Local High School Student Takes Home Scholarship For Winning "Financial Jeopardy"
The competition is based on the hit TV game show, and it's the second year in a row the winner comes from Bensalem High School.
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The competition is based on the hit TV game show, and it's the second year in a row the winner comes from Bensalem High School.
About 3,000 high school seniors from around Philadelphia filed into Hagan Arena, at St. Joseph's University, for the first ever "College Signing Day."
Donald ("Guy") Generals has been an advocate for community college education for two decades. Now, he is hoping to push forward even more here.
A change in kindergarten registration procedures at a Philadelphia public elementary school has drawn the expected protest by some parents whose kids were accepted, then rejected, for admission next year.
Some of the original Freedom Fighters whose protest led to the desegregation of Girard College in the 1960s were back outside the school this morning, celebrating 50 years since their historic demonstration.
The school is preparing to graduate its second Gates Millennium Scholar , 50 years after Philadelphia civil rights activists began marching to desegregate.
The Freedom Fighters will spend Friday morning re-enacting the historic march at Girard College.
A report released by progressive groups and supporters of public education says three wealthy Main Line hedge fund partners are spending millions on advertisements for Williams in the waning weeks of the campaign.
Brock Blomberg will become the seventeenth president in Ursinus College's 146-year history, following the sudden death last fall of the Montgomery County liberal arts college's previous leader.
The Abington High School chess team beat out 40 teams from around the country to win a national championship at this year's US Chess Federation's national tournament. Two students won individual titles.
The new Berenstain Bears book was unveiled Wednesday morning.
There was a show of support Wednesday morning for the expansion of "Pre-K" and early childhood education, as advocates were joined by the district attorneys from Philadelphia, Montgomery, Delaware and Chester Countries.
When Tarik Williams was diagnosed with a genetic disease that robbed him of his central vision in 2009, he vowed he wouldn't let it rob him of his future.
Students at Imhotep Institute Charter High School got a lesson about their future Tuesday and about how they can be safer online.
Over the weekend, the university faculty announced it had aproved a no-confidence vote in outgoing president Herman Saatkamp.
During Autism Awareness Month, an East Mt. Airy couple is shining a light on how partnering with your public school can help create better services for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders.
New Jersey 's Education Commissioner was pressed this week on participation in controversial standardized student performance tests and in particular those who are opting out of those tests.
At the tenth annual Greater Philadelphia Sea Perch Challenge, hundreds of spectators in the bleachers were cheering on their favorite competitors as they maneuvered their robots through obstacle courses and a simulated recovery mission.
"The policy is very clear -- it's first come, first served," says a school district official who uncovered irregularities.
The conference seeks to empower Latino students through institutional support and alternative ideas for bankrolling a college education.
The session, held at Rowan College at Gloucester County, featured psychologist Amy Hoch, who pointed out that hurting oneself is a cry for help.
Central High School students studying music and the Italian language attended the final dress rehearsal of Verdi's grand opera, Don Carlo, at the Philadelphia Academy of Music Wednesday.
In a two-page letter to the school's board of trustees, Herman Saatkamp says he'll stay on until the end of August.
Part of the asphalt playground at the Nebinger Elementary School has been transformed into a rain garden.
"Are you interested in saving a life today?" a team member asked passersby while handing out information leaflets.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be another brutally cold morning with lows in the teens.
The Recording Academy's Philadelphia Chapter honored several nominees before the 2026 Grammy Awards.
The Philadelphia region has experienced quite a dose of winter weather over the last few weeks — from sleet to snow to a deep freeze.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Devin Booker scored 27 points as the Suns beat the 76ers 116-110 on Tuesday night in a matchup of teams playing the second game of a back-to-back.
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.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be another brutally cold morning with lows in the teens.
Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley says the Department of Homeland Security owes over $100,000 in rent to the county.
The Recording Academy's Philadelphia Chapter honored several nominees before the 2026 Grammy Awards.
The Philadelphia region has experienced quite a dose of winter weather over the last few weeks — from sleet to snow to a deep freeze.
The Recording Academy's Philadelphia Chapter honored several nominees before the 2026 Grammy Awards.
The Philadelphia region has experienced quite a dose of winter weather over the last few weeks — from sleet to snow to a deep freeze.
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.
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.
Devin Booker scored 27 points as the Suns beat the 76ers 116-110 on Tuesday night in a matchup of teams playing the second game of a back-to-back.
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."
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 a brutally cold Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
With less than two weeks until the 2026 Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy's Philadelphia Chapter honored several nominees with hometown roots during a celebration Tuesday night at South Restaurant and Jazz Club.
Winter essentials are selling fast at Fisher's Ace Hardware in Lansdale.
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, is terminating a lease agreement with the Department of Homeland Security, which had been renting office space from the county, an official said Tuesday. Officials allege the agency has not been paying rent.
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, is terminating a lease agreement with the Department of Homeland Security, which had been renting office space from the county, an official said Tuesday. Officials allege the agency has not been paying rent.