Philadelphia School District Superintendent Concerned With Eviction Moratorium Ending As School Year Begins
Pennsylvania's eviction moratorium due to the pandemic ends Monday.
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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.
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.
The Philadelphia Police Department's Special Victims Unit is investigating after a 1-year-old girl died in an apparent drowning Thursday night, police said.
The humidity becomes downright oppressive on Friday in the Philadelphia region and stays like that through the evening.
Hundreds of people packed the corner of 20th and Durfor streets in South Philadelphia to honor Billy Schmidt's life Thursday evening.
A man stole a vehicle from Rita's Water Ice in Northeast Philadelphia with a baby inside and crashed after a chase Thursday night, police said.
As we get ready to celebrate Juneteenth, a documentary produced in Philadelphia highlights the long pursuit for freedom for African Americans.
Hundreds of people packed the corner of 20th and Durfor streets in South Philadelphia to honor Billy Schmidt's life Thursday evening.
The Philadelphia Police Department's Special Victims Unit is investigating after a 1-year-old girl died in an apparent drowning Thursday night, police said.
The humidity becomes downright oppressive on Friday in the Philadelphia region and stays like that through the evening.
A man stole a vehicle from Rita's Water Ice in Northeast Philadelphia with a baby inside and crashed after a chase Thursday night, police said.
As we get ready to celebrate Juneteenth, a documentary produced in Philadelphia highlights the long pursuit for freedom for African Americans.
The Philadelphia Police Department's Special Victims Unit is investigating after a 1-year-old girl died in an apparent drowning Thursday night, police said.
The humidity becomes downright oppressive on Friday in the Philadelphia region and stays like that through the evening.
Hundreds of people packed the corner of 20th and Durfor streets in South Philadelphia to honor Billy Schmidt's life Thursday evening.
A man stole a vehicle from Rita's Water Ice in Northeast Philadelphia with a baby inside and crashed after a chase Thursday night, police said.
As we get ready to celebrate Juneteenth, a documentary produced in Philadelphia highlights the long pursuit for freedom for African Americans.
Dameon Anderson allegedly murdered Savion Pollard-Poulson inside a grocery store in Philadelphia in April and fled on an electric scooter.
Crews have found the body of Davoris Carter, the 14-year-old who went missing while swimming in Wildwood earlier this month, police said Wednesday.
Cristian Custodio-Aquino faces 30 years in prison for killing Dr. Michael Anthony, who owned Haddon Vet.
More than 50 shots were fired in a shooting that hurt seven people in Trenton, New Jersey, Tuesday night, local officials say.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
Anticipation grows in Delaware's West African community as the Ivory Coast's national soccer team settles into its Wilmington hotel ahead of the World Cup.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
The first 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup match in Philadelphia is Sunday, but the party has already started at Fairmount Park.
The Phillies are adding a veteran outfielder a day after potentially losing Adolis García for some time due to an injury.
As the 2026 World Cup gets underway, some neighbors in Fairmount have mixed emotions about Philadelphia's free FIFA Fan Fest.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Games are likely to be tied at the end of regulation at the 2026 World Cup, especially in the late stages of the tournament with a highly competitive field.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Ukee Washington 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.
Siafa Lewis reports.
Police said the baby was OK and reunited with their father after the suspect crashed the car in Northeast Philadelphia.
Bill Kelly says Friday will be humid again in the Philadelphia region with a chance of severe storms. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The vigil comes five days after Billy Schmidt was gunned down feet from his front door in South Philadelphia.
As we get ready to celebrate Juneteenth, a documentary produced in Philadelphia highlights the long pursuit for freedom for African Americans. Ryan Hughes reports.