School District Of Philadelphia Outlines New Cleaning Protocols In Preparation For New School Year
The school district is currently working to make sure schools and classrooms will have adequate ventilation, among other measures.
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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.
Michael Woody is gaining recognition for perfect attendance during elementary and high school.
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.
After the hottest May day ever recorded in Philadelphia history, Wednesday may be a repeat with record highs in the mid-to-upper 90s in spots.
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 Wednesday because of a power outage.
Former teacher Bob Harvie won the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Bob Brooks won the Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat representing the Lehigh Valley, CBS News projects. He will attempt to flip the seat blue in the general election.
After the hottest May day ever recorded in Philadelphia history, Wednesday may be a repeat with record highs in the mid-to-upper 90s in spots.
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 Wednesday because of a power outage.
Former teacher Bob Harvie won the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Bob Brooks won the Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat representing the Lehigh Valley, CBS News projects. He will attempt to flip the seat blue in the general election.
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 Wednesday because of a power outage.
Former teacher Bob Harvie won the Democratic primary in Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
Bob Brooks won the Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat representing the Lehigh Valley, CBS News projects. He will attempt to flip the seat blue in the general election.
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, one historian is marking the occasion with a journey along the Underground Railroad.
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.
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.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
NAMI Montgomery County is hosting a mental health awareness and fundraising walk for the organization's free mental health programs.
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.
Police officers and wildlife workers captured a bear that was hanging out near Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, soccer fields.
Officials in Wildwood, New Jersey, say promoters of unsanctioned pop-up parties have been served with cease and desist notices as the Shore town looks to curb chaos on Memorial Day Weekend.
The PSPCA is investigating a case and may file charges against a woman seen on video pouring a liquid on food left out for stray cats in a Chester, Pennsylvania, neighborhood.
A Jenkintown, Pennsylvania missionary being treated in Germany has been identified as Dr. Peter Stafford. He was working in the eastern Congo treating patients when he became infected. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Bill Kelly says there's a chance of severe storms in the Philadelphia region on Wednesday. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.