Dr. Constance E. Clayton: the first Black, first female superintendent of Philly schools passed away
Clayton started her career in the district as a fourth-grade teacher before leading it for 11 years from 1982-1993.
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Clayton started her career in the district as a fourth-grade teacher before leading it for 11 years from 1982-1993.
The Arizona resident had a .380 caliber handgun with her that was flagged as she went through security before working a flight.
The hit-and-run happened shortly after midnight Monday.
P!nk is back home Monday night for the first of two Summer Carnival Tour concerts at Citizens Bank Park.
Last week, the Phillies unveiled a welcome home banner for the Doylestown native.
It is National Child Passenger Safety Week and Pennsylvania State Police are holding free car seat safety checks and installations in several locations.
Officials will be giving information about increased security measures, emergency communication, and counseling support for residents.
Chandler Lutz has a preview of the special events happening for the Constitution's birthday.
All nine teens will be charged with escape and other offenses, including stealing a car.
During National Child Passenger Safety Week, Pennsylvania State Police will be holding free car seat safety checks and installations across the commonwealth.
The National Constitution Center will offer free admission and hold a day of special programming on Monday to celebrate Constitution Day.
Pennsylvania State Police held a press conference Monday morning to announce all of the escapees have been captured.
Nine teens escaped from the juvenile detention center during a fight Sunday night. Police said Monday morning four of them have since been taken back into custody.
A 40-year-old man has died after he was fatally struck by a vehicle on Roosevelt Blvd. in Northeast Philadelphia early Monday morning.
A group of nine teens escaped juvenile detention after they managed to break out through a weakness in a fence amid a riot at the facility, according to police.
The Drug Enforcement Administration released video from thermal cameras showing when Danelo Cavalcante was spotted the morning he was caught.
Democratic state lawmaker Jared Solomon says he'll run in next year's election for Pennsylvania attorney general, becoming the fourth Democratic candidate to join the race for the state's top law enforcement office.
The Philadelphia Distance Run is among the fastest half marathons in the world, with six world records broken at the event in the past.
CBS News Philadelphia Meteorologist Tammie Souza explains how thermal imaging detects heat signals and what can cause interference.
Three men and a woman were shot and killed in four separate incidents in Philadelphia on Saturday.
The Drug Enforcement Administration released video from thermal cameras showing when Danelo Cavalcante was spotted the morning he was caught.
Legendary Phillies manager Charlie Manuel suffered a stroke during a medical procedure at a Florida hospital.
Some bystanders were even standing in the middle of the street with the car spinning around them.
Darla the Australian shepherd appeared to be female, but genetic testing revealed she had a mix of male and female parts.
September is Alopecia Awareness Month and our very own Aziza Shuler is opening up about her personal battle with the condition. Well, she's not alone. We hear from women in Philadelphia who are also sharing their struggles.
Monday will be a beautiful day in the Philadelphia area with sunny skies and lower humidity.
Seven people were hurt when two Atlantic City police officers' vehicles crashed on the boardwalk.
A man who threatened Wawa patrons and said he was going to grab his gun was arrested after a barricade in Lansdowne Sunday, police said.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run double in the sixth inning and Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday to win their three-game series before the All-Star break.
Saturday's storms in Philadelphia knocked down power lines, trees, damaged property and flooded streets.
Monday will be a beautiful day in the Philadelphia area with sunny skies and lower humidity.
Seven people were hurt when two Atlantic City police officers' vehicles crashed on the boardwalk.
A man who threatened Wawa patrons and said he was going to grab his gun was arrested after a barricade in Lansdowne Sunday, police said.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
A man who threatened Wawa patrons and said he was going to grab his gun was arrested after a barricade in Lansdowne Sunday, police said.
Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle can't wait to go home for the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
A person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport on the Fourth of July.
Three people died in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 76 in Montgomery County, Saturday morning, Pennsylvania State Police said.
Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez will start for the National League in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park.
Seven people were hurt when two Atlantic City police officers' vehicles crashed on the boardwalk.
Nadine Menendez is starting her 54-month sentence for her role in a federal bribery scheme with her husband.
The man who pleaded guilty to killing a veterinarian from Cherry Hill in 2024 was sentenced Thursday afternoon.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, are working to prevent a repeat of Monday's devastating flooding as more rain moves in.
EMR Recycling in Camden, which has been the site of more than a dozen fires, will be able to reopen under certain conditions, a judge ruled.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
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.
A person with measles passed through Philadelphia International Airport on the Fourth of July.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
Leonard Abramson, 93, was "a true friend" and major donor to Penn Medicine and cancer care initiatives.
A rare but dangerous tick-borne virus called Powassan can attack the central nervous system and lead to memory loss.
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.
J.T. Realmuto hit a three-run double in the sixth inning and Zack Wheeler struck out 10 in six scoreless innings, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Sunday to win their three-game series before the All-Star break.
Detroit Tigers rookie Kevin McGonigle can't wait to go home for the All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
Phillies ace Cristopher Sánchez will start for the National League in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park.
Baseball legends CC Sabathia and Kenny Lofton helped give the Shane Victorino Boys and Girls Club a makeover ahead of the MLB All-Star Game.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out seven in seven innings as the Phillies ended the Detroit Tigers' six-game win streak.
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.
Pennsylvania State Police are searching for the owner of a goat found on the road in North Whitehall Township.
The Philadelphia area can expect sunny skies with less humidity Monday before another heat wave begins. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Fans heading home from the MLB Home Run Derby and All-Star Game this week at Citizens Bank Park in South Philadelphia will be able to take the Broad Street Line for free.
Residents in Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania suburbs are cleaning up after strong storms, including four microbursts, caused significant damage around the region Saturday afternoon.
The winner will now have their cheesesteak featured on the menu at Angelo's for a limited time.