Philadelphia schools near bottom when it comes to academic performance
According to recent data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as the Nation's Report Card, American students are falling behind.
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According to recent data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as the Nation's Report Card, American students are falling behind.
CBS Philadelphia sat down with Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington to talk about the district's safety measures.
Wakisha Bailey reports.
Workers will now vote on the contract.
Marcella Baietto reports.
Through a partnership with police, the district is increasing video and physical surveillance around campuses.
Jasmine Payoute reports.
One cybersecurity expert says while your child might be using a school-issued device, there could still be privacy issues.
The first day of classes for the School District of Philadelphia is less than two weeks away. How safe will children be?
School registration and free immunizations are also part of the program.
Tony Watlington comes to Philadelphia from North Carolina, where he was the superintendent of the Rowan-Salisbury School District.
The district says the decision will affect all but four schools.
The school board told Eyewitness News it hopes to make a final decision by next week.
The school board hopes to make a decision by next week.
The district is searching for a superintendent to replace Dr. William Hite who is leaving at the end of the school year.
Juanita Evermon Muniz's piece is now 1 of 8 pieces of art from students within the Philadelphia School District displayed in the Art Museum.
Out of 1,900 water outlets tested within the district, 61% of them tested positive for lead.
After a decade, Dr. William Hite will be stepping away from his role as superintendent.
The Philadelphia School District is getting help to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among its students.
More than 100 Philadelphia schools shifted to virtual learning this week.
So far, at least 91 Philadelphia schools in total will be remote through Jan. 14.
The district says a prolonged pause of in-person learning has serious consequences for children and families.
All 11th grade students at Northeast High School will be quarantining Thursday and Friday due to multiple COVID cases, according to a letter from principal Omar Crowder.
City Council plans to take their first vote on this bill during their next session.
The School District of Philadelphia sent a letter Friday to parents reassuring them the tentative deal between SEPTA and TWU Local 234 will keep in-person learning in place.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
A couple is in jail on charges that they killed their 1-day-old baby boy at a West Reading, Pennsylvania, hospital.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
After the hottest May day ever recorded in Philadelphia's history, Wednesday may be a repeat with record highs in the mid-to-upper 90s in spots.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
A couple is in jail on charges that they killed their 1-day-old baby boy at a West Reading, Pennsylvania, hospital.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
After the hottest May day ever recorded in Philadelphia's history, Wednesday may be a repeat with record highs in the mid-to-upper 90s in spots.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
A couple is in jail on charges that they killed their 1-day-old baby boy at a West Reading, Pennsylvania, hospital.
Chris Rabb won a competitive Democratic primary for the U.S. House of Representatives seat representing part of Philadelphia.
Jefferson Methodist Hospital in South Philadelphia remains closed on Wednesday because of a power outage.
Former teacher Bob Harvie won the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
A jury found Paul Caneiro guilty in February of murdering his brother, sister-in-law, niece and nephew before setting their New Jersey mansion on fire in 2018.
Crews are searching for a swimmer who went missing in Ocean City, New Jersey, on Monday night, the Coast Guard said.
Scientists are buzzing about Triantha x novacaesariensis, a newly identified plant found in New Jersey's Pine Barrens.
The historic Mother African Union Church in Wilmington, Delaware, was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
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.
Patients of the Smiles at Rittenhouse Square clinic are being urged to get tested after possible exposure to hepatitis and HIV.
The heart-lung machine was a groundbreaking invention that took place in Philadelphia and has saved millions of lives.
The Philadelphia region is facing a double whammy of record-breaking heat mixed with the area's poor air quality.
Research from Thomas Jefferson University could help ID a new way to improve poor sleep and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
Life is back to normal for 21-year-old Gianna Parrillo-Shennard, whose life was saved by Jefferson Health's mobile stroke unit.
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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Five people were injured after a car and an NJ Transit River Line train collided Tuesday in Delran, a spokesperson for the transportation provider said.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer in Chester County shut down the Route 30 Bypass Monday night.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
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.
Chase Burns shines for the Cincinnati Reds, striking out nine in six innings during a 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.
Bryson Stott hit a two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and Jhoan Duran worked a 1-2-3 ninth as the Philadelphia Phillies extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-4 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
SEPTA on Monday announced its plans to get fans to and from six World Cup matches in Philadelphia and the fan festival at Lemon Hill.
On Monday, May 18, the merchandise tent at Aronimink Golf Club is open to the public for one day of last-minute shopping, where all remaining items are 50% off.
The 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club brought roughly 200,000 golf fans to Newtown Square, Delaware County.
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.
CBS Philadelphia's In Your Corner will be offering free debt advice from experts in a live event Thursday, May 21. Financial counselors from the nonprofit Money Management International will be on hand to answer your questions. Josh Sidorowicz shares a look ahead to the event.
Philadelphia police responded to F Street and Allegheny Avenue on Wednesday morning for a reported crash. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
CBS News has projected Pennsylvania State Rep. Chris Rabb as the winner of the Democratic primary for the state's 3rd Congressional District. Meanwhile, vote counting is continuing at the city's election warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia. Wakisha Bailey reports.
A power outage caused by a burst pipe led to evacuations at Jefferson Methodist Hospital in South Philadelphia on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Sources told CBS News Philadelphia at one point, the temperature in the intensive care unit reached 88 degrees. Brandon Goldner reports.
Wednesday could be another record-setting day with hot temperatures before potential gusty thunderstorms that usher in cooler air. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.