SRC To Vote On Whether To Allow 7 New Charter Schools
Philadelphia has 84 charter schools, and the School Reform Commission will vote on applications for seven new ones.
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Philadelphia has 84 charter schools, and the School Reform Commission will vote on applications for seven new ones.
Students across the area are showing their support to raise gun violence awareness following last week's deadly school shooting in Florida.
Students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School led a rally outside Florida's statehouse in Tallahassee Wednesday to change the state's gun laws.
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy praised students pushing for gun control measures and called for a review of school-shooting protocols in the state.
"We need to make this moment a movement and to actually make changes that need to happen in this country "
An elementary school in Chester County is giving its students a unique educational experience with some help from technology.
A principal at a North Philadelphia school is helping her students see a film set to break box office records and ignite inspiration.
Colleagues say Professor Emeritus Lawrence Rosen has often used the slur during lectures on free speech.
Queen Latifah and Anita Hill will give the commencement speeches at two Rutgers University campuses this year.
The Eagles offensive tackle is giving all the profits from his clothing line to the Fund for the Philadelphia School District.
The school district made the announcement Monday afternoon.
All Branchburg Township schools are closed Monday because of a flu outbreak among essential personnel.
Cheryl Logan, the chief academic officer for Philadelphia's schools, is heading to Omaha to be a first-time superintendent.
The University of Pennsylvania announced Thursday that it will remove casino mogul Steve Wynn's name from a campus plaza and revoke honorary degrees given to him and comedian Bill Cosby in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against both men.
Twenty-two years after a state takeover, Newark officially regained control of its schools Thursday, a milestone hailed by local officials as the beginning of a new era for the state's largest city.
A ceremony at Potter-Thomas Elementary School in North Philadelphia recognized 22 of Philadelphia's 300 schools for scoring high on the School Progress Report.
The incident happened at William Loesche School in the city's Somerton section.
For elementary school students, only a few hours of reading a week can make a big difference in test scores, so volunteers are stopping by after school to coach some new readers.
Philadelphia police say a student has been arrested after a gun was recovered at a high school in the East Germantown section of the city.
A South Philadelphia school had a surprise guest show up on its campus on Tuesday.
A return to civics and civility is crucial to the continued flourishing of the American experiment, Supreme Court Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch told an audience of college students Tuesday before delving into his judicial philosophy of orginalism and the rituals required of new justices.
The mayor's nominating panel has the job of providing him 27 names, from which he'll appoint nine to the new local school board.
The Philly Ad Club is auctioning a brand new Toyota.
Officials evacuated a Philadelphia high school Wednesday afternoon after someone set a fire inside the building.
Civil rights groups are suing state and local officials, claiming Delaware is failing students from low-income families, students with disabilities and students who are learning English.
The 36-year-old man is accused of groping a woman wearing an Easter Bunny costume at the South Hills Village Mall.
Rain and isolated thunderstorms will linger through mid-morning in the Philadelphia region on Friday.
It was a star-studded red carpet at the Fillmore Thursday night in Fishtown for the Sixers Youth Foundation gala.
Alex Bump and Sean Couturier scored in the first three minutes of the game and the Philadelphia Flyers used the fast start to cruise to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Justin Crawford lined the first pitch he ever saw in the major leagues straight up the middle to get his first career hit out of the way in a matter of seconds.
A water main break Thursday night has prompted a boil water advisory and forced the Chichester School District to cancel classes Friday.
The 36-year-old man is accused of groping a woman wearing an Easter Bunny costume at the South Hills Village Mall.
Last call at bars and restaurants could get even later this summer as Philadelphia hosts America 250 events, FIFA World Cup matches and MLB All-Star festivities.
Rain and isolated thunderstorms will linger through mid-morning in the Philadelphia region on Friday.
It was a star-studded red carpet at the Fillmore Thursday night in Fishtown for the Sixers Youth Foundation gala.
It was a star-studded red carpet at the Fillmore Thursday night in Fishtown for the Sixers Youth Foundation gala.
Last call at bars and restaurants could get even later this summer as Philadelphia hosts America 250 events, FIFA World Cup matches and MLB All-Star festivities.
A water main break Thursday night has prompted a boil water advisory and forced the Chichester School District to cancel classes Friday.
The Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Company in Upper Darby Township was placed out of service Wednesday night. Now, residents are concerned about who will respond to calls.
The Philadelphia market is one of the 20 nominees in the running for the award for the fifth consecutive year.
Strathmere has been one of the hardest hit Jersey Shore towns by erosion, and it remains under a local state of emergency.
Ashley A. Fisler, a former teacher at a Washington Township middle school, was charged with sexually assaulting a student, officials said.
A Medford Lakes police officer received the Medal of Honor Wednesday night for his life-saving efforts earlier this month.
The Garden State is experiencing dry conditions, but officials now have a new tool to help prevent a major wildfire from spreading.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
SEPTA will roll out a special addition to select bus stops this spring: real-time digital displays showing you when your bus will arrive.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Alex Bump and Sean Couturier scored in the first three minutes of the game and the Philadelphia Flyers used the fast start to cruise to a 5-1 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.
Justin Crawford lined the first pitch he ever saw in the major leagues straight up the middle to get his first career hit out of the way in a matter of seconds.
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is suing his parents for millions of dollars.
Kyle Schwarber and Alec Bohm both went yard, and Cristopher Sánchez struck out 10 batters as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Texas Rangers, 5-3, on Opening Day.
The reigning NL East champion Philadelphia Phillies will open their regular season at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, March 26.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
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.
The highest court in Pennsylvania ruled Thursday that the state's mandatory minimum sentence for second-degree murder was unconstitutional. Under sentencing guidelines, anyone convicted of the offense had to be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, a punishment that justices said did not always fit the crime.
The highest court in Pennsylvania ruled Thursday that the state's mandatory minimum sentence for second-degree murder was unconstitutional. Under sentencing guidelines, anyone convicted of the offense had to be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole, a punishment that justices said did not always fit the crime.
A bill that could resume funding to the Department of Homeland Security and its key agencies like the TSA, while leaving out ICE, passed in the Senate very early on Friday morning. The bill will need to pass the House before it can be signed into law. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk as TSA workers miss their third paycheck since the partial shutdown began.
Town crews have brought in tanker trucks to supply water to residents after a water main break affecting four towns in Delaware County served by the Chester Water Authority. Brandon Goldner has the latest.
Tammie Souza says rainstorms will move through the Philadelphia region on Friday morning. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.