Trump admin could block student loan relief for some public servants
Proposed Department of Education rule could deny loan forgiveness to borrowers whose employers are found to be illegally "undermining national security and American values."
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Proposed Department of Education rule could deny loan forgiveness to borrowers whose employers are found to be illegally "undermining national security and American values."
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to pause a lower court order that required the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees.
The states lost out on billions in funding for after-school and summer programs, teacher training and other initiatives.
TransUnion, one of the three major credit bureaus, found that one in five student loan borrowers is at risk of defaulting.
The lawsuit against the Trump administration says the Education Department's halt of promised aid for schools will force cuts to vital services.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington said federal funding is critical for the city's schools.
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
The Department of Education is slashing nearly 50% of its workforce as part of the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the agency.
The Department of Education said staff affected by the job cuts would be placed on leave starting Friday, March 21.
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced on Tuesday that the Department of Education will cut its workforce by nearly 50%.
Completely eliminating the Education Department would require congressional approval and 60 votes in the Senate, which is unlikely given the current makeup.
About 45 years ago, President Jimmy Carter signed off on creating the U.S. Department of Education with the goal of advising and assisting schools and universities.
Some Philadelphia teachers and lawmakers say they're worried about new Education Secretary Linda McMahon — and her and President Trump's plans for the U.S. Education Department.
Penn President Liz Magill is expected to testify in a Congressional antisemitism hearing in December.
Penn and Lafayette College are among seven schools being investigated by the Education Department over alleged incidents of antisemitism and Islamophobia.
At least 100 children in grades 1 through 5 were arrested in school during the 2020-2021 school year, according to CBS News analysis of newly-released federal data.
Some borrowers who had enrolled in income-driven repayment plans will start getting their debt discharged this week.
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The Community College of Philadelphia celebrated the first graduates of a program that trains students to support the Navy.
A civil jury in California found 88-year-old Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, and awarded her $19.25 million.
Kermit Gosnell, the West Philadelphia doctor convicted of multiple murders, has died, officials say.
Vernon Baker was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman seated next to him on a Philadelphia-bound flight, officials said.
ICE agents were deployed to Philadelphia International Airport to assist with TSA shortages due to the partial government shutdown, sources say.
The Community College of Philadelphia celebrated the first graduates of a program that trains students to support the Navy.
A civil jury in California found 88-year-old Bill Cosby liable for drugging and sexually assaulting Donna Motsinger in 1972, and awarded her $19.25 million.
Kermit Gosnell, the West Philadelphia doctor convicted of multiple murders, has died, officials say.
Vernon Baker was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman seated next to him on a Philadelphia-bound flight, officials said.
The Community College of Philadelphia celebrated the first graduates of a program that trains students to support the Navy.
Kermit Gosnell, the West Philadelphia doctor convicted of multiple murders, has died, officials say.
Vernon Baker was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman seated next to him on a Philadelphia-bound flight, officials said.
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants to add a $1-per-ride tax on ride-hailing services to help fund the Philadelphia School District.
Philadelphia Police Officer Meika Bell was arrested for stealing from a store in Radnor, officials say.
Vernon Baker was sentenced to prison for sexually assaulting a woman seated next to him on a Philadelphia-bound flight, officials said.
A new historic marker has designated Timbuctoo as one of only about eight recognized Black historic sites in South Jersey.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
A fire on a residential block in Camden, New Jersey, could be seen from Philadelphia.
After hitting delays because of snow and ice, crews are now working to rebuild a large portion of Ventnor, New Jersey's boardwalk.
A 17-year-old is in custody and another person is wanted by police in connection with an armed robbery outside the Christiana Mall in Newark, Delaware.
Three people died in a car crash involving a drunk driver early Saturday morning in Wilmington, Delaware, police say.
An EF-1 tornado touched down in Kent County, Delaware, Monday night as severe storms hit the Philadelphia region, the National Weather Service said Tuesday.
Thousands of people spent the night without electricity around the Philadelphia area after Monday's storms.
With the region under a tornado watch through 7 p.m., several school districts have announced closings and early dismissals.
The Philadelphia Phillies play regular-season baseball next week. Before then: a race around Citizens Bank Park.
A popular national brand has joined a Philadelphia kidney patient and advocate to raise awareness and save lives.
Earl Jones is thriving after receiving a heart transplant at Temple University Hospital decades ago.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
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.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
After 20 years of planning and six years of construction, a reimagined Ardmore train station is back open.
Route 73 is back open in Marlton after a fatal crash closed the road for several hours Friday morning.
The Walt Whitman Bridge is back open Wednesday after it was closed in both directions Tuesday night because of police activity.
Additional security checkpoints at PHL are closed as a partial government shutdown affecting TSA drags on.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Phillies have agreed to a six-year contract with opening day starter Cristopher Sánchez. The deal begins in 2027 and runs through 2032 with a club option for 2033.
VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Princeton women's basketball, the last Philadelphia-area team in the NCAA Tournament, falls to Oklahoma State in the first round.
Christian Dvorak scored a tiebreaking goal early in the third period and added an assist, Dan Vladar made 24 saves and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 to complete a three-game West Coast sweep.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Law enforcement sources told CBS News that additional images were obtained from surveillance cameras installed at Guthrie's Tucson home, but they showed nothing suspicious.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
A West Philadelphia hip-hop artist is using his music to inspire others and bring people together.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Monday night.
The Community College of Philadelphia celebrated the first graduates of a new program that trains students for careers supporting the U.S. Navy.
Police said the burglars struck last week in the Meadowbrook and Huntingdon Valley sections of Abington Township.
A Philadelphia police officer was arrested for stealing from a store in Delaware County over the weekend.
Cosby's attorney, Jennifer Bonjean, said in an email that they are disappointed and fully intend to appeal the verdict.