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A coalition of education groups is calling on the state to increase funding for Pennsylvania's schools.
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A coalition of education groups is calling on the state to increase funding for Pennsylvania's schools.
Some local high school students are heading to St. Louis this weekend to compete in the FIRST Robotics Competition which is a national event.
Students at West Deptford High School are combining shoes and art to represent their home and make a statement.
A local congressman traveled to a Camden County high school to give students an award for doing their part in saving the planet.
Rowan University students took part today in the school's 19th annual STEM symposium.
There's a growing group of advocates who believe that STEM education is missing an 'A.'
The state has made its annual recalculation of charter school payments, and it's bad news for Philadelphia's charters.
CCAP program coordinator Keri Fisher says awards ranged from $1,000 to tens of thousands of dollars.
Shortly after taking office, Governor Wolf replaced Bill Green as chair of the School Reform Commission with Marjorie Neff.
School officials have announced all Robbinsville district schools are closed today after their Superintendent passed away.
Some local students will be among about 1,500 from all over the world competing for over $4-million in scholarships and prizes.
Rutgers University has announced that President Barack Obama will the commencement speech in May.
The Neshaminy school board has made it official – two elementary schools in the district will close at the end of this school year.
The ravages of the Philadelphia school district budget cuts came into sharp focus, today, at city council hearings on the state of the schools.
After the explosion at Edmonds Elementary, the city and the district checked out nearly 600 boilers throughout the district.
A legal "Hail Mary" by the Philadelphia School District has failed before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
Woodrow Wilson's name will remain on Princeton University's public policy school, despite calls to remove it.
The poll indicates schools need to do more to tie academic learning with practical work.
It's the end of the line for the New Media Charter School.
Kevin Kennedy graduated from Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School in 1965.
As New Jersey students gear up for a second year of PARCC testing next week, parents who are opting their kids out are becoming more visible.
Mayor Kenney read two storybooks to toddlers at the Chinatown Learning Center.
It's the 29th year the "Touch the Future" art show will be held.
A preliminary budget for the Philadelphia School District anticipates more school closures ahead and seeks no new city funding.
Cube says their $5,000 donation to the "Right Books" campaign will help K-through-3rd graders get the resources they need to read at grade level by the fourth grade.
The NFL has asked the DHS to take down a video on social media showing highlights of Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins in reference to a potential caravan of immigrants approaching the U.S. border.
LeBron James joined Philadelphia 76ers teammates including Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown for press conferences at the team's media day.
12th Street Catering built a garden in Philadelphia's Mantua neighborhood to help feed the community.
Paul Robinson spoke publicly through a written statement for the first time since being indicted last month.
While an interest rate hike means higher borrowing costs for consumers with high credit card balances, there's a silver lining for savers.
Residents can expect to see heavy construction equipment and street closures as police continue investigating the Chew Avenue "house of horrors."
The NFL has asked the DHS to take down a video on social media showing highlights of Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins in reference to a potential caravan of immigrants approaching the U.S. border.
LeBron James joined Philadelphia 76ers teammates including Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown for press conferences at the team's media day.
12th Street Catering built a garden in Philadelphia's Mantua neighborhood to help feed the community.
Paul Robinson spoke publicly through a written statement for the first time since being indicted last month.
12th Street Catering built a garden in Philadelphia's Mantua neighborhood to help feed the community.
Residents can expect to see heavy construction equipment and street closures as police continue investigating the Chew Avenue "house of horrors."
The nor'easter is finally winding down in the Philadelphia region after causing damage at the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
Authorities are searching for more victims after a wrestling coach and gym teacher was charged with serious sexual offenses.
A strong nor'easter continues to bring rain, damaging winds and coastal flooding to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
The nor'easter is finally winding down in the Philadelphia region after causing damage at the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
Atlantic City Beach Patrol officials say this weekend's nor'easter caused the worst beach erosion the city has seen since Hurricane Sandy.
New Jersey's former lieutenant governor is breaking his silence a day after resigning from office.
A man armed with a knife was shot and killed by two Middle Township police officers in Rio Grande on Friday, the New Jersey Attorney General's Office said.
Nine adults and a dog were rescued from flooded motel rooms in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, as a nor'easter hits the East Coast Saturday, police said.
The nor'easter is finally winding down in the Philadelphia region after causing damage at the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
A strong nor'easter continues to bring rain, damaging winds and coastal flooding to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
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.
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.
The NFL has asked the DHS to take down a video on social media showing highlights of Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins in reference to a potential caravan of immigrants approaching the U.S. border.
LeBron James joined Philadelphia 76ers teammates including Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown for press conferences at the team's media day.
The Philadelphia Eagles will try to become the sixth team to start 3-0 in the NFL vs. the Chicago Bears in Week 3 on Monday Night Football.
Kyle Schwarber delivered a clutch two-run double, helping the Phillies clinch the final NL wild-card berth.
The Phillies avoided a historic collapse and beat the Rays in the final game of the regular season to finally clinch a spot in the wild-card vs. the Braves.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
Sylvester Stallone was a struggling actor who wrote the perfect script for himself – and refused to sell it unless he played the title role. He talks about his new memoir, "The Steps," that recounts his rocky road to fame before and after "Rocky."
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
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.
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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.
Dominick Barlow sits down with CBS News Philadelphia reporter Krystle Rich to react to the Sixers' offseason moves, including adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. Barlow also opens up about what specific things he wants to improve this season.
Sixers center Adem Bona sits down with CBS News Philadelphia reporter Krystle Rich to discuss the opportunity to play with LeBron James, his biggest basketball lesson going into his third season in the NBA, and championship aspirations.
Sixers guard Anfernee Simons sits down with CBS News Philadelphia reporter Krystle Rich to discuss the opportunity to play with LeBron James, where the focus needs to be for the 76ers to win a championship, and his time exploring the city.
Sixers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope goes 1-on-1 with CBS News Philadelphia reporter Krystle Rich to discuss playing with LeBron James, his first impression of the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection, and introduces himself to fans who may not be familiar with his game.
Sixers rookie Labaron Philon Jr. goes 1-on-1 with CBS News Philadelphia reporter Krystle Rich on how he found out LeBron James chose the Sixers, what he can learn from the King and Jaylen Brown, and what his expectations are for his first season in the NBA.