Police, Montgomery County DA's Office Launch Sexting Investigation At High School
Police in Whitemarsh Township and the Montgomery County DA's Office are looking into a possible "sexting" incident at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School.
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Police in Whitemarsh Township and the Montgomery County DA's Office are looking into a possible "sexting" incident at Plymouth Whitemarsh High School.
The Pennsylvania State Senate could vote next week on a proposal to end school property taxes. It would be a historic first, the end of all school property taxes in the state.
While several years ago officials balked at the idea of placing advertisements on buses, at this week's Board of Education meeting it was a unanimous "yes."
Schools chief William Hite has announced he wants to scale back -- but not scrap -- a controversial outsource contract to manage substitute teachers.
A Greek-born engineer with a long academic pedigree and an interest in clean-energy technology has been named the new president of the University of Delaware.
It's called public shaming. Someone could be trashing your reputation on line right now without you knowing it.
Parents, students and staff are coming together to discuss violence at Philadelphia's George Washington High School. The meeting follows a fight at the school last week that sent one teen to the hospital.
Video of a French father explaining the recent attacks in Paris to his young son is going viral and raising questions about how to address traumatic events with children.
Superintendent William Hite says he'll ask the School Reform Commission to modify its contract with a company that has fallen short in its promise to provide substitute teachers.
State Police in Delaware say a former middle school choir director has been charged with raping a female student at H.B. DuPont Middle School.
Noted for its architectural design, the 1885 structure now serves as home for the English Department as well as the Masters program in creative writing.
t was the start of an effort to raise the final $3.5 million by 2017 for the Right Books Campaign.
One school on the Main Line is trying a non-traditional approach to education.
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A champion in the fight against in autism was in Philadelphia for a special visit today at the Center for Autism, the oldest treatment facility in the country.
Students and staff from the Boys and Girls Club of Camden County and The IDEA Performing Arts Center showcased the results of their STEM projects Thursday afternoon, while also announcing funding from AT&T that will help both programs continue to teach and inspire students in Camden County.
For the first time ever an american school will allow a student to take marijuana during the school day.
Somewhere between chopped locks and chop shops... victims of bike theft have been left without a ride- or much hope. That was before criminals starting catching wind of a breed of bikes that are well - happy to go for a spin.
The sexting scandal being investigated in Chester County highlights a growing concern around the country, leaving many parents to wonder, how is this happening so easily? Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan is here to explain how the apps on your child's smartphone may be part of the problem.
Tom Hogan calls the Tredyffrin-Easttown case a story of bullying and broken hearts in the cyber age.
A South Jersey university has come up with a plan for undergraduate students to get their diploma in less time, and save a good chunk of money at the same time.
The letter was written by Drexel University President John A. Fry.
Twenty-nine-year-old Josh House lives in Mount Ephraim with his pregnant wife, Shannon, and six-year-old son, Zachary.
Fox School Dean Dr. Moshe Porat says they've been ranked before but not like this.
Three thousand members of the National Science Teachers Association are meeting this week at the Convention Center.
The driver of a Tesla who crashed into a pillar at the Tanger Outlets in Hershey, Pennsylvania, told investigators that the vehicle "was driving on its own," police said.
Marquis Andrews was arrested in connection with a deadly drive-by quintuple shooting in Cobbs Creek on March 30, 2026, police say.
The rapper and Philadelphia native will join Christina Aguilera, Jill Scott and The Roots at the "One Philly Unity Concert" on July 4.
The body of a 20-year-old who disappeared while swimming in Ocean City, New Jersey, has been found after more than five weeks.
Two members of the clergy in Philadelphia are being charged for their alleged roles in the sexual abuse and exploitation of young people.
President Trump is visiting Mack Trucks in Macungie, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday.
Two members of the clergy in Philadelphia are being charged for their alleged roles in the sexual abuse and exploitation of young people.
The driver of a Tesla who crashed into a pillar at the Tanger Outlets in Hershey, Pennsylvania, told investigators that the vehicle "was driving on its own," police said.
Marquis Andrews was arrested in connection with a deadly drive-by quintuple shooting in Cobbs Creek on March 30, 2026, police say.
The rapper and Philadelphia native will join Christina Aguilera, Jill Scott and The Roots at the "One Philly Unity Concert" on July 4.
Marquis Andrews was arrested in connection with a deadly drive-by quintuple shooting in Cobbs Creek on March 30, 2026, police say.
The rapper and Philadelphia native will join Christina Aguilera, Jill Scott and The Roots at the "One Philly Unity Concert" on July 4.
Two members of the clergy in Philadelphia are being charged for their alleged roles in the sexual abuse and exploitation of young people.
Why has the cheesesteak become so uniquely Philadelphia? An examination of the iconic sandwich.
Borrowing inspiration from the Rose Parade, the floats feature everything from silk flowers to coffee beans, crushed pine cones and cranberry seeds.
The body of a 20-year-old who disappeared while swimming in Ocean City, New Jersey, has been found after more than five weeks.
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.
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.
The Mike Gansey era gets underway tonight at the 2026 NBA draft as the new Sixers president of basketball operations looks to make his first addition to the roster.
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.
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.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker presented the tickets to the children at Hunting Park Recreation Center on Tuesday morning.
Childcare providers in Montgomery County on Tuesday discussed the impact the $25 million investment is having in the county.
Demolition is underway at Superior Play Systems in West Norriton Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, a day after a four-alarm fire ravaged the building. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Ryan Hughes has the latest.
New research shows gardening significantly improves cognitive health, boosting memory. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Darryl Woodson retired from the federal government after 40 years, then waited months to get the retirement benefits he was owed. With help from CBS Philadelphia's Liz Crawford, Woodson recently received a check for more than $87,000.