Scrabble Is More Than A Game To Hundreds Of Philly School Students
More than 1,300 students in the Philadelphia School District are involved in after school Scrabble clubs where they work on strategies to make the most of the tiles they get.
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More than 1,300 students in the Philadelphia School District are involved in after school Scrabble clubs where they work on strategies to make the most of the tiles they get.
Former Vice President Joe Biden shared a stage at the University of Delaware with Ohio Governor and onetime Presidential contender John Kasich.
FCC chairman Ajit Pai says the government does not have the authority to revoke a broadcast station's license.
Montgomery County officials say the county had five fewer overdose deaths in the first half of 2017, compared to the same period of 2016.
The School District of Philadelphia is re-designing its arts education program in the wake of a study showing the arts community, teachers and civic leaders are looking for more opportunities for youngsters.
Electric cars, a cake, balloons, and colorful signs helped Philadelphia officials and dozens of attendees celebrate the 5th anniversary of legislation for Regulation of Carbon Emissions.
It's called Boulevard Direct -- and it is a simple idea.
Residents and lawmakers are calling on Gov. Tom Wolf to halt the project and put the safety of the communities around the project first.
A Philadelphia judge has fined a Democratic ward leader's PAC $60,000 for ethics law violations in connection with the 2015 city council election.
State lawmakers return to the Capitol Monday for the first time since the last effort to end the budget stalemate collapsed earlier this month. Just what comes next is uncertain.
KYW Community Affairs Reporter Cherri Gregg, who hosts the show, asks the burning question to guests with varying view points.
Waterfront Stadium in Camden hosted a massive candlelight vigil Saturday night remembering those who lost their lives to drug overdoses.
Philadelphia City Council will consider creating a loan fund for low-income homeowners who need money for repairs.
A confederate flag on a Philadelphia police officer's car has prompted two city council members to introduce a bill that would prohibit offensive symbols or objects on city property.
A local company that makes and sells insulin pumps has decided to discontinue the product.
The City of Philadelphia is holding an all day workshop designed to help community members build their civic engagement and leadership skills.
Thousands of dogs participated in PAWS' 11th annual Mutt Strut on Saturday at the Navy Yard.
Members of Philadelphia's governing body recognized several acclaimed chefs this week in City Council.
KYW Newsradio's student journalism program kicked off its 50th year this weekend.
It has been a destructive hurricane season with Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and help is still needed in some of the devastated areas like in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Visitors to Philadelphia's Japanese House in Fairmount Park have a rare opportunity to watch skilled craftsmen restore its roof.
Ham radio operators from the Delaware Valley will be participating in a statewide test this weekend, but one group is marking the occasion by observing a special anniversary.
New Jersey is the third largest cranberry producing state in the nation.
Years of harassment online has prompted Monica Lewinsky to join the fight against cyberbullying.
About 70 students from Baldi Middle School spent their morning Wednesday on the pitch, playing games and doing drills led by Philadelphia Union staff members.
The nor'easter is finally winding down in the Philadelphia region after causing damage at the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
The Philadelphia Eagles will try to become the sixth team to start 3-0 in the NFL vs. the Chicago Bears in Week 3 on Monday Night Football.
Kyle Schwarber delivered a clutch two-run double, helping the Phillies clinch the final NL wild-card berth.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
Atlantic City Beach Patrol officials say this weekend's nor'easter caused the worst beach erosion the city has seen since Hurricane Sandy.
Atlantic City Beach Patrol officials say this weekend's nor'easter caused the worst beach erosion the city has seen since Hurricane Sandy.
The nor'easter is finally winding down in the Philadelphia region after causing damage at the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
The Philadelphia Eagles will try to become the sixth team to start 3-0 in the NFL vs. the Chicago Bears in Week 3 on Monday Night Football.
Kyle Schwarber delivered a clutch two-run double, helping the Phillies clinch the final NL wild-card berth.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
The nor'easter is finally winding down in the Philadelphia region after causing damage at the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
Authorities are searching for more victims after a wrestling coach and gym teacher was charged with serious sexual offenses.
A strong nor'easter continues to bring rain, damaging winds and coastal flooding to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
A water pipe at a vacant property in South Philadelphia has been leaking for nearly a year, ruining a nearby business lot.
Philadelphia is putting its own spin on the centuries-old German tradition with a South Street block party and a sausage festival.
The nor'easter is finally winding down in the Philadelphia region after causing damage at the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
Atlantic City Beach Patrol officials say this weekend's nor'easter caused the worst beach erosion the city has seen since Hurricane Sandy.
New Jersey's former lieutenant governor is breaking his silence a day after resigning from office.
A man armed with a knife was shot and killed by two Middle Township police officers in Rio Grande on Friday, the New Jersey Attorney General's Office said.
Nine adults and a dog were rescued from flooded motel rooms in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, as a nor'easter hits the East Coast Saturday, police said.
The nor'easter is finally winding down in the Philadelphia region after causing damage at the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
A strong nor'easter continues to bring rain, damaging winds and coastal flooding to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches.
A NEXT Weather Alert remains in effect through Sunday, mainly for the Jersey Shore, as a nor'easter continues to develop.
We finally have a much clearer picture of the nor'easter, and it's good news for Philadelphia.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
Patients increasingly need temporary housing while they receive medical treatment, and a nonprofit is filling the gap.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
Ciddianys Rodriguez's bakery, Ciddianys Bakery & Bistro, now has three thriving locations in Philadelphia.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
SEPTA's "Accelerate" plan would see upgrades across the system, including new train cars, shorter wait times and station updates.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
The Philadelphia Eagles will try to become the sixth team to start 3-0 in the NFL vs. the Chicago Bears in Week 3 on Monday Night Football.
Kyle Schwarber delivered a clutch two-run double, helping the Phillies clinch the final NL wild-card berth.
The Phillies avoided a historic collapse and beat the Rays in the final game of the regular season to finally clinch a spot in the wild-card vs. the Braves.
The Phillies' final regular-season game on Sunday is set to start at 2:30 p.m. in Philadelphia.
Aaron Nola was hit hard on two days' rest, and the Phillies bullpen unraveled in a 12-1 loss to the Rays, forcing Philadelphia to try and salvage a final-week collapse and play for an NL wild-card berth on the last day of the season.
Madonna won Artist of the Year while Taylor Swift became the most awarded artist in Video Music Awards history.
Sylvester Stallone was a struggling actor who wrote the perfect script for himself – and refused to sell it unless he played the title role. He talks about his new memoir, "The Steps," that recounts his rocky road to fame before and after "Rocky."
Challenging documentaries and award-winning features are among the offerings of New York City's leading cinema event, starring such luminaries as Pedro Pascal, Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Julianne Moore and Godzilla.
Taylor Swift announced her new single "Patient Zero" earlier this week, saying she has been "impatiently waiting" to announce that it will be out on Friday.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
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.
We'll see lessened coastal impacts from the nor'easter on Monday, but there's still plenty of rain and mist in the Philadelphia region. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo is tracking when sunshine and temperatures in the 80s will return.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast on the nor'easter that impacted the Philadelphia region over the weekend.
It took 162 games, but the Phillies punched their ticket to the postseason in the final game of the regular season on Sunday vs. the Rays.
The Phillies will play the Atlanta Braves in the wild-card Tuesday.
The nor'easter that battered the Jersey Shore is weakening and will move out of the region on Monday. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.