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A union scientist that conducted asbestos testing Tuesday says the district failed to seal a contaminated attic, leading to elevated asbestos levels in the air of several classrooms.
A group of Carnell educators met with Philadelphia Federation of Teachers' President Jerry Jordan before the bell, amid concerns about the building's safety.
The School District of Philadelphia says it needs $25 million a year for the next five years just to handle known cases of damages asbestos
Alaina Gassler and Rachel Bergey recently won top prizes in the Broadcom Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars competition.
The School District of Philadelphia has revealed its plan and timeline for reopening McClure Elementary School.
The district initially decided to limit attendance to students, parents and family members invited by the teams and students from visiting teams.
Laura H. Carnell Elementary School will remain closed on Monday.
Both McClure and Carnell Elementary Schools were supposed to reopen Thursday but they remain closed.
Lawmakers, students and parents rallied for healthier schools.
This is at least the fourth Philadelphia school building to shut down this year because of asbestos.
The bus driver and aide have been suspended pending an investigation.
It was all part of a character-building assembly.
At least three confirmed suicides and several more student deaths have taken place this semester alone, according to the university.
After the recent deaths of three classmates, Rowan students say there are not enough counselors on campus.
The Children's Scholarship Fund of Philadelphia currently serves 5,300 children attending more than 170 K-8 tuition-based schools in the region.
Organizers say a conversation with the space station is a rare opportunity.
A frightening incident involving a student in Northeast Philadelphia is leading to a major change in School District of Philadelphia policy.
This week, the Philadelphia School District announced it will spend $12 million to address environmental concerns in city schools.
Another Philadelphia school is dealing with an asbestos issue.
Parents will tour the school Tuesday and if it is safe, the district plans to relocate the students on Dec. 2.
There's an effort to end "lunch shaming" in New Jersey schools.
The teacher's name was not released.
Eastern's field hockey team ranks No. 2 in the nation and the soccer team ranks No. 1.
The school district says asbestos was found in pipe insulation in a basement hallway of T.M. Pierce Elementary School.
Out of 500,000 applicants, Tobia was chosen as the winner of the Stephen King Challenge.
The only Philadelphia-area theater showing "The Odyssey" in 70mm IMAX said Friday it was experiencing technical difficulties.
Whether you're staying in the city, heading "down the Shore," or escaping to the Poconos, Mother Nature couldn't have planned it any better.
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
Cam Schlitter helped lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
Ever since LeBron James announced his plans to play in Philadelphia, fans have been on a frenzy for Sixers gear.
The only Philadelphia-area theater showing "The Odyssey" in 70mm IMAX said Friday it was experiencing technical difficulties.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
Whether you're staying in the city, heading "down the Shore," or escaping to the Poconos, Mother Nature couldn't have planned it any better.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
The only Philadelphia-area theater showing "The Odyssey" in 70mm IMAX said Friday it was experiencing technical difficulties.
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
Ever since LeBron James announced his plans to play in Philadelphia, fans have been on a frenzy for Sixers gear.
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.
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.
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
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.
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.
Cam Schlitter helped lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
Ever since LeBron James announced his plans to play in Philadelphia, fans have been on a frenzy for Sixers gear.
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.
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.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
A fire broke out on the 2100 block of East Lehigh Avenue in Philadelphia on Saturday morning.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has expanded to four more states, including Pennsylvania.
Sunshine and highs in the 80s this weekend give way to the return of storm chances across the Philly region. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Tammie Souza reports.
Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
Shams Charania of ESPN breaks down what lead to future Hall of Famer LeBron James to play for Sixers and how it changes the franchise. Krystle Rich reports.