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This round of grants gives cash to individual school districts using innovative tools to personalize learning.
The school district says its system of rating schools is flawed and it's looking for an outside firm to fix it.
SEPTA will remain out of service on Tuesday morning. Officials say it will take eight hours after the storm passes to make sure things aren't damaged.
As Hurricane Sandy approaches, the city of Philadelphia is closing government offices, court houses, mass transit and public and Archdiocesan schools on Monday. And Mayor Michael Nutter continues to urge residents to be ready.
Mayor Nutter says the city agreed to kick in $338,000 and the district will pay $800,000 to keep programs going.
Students ranged from kindergartners to 4th graders. And after a brief fitting session, there were many happy customers.
A 16-year-old high school student who says she was humiliated for wearing a Mitt Romney t-shirt returned to the classroom this morning.
Until this year, the Samuel Fels High School in Northeast Philadelphia was listed as a "persistently dangerous" school, as defined by the state. But the climate is changing there.
If kids don't feel safe, they're not going to learn. But now the victims of assaults in Philadelphia schools have someone going to bat for them.
There is a new atmosphere at one Philadelphia high school where, students say, violence used to be commonplace.
In this report, KYW's Mike DeNardo looks at how Philadelphia's new schools superintendent plans to tackle school violence.
Thanks to a giveaway, nearly a thousand needy students in the Philadelphia school district who didn't have a backpack or basic supplies now have them.
Philadelphia's teachers' union got some national help to make their argument that schools can improve without the wholesale closings and charter takeovers that have been proposed.
The School District of Philadelphia has launched a series of public meetings as it explores permanently closing dozens of school buildings.
After nine years of modest increases, Philadelphia's performance on the state PSSA tests took a tumble last year.
Standardized test scores for Pennsylvania schools are being released today. And, don't be surprised to see them drop, because of tighter controls to curb cheating.
School District of Philadelphia officials are disputing reports that the gunfire yesterday aboard the Broad Street subway stemmed from a rivalry among schools.
The plan conceived by Councilman Mark Squilla would have $2 going to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for taxi and limousine enforcement and the other $2 to the Department of Parks and Recreation.
The school district's five-year financial plan includes a huge loan, says chief recovery officer Tom Knudsen.
Friday was the first day of class for Philadelphia public school students.
Now there are just six Philadelphia schools deemed "persistently dangerous" under state criteria.
An ice cream truck was roaming Northeast Philadelphia on Thursday, handing out free treats while reminding parents and kids that schools starts in a week.
When classes begin in three weeks, there'll be new rules for discipline at Philadelphia schools.
In a district where budget cuts have meant fewer school police officers, it's even more important for principals to foster an atmosphere of caring and respect, says incoming Philadelphia schools superintendent Dr. William Hite.
The annual Back To School Extravaganza was held Friday at South Philadelphia High School as families prepare to start the school year.
A new book teaches kids kindness and honors the legacy of Philadelphia Police Officer Danny Boyle.
The detention of a Turkish couple who own a New Jersey kebab shop helped galvanize their community against immigration crackdowns last year.
Carl Henderson, who owned Carl's Cards and Collectibles in Havertown, Pa., brought Philly sports stars to meet their fans.
Investigators have no proof that the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is still alive but are holding out hope she is "still out there," the sheriff said.
Two barges carrying salt along the Delaware River to Philadelphia were delayed this week because of the exceptionally icy conditions on the water.
Rescue boats were on the scene at the Wiggins Park Marina on Thursday as crews tried to pull a firefighter from the water.
A new book teaches kids kindness and honors the legacy of Philadelphia Police Officer Danny Boyle.
The detention of a Turkish couple who own a New Jersey kebab shop helped galvanize their community against immigration crackdowns last year.
Carl Henderson, who owned Carl's Cards and Collectibles in Havertown, Pa., brought Philly sports stars to meet their fans.
Investigators have no proof that the missing mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is still alive but are holding out hope she is "still out there," the sheriff said.
A new book teaches kids kindness and honors the legacy of Philadelphia Police Officer Danny Boyle.
Carl Henderson, who owned Carl's Cards and Collectibles in Havertown, Pa., brought Philly sports stars to meet their fans.
Two barges carrying salt along the Delaware River to Philadelphia were delayed this week because of the exceptionally icy conditions on the water.
A fire broke out at a rowhome in North Philadelphia on Thursday morning, officials said.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
Rescue boats were on the scene at the Wiggins Park Marina on Thursday as crews tried to pull a firefighter from the water.
A fire destroyed a home in Monroe Township, New Jersey, Tuesday night.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
At the Child Family Center in Millville, New Jersey, lessons learned by preschoolers go far beyond ABCs and 123s.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
With the Philadelphia region expecting a major snowstorm this weekend, here's the best choice of ice melt to keep you safe.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
There's new hope for a devastating cancer in dogs that's often deadly because there are no early warning signs.
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.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Longtime Philadelphia Eagles offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland will not return for the 2026 season.
Gavin McKenna is facing multiple charges, including felony aggravated assault, according to court records.
The Philadelphia 76ers traded Jared McCain to the Oklahoma City Thunder for a first-round pick and three second-rounders.
Frank Reich and Aaron Glenn are teammates again with the New York Jets, looking to turn around the fortunes of a frustrated franchise.
American athletes are preparing for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics. These are some of the top Team USA competitors to watch.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
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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.
A Camden, New Jersey, firefighter died after falling into the ice-covered Delaware River in the city on Thursday, according to officials. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Dan Snyder reports.
A community in Havertown, Delaware County, is mourning the loss of Carl Henderson of Carl's Cards and Collectibles, who died last week. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden reports.
Frigid temperatures combined with reduced sunlight can impact brain chemicals that make people feel miserable, resulting in the winter blues. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Frigid temperatures combined with reduced sunlight can impact brain chemicals that make people feel miserable, resulting in the winter blues. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Kathleen Boyle Wrigley will visit Philadelphia this weekend to launch a children's book about her brother, Officer Daniel Boyle, who was killed on the job 35 years ago.