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Frankford High School will remain closed through next year because of asbestos damage, the school district said.
Officials say there are 16 buildings in the district that need to be inspected by August, meaning more school closures are possible.
The roundtable comes less than a week after parents and teachers delivered a petition for information to school district leaders.
A group presented a petition at School District of Philadelphia headquarters Thursday. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Organizations CBS Philadelphia spoke with say the next mayor needs to tie the city, schools and education groups together.
Lawmakers met at the state capital Monday to sound the alarm about broken and toxic schools in Philadelphia and across the state.
Students are now attending in-person classes at McMichael Elementary School in West Philadelphia.
The West Oak Lane school plans on returning on May 2 after being closed since March due to damaged asbestos.
The School District of Philadelphia is hoping the school will be ready to reopen in two weeks, but if not, they might relocate the students to another building.
C.W. Henry joins a growing list of schools in the district closed due to the presence of the hazardous building material.
The district has more than 400 schools and 50 of them will get traffic calming improvements by the start of the new school year.
City Council passed new legislation to make it easier for speed bumps and other features to get installed.
Weeks after discovery of asbestos closed their school, Mitchell Elementary students will relocate to another school in West Philadelphia.
Mitchell Elementary students are relocating to McMichael Elementary in West Philadelphia.
Alphonso Evans leads Allen M. Stearne Elementary School in Frankford, and wants all his students to be able to pursue artistic dreams.
Wakisha Bailey reports.
Lisa Orlando was given "The Mona Cohen Excellence in Autism Education Award" for her evidence-based and individualized approach to teaching students with special needs.
The district's 13th Annual Autism Expo brought 35 vendors to their Spring Garden headquarters.
The School District of Philadelphia says only two incidents occurred near the schools
Devin Weedon is the 18th Philadelphia School District student killed this year.
Officials are urging the public to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334 or leave an anonymous tip at 215-686-8477.
4 suspects are being sought in the killing of Devin Weedon, Wakisha Bailey reports.
Deborah Moore just marked 50 years on the job as an executive assistant for the deputy chief at the Office of Student Enrollment and Placement.
So now, it's not clear when students and staff will return to the school. Students have been attending virtual classes.
The temperatures Wednesday afternoon in the Philadelphia region will help some of the widespread snow melt.
More than week after a major snowstorm swept through Philadelphia, some residents say lingering ice and snow are still causing problems in their neighborhoods.
Jamie Drysdale scored on the power play to snap a 20-game streak without a goal, Dan Vladar made 26 saves, and the Flyers ended a four-game losing streak by beating the Capitals 4-2.
The death last month of former NFL player Kevin Johnson is possibly linked to three other killings of unhoused people in the same area that occurred over the last four months, detectives said.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
The temperatures Wednesday afternoon in the Philadelphia region will help some of the widespread snow melt.
More than week after a major snowstorm swept through Philadelphia, some residents say lingering ice and snow are still causing problems in their neighborhoods.
Jamie Drysdale scored on the power play to snap a 20-game streak without a goal, Dan Vladar made 26 saves, and the Flyers ended a four-game losing streak by beating the Capitals 4-2.
More than week after a major snowstorm swept through Philadelphia, some residents say lingering ice and snow are still causing problems in their neighborhoods.
A foster mom in Philadelphia is facing a murder charge after a toddler drowned in the bathtub in her care.
A crash in Bensalem near I-95 left a New York man dead and four other people injured early Tuesday morning, police said.
It's time to nominate your favorite Philadelphia places for a special version of Monopoly.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased a 518,000-square-foot warehouse that may become a detention facility.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, New Jersey, lessons learned by preschoolers go far beyond ABCs and 123s.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
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.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Jamie Drysdale scored on the power play to snap a 20-game streak without a goal, Dan Vladar made 26 saves, and the Flyers ended a four-game losing streak by beating the Capitals 4-2.
The death last month of former NFL player Kevin Johnson is possibly linked to three other killings of unhoused people in the same area that occurred over the last four months, detectives said.
Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 128-113 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
A Philadelphia Eagles fan says a ticket transfer mix-up left him without $1,700 worth of seats until StubHub reversed course and issued a refund.
The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
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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.
Kennedy Cellars Winery in Atlantic County says two bull statues on its property have been taken, and the winery is working with police to review security footage for any leads.
Philadelphia officials are ramping up efforts to clear the snow and ice that remains on city streets. Ray Strickland gets a look at conditions so far ahead of Mayor Parker's big announcement.
Half of the 28 Bahama Breeze locations nationwide will stop operating on April 5, including locations in King of Prussia, Pa.; Cherry Hill, N.J. and Newark, Del.
Bill Kelly says the Philadelphia region will be above freezing in the afternoon Wednesday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
On Tuesday night, the pub brought together newlyweds and long-time married couples who all met at McGillin's, had their first date there, got engaged there, or had another romantic connection.