Philadelphia teachers prepare for possible strike if deal isn't reached by Aug. 31
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is preparing for a possible strike.
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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.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is preparing for a possible strike. The union is asking for an end to the School District of Philadelphia's controversial sick leave policy, they want extra pay for oversized classes, paid parental leave and the restoration of libraries. Union members already authorized a strike if an agreement is not reached by Aug. 31.
Families got a head start on back-to-school shopping with the School District of Philadelphia's 5th Annual Back-to-School Celebration & Bus Tour on Monday.
Families got a head start on back-to-school shopping with the School District of Philadelphia's 5th Annual Back-to-School Celebration & Bus Tour on Monday.
Get a free backpack, sign up for school or even get your student a physical at these locations on Philly's Back-to-School bus tour.
Over the next few weeks, families can spot a colorful "Ring the Bell" school bus making stops in neighborhoods across Philadelphia to get families ready to head back to school.
Police say a suspect was arrested in Paramus, New Jersey, in the shooting that critically injured a Philadelphia school safety officer at the end of June.
Students will get before and after-school care at these extended day, extended year schools.
A total of 40 schools now offer the free extended before- and after-school care and camps during winter, spring and summer breaks.
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.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner is announcing a conviction in a first-degree murder case dating back to July 2020.
Last-minute talks were continuing between the U.S. and Canada in an effort to head off President Trump's plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.
Police said the boy's mother left the car running and unattended before thieves jumped in and drove away with her child.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out six and became MLB's first 16-game winner as the Phillies beat the Marlins, 6-5, on Monday.
Philadelphia police confirmed 29-year-old Alhassane Barry was the off-duty officer killed in a shooting on Sunday morning.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner is announcing a conviction in a first-degree murder case dating back to July 2020.
Last-minute talks were continuing between the U.S. and Canada in an effort to head off President Trump's plan to impose 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods.
A masked man threatened and chased at least a half dozen people around City Hall and allegedly asked one woman if she was "ready to die."
Police said the boy's mother left the car running and unattended before thieves jumped in and drove away with her child.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner is announcing a conviction in a first-degree murder case dating back to July 2020.
Police said the boy's mother left the car running and unattended before thieves jumped in and drove away with her child.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
Bucks County officials say Maria Bernarda Popol Garcia was killed by her boyfriend, who fled to Honduras after slashing her throat.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
Two people were shot and killed in Millville Sunday morning, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office says.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
A 54-year-old woman was killed by an alleged drunken driver who ran a stop sign in New Castle, Delaware, Saturday night, police said.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
East Side Little League of West Chester is heading to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out six and became MLB's first 16-game winner as the Phillies beat the Marlins, 6-5, on Monday.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Philles overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 and sweep the three-game series.
Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night.
Ja'Kobi Lane had a 16-yard touchdown catch during a promising night for Ravens rookie receivers, and Baltimore beat the Philadelphia Eagles 24-7 in the preseason opener for both teams.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
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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.
Police are responding to the attempted theft of an ATM at a 7-Eleven store at Tyson and Rowland avenues in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia.
Opening statements are expected to start Tuesday in a landmark trial involving several state attorneys general and Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram.
Crews were called to a burning home on Orianna Street in North Philadelphia on Tuesday morning.
The Oxford borough council voted 5-2 on Monday night to disband the town's police department. Officers will merge into the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department.
A 1-year-old boy is back safe with his family after being abducted in a stolen car in Philadelphia.