School District Of Philadelphia Teachers' Return To Classroom Delayed By Week, Sources Say
That date was pushed back to Nov. 16 after some teachers raised concerns about rising local COVID-19 cases.
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That date was pushed back to Nov. 16 after some teachers raised concerns about rising local COVID-19 cases.
Advocates say it addresses social injustice issues and helps the economy, however.
The shooting happened in West Philadelphia on Oct. 26.
The count continues and so does the wait.
With votes still being counted both the Trump and Biden campaigns say they're on a path to win, and lawsuits are already starting to be filed by the Trump team.
The Trump campaign says it's suing to stop Pennsylvania's vote count over lack of "transparency" and seeking to intervene in a Supreme Court case.
The roads closed were from 10th to Broad Streets and from Vine to Market Streets
The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed likely to side with a Catholic social services agency in a dispute with Philadelphia over the agency's refusal to work with same-sex couples as foster parents.
That's the guidance from New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, who underscored in a statement on Wednesday that the amendment doesn't authorize "unregulated marijuana," and it doesn't take effect until Jan. 1, 2021.
The arson happened just before 1 p.m. at the West Willow Fire Company polling location in Pequea Township.
Democratic incumbent Josh Shapiro is facing a challenge from republican Heather Heidelbaugh.
The ban goes into effect in May 2022.
He maintained that he is committed to making sure the election result is accurate.
Biden watched results roll in with his family from his home in Wilmington before speaking to supporters early Wednesday morning.
Vote counting in Philadelphia County did not stop throughout the overnight hours.
A formal arraignment is scheduled for Gilbert Newton III at 9:30 a.m. in Abington.
The Associated Press has not declared a winner in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, because there are more than 1.5 million votes left to be counted in the contest between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden.
New Jersey will be the 12th state, along with the District of Columbia, to legalize recreational marijuana.
A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday on the GOP bid to stop the count of 49 ballots that were amended and returned in Montgomery County.
Philadelphia had the highest number of mail-in ballots requested of any county in the state.
The Associated Press has not declared a winner in Pennsylvania and other battleground states, which will continue counting ballots over the next several days.
McBride was elected to Delaware's General Assembly after defeating Republican candidate Steve Washington.
There is no word on what triggered the shutdown.
Booker defeated Republican Rik Mehta, a business executive with a law degree and a doctorate in pharmacy.
Police found three guns at the scene inside of the living room of an apartment.
The Freedom Fuel Network is offering gasoline for more than 30 cents a gallon below the national average.
Bristol Township Parks and Recreation posted on Facebook that the park will remain closed to visitors while Public Works crews work on repairing the sinkhole.
The city's health department says last week's heat wave resulted in seven heat-related deaths in Philadelphia.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
In a rare show of emotions, Phillies ace Zack Wheeler blasted MLB's decision to exclude him from the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
The Freedom Fuel Network is offering gasoline for more than 30 cents a gallon below the national average.
Bristol Township Parks and Recreation posted on Facebook that the park will remain closed to visitors while Public Works crews work on repairing the sinkhole.
The city's health department says last week's heat wave resulted in seven heat-related deaths in Philadelphia.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
In a rare show of emotions, Phillies ace Zack Wheeler blasted MLB's decision to exclude him from the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
Bristol Township Parks and Recreation posted on Facebook that the park will remain closed to visitors while Public Works crews work on repairing the sinkhole.
The city's health department says last week's heat wave resulted in seven heat-related deaths in Philadelphia.
A DoorDash delivery driver was shot in the head and killed in Southwest Philadelphia Tuesday night, police said.
Many Haitian families in Philadelphia are grappling with uncertainty after the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status.
Ayzia J. Toledo, a social media influencer with thousands of followers, died in a crash on Route 55 in Deptford Township, New Jersey State Police said.
Cody Henderson is facing charges after prosecutors say he left two police dogs in his car for seven hours in Salem, New Jersey, in May.
A teen died in a tractor accident on a farm in South Jersey Monday, police said.
Ayzia J. Toledo, a social media influencer with thousands of followers, died in a crash on Route 55 in Deptford Township, New Jersey State Police said.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, rejected a plan that would allow EMR Recycling, the site of multiple large fires, to reopen.
Officials in Camden are urging residents and business owners to report any damage from Monday's flood.
The family of a 19-year-old man who was shot and killed by Wilmington Police last month is calling for body camera video of the incident to be made public.
Chopper 3 was over the fire, showing firefighters on the roof battling the blaze in the 1500 block of Clayton Road in Wilmington.
Communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware are planning fireworks and other celebrations to mark America's 250th birthday.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
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.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
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.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
In a rare show of emotions, Phillies ace Zack Wheeler blasted MLB's decision to exclude him from the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia will celebrate baseball and 250 years of American history this summer as the All-Star Game returns to the city.
Zack Wheeler tied a career high with 14 strikeouts, Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-best 31st home run of the season, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1.
The Sixers are among the three teams that appear to be in the lead in the LeBron James sweepstakes, according to a new report Tuesday night.
Days after a report indicated his return to Philadelphia, Claude Giroux signed a one-year contract with his hometown Ottawa Senators.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
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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.
With inflation continuing to strain household budgets, financial experts say one of the easiest ways to improve your finances may be through benefits you already have access to through your employer.
A group of Philadelphia students are on their way to Costa Rica for a 10-day STEM trip, where they'll work alongside scientists and conduct hands-on research in the tropical rain forest.
The sun returns Wednesday, making it the NEXT Weather pick of the week. Thursday and Friday bring a chance for evening storms, and we're tracking another potential heat wave.
Today, Philadelphia is the proud home of award-winning bars and restaurants, but city taverns in the 18th century were a key part in the founding of our nation.
Philadelphia fire officials say a car drove through barriers and ended up in a 10-foot ditch just off of Frankford Avenue and Jasper Street. The driver was rescued and taken to the hospital.