Union Calls For Asbestos Cleanup In All City Schools After Philadelphia Teacher Diagnosed With Cancer
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers claims the teacher, who works at Meredith Elementary in South Philadelphia, has mesothelioma.
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The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers claims the teacher, who works at Meredith Elementary in South Philadelphia, has mesothelioma.
The field at Kent State was cleared to prepare for a fireworks show that would take place before Kent State's football game.
District officials say the ransomware attack is still causing disruptions to the district's technology systems, giving teachers limited access to e-mail and other services.
The research team made the discoveries using rocks found off the Yucatan Peninsula.
Bruce Bassetti remains on administrative leave after allegedly muttering the N-word under his breath while in the classroom.
Last year, while starting the initiative on crutches, McLeod's team served more than 4,000 students in Camden and the Philadelphia area.
The actor confirmed to The Associated Press on Friday that the Isaac Sanders he says assaulted him in the 1990s is the same man who worked at Pennsylvania's East Stroudsburg University in the 2000s.
District officials announced Wednesday that they will appeal the arbitrator's ruling to the state's education commissioner.
Summer break is officially over as a large number of school districts across the region resume classes today.
This research from Rutgers University in Camden looks at the connection between sleep and delinquency.
Eyewitness News learned more than 80 families plan to have their children boycott the gym.
After seven years at the helm of the Philadelphia School District, Hite has implemented many changes.
The error is reportedly saving property owners $32 this year.
Experts warn it could take up to two weeks to change your child's sleep pattern.
In the wake of mass shootings in Ohio and Texas, more and more parents are adding safety-related items to their back-to-school lists.
Safety is high on the minds of many parents, especially after two back-to-back mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, Ohio that left 31 people dead.
The district says the drinking water will be safe before school reopens next month.
Many kids, and parents, are dreading the words "back to school" as we head into August.
A new study ranked New Jersey's public school system No. 2 in the country.
After public backlash, the Wyoming Valley School District has issued an apology for threatening to put students in foster care over unpaid school lunch bills.
The Pennsylvania school district that threatened to put students in foster care over unpaid lunch bills rejected a local CEO's offer to settle the debt.
At the core, the idea is to redefine what rival means -- on and off the field.
Last year, the Penn Law professor was banned from teaching a mandatory course after she said she never saw a black student graduate toward the top of the class.
On Sunday, those who knew Lew Klein best received the opportunity to share their stories.
The State System of Higher Education's Board of Governors voted unanimously to keep in-state tuition flat at about $7,700.
A 15-year-old was charged after a 19-year-old was found dead in a shooting on an Atlantic County, New Jersey, road Friday night.
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.
A 15-year-old was charged after a 19-year-old was found dead in a shooting on an Atlantic County, New Jersey, road Friday night.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
The only Philadelphia-area theater showing "The Odyssey" in 70mm IMAX said Friday it was experiencing technical difficulties.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
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 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.
A 15-year-old was charged after a 19-year-old was found dead in a shooting on an Atlantic County, New Jersey, road Friday night.
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.
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.
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.
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.