Schools across U.S. restrict cellphones as students return to the classroom
As students return to the classroom, more schools are banning phones or otherwise restricting their use.
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As students return to the classroom, more schools are banning phones or otherwise restricting their use.
Leroy Wimberly, a Temple police officer, has inspired dozens of Philadelphia high school students to go to college.
A new Eastside High is in the works in Camden, New Jersey, but in the meantime, students are relocating temporarily to Alfred Cramer Elementary School.
Rowan University in New Jersey welcomed its largest freshman class to campus Wednesday for the new school year.
The Camden County, New Jersey, community gathered Tuesday night to celebrate monarch butterflies and learn how to save the insects, which are threatened by climate change and other factors.
Students, it's time to learn your A, Bey, C's! Widener University just debuted a college course focusing on all things Beyoncé. Here's what we know.
A Havertown, Delaware County, woman used to store school supplies in her garage. She now runs a nonprofit that operates out of a 3,000-square-foot warehouse.
Students across Philadelphia kicked off the first day of the 2024-2025 school year with a variety of festivities presented by the School District of Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia hip hop artist KUR visited students at his alma mater, Saul High School, Monday. He gave out backpacks, school supplies and t-shirts and encouraged students to attend school every day.
School District of Philadelphia students will return to school Monday for the new year.
A federal jury says a Pennsylvania school district violated a teacher's rights by falsely suggesting he took part in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
CBS News Philadelphia went to find out how lengthy back-to-school lists dented families' wallets in the Delaware Valley.
Montgomery County is making one final push to help families in need with this year's school-supply donation drive.
With two weeks to go until the School District of Philadelphia heads back to school - and with some charter students already beginning - SEPTA Police Chief Charles Lawson explained what SEPTA will be doing differently this year. Wakisha Bailey reports.
The Delanco Township School District leaders decided to postpone a vote on the proposal to end busing for elementary school students after parents raised safety concerns.
A statewide program is working to build a pipeline into the education system in Pennsylvania as school is about to start.
School is about to start for millions of students in the Keystone State and there’s a growing teacher shortage crisis. There’s now a statewide program working to build a pipeline into the education system. Kim Hudson reports the heart behind the headline as students in Phoenixville step up to answer the call.
Parents in Deptford, New Jersey, voiced their concerns abut a controversial plan to limit busing in the school district. The plan was rescinded, and the superintendent said communication would be better in the future.
Former University of the Arts students start a new chapter at Temple University in North Philadelphia.
Dozens of former University of the Arts students moved into their new homes at Temple University in North Philadelphia Tuesday. The university has given former UArts students the option to live in the same dorms to stay together.
The incoming class of first-year students consists of more than 900 American and international students from 13 states and about a dozen countries.
Students and staff showed excitement Friday at the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Lewis C. Cassidy Academics Plus School in Overbrook.
Even though eight more buildings in the School District of Philadelphia will have air conditioning, 63 buildings still lack proper cooling, and upgrades are ongoing.
Some parents in Deptford Township, New Jersey, say they're scrambling to make plans for transportation in the new school year after the school district announced it would cut back on busing for some students.
The School District of Philadelphia's "Ring the Bell" bus tour, which gives out free backpacks and school supplies, is back on Friday at the Fashion District Philadelphia - with multiple fun events planned for the afternoon.
Matthew Laiss, who moved from Bethlehem to Polk County, Florida, cast two ballots for Trump in the 2020 election, court documents say.
According to Ventura County inmate records, Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at 9:28 p.m. Wednesday and released at 6:07 a.m. on Thursday.
Many Quakertown, Pennsylvania, residents are calling for their police chief, Scott McElree, to face discipline.
As Iran and the U.S. vow to intensify their attacks, Gulf states are caught in the middle, and they're running low on interceptors to block Iran's retaliation.
Keep the umbrella nearby again Thursday, as off-and-on showers will blanket the Philadelphia area.
Four people were critically injured after an explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey, officials said.
Matthew Laiss, who moved from Bethlehem to Polk County, Florida, cast two ballots for Trump in the 2020 election, court documents say.
According to Ventura County inmate records, Spears was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at 9:28 p.m. Wednesday and released at 6:07 a.m. on Thursday.
Many Quakertown, Pennsylvania, residents are calling for their police chief, Scott McElree, to face discipline.
As Iran and the U.S. vow to intensify their attacks, Gulf states are caught in the middle, and they're running low on interceptors to block Iran's retaliation.
Matthew Laiss, who moved from Bethlehem to Polk County, Florida, cast two ballots for Trump in the 2020 election, court documents say.
Many Quakertown, Pennsylvania, residents are calling for their police chief, Scott McElree, to face discipline.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
A 35-year-old man was shot and killed in Northeast Philadelphia Wednesday night following an argument, police said.
Drivers in the Philadelphia area are seeing higher gasoline prices because of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
The explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township that injured four people shook people's homes in the area.
Four people were critically injured after an explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey, officials said.
PATCO is offering a $20 credit for anyone who accurately guesses when the snow pile at the Haddonfield station will fully melt.
Two Washington Township Police officers made sure a DoorDash customer got their lunch order after their delivery driver was arrested.
The leader of a Trenton, New Jersey, gang and several of its members are facing charges for several crimes.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
Gas prices are spiking just days into the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, with the nationwide average already up 22 cents per gallon in the last week, AAA says.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
A Philadelphia-area woman is among a growing number of younger women with cardiovascular disease. This device saved her life.
Camden County health officials said a New Jersey resident was placed in isolation after testing positive for active tuberculosis earlier this month.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
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.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
Quentin Grimes hit two tiebreaking free throws with 16.4 seconds remaining, Tyrese Maxey scored 25 points and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Utah Jazz 106-102.
NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and former player Damon Jones are among 31 people charged in the federal case. They have pleaded not guilty.
Holtz coached Notre Dame from 1986 to 1996, winning 100 games with the school, including a 12-0 national title-winning season in 1988.
Philadelphia 76ers' VJ Edgecombe will miss Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz with a back injury.
Rob Mac is bringing Wrexham back to Philadelphia — this time as the club is one step closer to reaching the Premier League.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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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.
As investigators work to find out what caused an explosion at a processing facility in Logan Township, CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner spoke with witnesses who said the blast caused their homes and businesses to shake.
Multiple "Safe Healthy Homes" bills have passed out of committee in Philadelphia City Council, and could come up for a final vote later in March. The bills protect tenant organizers from landlord retaliation and add new accountability measures for landlords.
There are two rounds of rain in the Philadelphia region, Thursday morning and evening, as warm weather approaches for the weekend with highs in the 60s and even 70s possible. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Four people are in critical condition after an explosion at a cocoa butter processing plant in Gloucester County, New Jersey. Multiple agencies are still investigating what caused the massive blast.
Several Quakertown, Pennsylvania, residents showed up to a borough council meeting on Wednesday night and many called for police chief Scott McElree, who is on workers' compensation leave, to be fired or face other discipline. McElree was seen on video putting hands on a student protester after they walked out of Quakertown Community High School for an anti-ICE protest. Wakisha Bailey reports.