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Parents learned through an e-mail sent Friday that Waldron Mercy Academy teacher Margie Winters had been fired. While not saying it specifically, the e-mail strongly hints that Winters was fired because she is gay.
An arbitrator says the Philadelphia School District violated the teachers contract when it disregarded seniority when rehiring laid-off counselors two years ago.
Today, Toomey held a round table discussion in center city Philadelphia on the topic of sexual abuse of children and how to prevent it.
Jesse Turner (wearing lime-green shirt in photo) is walking from Connecticut to Washington, DC to gain support for his fight against high-stakes standardized tests in public schools.
A unique summer camp is being conducted in Bristol, Pa. And it's all about sustainability.
Stephen Stace, a retired Penn State-Abington music professor, is headed to prison after pleading guilty to sharing explicit photos with a 16-year-old girl in Spain.
Monday is Dr. Colleen Hanycz's first day on the job.
Derrick Wood is just 33 years-old, but he's already won three major Chemistry teaching awards. The Presidential Award is his fourth honor but he says it feels completely different.
"I asked myself, are you going to fall apart and surrender to the chaos, or are you going to take a stand?" she recalls.
Hite is declining the bonus that goes with the good report card he received from the School Reform Commission.
A troubled Philadelphia charter school is shutting down, rather than continue a court battle to get the SRC to renew its charter.
City Controller Alan Butkovitz says his inspection finds unsanitary and dangerous conditions.
Alan Butkovitz last inspected school buildings in 2008, and he says not much has improved since.
With no state budget in sight, the School Reform Commission Tuesday night had to cross its fingers in hope as it adopted a spending plan for next year.
The new commission's job: to recommend ways the city can pay for high-quality pre-K for 40,000 eligible three- and four-year-olds.
Philadelphia teachers are heading for Harrisburg today to press their case for more state funding.
It's an informational expo where educators learn how to make use of technology in the classroom.
The National Constitution Center was inviting the LGBT community to celebrate today's US Supreme Court decision afffirming the right of same-sex couples to marry.
Rita Schwartz, president of Local 1776 of the Association of Catholic Teachers, says teachers voted last night by a nearly 3-1 margin to accept the new contract.
The book giveaway is the brainchild of 14-year-old Alexa Grabelle of Voorhees, NJ, who for four years has collected more than 50,000 donated books and given them away to needy children.
The bill goes to the Senate for consideration.
It's all part of a three day experience called "Grandparents University."
A ceremonial groundbreaking was held today for a $40-million makeover of Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, in Montgomery County.
Even with approval of the new money for schools, Council President Darrell Clarke is continuing to voice his displeasure with the answers provided by District officials during hearings.
A concert tomorrow afternoon in University City will try to raise awareness and educate youth about HIV/AIDS by giving away free tickets to anyone who takes an HIV test.
Phillies legends Chase Utley, Cole Hamels and Jimmy Rollins each fell short of making the Hall of Fame.
After a dramatic growth spurt and work at Ascent Athlete, St. Joe's Prep pitcher Cole Kuhn is throwing the baseball world a major curveball.
Two Franciscan University of Steubenville students were found dead inside a vehicle on Monday, the school said.
A new law in New Jersey requires people to have licenses, registration and insurance to operate e-bikes.
Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley says the Department of Homeland Security owes over $100,000 in rent to the county.
Arctic cold combined with breezy winds will create dangerously cold wind chills Tuesday morning across the entire Philadelphia region.
Phillies legends Chase Utley, Cole Hamels and Jimmy Rollins each fell short of making the Hall of Fame.
After a dramatic growth spurt and work at Ascent Athlete, St. Joe's Prep pitcher Cole Kuhn is throwing the baseball world a major curveball.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
Two Franciscan University of Steubenville students were found dead inside a vehicle on Monday, the school said.
After a dramatic growth spurt and work at Ascent Athlete, St. Joe's Prep pitcher Cole Kuhn is throwing the baseball world a major curveball.
Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley says the Department of Homeland Security owes over $100,000 in rent to the county.
Police say a teenage driver turned himself in for the Dec. 20, 2025, hit-and-run that killed June Rodriguez, a DJ at Bob and Barbara's Lounge.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
A Philadelphia officer fired his weapon at a man suspected of shooting another person during a fight in Hunting Park, police said.
A new law in New Jersey requires people to have licenses, registration and insurance to operate e-bikes.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
Mikie Sherrill was inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, becoming the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Phillies legends Chase Utley, Cole Hamels and Jimmy Rollins each fell short of making the Hall of Fame.
After a dramatic growth spurt and work at Ascent Athlete, St. Joe's Prep pitcher Cole Kuhn is throwing the baseball world a major curveball.
J.T. Realmuto is back with the Phillies on a three-year contract, but he said negotiations to reach the deal "got a little hairy there at the end."
Phillies president Dave Dombrowski said losing prized free-agent Bo Bichette to rival New York Mets was a "gut punch."
Travis Konecny scored twice for his first multigoal game this season and the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-1.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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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 has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on another frigid night Tuesday. We're also tracking another possible winter storm.
Protests continued across the country Tuesday against the Trump administration, including in Philadelphia.
After a dramatic growth spurt and work at Ascent Athlete, St. Joe's Prep pitcher Cole Kuhn is throwing the baseball world a major curveball. Krystle Rich reports.
Chopper 3 was over Wayne Junction in Philadelphia, where crews were making repairs after a train brought down some wires Tuesday morning.
During her address, Sherrill, the first Democratic woman to hold the state's highest office, announced her first two executive orders, each aimed at fulfilling campaign promises.