Scrabble Is More Than A Game To Hundreds Of Philly School Students
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.
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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.
For two hours on Thursday afternoon, a Joseph H. Brown Elementary school student was missing.
A $450,000 gift from the foundation run by Comcast CEO Brian Roberts and his wife Aileen is pushing the School District of Philadelphia's "Right Books Campaign" past its $3.5 million goal.
The School District of Philadelphia says students at every level from 3rd to 7th grade posted increases in PSSA reading scores.
The School District of Philadelphia is reaping big benefits from a program that connects artists with public service in the classroom.
A Strawberry Mansion lacrosse player is the plaintiff in a class action race and sex discrimination suit against the School District of Philadelphia.
Tuesday is the first day of school for Philadelphia public school students. Parents may wonder, whether their children are allowed to bring cell phones to school.
The School Reform Commission on Thursday is expected to approve putting social workers directly in those schools.
Eight-hundred K-3 teachers are sitting in classrooms at Fels High this week, sharing strategies about how to teach reading.
The district had considered docking the teachers' May Day pay, saying no more than 10% of the staff at any one school was allowed off without prior permission.
City Council members had little luck on Wednesday in their effort to gauge progress in the long-running negotiations between the Philadelphia teachers union and the school district.
The coalition called the Philly Healthy Schools Initiative is calling on the School District of Philadelphia to step-up maintenance of its buildings, which are an average of more than 65 years old.
The Revenue Department testified at city budget hearings, that it found $4 million for the district with a newly-completed "data warehouse."
In an audit of the School District of Philadelphia, City Controller Alan Butkovitz says 17 of 23 schools examined last year didn't have enough staff for the number of students enrolled.
One of Philadelphia's historic school buildings is getting a multi-million dollar facelift.
Mayor Jim Kenney, City Councilwoman Helen Gym and School District of Philadelphia Superintendent William Hite each sat with separate groups of students as they ate to get a start to their day.
More than 200 students received their diploma Wednesday night through the School District of Philadelphia's Opportunity Network.
It was a sweet start to the school year for students at Cooke Elementary School in the city's Logan section, as students unveiled $10,000 worth of donated school supplies.
Pennsylvania's highest court has ruled that the Philadelphia School Reform Commission did not have the power to cancel its teachers contract two years ago.
All of the drinking water outlets will be tested to ensure they comply with guidelines.
A spokesman says Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf plans to veto a bill that would de-emphasize seniority as a factor when public school teachers are laid off.
The School District of Philadelphia is courting and recruiting educators from across the region to come there and teach.
Superintendent Tony Watlington received mixed reactions to the district's plan that would close 20 schools.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
With so much attention lately on the site, CBS News Philadelphia went deep into our archives to see how the exhibit came to be.
Just as last month's snow melts away, Mother Nature is reminding the Jersey Shore that winter is not over yet.
At least five students and an adult were arrested after an alleged confrontation Friday during an anti-ICE protest in Quakertown.
We've issued a NEXT Weather Alert for Sunday into Monday as we track the possibility of a wintry mix and snow.
Displays about slavery at the President's House in Old City were being restored nearly a month after they were removed by order of the Trump administration.
Superintendent Tony Watlington received mixed reactions to the district's plan that would close 20 schools.
At least five students and an adult were arrested after an alleged confrontation Friday during an anti-ICE protest in Quakertown.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
Superintendent Tony Watlington received mixed reactions to the district's plan that would close 20 schools.
With so much attention lately on the site, CBS News Philadelphia went deep into our archives to see how the exhibit came to be.
At least five students and an adult were arrested after an alleged confrontation Friday during an anti-ICE protest in Quakertown.
Flames broke out in a "high-occupancy" building on the 400 block of Northampton Street, around 10 a.m., Friday
Media Mayor Joi Washington, the borough's first Black leader, says being a pioneer isn't easy.
Just as last month's snow melts away, Mother Nature is reminding the Jersey Shore that winter is not over yet.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection said more than 1,100 dead birds have been reported statewide between Saturday and Monday.
One child was taken to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Lindenwold, New Jersey, Thursday afternoon.
A New Jersey barbershop employee is facing charges after allegedly placing cameras in the shop's bathroom, police said.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
The long-ago first husband of first lady Jill Biden pleaded not guilty to charges that he killed his current wife in Delaware.
A fire that broke out at a wastewater treatment facility in Wilmington, Delaware, is under control after an explosion early Tuesday morning.
Ice is still impacting bodies of water around the Philadelphia area after a long stretch of cold temperatures.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
With their fathers in mind, two female therapists founded Black Men Heal to help change the perception about caring for your mental health.
Sick and dying geese at Alcyon Lake in Pitman, New Jersey, had presumed cases of bird flu, officials said in a news release.
A Code Orange alert is in effect Wednesday, Feb. 18, for all of southeastern Pennsylvania due to poor air quality levels around the region.
A nationwide shortage of estrogen patches used for hormone replacement therapy has prompted many women to look for alternatives for treating symptoms of menopause.
Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia is the country's oldest hospital and will become a museum for the nation's 250th birthday in 2026.
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.
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.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
Police and fire crews are once again responding to the scene of a train fire that broke out Thursday.
More than 100 speed bumps near Philadelphia schools were installed improperly, a new report says.
The Downingtown Interchange on the Pennsylvania Turnpike reopened Wednesday night after a canopy over the toll booths collapsed.
Malvern Prep sophomore Matt O'Neill is looking to win back-to-back National Prep titles, and his hustle started at an early age.
Jalen Johnson had 32 points and 10 rebounds, and CJ McCollum added 23 points as the Hawks beat the 76ers 117-107 on Thursday night in the teams' first game after the All-Star break.
The Philadelphia Catholic League basketball championships are set for a Sunday doubleheader at the Palestra.
Three figure skaters from Team USA competed in the women's individual free skate event at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Thousands of volunteers will help with the PGA Championship in Delaware County in May.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Bruce Springsteen is bringing the Land of Hope and Dreams tour to Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia on May 8.
J. Cole's "The Fall-Off Tour" will stop at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in July.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
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.
A Philadelphia native is making history in the suburbs. Media Mayor Joi Washington, the borough's first Black leader, says being a pioneer isn't easy. Madeleine Wright reports.
The President's House Site was designed to examine the paradox of freedom and slavery and honor the nine enslaved people who lived at the house under President George Washington. CBS News Philadelphia's Liz Crawford reports.
A Malvern Prep sophomore wrestler is looking to win back-to-back National Prep Wrestling Championships, and his hustle started at an early age. CBS News Philadelphia's Krystle Rich reports.
Just as last month's snow melts away, Mother Nature is reminding the Jersey Shore that winter is not over yet. Ryan Hughes reports.
Philadelphia's celebration to mark firsts that happened in the city continues Saturday with a Firstival celebrating the Chinatown Friendship Gate.