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It's part of the school's efforts to bring police and the community together.
Mark Alexander is the first African American ever to fill the post.
Dr. Richard Dunlap, superintendent of Upper Darby Township schools, clashed with school board members, leading to his dismissal, according to sources and State Rep. Margo Davidson.
It's the middle of August but school bells were ringing this morning for some Philadelphia students.
The Guardian Civic League's summer enrichment program keeps 35 kids sharp for school, says director Cheryl McClendon.
They're more than just water fountains. The Philadelphia School District is beginning to install what it calls "hydration stations" in schools.
Pennsylvania's highest court has ruled that the Philadelphia School Reform Commission did not have the power to cancel its teachers contract two years ago.
Helping Philadelphia's college-bound students stay in school and succeed. That's the focus of a two-day conference at Arcadia University in Glenside, Montgomery County.
It's called "College Bridge."
Dozens gathered for the Urban Affairs Coalition's annual ceremony that honors the students who take part in its summer jobs program.
According to the study, teens who regularly play video games scored higher than average in math on an international exam.
More than $2.5-million in questionable lease reimbursements was given to nine charter schools.
Students will now have to pass the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers tests.
Sixteen students worked on the glossy edition.
ine Philadelphia public schools have been chosen to test a big idea.
Historic Philadelphia is looking for kids who like to write and tell stories.
Temple dismissed Hai-Lung Dai after the discovery of a $22-million deficit in the university's financial aid budget.
There are dueling proposals in New Jersey to reform state education funding. Senate President Steve Sweeney has one that he brought to school administrators in one hard hit Gloucester County school district.
Judge Timika Lane sentenced 61-year-old Evelyn Cortez to ten years probation and 100 hours of community service teaching literacy.
It's been years since the School District was able to begin a school year with all of its teaching positions filled.
The judgement said the late Superintendent Arlene Ackerman steered a no-bid security contract away from a white-owned firm, allegedly violating the company's civil rights.
Fernando Gallard is stepping down in August from his position as chief spokesman for a district that seemed to be in nearly constant crisis.
School officials say due to the warm weather, all Camden City School District schools will dismiss students and staff at 1 p.m. Monday.
Craig's Mission Readiness is one of the groups behind the report on STEM and early childhood education.
It's a new partnership between MaST Community Charter School and the Community College of Philadelphia.
Curtis Mead and Luis Garcia Jr. homered, Foster Griffin pitched 7 1/3 strong innings and the Nationals beat the Phillies 4-1 in the opener of a four-game series between the division rivals.
While it will not be as active as Monday, the off-and-on rain, with an occasional thunderstorm, will continue to blanket the Philadelphia region Tuesday.
The match between France and Iraq was the third 2026 Men's World Cup match hosted in Philadelphia this summer.
The gusty winds contributed to quite a bit of storm damage on Monday in the Philadelphia region.
A fire in North Philadelphia left one person dead Monday afternoon, and the Red Cross is assisting several families affected by the blaze.
The match between France and Iraq was the third 2026 Men's World Cup match hosted in Philadelphia this summer.
Curtis Mead and Luis Garcia Jr. homered, Foster Griffin pitched 7 1/3 strong innings and the Nationals beat the Phillies 4-1 in the opener of a four-game series between the division rivals.
While it will not be as active as Monday, the off-and-on rain, with an occasional thunderstorm, will continue to blanket the Philadelphia region Tuesday.
Arthur Bomar was tried and convicted of Aimee Willard's murder. He currently sits on Pennsylvania's death row, and his appeals have been rejected.
Firefighters in West Norriton Township in Montco are battling a 4-alarm blaze at a building owned by Superior Play Systems.
The gusty winds contributed to quite a bit of storm damage on Monday in the Philadelphia region.
A fire in North Philadelphia left one person dead Monday afternoon, and the Red Cross is assisting several families affected by the blaze.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament's first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage.
Downingtown Mayor Erica Deuso wanted to lead the borough after finding a kind and supportive community in the borough.
Arthur Bomar was tried and convicted of Aimee Willard's murder. He currently sits on Pennsylvania's death row, and his appeals have been rejected.
Rakim Stevens created Fathers Forward to help other single dads navigate the challenges of parenting and hopes to expand beyond Camden.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
A man from New Jersey died after a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway in Hamilton Township Saturday night, police say.
After 99 years of educating students in Camden, Holy Name School has officially closed its doors.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
With the MLB All-Star Week coming to Philly next month, two HBCU standouts will have a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
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.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Curtis Mead and Luis Garcia Jr. homered, Foster Griffin pitched 7 1/3 strong innings and the Nationals beat the Phillies 4-1 in the opener of a four-game series between the division rivals.
The match between France and Iraq was the third 2026 Men's World Cup match hosted in Philadelphia this summer.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament's first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage.
Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill is temporarily closing as severe weather rolls through the region Monday.
Messi sent a left-footed strike into the back of the net in the 38th minute that gave Argentina a 1-0 lead.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
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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.
Bill Kelly says the rain sticks around Tuesday in the Philadelphia region. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Clive Davis, a legendary music executive who helped shape the careers of generations of artists, including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston, has died. He was 94.
A weather delay lasting nearly two hours did little to dampen the spirits of French soccer fans Monday as France defeated Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia's third 2026 Men's World Cup match of the summer.
The fronts of two rowhomes in West Oak Lane crumbled to the ground Monday night as severe weather hit the Delaware Valley.
Even though the parade is canceled, there will still be Independence Day celebrations at the Tim Shannon Sports Complex.