Philadelphia Graduates Will Now Receive Caps And Gowns, School District Announces
Students and parents wrote to CBS3 asking for help, hoping the graduates could wear their gowns during virtual ceremonies.
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Students and parents wrote to CBS3 asking for help, hoping the graduates could wear their gowns during virtual ceremonies.
A virtual graduation for the Class of 2020 will be held next month.
Philadelphia high school seniors will get a virtual graduation next month but school district decisions leading up to the celebration are angering some families.
That's where students can get their Chromebooks repaired or replaced.
Starting on Monday, the School District of Philadelphia is starting a new era of online digital instruction, never tried in the district before.
Philadelphia school students will begin a new phase of online learning on Monday.
Superintendent Dr. William Hite is warning about budget troubles.
Mayor Jim Kenney says food will be distributed on Tuesday instead of Monday due to the holiday.
Hite also says Philadelphia school spring break will continue as normal.
The Philadelphia School District said Tuesday it is indefinitely closing its schools until further notice during the coronavirus pandemic.
CBS3's Jim Donovan spoke with Superintendent Dr. William Hite about the plan.
The School District of Philadelphia continues to try to navigate educating its students in the midst of unprecedented circumstances.
This comes after all Pennsylvania state schools were closed on Friday due to coronavirus concerns.
Officials say 15% or more of the staff at the 63 schools closing Friday live in Montgomery County.
The public is weighing in on a comprehensive plan that could reshape the School District of Philadelphia.
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.
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly signing wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown to a one-year contract.
A man was killed when a tree fell after recent storms in the Philadelphia region.
Grammy winner Jay-Z and Philadelphia-born hip hop group the Roots will headline the first day of the Roots Picnic 2026 on May 30 at Belmont Plateau.
More than 100 firefighters responded to a rowhome fire that injured several people in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Funeral services begin Tuesday for Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Timothy O'Connor, who died after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County.
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly signing wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown to a one-year contract.
A man was killed when a tree fell after recent storms in the Philadelphia region.
Grammy winner Jay-Z and Philadelphia-born hip hop group the Roots will headline the first day of the Roots Picnic 2026 on May 30 at Belmont Plateau.
More than 100 firefighters responded to a rowhome fire that injured several people in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Funeral services begin Tuesday for Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Timothy O'Connor, who died after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County.
A man was killed when a tree fell after recent storms in the Philadelphia region.
More than 100 firefighters responded to a rowhome fire that injured several people in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Funeral services begin Tuesday for Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Timothy O'Connor, who died after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
Pennsylvania State Police have arrested a man accused of issuing dozens of fraudulent titles for stolen luxury cars.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
An Ocean County College dean and Kean University adjunct instructor was arrested and charged with sexual assault of a minor on Monday, according to local authorities.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
At least 10 dead geese were recently found at Verona Park in Essex County, New Jersey.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
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.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
The Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly signing wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown to a one-year contract.
Phillies OF Johan Rojas was suspended for 80 games after he tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone.
The U.S. men's national soccer team is expected to debut the new uniforms later this month in Atlanta, ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup starting in June.
Philadelphia Union sporting director Ernst Tanner has been suspended through June 1 without pay, MLS announced Monday.
Darius Slay announced his retirement on Monday after 13 seasons with three teams and a Super Bowl title with the Eagles.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
More than 100 firefighters responded to a rowhome fire that injured several people in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood Tuesday morning.
Jay-Z and The Roots will be headlining the first night of the Roots Picnic this spring, on May 30 at Belmont Plateau in Philadelphia's Fairmount Park.
A man was killed in Newtown Square Tuesday after a tree fell on his car, police sources tell CBS News Philadelphia. The accident comes one day after damaging storms blew through the area, knocking down trees and power lines around the region.
A fire broke out on High Street in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood on Tuesday morning.
After a warmer but stormy start to the week, winter returns Tuesday for St. Patrick's Day. High temperatures will barely make it into the 40s around Philadelphia and the Jersey Shore, and blustery winds will have it feeling more like the 20s and 30s. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your NEXT Weather forecast.