officials are reviewing the suspensions of some of the Lincoln High School football players, a parent told CBS News Philadelphia.
Students at Coatesville Area Intermediate High School in Chester County, Pennsylvania, organized a lively presentation and celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Bryn Mawr College is waiving its $67,000 tuition for students from families with income under $175,000.
Students at Memphis Street Academy in Port Richmond can get all kinds of health care without leaving school or waiting for a doctor's appointment.
Temple University's College of Public Health is now headquartered in the building that once served as the university's library.
Temple University is celebrating a new era of learning — and it's happening inside a very familiar building. The former Paley Library has been completely reimagined as Paley Hall, now home to Temple's College of Public Health, Wakisha Bailey reports.
The School District of Philadelphia has re-launched its Parent and Family University, offering free classes for families beginning in October.
The PGA Championship has bumped up its prize fund by $1.5 million.
Kyle Schwarber is on a hot streak and so are the Philadelphia Phillies.
About 100 officers responded to the King of Prussia Mall on Saturday after a crowd tried to enter the mall and the Swatch store.
No injuries have been reported because of the issue, the Food and Drug Administration said.
You'll want your sunglasses and sunscreen along with a grill to fire up as the weather will feel and look like summertime.
The PGA Championship has bumped up its prize fund by $1.5 million.
Kyle Schwarber is on a hot streak and so are the Philadelphia Phillies.
About 100 officers responded to the King of Prussia Mall on Saturday after a crowd tried to enter the mall and the Swatch store.
No injuries have been reported because of the issue, the Food and Drug Administration said.
You'll want your sunglasses and sunscreen along with a grill to fire up as the weather will feel and look like summertime.
The PGA Championship has bumped up its prize fund by $1.5 million.
About 100 officers responded to the King of Prussia Mall on Saturday after a crowd tried to enter the mall and the Swatch store.
Two people were injured after a shooting in a McDonald's parking lot in Allentown Friday night, police say.
The PGA Championship isn't just drawing crowds to the course, it's bringing a surge of business to communities across Delaware County.
A shooting left a man wounded after he was struck in the head. Now, police are now examining a pair of smart glasses that could help identify the shooters.
The PrideFest parade Saturday will cross state lines, starting in Lambertville and ending in New Hope, where a full festival celebrates the reason for the season.
A recent college graduate in New Jersey is warning others to look for these red flags after she received a fake job offer.
As the Delaware Valley happily leaves a snowy winter behind, many can hardly wait to hit the Jersey Shore for Memorial Day weekend.
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
EMR in Camden has rolled out a new fire suppression system in hopes of stopping sparks before they spread.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
Doctors in New Jersey say an illness known as CHS that affects cannabis users is on the rise.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
The PGA Championship has bumped up its prize fund by $1.5 million.
Kyle Schwarber is on a hot streak and so are the Philadelphia Phillies.
Kyle Schwarber hit his majors-leading 19th and 20th home runs of the season and Philadelphia rallied past Pittsburgh 11-9 in 10 innings.
For many people, Round 2 of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club has turned into a family affair.
Chris Gotterup had enough Jersey toughness to handle the cold wind Friday morning in the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
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.
Would you pay more for a basketball card than a starter home? Collectors snagged these rare Kobe Bryant basketball cards from Heritage Auctions for over $600,000 apiece this weekend.
A beautiful day for a game of golf — Ray Strickland reports from Aronimink Golf Club as Day 3 of the PGA Championship gets underway.
After a gorgeous Saturday, our NEXT Weather team is tracking hot temperatures with a potential to break records. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.
We're tracking a potential heat wave as highs go into the 90s early next week. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Police are investigating whether a pair of smart glasses captured video of a shooting that left a man wounded in South Philadelphia on Thursday night. Kerri Corrado reports.