Students urge Philadelphia school board to keep their school open
Students, teachers and lawmakers spoke out against a plan to close schools in Philadelphia.
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Students, teachers and lawmakers spoke out against a plan to close schools in Philadelphia.
Students from Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School spoke out at Thursday's school board meeting in Philadelphia, urging board members to keep their school open.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Wednesday following the weekend snow.
These are the schools closing in the Philadelphia area due to the Sunday-Monday winter storm.
Some schools remain closed Tuesday or will open late following the weekend winter storm.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Many schools around the Philadelphia region are closing or opening late tomorrow as the region prepares for its first winter storm of the week. See the full list.
A wintry mix of snow, rain, sleet and freezing rain is making its way across the Delaware Valley, prompting multiple schools to close or delay opening on Thursday.
Schools in Gloucester City and Pennsauken will have a delayed opening after the Philadelphia Eagles' appearance in Super Bowl LIX.
Many schools around the Philadelphia region are closing or opening late tomorrow as snow cleanup continues. See the list.
Seven weeks after UArts closed its doors, CBS News Philadelphia followed up with two former students, including a rising senior who was surprised to receive an email saying he had completed his degree.
A winter storm Friday is leading to school closures and delays in the Philadelphia region and in New Jersey and Delaware.
Snowy and icy weather in the Philadelphia region could lead to slips, falls and even hypothermia. Two doctors are reminding people about the necessary precautions when going outside.
Southwark School in South Philadelphia reopened their doors for students Tuesday morning after being closed for several weeks due to asbestos concerns.
The Owen J. Roberts School District announced Wednesday afternoon they can finally reopen now that the escaped inmate from the Chester County Prison, Danelo Cavalcante, has been apprehended.
Danelo Cavalcante escaped from Chester County Prison by using his legs and arms to push himself up a prison yard wall, a new video released on Wednesday by officials shows.
CBS News Philadelphia saw investigators searching an area east of Longwood Gardens on Wednesday morning for escaped Chester County Prison inmate Danelo Cavalcante
The school district says Frankford High School will not open this school year and will likely be closed next year.
Building 21 High School in West Oak Lane is reopening on Thursday after closing due to water damage.
Students are now attending in-person classes at McMichael Elementary School in West Philadelphia.
Oil prices shot up 5% after President Trump said the ceasefire with Iran, in his view, was over, and he called it "a waste of time dealing with them."
The clouds will clear through early Wednesday morning in the Philadelphia region and give way to great conditions for the remainder of the day.
A DoorDash delivery driver was shot in the head and killed in Southwest Philadelphia Tuesday night, police said.
Zack Wheeler tied a career high with 14 strikeouts, Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-best 31st home run of the season, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1.
The Sixers are among the three teams that appear to be in the lead in the LeBron James sweepstakes, according to a new report Tuesday night.
Oil prices shot up 5% after President Trump said the ceasefire with Iran, in his view, was over, and he called it "a waste of time dealing with them."
The clouds will clear through early Wednesday morning in the Philadelphia region and give way to great conditions for the remainder of the day.
A DoorDash delivery driver was shot in the head and killed in Southwest Philadelphia Tuesday night, police said.
Zack Wheeler tied a career high with 14 strikeouts, Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-best 31st home run of the season, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1.
The Sixers are among the three teams that appear to be in the lead in the LeBron James sweepstakes, according to a new report Tuesday night.
A DoorDash delivery driver was shot in the head and killed in Southwest Philadelphia Tuesday night, police said.
Many Haitian families in Philadelphia are grappling with uncertainty after the Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to move forward with ending Temporary Protected Status.
Ayzia J. Toledo, a social media influencer with thousands of followers, died in a crash on Route 55 in Deptford Township, New Jersey State Police said.
Philadelphia police released photos of the vehicle believed to be involved in the hit-and-run on Kelly Drive that killed a Temple University student in June.
Bryce Harper's newest cleats were inspired by SEPTA — the public transportation system that powers the Philadelphia region.
Cody Henderson is facing charges after prosecutors say he left two police dogs in his car for seven hours in Salem, New Jersey, in May.
A teen died in a tractor accident on a farm in South Jersey Monday, police said.
Ayzia J. Toledo, a social media influencer with thousands of followers, died in a crash on Route 55 in Deptford Township, New Jersey State Police said.
Leaders in Camden, New Jersey, rejected a plan that would allow EMR Recycling, the site of multiple large fires, to reopen.
Officials in Camden are urging residents and business owners to report any damage from Monday's flood.
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.
City council members in Wilmington, Delaware, want Kadir Skinner's family to be able to review bodycam footage within the next 72 hours.
Delaware Sen. Chris Coons was injured in a crash that involved several vehicles in Sussex County Sunday afternoon, he announced on social media.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Sierra Kile will join Phillies legends Charlie Manuel and Jimmy Rollins on Thursday to raise awareness about heart disease.
Medical teams are taking extra precautions during the heat wave, with thousands of visitors still expected to arrive at the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Hospitals in the Philadelphia region are gearing up for an expected increase in patients with heat-related illnesses.
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.
Zack Wheeler tied a career high with 14 strikeouts, Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-best 31st home run of the season, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1.
The Sixers are among the three teams that appear to be in the lead in the LeBron James sweepstakes, according to a new report Tuesday night.
Days after a report indicated his return to Philadelphia, Claude Giroux signed a one-year contract with his hometown Ottawa Senators.
Bryce Harper's newest cleats were inspired by SEPTA — the public transportation system that powers the Philadelphia region.
On July 17, former Philadelphia Flyers left winger Nick Deslauriers will bring the Cup to North Wildwood's Seaport Pier.
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.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
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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 massive fireball erupted from a recycling yard on Adams Avenue in Philadelphia's Frankford section overnight. Firefighters have knocked down a bulk of the fire but stayed on scene Wednesday morning to put out hot spots.
The U.S. has carried out new strikes inside Iran after the country attacked commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is over, prompting oil prices to soar more than 5% Wednesday.
Philadelphia Police say a food delivery driver was shot and killed in southwest Philadelphia Tuesday night, and believe he might've been targeted. The victim, a man in his 40s, was shot at close range, police say.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a partly cloudy Wednesday.
Camden City Council members unanimously voted against allowing a recycling plant to reopen after it was the site of multiple large fires.