Olney High introduces cellphone lockers as part of new protocol
Olney High School is cracking down on phone usage during school hours with newly installed cellphone lockers.
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Olney High School is cracking down on phone usage during school hours with newly installed cellphone lockers.
At Olney High School in North Philly, students will be required to store their cellphones in outdoor lockers before entering school and retrieving them at the end of the school day, as part of the school's updated protocol.
As those yellow buses roll into the depot this week, a Philadelphia School District employee hopes every child stepping off knows one thing: they are seen, valued and loved.
The first day of school was filled with smiles and jitters for students and parents at Philadelphia's Harrity Elementary School and Molina Elementary in Camden, New Jersey.
Wakisha Bailey has more from the School District of Philadelphia superintendent on the SEPTA cuts and the tentative agreement reached with the teachers' union as students head back to school on Monday.
The School District of Philadelphia and its teachers union have reached a tentative deal for a three-year contract.
The School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, which represents 14,000 staff members, have reached a tentative agreement for a three-year contract.
In two days, the transit agency will enact broad service cuts as it awaits a solution to its budget deficit. Nikki DeMentri is taking a look at the changes starting Sunday.
SEPTA leaders are speaking to the media as schedules incorporating service cuts are set to take effect Sunday, Aug. 24.
SEPTA's first round of cuts will take effect the day before school starts in Philadelphia, impacting 52,000 students who rely on it every day. One parent told CBS News Philadelphia he's concerned about his daughter's ability to get to and from school on time now.
Philadelphia families are worried about getting students to and from school when SEPTA cuts service and raises fares.
For the thousands of Philadelphia students who rely on SEPTA to get to and from school, the looming service cuts and increased fares add a new layer of uncertainty to the beginning of the school year.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington said the school system will "do everything we can to work with parents and families" who are affected by SEPTA cuts.
Frankford High School in Philadelphia is reopening after nearly two years and more than $29 million in renovations to improve the building and make it safer for students and staff.
Some parents say they're concerned ahead of the new school year as the threat of a possible strike between the School District of Philadelphia and the local teachers' union looms.
Parents and students in the School District of Philadelphia are gearing up for a new school year. However, uncertainty remains over the contract with the teachers' union as educators hold their final preparation event before possibly going on strike.
Without a deal, a strike could happen in just over two weeks. Some of the issues the union and school district are negotiating include, salary, paid parental leave and working conditions.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is still looking for a new contract with the first day of school — Aug. 25 — less than two weeks out.
Philadelphia students return to school on Aug. 25 — one day after SEPTA would begin service cuts if it doesn't have state funding.
Ahead of a Pennsylvania Senate session that could include a decision on the state House's bill to fund SEPTA, Superintendent Tony Watlington was asked about funding the transit authority. He said it's crucial that the thousands of Philadelphia students who depend on it have transportation to school. Dan Snyder reports.
Ahead of a Pennsylvania Senate session that could include a decision on the state House's bill to fund SEPTA, Superintendent Tony Watlington was asked about funding the transit authority. He said it's crucial that the thousands of Philadelphia students who depend on it have transportation to school. Dan Snyder reports.
Olney High School is taking its ban on cellphones in the school building a step further. This school year, students will be required to lock up their devices in a locker outside the building, for a price of $1 that will increase to $5 after the first week.
Olney High School is taking its ban on cellphones in the school building a step further. This school year, students will be required to lock up their devices in a locker outside the building, for a price of $1 that will increase to $5 after the first week.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is preparing for a possible strike.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers says it could go on strike if the union does not reach a deal with the school district by Aug. 31.
Christmas Day will be sunny, but dangerous weather is expected Friday and Saturday in the Philadelphia area.
Hundreds of people packed Philadelphia's Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Logan Square on Christmas Eve.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
The Wissahickon school board voted to terminate Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Principal Philip Leddy.
Tributes are pouring in for Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was shot and killed in Wilmington.
Bucks County officials say the two people killed after explosions at the Silver Lake Nursing Home were a resident and a staff member.
