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"My faith calls me to really serve my community, to love our neighbors." And service has been his guiding light.
It's called the Supportive School Climate Act.
In response, Pennsylvania's education secretary said Gov. Wolf has plans to address the funding disparity between rich and poor school districts.
At Temple University, there were cries of joy mingled with a few tears of disappointment as more than 200 students learned where they will continue their medical education.
A friendly crowd greeted the governor, who earlier this month proposed $2 billion in additional funding for early education in Pennsylvania over the next four years.
Museum curator Stacey Swigart says "Imagination Playground" gets its name from the giant foam-block play system developed by architect David Rockwell.
With the new assessment tests already somewhat controversial in the state, some North Jersey parents were upset to learn that a company is being paid to watch their children's online chatter.
With a countdown of "3-2-1...," soapsuds exploded from a container, covering those gathered on the steps of the Franklin Institute.
The Philadelphia-based Food Trust heads the new initiative, called "Get Hype Philly."
Councilman Wilson Goode calls them "mega-nonprofits" -- the city's universities and health care institutions, which are now exempt from property taxes.
Eric Barron issued a statement Wednesday night to the Penn State community, saying some senior university leaders see a need for such a review.
It's the latest addition to the online Google Cultural Institute, an effort by the digital info company to capture significant artworks for all the world to share.
School is on for Paulsboro High School students today after a strange odor sickened more than a dozen people at the Gloucester County school yesterday.
The Deputy Consul General of Israel based in Philadelphia dissected Tuesday's rough-and-tumble election in his home country and the contrast of the democratic process for students at Girard College on Wednesday.
The School District of Philadelphia is launching city wide literacy programs aimed at students from pre-K through 4th grade.
At the Salvation Army's Kroc Community Center, Camden schools superintendent Paymon Rouhanifard (at lectern) said the idea is to engage the uninvolved.
Hundreds of children were showing their smarts and their creativity at a history competition being held, today and tomorrow, at the National Constitution Center.
Get your degree while you get a tan. That's right – Rutgers University is now offering classes at the Jersey Shore.
"(Philadelphians) have an extremely low opinion of the performance of the public school system, and ... they favor replacement of the School Reform Commission with an elected school board," says a spokesman for the Pew Charitable Trusts.
Delaware Valley College, in Doylestown, has inked a deal with the Pennsylvania Air National Guard to expand educational opportunities for military personnel serving at the former Willow Grove Naval Air Station.
The governor reassured the group of his support for the state's flourishing natural gas industry.
Health officials have declared an "outbreak" status at the school, meaning any student with a cough should stay home until they've been seen by a doctor.
Authorities say a 26-year-old Jack & Jill ice cream employee was stabbed once his left upper chest area by an unknown suspect on campus.
Pennsylvania state senate president Joseph Scarnati has sent a letter to Penn State president Eric Barron, "basically objecting to the fact that they're having a known domestic terrorist being sponsored by taxpayer dollars speaking at Penn State."
Some Montgomery County, Pa. educators got a taste of what their classrooms might look like in the future.
While clothing isn't subject to sales tax in New Jersey, Skims collected it from customers. The company will now be issuing refunds.
Police said Terrell Burton, 41, was killed after he fell off a SEPTA subway platform and was hit by a train early Wednesday.
Police say Muhammad Sakho, 10, was last seen near Penrose Elementary School in the Eastwick neighborhood of Philadelphia.
A growing number of American workers are leaving paid time off on the table, and career experts say the long‑term cost is catching up.
Since 2022, criminals impersonating police officers have contacted Chinese students and told the victims they're under investigation for alleged financial crimes in China, the FBI said.
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.
While clothing isn't subject to sales tax in New Jersey, Skims collected it from customers. The company will now be issuing refunds.
It'll still feel brutally cold in Philadelphia Wednesday, though temps climb slightly back above freezing. Looking to the weekend, the region could see its biggest snowstorm in a decade.
Police said Terrell Burton, 41, was killed after he fell off a SEPTA subway platform and was hit by a train early Wednesday.
Police say Muhammad Sakho, 10, was last seen near Penrose Elementary School in the Eastwick neighborhood of Philadelphia.
Police said Terrell Burton, 41, was killed after he fell off a SEPTA subway platform and was hit by a train early Wednesday.
Police say Muhammad Sakho, 10, was last seen near Penrose Elementary School in the Eastwick neighborhood of Philadelphia.
A growing number of American workers are leaving paid time off on the table, and career experts say the long‑term cost is catching up.
Since 2022, criminals impersonating police officers have contacted Chinese students and told the victims they're under investigation for alleged financial crimes in China, the FBI said.
The Recording Academy's Philadelphia Chapter honored several nominees before the 2026 Grammy Awards.
While clothing isn't subject to sales tax in New Jersey, Skims collected it from customers. The company will now be issuing refunds.
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.
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."
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
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.
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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 winter months put pressure on the nation's blood supply, the American Red Cross says it's facing a severe blood shortage. Jennifer Graham, CEO of the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Region, joined CBS News Philadelphia to talk about the urgent need for donations and how they help save lives.
Many Americans leave paid time off on the table, and others have skipped taking it altogether in the past year. Josh Sidorowicz shares a preview of this week's In Your Corner podcast, where he dives into this issue with career coach Rita Friedman. Check out the full episode on the CBS Philadelphia YouTube channel.
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center says it relocated a seal they found resting on a beach in Brigantine, New Jersey, and urged the public to avoid the animals if they encounter them on the sand.
Animal activist group PETA told the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club that it would pay for a hologram replacement of Punxsutawney Phil if the organization agrees to retire Phil and his family to a sanctuary.
Scammers impersonating Chinese police officers are continuing to target international students in Philadelphia – particularly students from China – in an attempt to get money from the victims, the city's FBI field office said.