School District of Philadelphia renames headquarters on Broad Street
The building is now called the Dr. Constance E. Clayton Education Center. She started her career in Philly as a fourth-grade teacher.
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The building is now called the Dr. Constance E. Clayton Education Center. She started her career in Philly as a fourth-grade teacher.
One week after the board approved the district's controversial facilities plan, City Council approved a resolution to possibly change the way board members are seated.
Philadelphia's City Council is going after the Board of Education following last week's controversial facilities plan. Specifically, how board members get their seats.
Philadelphia City Council met Wednesday for its final public budget hearing. It was their first major gathering since last week's school board vote to shut down 17 schools.
Several residents showed up to discuss Mayor Cherelle Parker's proposed ride-hailing tax, which would benefit the School District of Philadelphia.
A controversial $3 billion plan that would close 17 public schools in the city was passed Thursday, but councilmembers say the fight is far from over.
The 10-year, $3 billion plan would close 17 Philadelphia public schools and renovate 169 others.
The school board voted in favor of a controversial facilities plan Thursday that would close 17 schools in the Philadelphia school district and renovate 169 others. Six school board members voted yes, while three others voted no.
Some Philadelphia leaders are speaking out against a school facilities plan that would close 17 schools in the district.
Some Philadelphia leaders and city council members are pushing back on a controversial school district facilities plan that would close 17 schools, pledging to shut down Thursday's vote and even introduce legislation to more closely track the district's finances.
Philadelphia's Board of Education has postponed a vote on a controversial plan that would close 17 public schools.
Philadelphia's Board of Education has pushed back Thursday's scheduled vote on the school district's master plan until next week at the earliest after pressure from City Council. Dan Snyder reports.
A City Council hearing Tuesday got heated over Philadelphia's proposed ride-hailing tax and the school district's master plan.
Tuesday's Philadelphia City Council hearing saw some fiery moments in the chamber over Mayor Cherelle Parker's proposed tax on ride-hailing services and the School District of Philadelphia's proposed master plan. Dan Snyder reports.
Philadelphia City Council members voiced their concerns over what they're calling a "rushed" vote by the School District of Philadelphia board on its updated facilities plan. CBS News Philadelphia's Brandon Goldner has the latest from outside Lankenau High School, one of 17 schools that is slated to close.
The warning period for the Philadelphia Parking Authority's school-zone speed camera enforcement ends on Monday, April 20.
James R. Ludlow School was removed from the School District of Philadelphia's list of schools to close under its proposed master plan.
Students who attend the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts rallied outside district headquarters Monday after they say some female students were unfairly punished for dress code violations.
James R. Ludlow School has been removed from the list of Philadelphia public schools set to close under the school district's long-term facilities plan, the superintendent said Monday. Liz Crawford reports.
Mayor Cherelle Parker said a tax on ride-hailing apps and other changes will bring $50 million for Philadelphia schools.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker defended her proposed $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services in the city during a press conference Wednesday, arguing that the new revenue is necessary for the school district.
Moffett Elementary School would become a middle school under Philadelphia's new facilities plan.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to increase her proposed tax on ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to $1 per ride to help address the School District of Philadelphia's $300 million budget deficit.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services to help fund the Philadelphia School District.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to increase her proposed tax on ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft to $1 per ride to help address the School District of Philadelphia's $300 million budget deficit.
Dozens of people gathered for the 2nd annual Delaware County Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Festival.
Thousands of people across the country came together Saturday to remember the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out a career-high 13 and earned his second career shutout as the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0.
The PGA Championship has bumped up its prize fund by $1.5 million.
Kyle Schwarber is on a hot streak and so are the Philadelphia Phillies.
Dozens of people gathered for the 2nd annual Delaware County Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Festival.
Thousands of people across the country came together Saturday to remember the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out a career-high 13 and earned his second career shutout as the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0.
The PGA Championship has bumped up its prize fund by $1.5 million.
Kyle Schwarber is on a hot streak and so are the Philadelphia Phillies.
Dozens of people gathered for the 2nd annual Delaware County Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Festival.
The PGA Championship has bumped up its prize fund by $1.5 million.
About 100 officers responded to the King of Prussia Mall on Saturday after a crowd tried to enter the mall and the Swatch store.
Two people were injured after a shooting in a McDonald's parking lot in Allentown Friday night, police say.
The PGA Championship isn't just drawing crowds to the course, it's bringing a surge of business to communities across Delaware County.
Thousands of people across the country came together Saturday to remember the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau.
The PrideFest parade Saturday will cross state lines, starting in Lambertville and ending in New Hope, where a full festival celebrates the reason for the season.
A recent college graduate in New Jersey is warning others to look for these red flags after she received a fake job offer.
As the Delaware Valley happily leaves a snowy winter behind, many can hardly wait to hit the Jersey Shore for Memorial Day weekend.
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
A Delaware man is in custody after he barricaded himself and started a fire inside a Wawa store on Limestone Road, police say.
A New Castle County, Delaware, refinery is starting repairs that could increase its sulfur dioxide emissions levels past permitted limits.
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne still exercises, drives and visits the Dover, Delaware, senior center she's been a member of for more than 50 years.
Delaware State University students are taking off from Chandelle Airport in Dover as they work to become future Army aviators.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
Doctors in New Jersey say an illness known as CHS that affects cannabis users is on the rise.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club is a huge boost for Pottstown, Pennsylvania-based Lessen the Loads.
Bars and restaurants in Newtown Square are gearing up for an influx of customers as the 2026 PGA Championship is here.
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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A Delaware woman died in a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia Tuesday night while her 4-year-old daughter was in the backseat, state police said.
A serious crash in Hainesport, New Jersey, forced Route 38 to close Thursday night.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out a career-high 13 and earned his second career shutout as the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0.
The PGA Championship has bumped up its prize fund by $1.5 million.
Kyle Schwarber is on a hot streak and so are the Philadelphia Phillies.
Kyle Schwarber hit his majors-leading 19th and 20th home runs of the season and Philadelphia rallied past Pittsburgh 11-9 in 10 innings.
For many people, Round 2 of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club has turned into a family affair.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
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.
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.
Dozens of people gathered for the 2nd annual Delaware County Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Festival.
Thousands of people across the country came together Saturday to remember the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Madeleine Wright reports.
Would you pay more for a basketball card than a starter home? Collectors snagged these rare Kobe Bryant basketball cards from Heritage Auctions for over $600,000 apiece this weekend.
A beautiful day for a game of golf — Ray Strickland reports from Aronimink Golf Club as Day 3 of the PGA Championship gets underway.
After a gorgeous Saturday, our NEXT Weather team is tracking hot temperatures with a potential to break records. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.