Abandoned doll factory in Trenton to become $60 million high school
An old abandoned doll factory in Trenton is being renovated into a state-of-the-art charter school set to open in August 2026.
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An old abandoned doll factory in Trenton is being renovated into a state-of-the-art charter school set to open in August 2026.
An old abandoned doll factory in Trenton is being renovated into a state-of-the-art charter school set to open in August 2026. Ryan Hughes reports.
Parents of Cheltenham High School football players demanded answers and transparency after the school in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, canceled the season amid multiple investigations.
In a letter to parents Monday afternoon, the Morrisville superintendent says the district may be forced to temporarily suspend all school operations on Jan. 30 unless the Pennsylvania legislature passes a budget.
The superintendent of the Morrisville School District warns the school could close on Jan. 30 if the state budget crisis isn't resolved.
It may look like a bright yellow school bus — but inside, it's a full-service therapy clinic on wheels.
The board of directors of William Penn School District in Delaware County says the system will struggle to stay open without a budget.
With state funding delayed because of the Pennsylvania budget impasse, two Philadelphia preschool owners say they could be forced to close or scale back their programs.
After a national search, CCP's top choice for president was right in their backyard.
Alycia Marshall, who was already serving as Community College of Philadelphia's interim president, will officially become the school's seventh president, CCP announced in a news release Tuesday. Marshall was previously one of four finalists for the role who participated in one-hour public forums with the community.
The Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity chapter at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, is on an interim suspension after an alleged hazing incident, officials say.
The Philly Pops are preparing to return to the Kimmel Center for the first time in years. For Matt Gallagher, a music teacher and trumpet player, it's a full-circle moment.
School District of Philadelphia officials are reviewing the suspensions of some of the Lincoln High School football players, a parent told CBS News Philadelphia.
Students at Coatesville Area Intermediate High School in Chester County, Pennsylvania, organized a lively presentation and celebration for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Bryn Mawr College is waiving its $67,000 tuition for students from families with income under $175,000.
Students at Memphis Street Academy in Port Richmond can get all kinds of health care without leaving school or waiting for a doctor's appointment.
Temple University's College of Public Health is now headquartered in the building that once served as the university's library.
Temple University is celebrating a new era of learning — and it's happening inside a very familiar building. The former Paley Library has been completely reimagined as Paley Hall, now home to Temple's College of Public Health, Wakisha Bailey reports.
The School District of Philadelphia has re-launched its Parent and Family University, offering free classes for families beginning in October.
The Catholic faith deems surrogacy unethical, but this teacher told CBS News Philadelphia she never thought this would happen just weeks into the new school year.
The nutrition education is a part of Eat Right Philly, which is a School District of Philadelphia initiative that relies on federal funding from the SNAP-Ed program.
For Pennsylvania educators, teaching on Sept. 11 brought new challenges this year, coming just 24 hours after the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Police Department are teaming up to help students who experience traumatic events outside of the classroom heal.
The program will provide an in-school support system for students who experience trauma outside of school. The program will be piloted at 15 schools this year with the ultimate goal of being rolled out citywide next school year.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, Mayor Cherelle Parker and education leaders highlighted the importance of career and technical education.
Expect chilly conditions Sunday for the Eagles game, with temperatures feeling like the 30s.
Crafters gathered in Northeast Philadelphia for the 24-hour Knitathon.
Police are searching for a man believed to be behind a series of break-ins across Southwest Philadelphia.
A fire claimed the lives of at least two people Saturday morning at a home in Trenton, New Jersey.
The Montgomery County District Attorney says a man who lived outdoors at a car wash killed another man living there and hid his body.
Expect chilly conditions Sunday for the Eagles game, with temperatures feeling like the 30s.
A fire claimed the lives of at least two people Saturday morning at a home in Trenton, New Jersey.
Police are searching for a man believed to be behind a series of break-ins across Southwest Philadelphia.
Crafters gathered in Northeast Philadelphia for the 24-hour Knitathon.
All 223 railcars have been inspected, but over 150 need to be outfitted with thermal protection circuits, a safety measure.
Crafters gathered in Northeast Philadelphia for the 24-hour Knitathon.
