Gratz schools back open after "day of healing" following student's death
4 suspects are being sought in the killing of Devin Weedon, Wakisha Bailey reports.
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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 charter schools in Philadelphia's Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood are closing after a 15-year-old sophomore was fatally shot Tuesday.
Police said the shooting happened around 7:30 Tuesday morning.
Mastery Charter Schools said Wednesday in a message sent to parents the inspection came back negative.
Philadelphia police identified the student who died Monday as Neko Rivera, 15.
Officials say the damaged asbestos has been a problem for years and the issue has not been dealt with.
Wakisha Bailey reports.
The discovery comes one week after exposed asbestos was found in the auditorium and stairwells at Building 21, a high school in West Oak Lane.
Students can still get lunch by stopping at Mastery Prep Elementary School.
Mayfair Elementary School is the only one in the School District of Philadelphia helping students explore vocational programs.
Wakisha Bailey reports in this latest Focusing on the Future.
There's no word when the middle and high schools will reopen.
Officials say Building 21 could be shut down for several weeks, but they should have a better grasp of the remediation timeline by Tuesday or Wednesday.
Vallas advanced to the mayoral race runoff where he'll face Bradford Johnson. Incumbent Lori Lightfoot placed 3rd.
Paul Vallas, the former CEO of the School District of Philadelphia in the early 2000s, advanced to a runoff in the Chicago mayor's race, beating incumbent Lori Lightfoot.
In this edition of Focusing on the Future, Wakisha Bailey tells you one of Philly's early childhood education programs.
The School District of Philadelphia is joining a list of other schools in the area with school delays and closings.
Adrean Bailey was a teacher with the School District of Philadelphia for 32 years. When she retired, she found pottery and fell in love with it.
A School District of Philadelphia spokesperson says it's a miracle the student survived. Jasmine Payoute reports.
The shooting happened just before 8:30 a.m. at 61st and Jefferson Streets.
Extra police patrols will be present at dismissal after a 15-year-old was shot before school. Nikki DeMentri reports.
The shooting happened a few blocks from Overbrook High School in Philadelphia.
A few dozen Overbrook High School students took a trip to a recording studio on Thursday. It's part of a music industry training program by the Mann Center for the Performing Arts.
A stolen vehicle with a child inside crashed on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia after a police pursuit Thursday night, authorities said.
As we get ready to celebrate Juneteenth, a documentary produced in Philadelphia highlights the long pursuit for freedom for African Americans.
During a City Council meeting, LGBTQ+ activists and councilmembers raised concerns about police conduct in the Gayborhood.
The first 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup match in Philadelphia is Sunday, but the party has already started at Fairmount Park.
A 30-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly beat a woman to death with bricks in North Philadelphia, police said.
The storms on Thursday in the Philadelphia region could bring gusty winds and intense downpours.
A stolen vehicle with a child inside crashed on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia after a police pursuit Thursday night, authorities said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
As we get ready to celebrate Juneteenth, a documentary produced in Philadelphia highlights the long pursuit for freedom for African Americans.
During a City Council meeting, LGBTQ+ activists and councilmembers raised concerns about police conduct in the Gayborhood.
A stolen vehicle with a child inside crashed on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia after a police pursuit Thursday night, authorities said.
As we get ready to celebrate Juneteenth, a documentary produced in Philadelphia highlights the long pursuit for freedom for African Americans.
During a City Council meeting, LGBTQ+ activists and councilmembers raised concerns about police conduct in the Gayborhood.
The first 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup match in Philadelphia is Sunday, but the party has already started at Fairmount Park.
A 30-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly beat a woman to death with bricks in North Philadelphia, police said.
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 first 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup match in Philadelphia is Sunday, but the party has already started at Fairmount Park.
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.
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.
As we get ready to celebrate Juneteenth, a documentary produced in Philadelphia highlights the long pursuit for freedom for African Americans. Ryan Hughes reports.
Families have come to the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, Pennsylvania, to see animals for more than 100 years. The zoo is honoring that storied history while planning an expansion for the future.
Activists and members of Philadelphia City Council on Thursday expressed concern about the behavior of some police officers during Pride festivities in the Gayborhood over the weekend.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a humid Thursday that could bring severe storms.
Day 1 of the FIFA Fan Fest at Lemon Hill brought excitement, cheers and thousands of people from all over the world who braved scorching heat to celebrate soccer and Philadelphia.