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A Connecticut Superior Court judge has ruled that Paul Vallas must immediately vacate his job as Bridgeport, Conn. superintendent.
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A Connecticut Superior Court judge has ruled that Paul Vallas must immediately vacate his job as Bridgeport, Conn. superintendent.
Camelot Schools, a private company which runs three alternative schools in Philadelphia, is interested in leasing the building that used to house Germantown High.
School Reform Commission chair Pedro Ramos isn't making much comment until the financial picture is finalized.
House Republicans have said "no" to a $2-per-pack cigarette tax in the city, but Nutter isn't ready to throw in the towel on that proposal.
In addition to busloads from five high schools in Philadelphia, groups are also going from Pittsburgh, Scranton and other towns across the state.
It was a bittersweet melody at Philadelphia School District headquarters as instrumental music teachers played a farewell concert. They are all being laid off due to budget cuts.
Friday is the last day of school for Philadelphia public school students, and it's also the final day ever for 24 school buildings in Philadelphia that are closing for good.
Previously, the SRC would have to approve donations over $5,000, which created bureaucratic obstacles. Now, that figure has been bumped up to $20,000 in an effort to get more money into schools.
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett released a statement on the Philadelphia School District Wednesday afternoon that said he is dedicated to finding a solution that is fiscally responsible and student-focused.
It may be a longshot, but KYW Newsradio has learned that talks are underway in an effort to shake loose some major federal dollars for Philadelphia schools.
Despite the deficit, a spokesman for the majority leader of the GOP-controlled House -- says unless the city increases its funding and the teachers' union is willing to accept concessions, it is unlikely the House will be more interested in O'Brien's bill this time around.
Two parents and two employees of the Philadelphia school district are going on a hunger strike until the system gets additional funding.
The hearing featured experts speaking on the educational systems in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Finland and elsewhere.
Philadelphia police are searching for the suspects who vandalized more than two dozen school buses Sunday night.
The School District of Philadelphia announced Friday that they're laying off 76 employees, this on top of the 3,700 district employees who they handed pink slips to last week.
A new website has been making the rounds, putting faces to some of the 3,783 School District of Philadelphia employees who were given pink slips last week.
A school district police officer is hospitalized in good condition after authorities say he was body slammed by a student on Tuesday.
City Council members on Wednesday are expected to give initial approval to the operating budget, and they've already approved a new cigarette tax. But they appear unlikely to move on a proposal to hike the liquor-by-the-drink tax from ten to fifteen percent.
In a letter to staff, schools superintendent William Hite describes the cut positions as "essential" even though at the moment there's no extra money from the city or state, which are putting their budgets together over the next month.
A new report is shedding light on the state of lunchrooms inside Philadelphia's public schools.
A 22-year-old school bus attendant and hall monitor has been arrested for the alleged indecent assault of a 14-year-old girl and using foul language with three other students, according to police.
Charter school operators were putting their heads together to help students with learning disabilities after they graduate, and were swapping ideas at a forum at Children's Hospital.
State officials took control of the district and established the School Reform Commission in 2001. Philadelphia lawmakers say the SRC's performance has been dismal.
Eyewitness News spoke with Governor Tom Corbett after he attended a scheduled event in Montgomeryville, Montgomery County.
In one of her "Hidden America" reports, news anchor Diane Sawyer visits Strawberry Mansion High, one of Pennsylvania's "persistently dangerous" schools.
A Philadelphia youth wheelchair basketball team is heading south for chance to compete for a national championship after a dominant regular season.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday night in a 67-55 loss to Prairie View A&M University in Dayton, Ohio.
Crews are working around the clock in Medford Township after Monday night's powerful storm knocked down telephone poles and more.
A Cherry Hill couple is trying to find the origin of the peacock who's now wandering around near their home.
Studies show nearly 25% of Pennsylvanians can't pay their power bills at least once a year.
A Cherry Hill couple is trying to find the origin of the peacock who's now wandering around near their home.
A Philadelphia youth wheelchair basketball team is heading south for chance to compete for a national championship after a dominant regular season.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor was killed in the line of duty after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday night in a 67-55 loss to Prairie View A&M University in Dayton, Ohio.
Crews are working around the clock in Medford Township after Monday night's powerful storm knocked down telephone poles and more.
A Philadelphia youth wheelchair basketball team is heading south for chance to compete for a national championship after a dominant regular season.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday night in a 67-55 loss to Prairie View A&M University in Dayton, Ohio.
Philadelphia is preparing for a surge of major events expected to draw millions of visitors in the coming months.
Cpl. Timothy O'Connor was killed in the line of duty after being shot during a traffic stop in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is accusing UGI Utilities, Inc. of multiple pipeline safety violations in connection with the fatal R.M. Palmer Company explosion in 2023.
Crews are working around the clock in Medford Township after Monday night's powerful storm knocked down telephone poles and more.
A Cherry Hill couple is trying to find the origin of the peacock who's now wandering around near their home.
New Jersey parents say their 10-month-old daughter was found with a marijuana vape pen in her mouth at a Voorhees day care.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
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.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team was knocked out of the NCAA Tournament Wednesday night in a 67-55 loss to Prairie View A&M University in Dayton, Ohio.
Former Philadelphia Eagles running back Boston Scott, known as the "Giant killer," announced his retirement from the NFL Wednesday.
The Philadelphia Eagles are acquiring veteran QB Andy Dalton from the Carolina Panthers for a 2027 seventh-round draft pick.
Six NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament games will be played in Philadelphia. Here's what to know as March Madness returns for the first time since 2022.
The Palestra, located on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania, has become a shrine for college basketball.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
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.
Katie's Komets, a Philadelphia youth co-ed wheelchair basketball team, will compete for a national championship for the third straight year. Krystle Rich reports.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Wednesday night.
The exhibit called "Seeking Profit and Power: Philadelphia, China Trade, and the Making of America," will open Friday.
Sherrill spoke at Cherokee High School on Wednesday and highlighted that lawmakers in the Garden State are fast-tracking legislation to address kids' mental health. They're also working to strengthen protections for them while using the internet.
More than 100 people sang and prayed together outside the 8th and Cherry streets office in Philadelphia to show their support for immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers.