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Superintendent William Hite exclusively spoke with CBS3 about the asbestos crisis in Philly schools.
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Superintendent William Hite exclusively spoke with CBS3 about the asbestos crisis in Philly schools.
Local 502 represents more than 700 school administrators who work in the district.
The lawsuit is over the district's handling of the asbestos problem at local schools.
The School District of Philadelphia says it needs $25 million a year for the next five years just to handle known cases of damages asbestos
A frightening incident involving a student in Northeast Philadelphia is leading to a major change in School District of Philadelphia policy.
This week, the Philadelphia School District announced it will spend $12 million to address environmental concerns in city schools.
Parents will tour the school Tuesday and if it is safe, the district plans to relocate the students on Dec. 2.
The asbestos was discovered last month at Peirce Thomas M. School, but students have not been moved.
Jerez Coleman passed through school district security, three weeks ago, after school officials admit he fooled them. Coleman told officials he was Alicia Key's music man.
This group includes more parents and teachers.
They want the SRC to "table" the amendment during its meeting Thursday.
The Eagles offensive tackle is giving all the profits from his clothing line to the Fund for the Philadelphia School District.
Cheryl Logan, the chief academic officer for Philadelphia's schools, is heading to Omaha to be a first-time superintendent.
A ceremony at Potter-Thomas Elementary School in North Philadelphia recognized 22 of Philadelphia's 300 schools for scoring high on the School Progress Report.
Officials evacuated a Philadelphia high school Wednesday afternoon after someone set a fire inside the building.
Need a job? The School District of Philadelphia is hiring.
There's a call from education groups for Philadelphia officials to use new standards as they select members for a new school board.
Computer science takes center stage, as the school district of Philadelphia looks to prepare its students for the digital job market.
The state-run School Reform Commission last week publicly discussed for the first time the process of voting itself out of existence.
A lot of people at school headquarters were wearing orange on Wednesday, as the district marked Bullying Prevention Month.
The former asphalt surface at the Alexander Adaire School along East Palmer Street now contains a new, safer play area and a green space.
More than 1,300 students in the Philadelphia School District are involved in after school Scrabble clubs where they work on strategies to make the most of the tiles they get.
The School District of Philadelphia is re-designing its arts education program in the wake of a study showing the arts community, teachers and civic leaders are looking for more opportunities for youngsters.
The School District of Philadelphia revealed on Oct. 11 that traces of mold were found in several classrooms at John B. Kelly Elementary School.
The school district says the school will be closed to students and staff Thursday as they investigate the cause of the mold issue.
Longtime Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland is leaving the organization.
Gavin McKenna is facing multiple charges, including felony aggravated assault, according to court records.
The museum on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia is again named the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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The Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a first-round pick and three second-rounders.
Longtime Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland is leaving the organization.
Gavin McKenna is facing multiple charges, including felony aggravated assault, according to court records.
Mayor Parker will announce details of another same-day work and pay initiative focusing on ADA ramps and areas near rec centers and schools.
Fire officials say a deadly rowhome blaze in the 5400 block of Regent Street in Southwest Philadelphia was intentionally set.
The museum on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia is again named the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
The museum on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia is again named the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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.
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.
Longtime Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland is leaving the organization.
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.
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.
After seeing a story on CBS News Philadelphia, a Los Angeles dog got the pacemaker it needed.
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia is playing a pivotal part in the celebrations of America's 250th anniversary, putting the spotlight on Black excellence.
A deadly fire at a rowhome in Southwest Philadelphia early Wednesday morning was intentionally set, fire officials said.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is reverting to its prior name. It was briefly known as the Philadelphia Art Museum following a rebrand in the fall.
Police are looking for a man they believe is connected to two fatal shootings involving tow truck drivers in Philadelphia over the past three months.