Philly Schools To Open On Time, But With Service Reductions
The School District of Philadelphia will open as planned on September 8th, but with temporary "service reductions."
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The School District of Philadelphia will open as planned on September 8th, but with temporary "service reductions."
Some family and friends are already there, while others are heading upstate to see the game in person.
The woman who called herself the "Black Madam" has lost a pre-trial motion to present the testimony of satisfied customers at trial, scheduled for next year.
Actress and comedian Tina Fey is taking part in a fundraiser at her old stomping grounds this weekend.
Visit Bucks County is looking for your best pictures when you're out and about.
Pennsylvania's U.S. Senator Bob Casey supports the Student Emergency Loan Refinancing Act, which would allow students to do what homeowners and businesses are doing -- lower the interest rate on their debt.
A private funeral service is being held today for a fourth victim of that horrific carjack crash in Tioga and a preliminary hearing for the alleged killers was scheduled for Wednesday.
It happened around 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 3300 block of Huntingdon Street.
This is the do-or-die week for Philadelphia public schools. By Friday, the superintendent has to decide whether to lay-off hundreds of teachers, which could delay the start of the school year.
A major PennDOT paving project begins tonight along the Roosevelt Boulevard and it could affect the morning commute for drivers for the next few months.
Philadelphia CeaseFire has launched a new campaign that it hopes will stop violent shootings before they occur.
Philadelphia's own Taney Dragons advanced to the Little League World Series Sunday by beating Delaware's Newark National team 8-0.
On Sunday, the Eagles returned for a nostalgic practice at the site of their last NFL championship.
Company founder and artistic director Kun-Yang Lin started the group in New York, but moved it to Philadelphia after falling in love with the city.
Dozens of mourners gathered in the Tioga section of Philadelphia Saturday where a mother and three children were run over during a July 25th car jacking. The mother succumbed to her injuries on Thursday.
The culture of Ghana was on display in South Philadelphia Saturday at the 2014 Sankofa Festival.
Philadelphia's Taney Dragons put their Little League World Series hopes on the line this morning in Bristol, Connecticut.
Money Magazine ranks Holy Family University as 4th on its value all-star list.
More than 100 of the world's best anglers are taking over the Delaware River as part of the Bass Masters Fishing Tournament.
The push for alternative energy sources in New Jersey gets a four year grant to put windmills just off the coast.
Tourism officials in Montgomery County are hosting about a dozen meeting planners from across the country hoping to convince them to bring their next convention to the area.
When the Philadelphia Eagles take the field for their first preseason contest against the Bears tonight, there will be something new on the sidelines.
The Food and Drug Administration has issued new guidelines for food manufacturers. Foods that are labeled "gluten-free" can no longer contain more than 20 parts per million of gluten.
Police say a man suspected of killing his wife in Drexel Hill and then abducting her children took his own life.
Today marks the second day of the Philadelphia Police Department's Senior Safety Expo.
The rapper and Philadelphia native will join Christina Aguilera, Jill Scott and The Roots on the "One Philly Unity Concert" stage in t
The body of a 20-year-old who disappeared while swimming in Ocean City, New Jersey, has been found after more than five weeks.
Two members of the clergy in Philadelphia are being charged for their alleged roles in the sexual abuse and exploitation of young people.
Why has the cheesesteak become so uniquely Philadelphia? An examination of the iconic sandwich.
Borrowing inspiration from the Rose Parade, the floats feature everything from silk flowers to coffee beans, crushed pine cones and cranberry seeds.
President Trump is visiting Mack Trucks in Macungie, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, June 23.
The rapper and Philadelphia native will join Christina Aguilera, Jill Scott and The Roots on the "One Philly Unity Concert" stage in t
The body of a 20-year-old who disappeared while swimming in Ocean City, New Jersey, has been found after more than five weeks.
Two members of the clergy in Philadelphia are being charged for their alleged roles in the sexual abuse and exploitation of young people.
Why has the cheesesteak become so uniquely Philadelphia? An examination of the iconic sandwich.
The rapper and Philadelphia native will join Christina Aguilera, Jill Scott and The Roots on the "One Philly Unity Concert" stage in t
Two members of the clergy in Philadelphia are being charged for their alleged roles in the sexual abuse and exploitation of young people.
Why has the cheesesteak become so uniquely Philadelphia? An examination of the iconic sandwich.
Borrowing inspiration from the Rose Parade, the floats feature everything from silk flowers to coffee beans, crushed pine cones and cranberry seeds.
The gusty winds contributed to quite a bit of storm damage on Monday in the Philadelphia region.
The body of a 20-year-old who disappeared while swimming in Ocean City, New Jersey, has been found after more than five weeks.
Rakim Stevens created Fathers Forward to help other single dads navigate the challenges of parenting and hopes to expand beyond Camden.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
A man from New Jersey died after a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway in Hamilton Township Saturday night, police say.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
With the MLB All-Star Week coming to Philly next month, two HBCU standouts will have a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
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.
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.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
The Mike Gansey era gets underway tonight at the 2026 NBA draft as the new Sixers president of basketball operations looks to make his first addition to the roster.
Curtis Mead and Luis Garcia Jr. homered, Foster Griffin pitched 7 1/3 strong innings and the Nationals beat the Phillies 4-1 in the opener of a four-game series between the division rivals.
The match between France and Iraq was the third 2026 Men's World Cup match hosted in Philadelphia this summer.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament's first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage.
Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill is temporarily closing as severe weather rolls through the region Monday.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
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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.
There are multiple damaged homes in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane neighborhood after strong storms swept through the region on Monday night. One resident described to our Chilekasi Adele the moment she felt part of her neighbor's home collapse.
Most of the Philadelphia area will just get rain on Tuesday, but a few thunderstorms will be possible in southern Delaware and closer to the Jersey Shore. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest forecast.
When the MLB All-Star Game comes to Philadelphia next month, two lucky fans will get the chance to stay in a decked-out Philly Phanatic-themed apartment. Booking opens on July 6, and includes tickets to the All-Star Game and Home Run Derby.
A fire that killed one person in North Philadelphia on Monday, June 22 is under investigation. The fire spread to five rowhomes, and the Red Cross says it's helping 25 people who were displaced.
With floats borrowing inspiration from the Rose Parade, Philadelphia will be ringing in America's 250th with an extra-special celebration on July 2, the day John Adams wanted to be Independence Day. Nikki DeMentri goes behind the scenes as work continues ahead of the Red, White and Blue To-Do.