Ben Simmons, Sixers Provide More Than 600 Winter Coats For West Philadelphia Elementary School Students
As many as 1,200 Philadelphia students have received brand new coats thanks to the program.
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As many as 1,200 Philadelphia students have received brand new coats thanks to the program.
The new policy would also keep students who don't pay after repeated requests from extracurricular events.
The building that houses the two schools has been closed almost two weeks ago after asbestos was found inside, impacting 1,000 students.
Benjamin Franklin High School and Science Leadership Academy have been closed for one week due to asbestos.
A walk-through of the building shared by the two schools led to the uncovering of asbestos in ductwork in the boiler room last week.
A teacher at a Bucks County vocational school and his students have teamed up with a group of teenagers from a small village in Honduras to develop one of the most successful high school robotics programs in the world.
This is the only Milken Educator Award to be given out in Pennsylvania this season, and the first in the Marple Newtown School District.
Benjamin Franklin High School and the Science Leadership Academy share a building in Spring Garden.
One of the country's top three MBA programs is right here in Philadelphia, according to a new report.
Officials say the campus will be closed for abatement and further testing on Tuesday and Wednesday.
In a letter to parents, the school says a number of students reported to a school counselor that they believed a student was in possession of a gun.
Temple University Athletics is partnering with a mental health app to provide additional mental and physical health care to its 19 varsity athletic teams.
A new review of 58 studies from 23 countries found only the time spent watching television and playing video games negatively impacted a child's academics.
A new report ranks Pennsylvania and New Jersey among the top three states for teachers.
The advocate for survivors of sexual violence spoke about the origins of the movement.
The plan would cost $100 million and would take about three to five years to remove all the asbestos from more than 175 schools.
CBS3's Pat Gallen takes us inside The Ram Shop, a brand new campus store and the first of its kind in the country.
The Golden Ram's Marching Band will be given the prestigious Sudler Trophy this weekend.
Mill also gave more than 30 classroom packs to teachers so they would have enough supplies for the school year.
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.
Police are investigating after a person died during an encounter with law enforcement in Middle Township, New Jersey, officials say.
A Philadelphia man will spend the rest of his life in jail for the deadly shooting of two people at a metro Atlanta extended stay motel.
From cable and cellphone service to streaming subscriptions and even some utility bills, a simple phone call could result in lower monthly costs.
Philadelphia is putting its own spin on the centuries-old German tradition with a South Street block party and a sausage festival.
Pennsylvania is consistently in the top five for deer-vehicle collisions each year, and we're entering the time of year when they are more frequent.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
Police are investigating after a person died during an encounter with law enforcement in Middle Township, New Jersey, officials say.
A Philadelphia man will spend the rest of his life in jail for the deadly shooting of two people at a metro Atlanta extended stay motel.
From cable and cellphone service to streaming subscriptions and even some utility bills, a simple phone call could result in lower monthly costs.
Philadelphia is putting its own spin on the centuries-old German tradition with a South Street block party and a sausage festival.
Philadelphia is putting its own spin on the centuries-old German tradition with a South Street block party and a sausage festival.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
Ciddianys Rodriguez's bakery, Ciddianys Bakery & Bistro, now has three thriving locations in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia City Council is calling on Pennsylvania to ban or regulate automatic license plate readers like Flock cameras.
Police are investigating after a person died during an encounter with law enforcement in Middle Township, New Jersey, officials say.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is calling for her own lieutenant governor, Dale Caldwell, to resign.
Coastal flooding is already hitting Wildwood, New Jersey, and the nor'easter is affecting some weekend events.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
A cat named Bessie saved a Norristown, Pennsylvania, family from a 1934 house fire, and her heroic story now teaches children about fire safety.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Patients increasingly need temporary housing while they receive medical treatment, and a nonprofit is filling the gap.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
Ciddianys Rodriguez's bakery, Ciddianys Bakery & Bistro, now has three thriving locations in Philadelphia.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
SEPTA's "Accelerate" plan would see upgrades across the system, including new train cars, shorter wait times and station updates.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
In a message to parents, the Jenkintown School District said it has suspended its varsity football season after one game.
Luis Arraez sprained his left ankle in the Philadelphia Phillies' 5-1 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night.
Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly did not rule out using Jesús Luzardo as a starter or a reliever in an NL Wild Card Series
Jordan Lucas was charged with DUI after police said he had a blood alcohol level of 0.236%, nearly three times the legal limit.
The Philadelphia Phillies clinching a playoff berth will have to wait at least another night.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
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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.
Head to the Walnut Street Theatre in Philadelphia this fall for The Addams Family: The Musical, now through Nov. 1. Get tickets at walnutstreettheatre.org.
CBS News Philadelphia Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest on a developing nor'easter near the New Jersey shore.
A nor'easter is expected to bring rain and wind to the Jersey Shore and the Philadelphia area this weekend. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the NEXT Weather forecast.
From cable and cellphone service to streaming subscriptions and even some utility bills, a simple phone call could result in lower monthly costs. Josh Sidorowicz reports.
This weekend, Oktoberfest celebrations are taking over South Street in Philadelphia with sausages, beer and a liter-lifting contest. Wakisha Bailey reports.