Philly schools acknowledge missing required asbestos inspections
The School District of Philadelphia acknowledged Thursday that there had been lapses in its schedule to inspect schools for damaged asbestos.
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The School District of Philadelphia acknowledged Thursday that there had been lapses in its schedule to inspect schools for damaged asbestos.
The School District of Philadelphia is the first in the nation to be charged with violations of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act, which requires inspections of buildings containing asbestos and remediation work to be completed every three years.
Teachers and school officials, including Superintendent Tony Watlington, are calling for state legislators to increase school funding.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers said the School District of Philadelphia could be forced to make painful cuts if it doesn't get the money needed before next year's budget. Brandon Goldner chats with the PFT's Benjamin Hover before the bus ride.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, which represents 14,000 union teachers, school nurses and counselors, has overwhelmingly voted to authorize a strike. A strike could happen if the union and School District of Philadelphia can't reach a contract agreement by Aug. 31, 2025/
Several school districts in the Philadelphia region have partnered with Bus Patrol, a company that operates an AI-powered school bus safety program, and the results have shown a staggering number of violations by drivers in the Delaware Valley.
A free training program at Jefferson Health is preparing Philadelphia students for jobs in health care and in the Jefferson system.
No students were aboard the bus, according to a spokesperson for the School District of Philadelphia.
The School District of Philadelphia appears to have been hit with a cyber fraud scheme that resulted in nearly $700,000 being diverted.
The School District of Philadelphia appears to have been hit with a cyber fraud scheme that resulted in nearly $700,000 being diverted, authorities said. The City Controller, Christy Brady, made a joint announcement with Councilmember Isaiah Thomas and District Superintendent Tony Watlington.
Drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses in Philadelphia may soon be caught on camera.
The School District of Philadelphia announced the start of registrations from the Welding Lab at Thomas Edison High School in North Philly.
A bill to put speed cameras in several different school zones in Philadelphia was voted out of committee Monday in City Council.
A bill that would create a pilot program for speed enforcement cameras in some Philadelphia school zones passed out of committee. City Council will vote on the proposal later this month.
Philadelphia community leaders and students talked about opportunities for young people in the city and ways to prevent gun violence during an event at Temple University Wednesday.
Mayor Cherelle Parker's proposed 2026 budget includes some tax cuts, expansion of programs for the School District of Philadelphia and more money for America's 250th anniversary celebration.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington said federal funding is critical for the city's schools.
Tony Watlington was in Washington on Monday to meet with congressional leaders amid President Trump's plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
Sorry, Philadelphia public school students. You'll have a normal schedule on Monday even if the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX.
Superintendent Tony Watlington talked about scholastic improvement and a new challenge the district may be facing ahead of the State of the Schools address.
Officials say the Philadelphia school district failed to show it protected Jewish students from harassment despite "repeated, extensive notice" that students, teachers and administrators were engaging in antisemitic behavior.
Three Eagles greats and other special guests surprised students with gifts during the launch of Operation Snowball.
Three Eagles greats and other special guests partnered with toy companies and retailers to launch Operation Snowball. They surprised students in the School District of Philadelphia with a gift and some Eagles pride. Josh Sanders and Photojournalist Tom Gardiner tagged along.
A Castor Gardens Middle School staff member is speaking out after witnessing a student stab two teacher's aides.
A Castor Gardens Middle School staff member is recounting the terrifying knife attack that unfolded inside her school on Tuesday.
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.
It's time to nominate your favorite Philadelphia places for a special version of Monopoly.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased a 518,000-square-foot warehouse that may become a detention facility.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
Four Massachusetts residents are accused of using stolen identities in a SNAP and unemployment benefits fraud scheme worth over $1 million.
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.
It's time to nominate your favorite Philadelphia places for a special version of Monopoly.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased a 518,000-square-foot warehouse that may become a detention facility.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
Four Massachusetts residents are accused of using stolen identities in a SNAP and unemployment benefits fraud scheme worth over $1 million.
It's time to nominate your favorite Philadelphia places for a special version of Monopoly.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement purchased a 518,000-square-foot warehouse that may become a detention facility.
A Temple University student said he worked out logistics for Don Lemon to cover an anti-ICE protest at a Minnesota church.
Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro delivered his fourth budget address at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, three months after last year's budget was passed by state lawmakers.
A 20-year-old man was shot in the head and killed in Philadelphia's Frankford neighborhood Monday night, police said.
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.
Crossing guards in Gloucester City, New Jersey, are worried about their children navigating snowy, icy intersections.
These are the schools closing, opening late and moving to virtual learning on Thursday following the weekend snow.
A Delaware County man was arrested for allegedly stalking and harassing New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, U.S. Marshals said Wednesday.
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.
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.
A Philadelphia nonprofit is finding job opportunities for people with mental health and intellectual challenges.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
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.
Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 128-113 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.
A Philadelphia Eagles fan says a ticket transfer mix-up left him without $1,700 worth of seats until StubHub reversed course and issued a refund.
The previous regular-season attendance record of 20,711 was set in the WNBA by the Indiana Fever and Washington Mystics on Sept. 19, 2024.
Joel Embiid won't be joining Tyrese Maxey in the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
A Villanova University football player has been charged with raping another student, according to the Delaware County DA.
Investigators are combing through the house of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, in search of clues to the 84-year-old's disappearance.
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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Natasha Brown 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.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has acquired a massive 64-acre warehouse property in rural Berks County, Pennsylvania, that may soon be used for detaining people.
A Temple University student says he turned himself in on Monday on federal charges connected to the protest at a Minnesota church that was covered and livestreamed by journalist Don Lemon.
A special edition of Monopoly featuring Philadelphia landmarks and locations is coming, and you can nominate your favorite places to be featured on the board.
Eagles tackle Jordan Mailata and James Beard-nominated chef Jesse Ito sit down with CBS News Philadelphia's Pat Gallen for an exclusive interview to talk about everything from the Eagles to the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award to Philly's food scene and plenty more.
William Stevenson, former first lady Jill Biden's ex-husband, was indicted on a murder charge connected to the death of his second wife late last year in Delaware, police said Tuesday.