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With Philadelphia's property tax overhaul apparently on hold for a year, the state House has advanced legislation that would protect tax revenues for the city and school district in the interim.
The second finalist in the running to be the next Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia made his pitch to the public Tuesday night.
Pedro Martinez is currently the deputy superintendent of the Clark County School District in Nevada.
Philadelphia City Council has reversed course and voted to delay by one year the mayor's controversial property tax overhaul.
Severe budget cuts mean that only seniors will have access to remedial summer school in the Philadelphia School District. Underclassmen, if they want summer school, will have to pay.
The Philadelphia School District will be sending students home from class early today because of expected high heat and humidity. Parents and students are burning up over the issue.
Despite opposition from hundreds of protesters gathered in and outside of the Philadelphia School District Headquarters, the School Reform Commission voted unanimously and passed a budget for the next school year.
It was a noisy protest by 2,000 school bus drivers and maintenance workers, marching and rallying against impending layoffs and school budget cuts.
"I would like to urge you to fix what the district has, not try to recreate the wheel," said Hillary Linardopoulos, a third grade teacher at Julia DeBurgos Elementary in West Kensington.
As City Council continues grappling with Mayor Nutter's controversial property tax proposal, one of the local lawmakers is pushing an alternate plan.
The district has 87 resumes to choose from in its search for a new superintendent, according to the Public School Notebook.
On the second day of City Council School budget hearings, a new coalition met outside city Council chambers, vowing to fight the School Reform Commission's "blueprint" to transform the city's public schools.
Overwhelming evidence supports the notion that with sufficient funding, school districts can improve all students' achievement.
School District leaders met with City Council members yesterday, to try to persuade them to support Mayor Nutter's Actual Value tax plan and the extra $94-million it would provide for the district.
"That's not to say we won't still see pizza. But you'll see a whole-grain crust. You'll see low-fat cheese. You'll see low-sodium tomato sauce. You'll see a salad alongside of that pizza," USDA undersecretary Audrey Rowe says.
Chief Recovery Officer Tom Knudsen says if City Council doesn't approve $94-million from the mayor's Actual Value tax initiative, it's not clear that schools will be able to open in September.
Students from Taylor Elementary School are being bused to Clemente Middle School on the 100-block of West Erie Avenue, from their normal building on the 3600-block of North Randolph Street.
As it looks to slash spending and improve achievement, the Philadelphia School District on Tuesday announced a plan to restructure itself.
The Philadelphia school district is overhauling its career and technical education classes, to make them more relevant to 21st-Century needs.
Mayor Nutter's plan to reassess every single property in Philadelphia came under the microscope during a City Council hearing, with lawmakers voicing concern that longtime residents may face 'sticker shock' at year's end.
Today brings the start of two months of Philadelphia City Council hearings on Mayor Nutter's new budget, and the process could get heated over Nutter's plan to overhaul property assessments, while bringing in $90-million extra to the Philadelphia School District.
The Philadelphia School District is weighing its options on whether it should opt for government beef that does not contain the filler that has come to be known as "pink slime."
Dr. Sheldon Pavel says after 28 and a half years as president of Central High School, it's time to spend more time with his family.
City Council is planning hearings into whether Wall Street took Philadelphia and its school district to the cleaners by pushing complicated bond deals called "interest rate swaps."
The Philadelphia School District has picked four more poorly-performing schools to be converted to charters.
After snow tapers off Sunday night, any wet areas of the ground will harden when temperatures drop into the 20s.
In this landmark year for American democracy, historian Lindsay Chervinsky, Washington Post columnist George F. Will, and Atlantic staff writer Vivian Salama talk about what the second year of Trump's presidency may mean for America's future.
Most Republicans feel Trump has done more than expected, while others have views that are more mixed.
Leave a little extra drive time Sunday as more snow is on the way for the Delaware Valley.
Teachers say Clearview Regional School District coach Tom Hengel and his wife were killed in a crash in Mullica Hill Saturday.
After snow tapers off Sunday night, any wet areas of the ground will harden when temperatures drop into the 20s.
Teachers say Clearview Regional School District coach Tom Hengel and his wife were killed in a crash in Mullica Hill Saturday.
In this landmark year for American democracy, historian Lindsay Chervinsky, Washington Post columnist George F. Will, and Atlantic staff writer Vivian Salama talk about what the second year of Trump's presidency may mean for America's future.
Most Republicans feel Trump has done more than expected, while others have views that are more mixed.
Center City District Restaurant Week returns this weekend with more than 120 locations offering discounted dining deals.
Week three of Philadelphia's "52 Weeks of Firsts" is underway as the city highlights the nation's first volunteer fire company.
Thousands of dollars worth of high-demand GLP-1 weight loss drugs were stolen from a pharmacy in Bucks County.
A police source told CBS News Philadelphia Friday that Jahmez Cartwright, 18, has contacted his family and said he is safe.
Point Breeze residents woke up Friday morning to shattered car windows after a series of overnight break-ins.
Many families in Delaware County are feeling the pressure of rising heating bills as they try to stay warm this winter.
Teachers say Clearview Regional School District coach Tom Hengel and his wife were killed in a crash in Mullica Hill Saturday.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office is moving to dismiss all pending indictments against La'quetta Small.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
A woman went to the Eagles' playoff game in Philadelphia and now can't find her car. Was it a courtesy tow or stolen? No one knows.
A four-alarm fire broke out at a high-rise building in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
The Delaware Farm Bureau has announced the 10 winners of its annual amateur photography contest.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points, as the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers completed a two-game sweep of the Philadelphia 76ers Friday night.
At Pennsauken High School, one football player is embarking on a new journey after overcoming some tough days on the grid-iron.
The Phillies agreed to a three-year contract with J.T. Realmuto after losing out on Bo Bichette, according to a source.
Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, a source tells The Associated Press.
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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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.
Snow will taper off Sunday night in the Philadelphia, but dangerously cold temperatures are on the way. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Residents and crews in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, were shoveling, salting and cleaning up Sunday afternoon. Reporter Madeleine Wright has the story.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including the Democratic Sen. Chris Coons and Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware, visited Denmark this weekend to reassure Danes and Greenlanders that President Trump is not speaking for all Americans in his push to take the Arctic island.
If you're headed out at any point Sunday or even Monday, use caution. PennDOT has shared tips on how to drive more safely on icy or snowy roads. Jan Carabeo has your latest headlines with weather from Meteorologist Tammie Souza.
Any snow or slush on the ground Sunday night will freeze hard tonight, with Monday morning temperatures in the teens or 20s. Then on Tuesday, we'll feel the coldest air of the season. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest.