School District Of Philadelphia Updates Protocols For Extreme Heat For Remainder Of School Year
The update comes after schools were recently dismissed early due to the extreme heat.
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The update comes after schools were recently dismissed early due to the extreme heat.
Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens ages 1 to 19 in the United States.
Police say the threat was received before the start of the school day. According to a release, the threat named specific individuals and the school was immediately placed on lockdown.
Investigators believe there may be more victims out there.
Symptoms of monkeypox include fever, chills, headaches, muscle aches, backaches, swollen lymph nodes, exhaustion, and a rash that develops one to three days after exposure.
Friday's development sets up a general election between Oz, who was endorsed by former President Donald Trump, and Democrat John Fetterman in what is expected to be one of the nation's premier Senate contests.
Curbing gun violence is what U.S. Congressmember Donald Norcross says he's been fighting for in Washington.
Phillies fans had a lot to say about the move.
Organizers say this is more than just a party, it's a fight to keep moving forward.
The judge ordered counties to include mail ballots that arrived on time but lacked a required handwritten date from the voter.
At the Camden County Board of Elections and Archives in Blackwood, a steady stream of early voters trickled in Friday, the first day of early in-person voting.
On the heels of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, Pennsylvania State Rep. Amen Brown says schools in Philadelphia need immediate security upgrades.
Girardi has been on the hotseat as the Phillies have gotten off to a slow start this season. They're currently 22-29, good for third place in the NL East and 12 games back of the first place New York Mets.
Joe Girardi was fired as the Phillies' manager on Friday, but that didn't stop him from making an appearance on MLB Network Radio after learning of his dismissal.
Now more than 125 years old, Devon is the oldest and largest multi-breed outdoor equestrian show in the country. But none of it would be possible without the women of Devon.
With Philly having a probable case of monkeypox, we spoke with Dr. Rob Manoff to learn more about the virus.
More than 60,000 fans will attend the two-day event.
There is still no official word on what caused the explosion that killed four children and their grandmother last week.
Wildwood police say 19-year-old Alfred Williams is still missing.
Just over 30 young men at Father Judge are part of the first graduating class of the high school's new welding program.
"It's like 15 years of pain, 15 years of anger," Eric's mother said.
President Joe Biden delivered an impassioned plea to Congress to act on gun control Thursday night in an address to the nation.
American Airlines plans to launch a third route to Lancaster in August.
"It's not unusual for that particular model to have an engine failure," Philadelphia-based aviation law expert Arthur Wolk said.
The black smoke could be seen for miles.
Jackson Chourio and Blake Perkins homered, Kyle Harrison pitched three-hit ball for six innings and the Brewers tagged Philadelphia Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez for all their runs in a 4-0 victory.
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Saturday night, police said.
Two women and a man were hurt in a shooting early Sunday morning in North Philadelphia, police say.
The affected formula was sold at Target and at Nara.com, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the fatal crash occurred near the Butler Memorial Airport, about 60 miles south of Kansas City.
Three Philadelphia officers are expected to be okay after being shot in the Wynnefield neighborhood while responding to reports that a car "had been shot up."
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for the Philadelphia region Sunday for the chance of severe storms.
Jackson Chourio and Blake Perkins homered, Kyle Harrison pitched three-hit ball for six innings and the Brewers tagged Philadelphia Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez for all their runs in a 4-0 victory.
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Saturday night, police said.
From outdoor block parties to VIP tables, here's a look at where you can watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup in and around Philadelphia this summer.
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Saturday night, police said.
Two women and a man were hurt in a shooting early Sunday morning in North Philadelphia, police say.
The 51st ODUNDE Festival, the nation's largest African American street festival, spans 16 city blocks and draws food vendors, artists and entertainers from around the country.
Fans transformed the Art Museum steps into a sea of yellow, blue and red where they waved flags, blew horns, rang cowbells and chanted in support of their national team.
Three Philadelphia officers are expected to be okay after being shot in the Wynnefield neighborhood while responding to reports that a car "had been shot up."
Collingswood's Pocket Park will fill with drag performances, local vendors, community speakers and live music for its fifth Annual Pride.
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
Dameon Anderson allegedly murdered Savion Pollard-Poulson inside a grocery store in Philadelphia in April and fled on an electric scooter.
Crews have found the body of Davoris Carter, the 14-year-old who went missing while swimming in Wildwood earlier this month, police said Wednesday.
Cristian Custodio-Aquino faces 30 years in prison for killing Dr. Michael Anthony, who owned Haddon Vet.
A driver was hospitalized after a tree service and landscaping truck drove off a bridge in New Castle County, Delaware, police said Friday.
Anticipation grows in Delaware's West African community as the Ivory Coast's national soccer team settles into its Wilmington hotel ahead of the World Cup.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
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.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
Jackson Chourio and Blake Perkins homered, Kyle Harrison pitched three-hit ball for six innings and the Brewers tagged Philadelphia Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez for all their runs in a 4-0 victory.
Jalen Brunson is now an NBA champion and NBA Finals MVP.
The New York Knicks captured their first NBA championship since 1973 with a 94-90 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night.
NBA star James Harden was booked into jail and released on bond less than 2 hours later.
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
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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.
Footage from a police crime camera shows the moments before three Philadelphia police officers were shot Saturday night in Wynnefield. The suspected shooter was shot and killed at the scene, according to police. The officers are expected to be OK.
Three Philadelphia police officers are expected to be okay after being shot in the Wynnefield section of the city. Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said the officers were responding to a shooting incident when a man began "engaging" with officers and pulled out a gun as police tried to arrest him.
Michael Keating, who was blessed by Pope Francis during his 2015 visit to Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families, has died at the age of 21. Keating, who had cerebral palsy, was laid to rest in Coatesville.
On this week's Pet Project, Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains how we know dogs know their own size and what it says about their behavior.
Sunday is the last day of the Philadelphia region's four-day heat wave as temps climb into the low-90s. Clouds increase through the day ahead of a strong cold front that will trigger strong to severe storms this evening and overnight.