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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill into law Saturday that requires new school buses to have lap and shoulder seat belts.
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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill into law Saturday that requires new school buses to have lap and shoulder seat belts.
The bill states that any school that has grade nines through 12 must keep the antidote accessible during school hours.
Camden born and bred, Katrina McCombs is focusing all of her energy on making sure the next generation of Camden students reaches their full potential.
For the first time, Philadelphia public schools will be opening early this year before the Labor Day holiday.
Stockton University says they won't require incoming freshman to provide test scores prior to admission starting next fall.
Several colleges around the Delaware Valley are welcoming new students on campus.
The all-day event will feature outdoor games, pop-up performances, more than 20 exhibits, and a chance to meet fellow students before the semester really begins.
The laundry room is available to all students after school from 3 to 6 p.m.
First responders say locking the doors and hiding under tables is not enough as teachers now have to fight back.
For some families there's a new item on that back-to-school list, a bulletproof backpack.
Twelve of the 16 bathrooms have been painted so far as all are expected to be completed by the time students come back.
The petition created Tuesday afternoon and has almost reached its goal of supporters.
More than a hundred parents and their kids filled up a school's parking lot to share personal stories about the benefits of the school.
A video shows middle school teacher Kevin Bean waving a flag with an Iron Cross on it.
The University of Delaware is being hailed as the number one party school.
The Community College of Philadelphia offers more than 70 different programs for students.
According to a new Wallet Hub study New Jersey has the second best school system in America.
Two more women have filed federal lawsuits alleging that a New Jersey university is partly to blame for alleged sexual assaults after they say school officials turned a blind eye to an unsanctioned fraternity known for underage drinking and sexual misconduct.
A civil rights group has sued 12 New Jersey school districts over enrollment practices that it says discriminate against children of immigrants who are living in the country illegally.
Rutgers has hiked tuition each year since 2014.
"For the first time ever, we're giving teachers a special 15% off deal on select classroom supplies in-store and online during our Teacher Prep Event July 15-21."
A world famous boxer revisited Glen Mills Schools on Tuesday.
Moshe Porat, Temple's Fox School of Business Dean, is being asked to step down after he allegedly falsified data for at least one ranking organization about the online MBA.
The Art Institute of Philadephia is no longer accepting new students after a review of its viability.
For the first time, Philadelphia is holding a free concert and fireworks on the Parkway in addition to New Year's Eve celebrations on the Delaware Rive waterfront.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Three-time Emmy-winning artist Bill Jolly is sharing the gift of holiday music with audiences across the city
Two men were shot after getting into a fight at the Frankford Transportation Center in Northeast Philadelphia Monday morning, SEPTA officials said.
The Philadelphia area can expect cold weather Monday for the first full day of winter.
For the first time, Philadelphia is holding a free concert and fireworks on the Parkway in addition to New Year's Eve celebrations on the Delaware Rive waterfront.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Three-time Emmy-winning artist Bill Jolly is sharing the gift of holiday music with audiences across the city
Two men were shot after getting into a fight at the Frankford Transportation Center in Northeast Philadelphia Monday morning, SEPTA officials said.
The Philadelphia area can expect cold weather Monday for the first full day of winter.
For the first time, Philadelphia is holding a free concert and fireworks on the Parkway in addition to New Year's Eve celebrations on the Delaware Rive waterfront.
Three-time Emmy-winning artist Bill Jolly is sharing the gift of holiday music with audiences across the city
Two men were shot after getting into a fight at the Frankford Transportation Center in Northeast Philadelphia Monday morning, SEPTA officials said.
Just months after reopening its doors following a fire, Our Mother of Consolation Catholic School celebrated Christmas.
It's an early Christmas present for many Eagles fans as the Birds clinched another playoff berth and division title.
The holiday rush was on Sunday night as shoppers scrambled to get their last-minute holiday gifts inside the Cherry Hill Mall.
Philadelphia and South Jersey residents were left shaken after powerful winds sent massive trees onto homes and vehicles Friday.
A man and his baby are safe after a tree fell onto their home in Washington Township, police said.
Mayor Marty Small, who was accused of physically and emotionally abusing his teenage daughter, was found not guilty Thursday.
Sherrill and Lt. Gov.-elect Dale Caldwell said their inauguration will take place in New Jersey's largest city.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
SEPTA offered a glimpse inside the Center City trolley tunnel as crews work to fix problems that have shut down service for weeks.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
The Philadelphia Eagles became the first repeat NFC East champion in 20 years with their 29-18 win over Washington.
It's an early Christmas present for many Eagles fans as the Birds clinched another playoff berth and division title.
Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points, including seven during a key fourth-quarter stretch as the 76ers defeated the Mavericks 121-114.
For the first time in more than 20 years, the NFC East has a back-to-back division winner after the Eagles defeated the Commanders Saturday night.
The Rangers killed off two penalties in overtime on the way to beating the Flyers 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Sylvester Stallone reflects on his iconic roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, his rough upbringing, and the legacy he hopes to leave in a touching "CBS Mornings" interview.
Known as a popular Hollywood director, Rob Reiner also had a lengthy record of political and civic activism, especially in California.
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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.
SEPTA officials said two men were shot after getting into a fight just before 9 a.m. at the Frankford Transportation Center in Northeast Philadelphia Monday.
Philadelphia Police are investigating the death of a 2-month-old boy in the city's Kensington section. Police said the baby was brought to a hospital just before 2 a.m. Monday following an "incident" at a home on East Birch Street. Hospital staff pronounced the child dead a short time later.
Family and friends of beloved Philadelphia DJ June Rodriguez are pleading for answers after he was killed in a hit-and-run crash while biking home from work early Saturday morning in the city's Overbrook neighborhood.
Emmy-winning artist and musician Bill Jolly is using his sharing his musical gifts with students across Philadelphia this holiday season. For Jolly, performing music is his way of spreading love. "We're here to help others," he says.
Christmas weeks starts cold but sunny with highs only near 40 degrees Monday. Overnight a clipper system will spread a wet snow and wintry mix around the region, which could make for a messy morning commute.