Philly's Schools Chief To Testify Before City Council During Budget Hearings
City Council's budget hearings continue on Tuesday with schools superintendent William Hite on the hot seat. But that seat may not be as warm as previous years.
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City Council's budget hearings continue on Tuesday with schools superintendent William Hite on the hot seat. But that seat may not be as warm as previous years.
You can still register to vote in the upcoming New Jersey primary, but you have to do so by the end of Tuesday.
An organization that helps high school students in Philadelphia prepare for their next stage in life held an event Monday night showcasing some success stories.
PECO has awarded a $10,000 grant to Bucks County Community College to fund the restoration of three habitats to support Monarch Butterflies and other species in Tyler State Park.
Tickets are still available for 'An Evening In Franklin Square' taking place Thursday, May 19. It's a fundraiser party for the park and its programming.
From gasoline and glue to pesticide and pool chemicals, it's all being accepted at the facility on Parkside Avenue near 48th Street.
Money Monster hereby joins such films as The Big Short, Wall Street, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Arbitrage in the subgenre of modern movies trying to explain the inscrutable financial arena through entertainment aimed at a mass audience.
Many across the region are pausing to remember a fatal Amtrak crash in Philadelphia. It was one year ago tonight that a speeding train ran off the rails at Frankford Junction, killing eight people and injuring scores of others.
La Colombe Fishtown is known for its breads, pastries and coffee. But now they have coffee-infused rum and specialty cocktails made from rum that is distilled on site.
The stalemate over a rescue plan for Atlantic City continues, with nothing but a war of words between New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and the state Assembly Speaker.
The last of seven children from one Southwest Philadelphia family will graduate college Friday. The family is celebrating in a way that'll ensure they never forget.
The Kenney Administration is expecting a legal challenge to the sugary beverage tax it has proposed, and, if it loses, the tax would be levied at the point of sale, not on the distributor.
The town of Swedesboro, New Jersey plans to erect a memorial to those who died in the 9-11 attacks 15 years ago.
Cirque du Soleil has 18 productions going on worldwide. One called 'OVO,' which, in Portuguese, translates to egg, cracks open at the Liacouras Center Wednesday night.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton brought her campaign to South Jersey on Wednesday as she stumps for votes ahead of the Garden State's primary election in June.
Thirteen police districts in Philadelphia are now offering people a safe way to dispose of their unwanted painkillers -- and District Attorney Seth Williams is hoping to eventually take the program citywide.
Liberty Property Trust in Malvern, Chester County hosted its annual "Bulb Day" event on Wednesday. Workers dug into the ground to raise money - and hope - for a program that helps women on the brink of homelessness find housing.
South Jersey is starting its annual war against mosquitoes with a little extra urgency, given concerns over spread of the Zika virus.
Stanley Creations and Asendia have agreed to pay more than $760,000 to hundreds of minimum wages workers who were not paid the correct amount.
The study conducted by Caring.com used customer reviews of senior care facilities, AARP surveys and a host of other sources to rank the best and worst states for older Americans.
A fixture of the Paralympics is heading to the computer screen, thanks to Drexel University students: it's a first-of-its-kind 'video game' that favors sound over sight.
Fifty-six-year-old Dr. Julie Wollman grew up in Philadelphia and is excited to be back in the area -- now as the first female president of Widener University.
The silt build-up that is threatening rowing on the Schuylkill River will be dredged out. That's a promise from Congressman Bob Brady, who is working on getting the project in the Army Corps of Engineers budget.
A spokesman says Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf plans to veto a bill that would de-emphasize seniority as a factor when public school teachers are laid off.
A prominent good-government group says it's strongly opposed to legislation that would allow military and overseas voters to send their ballots electronically in Pennsylvania elections.
Consumer advocates say fans should be cautious about where they buy, how they pay and whether the tickets are legitimate.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Coats are needed again on Wednesday for the morning in the Philadelphia region, but temperatures will be seasonably mild in the afternoon.
CBS News Philadelphia got a sneak peek inside the new Phillies' Cadillac Hall of Fame Club inside Citizens Bank Park before Opening Day.
Zach Werenski continued his torrid scoring pace with a goal and an assist as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Consumer advocates say fans should be cautious about where they buy, how they pay and whether the tickets are legitimate.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Coats are needed again on Wednesday for the morning in the Philadelphia region, but temperatures will be seasonably mild in the afternoon.
CBS News Philadelphia got a sneak peek inside the new Phillies' Cadillac Hall of Fame Club inside Citizens Bank Park before Opening Day.
Zach Werenski continued his torrid scoring pace with a goal and an assist as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Consumer advocates say fans should be cautious about where they buy, how they pay and whether the tickets are legitimate.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Miguel Ovalles Ubri was sentenced to prison for his role in a shooting in Allentown, Pennsylvania, that wounded six people.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
Cesar Chavez's face will soon be replaced with Dolores Huerta's in the mural on North 5th Street in Fairhill.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
Residents in a South Jersey neighborhood say ATV and dirt bike riders have become a growing nuisance, disrupting sleep and rattling homes.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
An Atlantic County Department of Public Works supervisor was indicted by a grand jury on charges that he stole nearly $80,000 worth of fuel from county-owned pumps.
State officials upheld the firing of a Gloucester County death investigator after he texted details of the case to a group chat.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
Two people were killed and two others were wounded in a shooting in Wilmington Tuesday afternoon, police said.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
One week after the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge will close to car traffic to commemorate its 100th anniversary.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Consumer advocates say fans should be cautious about where they buy, how they pay and whether the tickets are legitimate.
CBS News Philadelphia got a sneak peek inside the new Phillies' Cadillac Hall of Fame Club inside Citizens Bank Park before Opening Day.
Zach Werenski continued his torrid scoring pace with a goal and an assist as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia Eagles signed wide receiver Elijah Moore to a one-year deal Tuesday, according to multiple reports.
The Philadelphia Eagles added depth to their offensive line Tuesday by re-signing offensive lineman Fred Johnson to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
One of the two Rocky Balboa statues outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art — the one at the base of the steps — will be moved inside the museum on Wednesday. Wakisha Bailey reports.
The women's basketball team from Immaculata University three-peated in the first three Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women championships. Nikki DeMentri has this Philly Proud story with members of the "Mighty Macs" team.
The Philadelphia Phillies' home opener is officially sold out, pushing last‑minute fans to the secondary market and raising the risk of scams. Consumer advocates say fans looking for tickets should be cautious about where they buy, how they pay and whether the tickets are legitimate.
Beginning Monday, you can no longer bring Meta AI eyeglasses with video or audio recording capability into Philadelphia courtrooms.
Students in Robbinsville, New Jersey went to their Board of Education meeting to ask for alternatives to budget cuts that would increase class sizes, eliminate staff positions and reduce some extracurricular activities.