Signs Of Progress In Philly Teachers Contract Stalemate
There appears to be progress in the four-year-old contract stalemate between the Philadelphia school district and its teachers.
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There appears to be progress in the four-year-old contract stalemate between the Philadelphia school district and its teachers.
House Speaker Mike Turzai warned that it would be tough to justify more funding for Philly schools if the district put up roadblocks to charter renewals.
Hundreds were nominated but only seven principals were recognized by the School District of Philadelphia for their excellent work at the Lindback Distinguished Principal Awards.
A preliminary version of the School District budget projects enough money for next year, but growing deficits looming after that.
Now playing at a radio near you, an ad campaign to hire up to 1,000 new teachers for the 2017-18 school year.
As Philadelphia students went back to school on Wednesday some parents expressed safety concerns over treacherous road conditions
The speaker of the state House is sponsoring legislation that would require the Philadelphia School District to expand the number of available charter school seats.
The Philadelphia School District has outlined plans to overhaul the academics at eleven low-performing schools.
DNC organizers are helping thousands of Philadelphia school children open up new books.
The Philadelphia Housing Authority is buying and renovating the closed Vaux High School, with the intention of reopening it in the fall.
The School District of Philadelphia has wrapped up a survey on its proposal for an earlier start to the academic year.
Members of Teamsters Local 502 of the Commonwealth Association of Administrators have elected Longstreth Elementary principal Robin Cooper as their new president.
It's been four years since Philadelphia teachers had a raise. Philadelphia Federation of Teachers president Jerry Jordan says that's making it hard to attract talent.
A state committee got a look at the stark differences among Pennsylvania school buildings on Monday.
The Philadelphia School District is proposing an earlier start to its school year by beginning fall classes before Labor Day.
The Philadelphia School District says schools will be open Tuesday, regardless of whether there is a SEPTA strike.
In this state-of-the-art production facility, students can make scripted shows, music recordings and news broadcasts.
On Friday the mayor blasted one school reform commission member on the issue.
The Philadelphia School District wants to hear what the public thinks before it revamps some of its weaker schools.
The Philadelphia School District has released the results of water safety tests conducted on 22 schools since starting the testing in August.
Open enrollment for the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) has been moved up from January to October, giving college-bound high school students three additional months to fill out financial aid forms.
Two of the five members of the School Reform Commission are out. Commission chair Marge Neff is resigning effective November 3. Commissioner Feather Houstoun is leaving next Friday.
The statement comes in response to a series of "scary clown threats" that have surfaced on social media.
The state panel running Philadelphia's schools could have a much different look in a few months.
Summer vacation is over, and 130,000 students in the Philadelphia School District are back in class today.
Allentown police hope the vandalism case that temporarily shut down Lights in the Parkway will be resolved soon.
Temperatures climb back up into the 50s this week, but not before another cold start Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Carl Grundstrom and Bobby Brink scored in the final minute of the first and second period, respectively, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
A person was taken into custody in connection with a hit-and-run crash in North Philadelphia that killed a passenger inside an Uber, police said.
Ryan Quigley, a survivor of a New Orleans truck attack, has been honored by the Philadelphia Eagles.
A person was taken into custody in connection with a hit-and-run crash in North Philadelphia that killed a passenger inside an Uber, police said.
Ten people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Moorestown Township Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
Allentown police hope the vandalism case that temporarily shut down Lights in the Parkway will be resolved soon.
Philadelphia Officer Andy Chan was remembered as a man whose presence was larger than life during his funeral at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
JD Vance held an event in the Lehigh Valley Tuesday, where he aimed to address affordability concerns one week after President Trump visited the Poconos.
Allentown police hope the vandalism case that temporarily shut down Lights in the Parkway will be resolved soon.
A person was taken into custody in connection with a hit-and-run crash in North Philadelphia that killed a passenger inside an Uber, police said.
JD Vance held an event in the Lehigh Valley Tuesday, where he aimed to address affordability concerns one week after President Trump visited the Poconos.
The New Leash on Life program aims to help inmates reacclimate into society after serving time behind bars.
Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia is collecting new and gently used coats for its Gear Up for Winter initiative.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Ten people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Moorestown Township Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
At a popular sledding hill along Johnson Street in Washington Township, dozens of kids and parents bundled up to make the most of the winter weather.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.
A stomach bug sickened several students at a Camden County elementary school, the health department announced Friday.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
The southbound lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in Mount Laurel were closed for a while after a crash that injured six people.
SMART Local 1594, which represents more than 300 bus, train and trolley operators, reached a tentative deal with SEPTA after the union authorized a strike last month.
Carl Grundstrom and Bobby Brink scored in the final minute of the first and second period, respectively, leading the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
Ryan Quigley, a survivor of a New Orleans truck attack, has been honored by the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Phillies appear intent on giving prospect Justin Crawford the opportunity to be part of their starting outfield in 2026.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
The Philadelphia Eagles are on the verge of clinching a spot in the playoffs heading into Week 16.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Philadelphia will ring in the new year with LL Cool J, DJ Jazzy Jeff and other musical acts in front of the Art Museum on New Year's Eve.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
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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.
A person was taken into custody Tuesday in connection with a hit-and-run crash in North Philadelphia that killed a passenger inside an Uber, police said.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as we start thawing out following a winter storm.
Allentown police confirmed Tuesday night that they are following several leads in the vandalism that temporarily shut down the city's holiday lights display, Lights in the Parkway.
The New Leash on Life program aims to help inmates reacclimate into society after serving time behind bars. Madeleine Wright reports.
St. Joe's women's basketball coach Cindy Griffin and her daughter Kaylie, one of the team's point guards, have their eyes set on the NCAA tournament this season.