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Philadelphia students will now use contact-free cards to use SEPTA as school transportation, according to the school district.
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Philadelphia students will now use contact-free cards to use SEPTA as school transportation, according to the school district.
Schools can move ceremonies to rain dates next week, move ceremonies indoors with 75% capacity, or they can be held virtually.
Superintendent Dr. William Hite says the full reopening will be contingent upon the CDC relaxing its three-foot social distancing guidelines in classrooms.
The Philadelphia School District is allowing schools to have proms, however unconventional, like graduations this year.
Twenty-two schools in the city are scheduled to reopen for in-person learning for pre-K through second grade students on Monday morning.
Gideon is the second school to close since the district reopened for some in-person learning earlier this month.
Eyewitness News sat down with Dr. Hite at Greenfield Elementary School, in his first in-person one-on-one interview since the pandemic.
Nearly a dozen teachers are back at the Chester Arthur School in South Philly, readying their classrooms and preparing for students on Monday.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia parish and regional elementary schools in the city will also conduct virtual learning Thursday.
Philadelphia teachers continue to protest the return to in-school learning.
The School District of Philadelphia has been in an all-virtual learning setting since last March because of the pandemic.
The centers will operate out of six schools located across the city.
Hundreds of boxes of breakfast and lunch meals for a seven-day supply were distributed at the site, which now makes up 102 distribution areas throughout the city.
But in 2020, snow days won't be happening for some school districts who are learning virtually.
Officials said the contribution of $10 million each year for 10 years represents that largest private contribution to the school district in its history.
That date was pushed back to Nov. 16 after some teachers raised concerns about rising local COVID-19 cases.
Earlier this week, Pennsylvania set single-day records for new coronavirus cases.
Students in kindergarten through second grade will be the first to return to the classroom.
Officials are closely monitoring school districts around the tri-state area and around the country as many return to in-person learning.
On Friday, volunteers were working to ensure those children have the supplies they need to start the new school year.
According to the School District of Philadelphia, there is no shortage of laptops.
The School District of Philadelphia is working to identify any barriers that will prevent students from having a successful school year.
Pennsylvania's eviction moratorium due to the pandemic ends Monday.
The first phase will start with a maximum of 800 students and 31 sites.
The report released Wednesday said conditions at the school were "deplorable."
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The Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a first-round pick and three second-rounders.
Frank Reich and Aaron Glenn are teammates again with the New York Jets, looking to turn around the fortunes of a frustrated franchise.
A police officer in Norristown, Pennsylvania, is under investigation and on administrative leave after hitting a naked man with a patrol car.
Radnor police are investigating a reported rape on the campus of Eastern University in Delaware County.
The Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a first-round pick and three second-rounders.
Frank Reich and Aaron Glenn are teammates again with the New York Jets, looking to turn around the fortunes of a frustrated franchise.
Mayor Parker will announce details of another same-day work and pay initiative focusing on ADA ramps and areas near rec centers and schools.
A police officer in Norristown, Pennsylvania, is under investigation and on administrative leave after hitting a naked man with a patrol car.
Radnor police are investigating a reported rape on the campus of Eastern University in Delaware County.
A police officer in Norristown, Pennsylvania, is under investigation and on administrative leave after hitting a naked man with a patrol car.
Radnor police are investigating a reported rape on the campus of Eastern University in Delaware County.
Philadelphia Police said Najee Williams is charged with murder, weapons violations and other counts in connection with the shootings in December and January.
Fire officials say a deadly rowhome blaze in the 5400 block of Regent Street in Southwest Philadelphia was intentionally set.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
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.
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.
The Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a first-round pick and three second-rounders.
Frank Reich and Aaron Glenn are teammates again with the New York Jets, looking to turn around the fortunes of a frustrated franchise.
American athletes are preparing for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. These are some of the top Team USA competitors to watch.
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.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
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.
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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 police officer in Norristown, Pennsylvania, is under investigation and on administrative leave after hitting a naked man with a patrol car, city officials said.
The automotive parts recycling center in Glenolden would be located on the 500 block of South Ridgeway Avenue.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
The beagle puppy Finch (Team Fluff) and the mixed breed Lin (Team Ruff) will be representing the Philadelphia region on opposite sides of Puppy Bowl XXII. Janelle Burrell meets these two pawll-stars and chats with Sara from Brandywine Valley SPCA and Jaime from the Animal Welfare Association in South Jersey.
A man was pulled from a burning rowhome on Regent Street near 54th in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood, officials say. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.