Central High Students' Grilling of Philadelphia Mayoral Candidates Carried Live on Cable TV
The questions, from Central's Class 274, covered a wide variety of issues.
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The questions, from Central's Class 274, covered a wide variety of issues.
The ex-governor says fourth and fifth graders in Philadelphia will get an opportunity to take part in a unique civics lesson that could help shape the upcoming Democratic primary for mayor.
The school district wants more than $100 million above the city's current contribution. The Nutter administration proposes raising $105 million with a 9.3-percent hike in property taxes. Councilmembers are already discussing alternate means.
As the budget hearings open, issue #1 is the School District's request for an additional $103 million in city funding.
A South Philadelphia magnet school is singing for joy after winning a cash prize from the people who hand out the Grammy awards.
Some colleges offer courses online, some offer them in person, but Peirce College is looking to change that format altogether.
The choir was formed 30 years ago by a Canadian relief worker who found it hard to get people interested in the struggles of African children.
Two groups of students, from Philadelphia and Mongolia, have been working online together to study the effects of global warming. And now, five teens from Mongolia are visiting Philadelphia until the end of this month.
The students, who are being hosted by Collingswood High School and were in Camden today, will be flying back home on Tuesday.
Parents in New Jersey who don't want their kids to take the PARCC test appear to have lawmakers on their side
Right now, the district's $2.9-billion preliminary budget for next year is short, according to CFO Matt Stanski.
The Monkey and The Elephant, at 29th Street and Girard Avenue, employs young people who are aging out of the foster care system.
The University of Pennsylvania has chosen five students for its inaugural "President's Engagement Prize," created for students who have a plan to make the world a better place.
The 67th annual Delaware Valley Science Fairs takes place next week at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center.
Pope Francis' visit to Philadelphia is expected to draw millions of people to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in September.
Officials at Stockton say they knew about the longstanding covenant between Trump Entertainment and the Showboat, but were assured it wouldn't be a problem.
Dee Bailey, executive director of the business consulting firm Each One Teach, led the activities honoring three local community change makers.
The main lobby at Fox Chase Elementary School smelled like a farm today. And for good reason.
Fraternities have been making for some bad headlines recently, including one at Penn State accused of posting photos of nude or partly-nude women, some of whom were apparently asleep or passed out.
Wednesday night's preview for the cancer community is sponsored by Cancer Treatment Centers of America.
Haddonfield officials had tried to buy it. There has been talk of housing, offices, school expansion, and/or open space. But nothing was settled.
A school bus with nine students on board crashed into a home in Blue Bell. The driver says he had no immediate memory of the crash.
Police in West Chester want students to be on alert after three alleged assaults, two off campus and one on campus, were reported last week.
"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.
After 124 days, Philadelphia native Isaiah Thomas, known online as HMBLZAYY, has completed his 3,000 mile odyssey to California.
According to the Air Traffic Control System Command Center, all airports and facilities were being impacted by the IT outage.
A Philadelphia police officer who shot his uncle six times in the head and killed him in Northampton County is claiming self-defense, according to a criminal complaint.
Two businesses in Maple Shade are temporarily closed after a lightning strike sparked a fire, causing thousands of dollars worth of damages.
A 16-year-old boy was shot in the neck in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, police said.
We've issued a NEXT Weather Alert for today as multiple rounds of heavy rain could produce flash flooding and severe storms.
After 124 days, Philadelphia native Isaiah Thomas, known online as HMBLZAYY, has completed his 3,000 mile odyssey to California.
According to the Air Traffic Control System Command Center, all airports and facilities were being impacted by the IT outage.
A Philadelphia police officer who shot his uncle six times in the head and killed him in Northampton County is claiming self-defense, according to a criminal complaint.
Two businesses in Maple Shade are temporarily closed after a lightning strike sparked a fire, causing thousands of dollars worth of damages.
After 124 days, Philadelphia native Isaiah Thomas, known online as HMBLZAYY, has completed his 3,000 mile odyssey to California.
A Philadelphia police officer who shot his uncle six times in the head and killed him in Northampton County is claiming self-defense, according to a criminal complaint.
A 16-year-old boy was shot in the neck in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Detectives at Eugene Horsch's house on West Chew Avenue in Olney were looking for evidence of wet cremation, sources say.
Voicemail messages containing racist threats were left for Delaware County Sheriff Siddiq Kamara last week.
Two businesses in Maple Shade are temporarily closed after a lightning strike sparked a fire, causing thousands of dollars worth of damages.
Emergency crews blocked off flooded streets in Hammonton as tow trucks worked to remove stranded vehicles.
Crews in Camden County, which has recently experienced flash flooding, are preparing ahead of Tuesday's storms.
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has paused all gaming and betting on Monday after a small fire and leak.
A man died, and three other people were injured when a boat crashed into a channel marker in Barnegat Bay in Toms River Township, New Jersey State Police said.
Two crews from the Delaware Forest Service traveled to assist fire crews in Minnesota working to contain wildfires sparked by lightning.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Delaware County health officials hope a mobile clinic will help get more residents vaccinated against measles.
Since May, more than 11,000 cases of illness caused by the parasite cyclospora have been reported in 41 states. This comes after the Trump administration drastically cut FDA and CDC staff, prompting one expert to call this summer's outbreaks "a national wake-up call."
The camp, hosted by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is designed for children with differences affecting their hands, arms or legs.
People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.
Pennsylvania is one of four more states now part of a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Jalen Carter became the highest-paid defensive tackle in NFL history after signing a four-year contract extension with the Eagles.
It hasn't even been a week since LeBron James chose to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers, but his merchandise is flying off the shelves.
The Philadelphia Eagles report to training camp today for the 2026 season after an offseason filled with changes on the offensive side of the ball.
Griffin Conine hit a walkoff run-scoring single to lift the Marlins past the Philadelphia Phillies 8-7 and end Miami's 12-game losing streak.
Some Philadelphia staples, like Pat's King of Steaks, are honoring LeBron James after he signed with the Sixers.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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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.
Seven years after Susan Ledyard, a Delaware County, Pennsylvania, high school teacher, was found dead in Wilmington, Delaware, her family is still searching for answers. Relatives teamed up with Delaware Crime Stoppers to offer a $50,000 reward.
Adam Thiel is stepping down as Philadelphia's managing director, Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Tuesday. Carlton Williams, director of Clean and Green Initiatives for the city, will take over in August.
Law enforcement searched for evidence of wet cremation — the use of chemicals to break down human remains — at the house on West Chew Avenue in the Olney section of Philadelphia that's been at the center of a massive investigation, sources said. No human remains have been found at the home, which Eugene Horsch owns.
LeBron James is the fifth-most-followed athlete on social media in the world and has more followers than all athletes in Philadelphia combined.
Scars remain on the 5600 block of Wyndale Avenue in Philadelphia's Wynnefield section as another round of storms is expected to roll through the city. CBS News Philadelphia's Dan Snyder reports.