Philadelphia School District calendar changes
There will be fewer half days after parents complained about the early dismissals.
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There will be fewer half days after parents complained about the early dismissals.
It was a proactive move to contain the spread of COVID-19, the flu and RSV cases after the holidays.
In "Focusing on the Future," Erica Mandell explains the total physical response method of teaching. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Vittoria Woodill reports.
According to recent data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as the Nation's Report Card, American students are falling behind.
The transition team, which included more than 100 Philadelphians from various backgrounds, presented its findings to the superintendent and the school board last week.
Watlington took over as chief of Philadelphia's schools, replacing William R. Hite Jr..
Jasmine Payoute reports.
Natasha Brown sat down with the superintendent Tony B. Watlington for an exclusive interview.
In a letter sent to families on Thursday, the district says it has revised its general COVID-19 protocol for the school year.
Stephanie Stahl reports.
Jasmine Payoute reports.
Jasmine Payoute reports.
In Dr. Lajara's new role, he oversees 17 schools, mostly in Northeast and West Philadelphia.
Wakisha Bailey reports.
The agreement includes historic wage increases, millions of dollars poured into training, maintaining pension, health benefits, and protecting sick leave and paid vacations.
Wakisha Bailey reports.
Wakisha Bailey reports.
The Philadelphia School District has chosen not to renew its charter agreement with the company that operates the school.
The new contract includes wage increases and $2 million for training programs.
The new four-year contract was ratified by 32BJ SEIU membership in a vote on Saturday held at Benjamin Franklin High School.
All afterschool sports and activities will also be canceled.
Wakisha Bailey reports.
Marcella Baietto reports.
Wakisha Bailey reports.
Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.
Celtics star Jaylen Brown took to his Twitch stream to rip NBA refs and Sixers star Joel Embiid for his flopping.
A New Jersey woman is making sure her daughter's voice lives on through a children's book that's touching lives far beyond the pages.
Police are looking for a driver involved in two hit-and-run crashes in West Philadelphia that damaged a police car and sent at least one person to the hospital Monday.
Monday in the Philadelphia region will be sunny and warm, but we're tracking more rain this week.
Police are looking for a driver involved in two hit-and-run crashes in West Philadelphia that damaged a police car and sent at least one person to the hospital Monday.
Some Spirit Airlines customers with flight tickets could be out of luck after the discount carrier ceased operations.
The Philadelphia 76ers are limiting who can buy tickets to Eastern Conference semifinal games at Xfinity Mobile Arena to "residents of Greater Philadelphia area."
Celtics star Jaylen Brown took to his Twitch stream to rip NBA refs and Sixers star Joel Embiid for his flopping.
Before you head to the polls – or make a plan to vote by mail – here's what Pennsylvania voters need to know about the 2026 primary election.
Police are looking for a driver involved in two hit-and-run crashes in West Philadelphia that damaged a police car and sent at least one person to the hospital Monday.
A homeowner shot and killed a woman who was attempting to break into their North Philadelphia home Sunday afternoon, police said.
The Philadelphia 76ers are limiting who can buy tickets to Eastern Conference semifinal games at Xfinity Mobile Arena to "residents of Greater Philadelphia area."
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's "Land of Hope and Dreams" show at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia has been rescheduled from May 8 to May 30.
It was a cloudy and chilly Sunday morning, but that didn't stop some 40,000 runners from making the 10-mile trip through Philadelphia for the 47th annual Broad Street Run.
A New Jersey woman is making sure her daughter's voice lives on through a children's book that's touching lives far beyond the pages.
An investigation is underway after a United Airlines plane struck a light pole and truck on the New Jersey Turnpike as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
After the sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines, a major carrier at Atlantic City International Airport, many are left concered about the region's tourism economy.
Spirit Airlines has been facing financial turbulence, and now it may be grounding its planes for good, causing chaos for many travelers in the Philadelphia area.
