Asbestos concerns force Kensington High School students, staff to relocate
Asbestos concerns forced Kensington High School to close at least for the rest of the calendar year for students and staff.
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Asbestos concerns forced Kensington High School to close at least for the rest of the calendar year for students and staff.
The Philadelphia Teachers Federation says its members aren't thrilled about the situation and feel there was a major breakdown in communication with the district. CBS News Philadelphia's Nikki DeMentri reports.
Students will relocate to Austin Meehan for the start of the school year.
The School District of Philadelphia's Back to School bus tour is on the move, helping families gear up for the new school year. CBS News Philadelphia's Natasha Brown reports.
The School District of Philadelphia is gearing up for the return to class with its annual Back-To-School Bus Tour.
The School District of Philadelphia's Back-to-School Bus Tour kicks off Monday. Students can pick up free backpacks and other supplies ahead of the new school year.
The tuition-free Seeds of Change Research Program, run by Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia, brought students to Costa Rica to study biodiversity and the lives of ants native to the climate. Wakisha Bailey reports.
More than 300 school-based positions in the School District of Philadelphia are being preserved after the city committed $48 million to the district.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and other city leaders on Wednesday said they have a plan to protect 340 school-based jobs in the district for five years.
Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-90s on Thursday and Friday, but the humidity will make it feel closer to 100 degrees.
Students are encouraged to trade an item of clothing they don't want for a new piece at the student-run thrift store at Girls' High.
Earlier in the week, sources said the taxes did not have the nine votes needed to pass city council.
The School District of Philadelphia says 52 schools will shift to virtual learning Friday because a number of schools lack adequate air conditioning.
Dozens of schools in the School District of Philadelphia are set to shift to virtual learning on Friday, June 5, because of the hot weather.
Students, teachers and lawmakers spoke out against a plan to close schools in Philadelphia.
Students from Lankenau Environmental Science Magnet High School spoke out at Thursday's school board meeting in Philadelphia, urging board members to keep their school open.
Principals from six Philly schools say the tax would help close the School District of Philadelphia's $300 million budget deficit.
The School District of Philadelphia said Tuesday that early childhood centers at the schools affected will also shift to virtual learning.
Fifty-seven Philadelphia public schools will shift to virtual learning on Wednesday as the region deals with extreme heat.
The building is now called the Dr. Constance E. Clayton Education Center. She started her career in Philly as a fourth-grade teacher.
One week after the board approved the district's controversial facilities plan, City Council approved a resolution to possibly change the way board members are seated.
Philadelphia's City Council is going after the Board of Education following last week's controversial facilities plan. Specifically, how board members get their seats.
Philadelphia City Council met Wednesday for its final public budget hearing. It was their first major gathering since last week's school board vote to shut down 17 schools.
Several residents showed up to discuss Mayor Cherelle Parker's proposed ride-hailing tax, which would benefit the School District of Philadelphia.
A controversial $3 billion plan that would close 17 public schools in the city was passed Thursday, but councilmembers say the fight is far from over.
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.
The signature summer fundraiser celebrates its golden anniversary this year, marking 50 years of unforgettable performances and magical nights under the stars in Fairmount Park. By HughE Dillon
Rickey Harper was arrested after allegedly killing Sheremy Gwenette Dillard in North Carolina.
Philadelphia police confirmed 29-year-old Alhassane Barry was the off-duty officer killed in a shooting on Sunday morning.
Police said the boy's mother left the car running and unattended before thieves jumped in and drove away with her child.
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."
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.
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.
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."
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."
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.
A 1-year-old boy is back safe with his family after being abducted in a stolen car in Philadelphia.
After a muggy morning, humidity drops through your Tuesday before a stray afternoon storm. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Kate Bilo has the latest forecast.
Bill Kelly says Tuesday in the Philadelphia region will be sunny after some fog in the morning. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Investigators are searching for a suspect who was running up to people and making threats on Aug. 12 in Center City.
Philadelphia police are looking for the public's help identifying the suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of an off-duty officer in the city's Eastwick neighborhood Sunday morning.