Philly teachers giving away 30,000 books Saturday – what to know
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers and their national affiliate will give away 30,000 books on Saturday, Sept. 20.
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The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers and their national affiliate will give away 30,000 books on Saturday, Sept. 20.
Things are off to a special start for staff and faculty at East Lansdowne Elementary School as the teachers' lounge gets a surprise makeover.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has shared some of the details of the tentative contract with the school district.
The School District of Philadelphia and its teachers union have reached a tentative deal for a three-year contract.
Despite rising costs, a Delaware County nonprofit is stepping up to help teachers get classroom essentials. Madeleine Wright reports.
Marjorie James, a pioneering educator, returns to the classroom she once called home as the first Black teacher in the Radnor School District.
Maria Colozzo retired after teaching at Saint Monica Early Learning Center in South Philadelphia for 51 years.
Ashlie Crosson, the 2025 National Teacher of the Year, has been in the classroom for 14 years and told "CBS Mornings" authenticity is a big factor in her teaching.
The "Teach.Inspire.New Jersey" initiative lets teachers in the Garden State share their stories to hopefully inspire fellow educators and those looking to get into the field.
As students return to the classroom, more schools are banning phones or otherwise restricting their use.
From Sept. 2 to Sept. 15, teachers in 6 states and Washington D.C. can get a free coffee from Wawa stores.
A statewide program is working to build a pipeline into the education system in Pennsylvania as school is about to start.
A former teacher in Wilmington is behind bars after she's accused of sending sexually explicit pictures to a former student on Snapchat in July, said New Castle police Friday morning.
Celeste Cline was overwhelmed with emotion as students and staff gathered inside her classroom to let her know how much she will be missed marking the end of her 52-year teaching career.
The nonprofit Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia teaches educationally underserved middle schoolers while supporting the next generation of teachers.
A South Jersey educator received the surprise of a lifetime after being named a Phillies all-star teacher. Brandon Goldner reports in Cinnaminson where that teacher received some special perks.
On Friday at midnight, Taylor Swift dropped her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department," nearly breaking the internet after surprising fans with a double record two hours later.
The School District of Philadelphia is getting rid of "leveling," the controversial process that reassigned teachers to different schools every fall.
Pennsylvania program offers stipend to encourage more college students to become teachers in the state.
At a job fair Tuesday, Camden City School District principals and district leaders spoke to prospective educators.
The Camden City School District will hold a job fair Tuesday evening from 4-6 p.m. in the auxiliary gymnasium at the Camden High Campus.
Philadelphia teachers marched outside the school district headquarters to protest a policy they say penalizes them for taking sick days.
Pennsylvania Sen. Vincent Hughes shared a simple message in West Philadelphia Monday: "We need more teachers."
It was a party at Southwest Leadership Academy on Friday. Teachers and students celebrated the reversed decision by all nine board of education members to keep the charter school open.
Jerry Jordan, who has led Philadelphia's teachers union since 2007, announced Tuesday that he did not seek reelection for the top job.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration.
A man died after he was hit by a car Sunday night in Philadelphia, police say.
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' final regular-season game.
Two ironworkers who went missing after a parking garage collapsed in Grays Ferry are presumed dead.
A West Chester University student was hit and killed by a car early Sunday morning, police said.
Two ironworkers who went missing after a parking garage collapsed in Grays Ferry are presumed dead.
Pope Leo has been critical of the war in Iran and other priorities of the Trump administration.
A man died after he was hit by a car Sunday night in Philadelphia, police say.
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' final regular-season game.
A West Chester University student was hit and killed by a car early Sunday morning, police said.
A man died after he was hit by a car Sunday night in Philadelphia, police say.
Two ironworkers who went missing after a parking garage collapsed in Grays Ferry are presumed dead.
A West Chester University student was hit and killed by a car early Sunday morning, police said.
A 19-year-old motorcyclist died after he lost control and crashed into a wall on Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia Sunday, police said.
Walnuttown Fire and Rescue in Berks County, Pennsylvania, is back in service following the deaths of Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Chief Robert Shick.
A mass shooting at Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, left one person dead and six others wounded, officials said.
Crews contained a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
A suspect was linked to the murders of 24-year-old Marebeth Welsh in 1993 and 16-year-old Jennifer Persia in 1994, prosecutors said.
Leaders in New Jersey are getting ready to welcome visitors for a series of events for America's 250th anniversary.
Months after a propane explosion, Refuge Nation Church in Bear, Delaware, will welcome members back this weekend.
A 17-year-old girl was taken to the hospital after she was shot on North Walnut Street in Wilmington, police said.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
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.
SEPTA said a person was struck at the Girard Avenue B line station on Wednesday morning, leading to service disruptions.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' final regular-season game.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Philadelphia Phillies rookie right-hander Andrew Painter, who was scratched from his scheduled start because of a migraine, instead threw five innings of relief after spending the morning throwing up.
Jose Fernandez and Adrian Del Castillo hit RBI singles in the eighth inning as the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat Philadelphia 4-3 on Sunday and send the Phillies to their fourth loss in five games.
Sean Couturier had two goals and an assist and Noah Cates added a short-handed goal and two assists as the Flyers rout the Winnipeg Jets
The city of Chester is honoring Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Avery*Sunshine during an emotional homecoming ceremony.
Artists like Lady A, Nelly, The Avett Brothers and Third Eye Blind will headline a free concert series throughout Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
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.
Andrew Koak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a mild Sunday night.
A mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, left one person dead and six others wounded, and no arrests have been made, according to officials.
Crews are continuing to slowly tear down the parking garage on Grays Ferry Avenue in South Philadelphia that partially collapsed last week.
Sunshine will prevail Sunday in the Philadelphia area with slightly above average temperatures in the mid-60s. The NEXT big weather change will bring potentially record-breaking, summerlike heat to the region with temps in the 80s and 90s.
Chopper 3 caught the moment part of the partially collapsed parking garage in Grays Ferry crashed to the ground Sunday morning. Wrecking ball crews first began demolition on Saturday so first responders can try to recover the bodies of two construction workers that are still missing following the collapse on April 8.