Christmas Day will be sunny, but dangerous weather is expected Friday and Saturday in the Philadelphia area.
Hundreds of people packed Philadelphia's Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Logan Square on Christmas Eve.
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever won.
A collapsed roof, blown out windows and charred rubble were visible at the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Township Wednesday morning.
Hundreds of people packed Philadelphia's Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Logan Square on Christmas Eve.
The Wissahickon school board voted to terminate Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Principal Philip Leddy.
The police chief of Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, says the incident response after the nursing home explosion is the largest he's ever seen in 20 years.
Bucks County officials say the two people killed after explosions at a Bristol nursing home were a resident and a staff member.
A collapsed roof, blown out windows and charred rubble were visible at the Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol Township Wednesday morning.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
The holiday rush was on Sunday night as shoppers scrambled to get their last-minute holiday gifts inside the Cherry Hill Mall.
Philadelphia and South Jersey residents were left shaken after powerful winds sent massive trees onto homes and vehicles Friday.
A man and his baby are safe after a tree fell onto their home in Washington Township, police said.
Mayor Marty Small, who was accused of physically and emotionally abusing his teenage daughter, was found not guilty Thursday.
Tributes are pouring in for Delaware State Police Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook, who was shot and killed in Wilmington.
Delaware State Police said Cpl. Matthew "Ty" Snook served since 2015.
A Delaware state trooper and the suspect are dead after a shooting at the DMV in Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday, officials say.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
A family-owned Chinese restaurant became ZEEK's makeshift studio after he picked up a food delivery order nearly two years ago.
Thousands of Pennsylvanians are dropping their health insurance as premiums are set to double on Jan. 1, 2026.
Hearing technology helps deaf and hard-of-hearing students perform at the annual holiday show in Overbrook.
A Pennsylvania man visited Penn to thank the surgeon who saved his life during a stroke.
There are encouraging early signs the angel advocate approach is helping people find organ donors.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
The holiday travel rush is ramping up on the roads and in the skies around the Philadelphia region.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike's eastbound lanes have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash between Bensalem and Willow Grove.
SEPTA's largest workers' union voted to ratify its new contract with the Philadelphia-based transit agency Wednesday night.
SEPTA offered a glimpse inside the Center City trolley tunnel as crews work to fix problems that have shut down service for weeks.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Travis Konecny scored and added his 300th career assist, leading the Philadelphia Flyers past the Blackhawks 3-1 and handing depleted Chicago its sixth straight loss.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 28 points, as the Brooklyn Nets beat the Philadelphia 76ers 114-106.
Zack Baun, Jalen Carter, Cooper DeJean, Cam Jurgens and Quinyon Mitchell are the five Philadelphia players named to the initial 2026 Pro Bowl roster.
Nikita Grebenkin had a goal and an assist, Carl Grundstrom also scored, and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2.
The Philadelphia Eagles became the first repeat NFC East champion in 20 years with their 29-18 win over Washington.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Sylvester Stallone reflects on his iconic roles as Rocky Balboa and John Rambo, his rough upbringing, and the legacy he hopes to leave in a touching "CBS Mornings" interview.
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.
One of the women killed in the nursing home explosion in Bristol, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday was Muthoni Nduthu, who was a nurse, mother and grandmother who immigrated from Kenya.
The Philadelphia region can expect a quiet Christmas Day when it comes to weather this year, but the NEXT Weather team is tracking a dangerous winter storm arriving Friday night. Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the forecast.
Families packed the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in Philadelphia Wednesday night for Christmas Eve Mass. Reporter Eva Andersen talked to worshippers about what the holiday means to them.
It's official! Former CBS News Philadelphia anchor Jim Donovan received a certificate from Guinness for the world's largest sock collection.
The Wissahickon school board in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, voted unanimously to terminate Lower Gwynedd Elementary School Principal Philip Leddy, who admitted that he made antisemitic comments while leaving a voicemail for a parent.