Philadelphia Teachers Protest Near Mayor Kenney's Home Over School District's Return To In-School Learning
Philadelphia teachers continue to protest the return to in-school learning.
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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."
City officials are working with the school district to establish access centers to provide supervised connected spaces during the school day.
The challenge facing the district is providing adequate internet access to make sure all children have an equal opportunity to learn.
Eyewitness News has been told that pre-K enrollment up to this point is at 50%.
When Philadelphia schools reopen this fall, primary concerns will be dealing with COVID-19, asbestos and lead -- a triple threat that has everyone concerned.
The district's new K-12 Digital Academy is a 100% virtual learning program for parents not comfortable with sending their child back into school buildings.
The School District of Philadelphia announced Wednesday they will institute a hybrid learning system as part of their reopening plan for the fall.
You can watch the announcement live on our streaming channel CBSN Philly.
The school district is currently working to make sure schools and classrooms will have adequate ventilation, among other measures.
From an earthquake to a school shooting, and finishing senior year during a pandemic, Northeast High School student Kenny Kernizan has walked a unique journey.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
A brother and sister were injured after being attacked by a dog in Philadelphia's Kensington section Thursday, police said.
It will be a chilly start to Friday in the Philadelphia region with widespread temps in the 40s, but afternoon temps will be in the upper 60s and low 70s under a mix of sun & clouds.
As the Delaware Valley happily leaves a snowy winter behind, many can hardly wait to hit the Jersey Shore for Memorial Day weekend.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
As thousands of fans descend on Aronimink Golf Club, one Newtown Square family is preparing for a busy weekend of its own — right in its backyard.
The Eagles open the 2026 NFL season with an NFC East clash against the Washington Commanders and will play on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
A brother and sister were injured after being attacked by a dog in Philadelphia's Kensington section Thursday, police said.
It will be a chilly start to Friday in the Philadelphia region with widespread temps in the 40s, but afternoon temps will be in the upper 60s and low 70s under a mix of sun & clouds.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
A brother and sister were injured after being attacked by a dog in Philadelphia's Kensington section Thursday, police said.
Scottie Scheffler handled everything Aronimink threw his way Thursday in the PGA Championship.
Upper Darby authorities believe a middle school student was killed after a group of children was playing with a gun.
As thousands of fans descend on Aronimink Golf Club for the PGA Championship, one Newtown Square family is preparing for a busy weekend of its own — right in its backyard.
As the Delaware Valley happily leaves a snowy winter behind, many can hardly wait to hit the Jersey Shore for Memorial Day weekend.
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
EMR in Camden has rolled out a new fire suppression system in hopes of stopping sparks before they spread.
Troy Carey is the first student in the history of Salem High School to get a scholarship for bowling.
This Saturday's cleanup efforts are in advance of a Memorial Day service to honor the 10 Black Civil War soldiers who are buried at Locust Hill Cemetery.
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.
Crews were called out to the 2000 block of North Harrison Street for a reported blaze at a three-story building.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
The head of the World Health Organization says "our work is not over" to contain hantavirus after evacuations from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak of the illness.
Doctors in New Jersey say an illness known as CHS that affects cannabis users is on the rise.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
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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Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
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.
The ramp from Front Street to northbound I-95 and the ramp from southbound I-95 to Front Street will reopen the afternoon of May 8 until the morning of May 11.
Breeze Airways launched its first flights out of Atlantic City International Airport just days after Spirit Airlines shut down suddenly.
The sudden shutdown of Spirit Airlines is having an outsized impact on Atlantic City International Airport, where the budget carrier accounted for about 75% of all flights.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 18th home run and the Phillies defeated the Red Sox 3-1 on Thursday night.
Scottie Scheffler handled everything Aronimink threw his way Thursday in the PGA Championship.
As thousands of fans descend on Aronimink Golf Club for the PGA Championship, one Newtown Square family is preparing for a busy weekend of its own — right in its backyard.
The Eagles open the 2026 NFL season with an NFC East clash against the Washington Commanders and will play on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve.
In their next general manager, the Philadelphia 76ers are looking for someone who will take a collaborative approach and help them win a championship.
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.
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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.
Bill Kelly says Friday in the Philadelphia region will be a mix of sun and clouds with a high of 71 degrees. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Police said both children were taken to the hospital with significant dog bites.
A suspect was arrested in connection with the murder of 20-year-old Imani Ringgold in West Philly, police said. Two other suspects remain at large.
The unofficial start to summer is getting closer down at the Jersey Shore.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Thursday night.