Philadelphia high school grads gain access to more city jobs after policy change
Tyrek Johnson is the first first District of Philadelphia alumnus to be hired by the city because of legislation that updated requirements.
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Tyrek Johnson is the first first District of Philadelphia alumnus to be hired by the city because of legislation that updated requirements.
T. M. Peirce's new building is the first public elementary school built in North Philadelphia in over seven decades.
T. M. Peirce Elementary School's new building is the first public elementary school built in North Philadelphia in over seven decades. Jasmine Payoute reports.
Southwark School closed in late October over concerns about asbestos.
The Center for Black Educator Development conference focuses on issues including community engagement, stem instruction and mental health of students and teachers.
More than 100 girls from the School District of Philadelphia attended the STEM Goes Red Initiative at the Perelman Center Tuesday morning.
The School District of Philadelphia held a special ceremony Thursday morning in celebration of the upcoming Veterans Day.
Superintendent Tony Watlington was a judge for the costume competition.
Beginning Tuesday morning, Southwark students will begin virtual classes because of asbestos concerns.
Beginning Tuesday morning, Southwark students will begin virtual classes because of asbestos concerns. They're expected to move to two swing spaces beginning next Monday.
Students at Southwark School in South Philadelphia will learn virtually after dust and debris that may contain asbestos was found.
The new guidelines are effective immediately and for the rest of the fall sports season.
Constance Clayton made history as the first African American and the first woman to lead the School District of Philadelphia. Jasmine Payoute reports from the service in the Overbrook section of West Philadelphia.
Summer Reid, the student government president at South Philadelphia High School, is aiming to help curb poor attendance among her peers during her senior year.
Philadelphia schools are back in session Tuesday. Dr. Tony Watlington, a former bus driver, was out at the depot seeing drivers off on their 1st routes of the year.
Wakisha Bailey speaks with a Philadelphia school bus driver heading out on his first route of the first day of school.
The School District of Philadelphia kicks off its academic year Tuesday! Wakisha Bailey was live with Dr. Tony Watlington bright and early at the school bus depot in Southwest Philly.
Schools that don't have air conditioning or inadequate cooling will have an early dismissal on Tuesday and Wednesday.
City leaders unveiled new plans Friday to help students from six North Philadelphia schools safely get to and from the classroom.
YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School will welcome students back to the classroom Friday beginning with a march down North Broad Street.
Students who test positive for COVID-19 will need to isolate for five days and then mask up for five more days after returning to school.
Students head back to school in Philadelphia next week. Now we're learning about the school district's health plan as COVID cases start to pick up.
Philadelphia students return to classrooms on Sept. 5.
The Philadelphia school district wants to make sure students are up-to-date with their vaccines before the new school year. There are a handful of free vaccination events over the next two weeks.
The Parent Flat Rate Transportation Plan began as a pilot in 2020. Approximately 13,000 families are currently enrolled in the plan.
Philadelphia City Council voted to ban carriage horse businesses.
Philadelphia police are investigating whether the suspects involved in a recent armed robbery are connected to the fatal shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt.
The Phillies are adding a veteran outfielder a day after potentially losing Adolis García for some time due to an injury.
Philadelphia City Council gave final approval to the city's operating budget for fiscal year 2027, one week after rejecting a rideshare tax proposed by Mayor Parker.
As the 2026 World Cup gets underway, some neighbors in Fairmount have mixed emotions about Philadelphia's free FIFA Fan Fest.
Philadelphia City Council voted to ban carriage horse businesses.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Philadelphia police are investigating whether the suspects involved in a recent armed robbery are connected to the fatal shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt.
The Phillies are adding a veteran outfielder a day after potentially losing Adolis García for some time due to an injury.
Philadelphia City Council gave final approval to the city's operating budget for fiscal year 2027, one week after rejecting a rideshare tax proposed by Mayor Parker.
Philadelphia City Council voted to ban carriage horse businesses.
Philadelphia police are investigating whether the suspects involved in a recent armed robbery are connected to the fatal shooting of Penn State student Billy Schmidt.
Philadelphia City Council gave final approval to the city's operating budget for fiscal year 2027, one week after rejecting a rideshare tax proposed by Mayor Parker.
As the 2026 World Cup gets underway, some neighbors in Fairmount have mixed emotions about Philadelphia's free FIFA Fan Fest.
Over 100 years old, Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, Pennsylvania, is adding 22 new acres to serve as a bridge to the future.
Dameon Anderson allegedly murdered Savion Pollard-Poulson inside a grocery store in Philadelphia in April and fled on an electric scooter.
Crews have found the body of Davoris Carter, the 14-year-old who went missing while swimming in Wildwood earlier this month, police said Wednesday.
Cristian Custodio-Aquino faces 30 years in prison for killing Dr. Michael Anthony, who owned Haddon Vet.
More than 50 shots were fired in a shooting that hurt seven people in Trenton, New Jersey, Tuesday night, local officials say.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
Anticipation grows in Delaware's West African community as the Ivory Coast's national soccer team settles into its Wilmington hotel ahead of the World Cup.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
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.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
The Phillies are adding a veteran outfielder a day after potentially losing Adolis García for some time due to an injury.
As the 2026 World Cup gets underway, some neighbors in Fairmount have mixed emotions about Philadelphia's free FIFA Fan Fest.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Games are likely to be tied at the end of regulation at the 2026 World Cup, especially in the late stages of the tournament with a highly competitive field.
With 104 World Cup games being played in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, it's like "a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks," U.S. team captain Tim Ream told CBS News.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
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.
Police are seeking a man accused of fatally shooting another man after an argument inside a Philadelphia grocery store and fleeing the scene on an electric scooter, according to the U.S. Marshals.
Ryan Ricther is a Philadelphia native, played at La Salle and was drafted by the Union. Now he is taking over as the team's interim head coach. Ricther sits down with CBS News Philadelphia's Pat Gallen to discuss the former Union players in the 2026 FIFA World Cup and how he wants to leave his mark with the Union.
The suspects stole electric scooters from victims who were at a food truck in South Philadelphia at Broad Street and Snyder Avenue Wednesday night.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially underway, but before the international soccer tournament gets into full swing, CBS Sports analyst Lisa Carlin sat down with CBS News Philadelphia's Pat Gallen to discuss all of the storylines and offer her take on the USMNT's chances of winning it all.
A rare and unique art structure known as FloatLab is settling into its permanent home on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia on Wednesday after a decades-long process. CBS News Philadelphia's Chilekasi Adele reports.