Memorial Day weekend is only three weeks away, but some New Jersey beaches are still in rough shape because of extreme erosion.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
Jimmie Hayes was arrested in connection with at least nine burglaries at businesses in Wilmington, Delaware, police said.
Police in Wilmington, Delaware, are investigating a burglary spree at businesses over a three-week span.
ILC Dover has made spacesuits worn on six moon landings and more than 250 space flights since the first man walked on the moon in 1969.
The FBI believes foul play might be involved in the disappearance of Isiah Jenifer, who was last seen in Delaware County.
The rare genetic disorder neurofibromatosis, or NF, affects about 1 in every 3,000 people and causes tumors to grow along nerves throughout the body.
Hershey says it's benefiting from the growing use of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs even as people cut down on snacks. Here's why.
Holly Heenan will represent Team Determination at the Broad Street Run in Philadelphia.
Nuclear medicine is a new frontier in cancer care, and for one Bucks County, Pennsylvania, mom, it's been a lifesaver.
A new project in North Philadelphia is transforming an old skating rink into a new comprehensive health center set to open in 2027.
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The former Greyhound Bus Terminal, now called the Philadelphia Parking Authority Transportation Center, has reopened after undergoing a major renovation project.
SEPTA is installing bulletproof glass on some of its buses to improve driver safety in the Philadelphia area.
A ramp onto I-95 South in Philadelphia has reopened after a single-car crash.
A vehicle fire briefly shut down the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday.
Two I-95 ramps close to the South Philadelphia Sports Complex are under construction and could cause some traffic headaches for Flyers and Sixers fans.
Celtics star Jaylen Brown took to his Twitch stream to rip NBA refs and Sixers star Joel Embiid for his flopping.
Philadelphia Flyers coach Rick Tocchet says his team must adjust quickly after losing the opener of its second-round playoff series against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Joel Embiid, who underwent an appendectomy about a month ago, is listed on the injury report with a right hip contusion for Game 1 vs. the New York Knicks.
Bryson Stott hit a three-run homer to cap a six-run first inning, Jesús Luzardo pitched into the seventh, and the Phillies beat the Miami Marlins 7-2.
The Philadelphia 76ers are limiting who can buy tickets to Eastern Conference semifinal games at Xfinity Mobile Arena to "residents of Greater Philadelphia area."
If you dine out in Philadelphia during the 2026 FIFA World Cup events, you could end up paying more.
Call Your Mother, a Washington D.C. based bagel and deli chain, now has the keys to Metropolitan's Rittenhouse Square location.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is embracing a statue it once kept at arm's length.
The "Dog Days Are Over" for the Flyers, but their return to the playoffs comes at the cost of the Florence + the Machine concert.
Monster Jam is getting ready to take over Philadelphia's Lincoln Financial Field this weekend.
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.
A driver is on the run after being involved in crashes in West Philadelphia Monday morning The first crash happened in the Walnut Hill neighborhood, where police said the driver of a blue Tesla hit a police cruiser before fleeing from the scene. Shortly after, police said the same Tesla collided with a sedan at an intersection in Cobbs Creek and then crashed into a nearby apartment.
If you're expecting a refund from Spirit Airlines after the carrier announced it was shutting down operations, don't assume you'll automatically get your money back. CBS News Philadelphia consumer reporter Josh Sidorowicz explains what to know about getting your refund and steps you'll have to take.
Monday is once again the pick of the week as temperatures soar into the mid-70s with lots of sunshine across the Delaware Valley. Tomorrow will be even hotter with highs in the mid-80s before rain returns to the NEXT Weather forecast.
Drivers are waking up to a new national average of $4.46 for a gallon of gas as the war with Iran continues into its third month. In the Philadelphia 5-county area, the average price at the pump is up to $4.50.
Tess Fox wrote the children's book "Cheese Tales: Cheese and the Big Sneeze," but died in a hit-and-run crash before it was published. To keep her daughter's legacy alive, Judi Fox stepped in to publish the story and is helping other young people achieve their dreams through scholarships in Tess' honor.