School District Tries To Re-argue Ruling That Could Cost It Millions
A legal "Hail Mary" by the Philadelphia School District has failed before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
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A legal "Hail Mary" by the Philadelphia School District has failed before the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
A preliminary budget for the Philadelphia School District anticipates more school closures ahead and seeks no new city funding.
This money has been tied up for months now and the School District of Philadelphia will receive about $50 million more than it did last year.
Even now, this late in the school year, the district has 170 unfilled teaching positions.
It's a safety concern that's been plaguing the district; many schools are without a full-time counselor or nurse because of the district's economic struggles.
A Philadelphia judge has blocked the school district's plan to sell several shut down schools as a package, and the decision could cost the district millions of dollars.
With no Pennsylvania budget in sight and less than half a year's worth of state funding in hand, Philadelphia school officials are wondering when the money pot will run dry.
Some of Philadelphia's best young musicians took center stage Tuesday night for the annual All City High School Music Festival at the Kimmel Center.
Not enough nurses, too few counselors, oversized classes: All the familiar problems emerged during a Philadelphia city council committee hearing Thursday on the state of the schools.
Mayor Jim Kenney promised to use the city's suites at sports and concert venues to benefit the School District and he's making the first tickets available to the general public for a concert this week.
Mayor Jim Kenney visited service providers at a school in West Philadelphia Thursday morning, as he draws-up his plan to expand the "community school" concept.
Due to this weekend's snowstorm, Philadelphia School District officials have announced all schools within the district will be closed on Tuesday, January 26th.
The School Reform Commission tonight votes on an agreement settling allegations that a charter school fraudulently billed the district.
Philadelphia's School Reform Commission is set to vote Thursday on turning over two district schools to private charter companies
A district spokeswoman said the administration has agreed to meet with the parents on Tuesday.
About 60 union members carried signs that read, "Philly schools are danger zones" and "Protect children, protect workers."
Philadelphia's schools superintendent says one of three elementary schools up for charter conversion will remain district-run.
The School Progress Report measures schools on achievement, progress and climate and then places them into one of four tiers.
The School Reform Commission by a 4-0 vote approved the deal which would keep William Hite as superintendent until August of 2022, at $300,000 a year.
Philadelphia School District officials joined with executives from Johnson & Johnson and ShopRite to celebrate a program in some city schools that gets kids up and active, while also teaching them the value of eating healthy.
District deputy CFO Erin Davis says the district has daily cash needs.
Philadelphia School District officials will go before a city council committee Wednesday to testify about the need for a final $25-million in city funding.
With no state budget in sight, the Philadelphia School District is concerned about how long its money will last.
The Philadelphia School District is partnering with the Philly POPS and some instrument companies to supplement its music programs and replace an aging inventory of instruments.
Students are working through the nervous excitement of the first day of school. Teachers feel that uncertainty on several levels, says ESOL teacher Leshawna Coleman.
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto got two strikeouts without Jesús Luzardo having to throw extra pitches, or face another batter in the first inning of his spring debut.
Geno's Steaks, a popular cheesesteak factory, has a 6,000-square-foot space situated at Power Plant Live!
A sinkhole in Philadelphia's Manayunk neighborhood has been giving residents problems for more than one year.
Camden County officials celebrated the opening of a new reentry release center designed to help people leaving jail as they return to the community.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls.
Three people remain hospitalized after an explosion in Swedesboro, Gloucester County, that also damaged nearby businesses.
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto got two strikeouts without Jesús Luzardo having to throw extra pitches, or face another batter in the first inning of his spring debut.
A sinkhole in Philadelphia's Manayunk neighborhood has been giving residents problems for more than one year.
Geno's Steaks, a popular cheesesteak factory, has a 6,000-square-foot space situated at Power Plant Live!
Camden County officials celebrated the opening of a new reentry release center designed to help people leaving jail as they return to the community.
A sinkhole in Philadelphia's Manayunk neighborhood has been giving residents problems for more than one year.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
Former Flyers head athletic trainer John Worley recalls being on the bench as USA Hockey won its first gold medal since 1980.
Police say Joseph Bouffard was arrested for indecent assault that occurred at the West Sadsbury Township, Pennsylvania, Walmart store.
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution barring federal agents from using county-owned property for civil immigration activities.
Camden County officials celebrated the opening of a new reentry release center designed to help people leaving jail as they return to the community.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls.
At least three people remain hospitalized after an explosion in Swedesboro, Gloucester County, that also damaged nearby businesses.
The explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township that injured four employees shook people's homes in the area.
Four people were critically injured after an explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey, officials said.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
Gas prices are spiking just days into the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, with the nationwide average already up 22 cents per gallon in the last week, AAA says.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
A Philadelphia-area woman is among a growing number of younger women with cardiovascular disease. This device saved her life.
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.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto got two strikeouts without Jesús Luzardo having to throw extra pitches, or face another batter in the first inning of his spring debut.
A.J. Brown could be on the move this offseason, but the Philadelphia Eagles are seeking a "Quinnen Williams-type deal" in return for their star wide receiver.
Former Flyers head athletic trainer John Worley recalls being on the bench as USA Hockey won its first gold medal since 1980.
Quentin Grimes hit two tiebreaking free throws with 16.4 seconds remaining, Tyrese Maxey scored 25 points and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Utah Jazz 106-102.
NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups and former player Damon Jones are among 31 people charged in the federal case. They have pleaded not guilty.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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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.
The TikTok trend called "fire-breathing" landed a Pittsburgh-area girl in the hospital.
The pizza shop on Frankford Avenue says its last day will be on March 20.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields and replace them with very thin and battery-free stickers to pay tolls.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a rainy Thursday night.
Firefighters are exposed to a large number of chemicals, including those in their gear.