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.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be another brutally cold morning with lows in the teens.
The Recording Academy's Philadelphia Chapter honored several nominees before the 2026 Grammy Awards.
The Philadelphia region has experienced quite a dose of winter weather over the last few weeks — from sleet to snow to a deep freeze.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Devin Booker scored 27 points as the Suns beat the 76ers 116-110 on Tuesday night in a matchup of teams playing the second game of a back-to-back.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be another brutally cold morning with lows in the teens.
Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley says the Department of Homeland Security owes over $100,000 in rent to the county.
The Recording Academy's Philadelphia Chapter honored several nominees before the 2026 Grammy Awards.
The Philadelphia region has experienced quite a dose of winter weather over the last few weeks — from sleet to snow to a deep freeze.
The Recording Academy's Philadelphia Chapter honored several nominees before the 2026 Grammy Awards.
The Philadelphia region has experienced quite a dose of winter weather over the last few weeks — from sleet to snow to a deep freeze.
After a dramatic growth spurt and work at Ascent Athlete, St. Joe's Prep pitcher Cole Kuhn is throwing the baseball world a major curveball.
Lehigh County Controller Mark Pinsley says the Department of Homeland Security owes over $100,000 in rent to the county.
Police say a teenage driver turned himself in for the Dec. 20, 2025, hit-and-run that killed June Rodriguez, a DJ at Bob and Barbara's Lounge.
A new law in New Jersey requires people to have licenses, registration and insurance to operate e-bikes.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
Mikie Sherrill was inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, becoming the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
Philadelphia could see the heaviest snow of the season this weekend, but it all depends on the storm's track. Here's what we know.
Delaware State Corp. Matthew Snook was shot and killed inside a Wilmington DMV in late December 2025.
New Castle County Police are searching for Richard Kirchner, of Elkton, Maryland, after he allegedly ripped off several homeowners.
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Louis E. Roemer, who died as a POW during World War II, has been officially accounted for.
A flock in Kent County, Delaware, tested presumptive positive for avian influenza, officials say.
A Philadelphia doctor said some chatbots can be dangerous for children.
A special art show at Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital aims to raise community awareness about cognitive and physical disabilities.
A special group of students in West Philadelphia received a surprise celebration on Friday before heading to college Monday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Whether you have COVID or the common cold, doctors say it's important to know what you have so you get the right kind of treatment.
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.
A multi-vehicle crash on Lincoln Drive in Philadelphia left one person dead and four other people injured Thursday night.
Officials in Philadelphia say they're working to reopen the Center City bus terminal in time for celebrations of America's 250th birthday.
Morning express trains on SEPTA's Regional Rail will resume Monday, Jan. 12, after months of delays and commuter frustrations.
A crash on Chester Pike knocked out power in Norwood and Prospect Park early Thursday morning.
Motorists running the red light at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval in Philadelphia will start getting $100 fines on Jan. 8.
Devin Booker scored 27 points as the Suns beat the 76ers 116-110 on Tuesday night in a matchup of teams playing the second game of a back-to-back.
Phillies legends Chase Utley, Cole Hamels and Jimmy Rollins each fell short of making the Hall of Fame.
After a dramatic growth spurt and work at Ascent Athlete, St. Joe's Prep pitcher Cole Kuhn is throwing the baseball world a major curveball.
J.T. Realmuto is back with the Phillies on a three-year contract, but he said negotiations to reach the deal "got a little hairy there at the end."
Phillies president Dave Dombrowski said losing prized free-agent Bo Bichette to rival New York Mets was a "gut punch."
Jake Dillon, the musician behind Delco Donny, is using his virality to share his original songs while teaching music to others.
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for a brutally cold Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
With less than two weeks until the 2026 Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy's Philadelphia Chapter honored several nominees with hometown roots during a celebration Tuesday night at South Restaurant and Jazz Club.
Winter essentials are selling fast at Fisher's Ace Hardware in Lansdale.
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, is terminating a lease agreement with the Department of Homeland Security, which had been renting office space from the county, an official said Tuesday. Officials allege the agency has not been paying rent.
Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, is terminating a lease agreement with the Department of Homeland Security, which had been renting office space from the county, an official said Tuesday. Officials allege the agency has not been paying rent.