Police are searching for a man believed to be behind a series of break-ins across Southwest Philadelphia.
The Montgomery County District Attorney says a man who lived outdoors at a car wash killed another man living there and hid his body.
An unclaimed Pennsylvania Lottery ticket worth $100,000 sold at a Weis Markets in Doylestown Township is about to expire.
Nearly two weeks after a propane tank explosion caused extensive damage in Bear, Delaware, one church is leaning on support from the community.
A fire claimed the lives of at least two people Saturday morning at a home in Trenton, New Jersey.
A New Jersey-based illegal sports betting ring allegedly headed up by a mafia member has been broken up, officials said Thursday.
A New Jersey man is the first person believed to have died from alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy triggered by a tick bite, researchers say.
North Wildwood residents are worried after New Jersey officials canceled a beach replenishment project.
One person is dead after a crash on Route 206 in Southampton, New Jersey, overnight, according to State Police.
A severe geomagnetic storm that hit the Earth's magnetic field Tuesday night made the northern lights visible across a large swath of the U.S., including in the Delaware Valley.
Veterans Day is today, and across the Philadelphia region, events are being held to honor those who served.
Police say Isiah Worthy of Dover stole cash and a state government-owned SUV, which he crashed into two parked cars.
A 12-hour Dungeons & Dragons fundraiser supporting the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia happens live on Twitch this Sunday.
Emmy Reim's family brings donations to the Ronald McDonald House in Delaware after it became a home away from home for them.
Through programs like Brushes with Cancer, Twist Out Cancer uses its connections in the art world to help people touched by cancer.
A New Jersey man is the first person believed to have died from alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy triggered by a tick bite, researchers say.
Zipporah Washington is now a nurse who has conquered cancer and is ready to give back.
Terrence Gore's artistic medium is leaves, sticks and anything he can find on the ground in nature.
The once-daily, prescription eye drop is said to help combat presbyopia.
The U.S. Commerce Department has launched an antidumping review targeting Italian pasta, claiming it's sold below market prices.
The Treasury Department expects to save $56 million per year on materials by ceasing to make pennies.
M. Buono Beef Company is closing after 79 years of providing meat to businesses in the Philadelphia area.
Steve DeFrank, chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, says there's a right way and a wrong way when it comes to data centers.
The beloved Delaware County pizza spot is moving to a new location in Broomall.
All 223 railcars have been inspected, but over 150 need to be outfitted with thermal protection circuits, a safety measure.
Starting Friday, drivers going 11 mph or more over the posted 25 mph speed limit on Broad Street will receive fines ranging from $100 to $150.
The trains that were canceled Wednesday on the Airport, Fox Chase and Chestnut Hill West lines will not run on Thursday and Friday.
The FAA has cut flights as air traffic controllers continue to work without pay at PHL and around the country.
For the third straight day, some SEPTA Regional Rail trains are canceled Wednesday as the transit agency continues to inspect railcars due to a federal order.
The three mascots representing the three North American host nations for the 2026 World Cup made their debuts in Philly.
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani won his fourth MVP award in a unanimous vote for the National League honor and Aaron Judge earned the American League accolade for the third time.
Edmonton's Jack Roslovic took advantage of a turnover by Cam York and scored off a 2-on-none break 1:19 into overtime, giving the Oilers a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes won the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday.
A.J. Brown's comments on a stream with gamer Janky Rondo have once again put him in the spotlight, following another Philadelphia Eagles win.
The 100,000-square-foot Netflix House is free to guests and allows fans to interact with their favorite streaming shows.
Mark Wahlberg is starring in the upcoming film "Weekend Warriors" produced by Lebron James' SpringHill Company.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
Journey will see the lights go down in 60 cities across the U.S. and Canada on their "Final Frontier" tour in 2026.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
A few showers linger around overnight, mainly north of Philadelphia, with a low chance of a rumble of thunder. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
A fire claimed the lives of at least two people Saturday morning at a home in Trenton, New Jersey. Ryan Hughes reports.
Gusty Sunday ahead as cold front moves in overnight. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman has returned home from a Pittsburgh hospital after falling down earlier this week.
A fire claimed the lives of at least two people Saturday morning at a home in Trenton, New Jersey.