Black educators at Overbrook Elementary echo importance of representation in classroom
For many students, it's not just about academics, it's about feeling seen and understood.
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For many students, it's not just about academics, it's about feeling seen and understood.
As the nation celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week, Overbrook Elementary School is offering a powerful lesson in how representation in the classroom can reshape a student's future. Josh Sanders reports.
The 1985 bombing started a fire that destroyed more than 60 rowhomes in West Philadelphia. It left five children and six adults dead.
A 30-year-old man has been charged with shooting a Philadelphia police officer trying to break up a fight outside Overbrook High School on Wednesday afternoon, according to the city's police commissioner.
A 26-year-old Philadelphia police officer is in critical condition after he was shot outside Overbrook High School Wednesday.
Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said a Philadelphia officer was shot near Overbrook High School as police were breaking up a large fight on Wednesday.
Police are working to identify the person responsible for purposely starting a fire that killed a person inside their West Philadelphia home in November 2024. The arson was recorded on surveillance video around 4 a.m. on the 1400 block of North 61st Street. The suspect can be seen setting fire to a front porch, which later led to the death of a 67-year-old who was bedridden.
An officer is in critical condition after he was shot while police were breaking up a large fight outside Overbrook High School in Philadelphia, Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel said Wednesday afternoon.
Police have made an arrest after a shooting incident on Monday that left a 2 year old boy in critical condition. According to police, the toddler accidentally discharged the weapon after retrieving it from a bedroom in West Philadelphia. Twenty-year-old Rahmir Ponzo has been arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child and recklessly endangering another person.
A toddler and a child were both injured in separate shootings in West Philadelphia on Monday afternoon, police said.
Thirteen-time PGA Tour winner Jordan Spieth spent part of Monday at the Cobbs Creek Golf Course in West Philadelphia mentoring students on a brand-new junior golf putting green that he donated through his nonprofit, the Jordan Spieth Family Foundation, totaling $250,000.
Both shootings are under investigation. So far, no arrests have been made, Philadelphia police said.
Police are investigating a deadly hit-and-run that happened Friday night in West Philadelphia. They said it happened just after 11:30 p.m. near 63rd Street and Girard Avenue. Officers arrived to find an unidentified man lying in the street. He was pronounced dead at a hospital. So far, police have not provided any description of the driver's vehicle.
A man and a woman were injured in a drive-by shooting in West Philadelphia on Wednesday night.
Seven people were shot in Philadelphia on Tuesday night in three separate shootings, including one where a man died in West Philly.
A 29-year-old woman was shot and killed at close range while driving with a child in the backseat of her car in West Philadelphia on April 18.
A family is grieving the death of Imani Naim, who was shot and killed in West Philadelphia on Friday night while her 8-year-old cousin was in the car with her.
Imani Naim was shot and killed in West Philadelphia while she was inside a car with her 8-year-old cousin. Her cousin wasn't struck by gunfire, but the boy's mother said he's traumatized.
The search is on for a shooter who fired nearly a dozen shots into a car in West Philadelphia. The driver was killed and police said the bullets narrowly missed a young child in the backseat. Ryan Hughes talked to a witness and has the latest on the investigation.
Philadelphia police said a woman was shot inside a vehicle on the 5700 block of Ludlow Street.
A celebration in West Philly on Tuesday at the Philadelphia Stars Negro League Memorial Park. April 15 is also known as Jackie Robinson Day. A day to honor Robinson's Major League Baseball debut, which broke the color barrier on this date in 1947. Attendees had the opportunity to meet Philadelphia Phillies alumni, the Phillie Phanatic and Phillies Ballgirls.
A 21-year-old man wanted for a deadly hit-and-run in West Philadelphia in December 2022 was taken into custody on Tuesday.
A block party for one neighborhood in West Philadelphia had over 100 volunteers come together to repair homeowners' houses.
Friday was a different kind of block party for one neighborhood in West Philadelphia. Over 100 volunteers, including members of Penn's Community, came together to repair 11 homeowners' houses. Josh Sanders reports.
A boy who police said was 14 years old was found shot at the corner of 56th and Race streets in West Philadelphia. Jim Donovan has the latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Tammie Souza.
It's another day of jackets, gloves and hats as we continue in a cold winter pattern Thursday in the Philadelphia region.
Katrina Blackwell, who grew up in Chester, has been with the Delaware County police department for more than 20 years.
In a 4-1 vote Wednesday night, Delaware County Council approved a $340 million budget that includes a 19% property tax hike.
Mawn in Philadelphia was recognized by The New York Times for having one of the dishes they had while traveling across the country in 2025.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
In a 4-1 vote Wednesday night, Delaware County Council approved a $340 million budget that includes a 19% property tax hike.
It's another day of jackets, gloves and hats as we continue in a cold winter pattern Thursday in the Philadelphia region.
Katrina Blackwell, who grew up in Chester, has been with the Delaware County police department for more than 20 years.
Philadelphia police are investigating the suspicious death of an elderly man after he was found dead with lacerations on his chest and head inside a Logan home.
Mawn in Philadelphia was recognized by The New York Times for having one of the dishes they had while traveling across the country in 2025.
Katrina Blackwell, who grew up in Chester, has been with the Delaware County police department for more than 20 years.
In a 4-1 vote Wednesday night, Delaware County Council approved a $340 million budget that includes a 19% property tax hike.
Mawn in Philadelphia was recognized by The New York Times for having one of the dishes they had while traveling across the country in 2025.
The Philadelphia Board of Education will vote on the resolution during a special meeting on Thursday.
After debate over whether Philly should swap the original Rocky statue with a replica, Sylvester Stallone himself is changing course.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
A man was airlifted to a Philadelphia hospital after he was seriously injured in a fire at a Galloway Township home Wednesday morning, police said.
Twins in New Jersey were arrested for allegedly threatening to shoot ICE officers "on sight" and hang the top spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security.
Mantua Township voters will decide whether to raise $39 million in bonds to repair aging school buildings.
Three members of a family of four were killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, leaving their community heartbroken.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Three police officers credited for preventing a potential attack at the University of Delaware were honored Friday.
Republican Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick said he was readying a plan that would extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies for two years.
Federal prosecutors say a Delaware man, Luqmaan Khan, had plans to attack the University of Delaware police department.
The first winter storm of the season is forecast to bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley overnight Monday into Tuesday.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
Nick Patterson will make his debut in the Philadelphia Ballet's production of "The Nutcracker" a year after being diagnosed with cancer.
Instead of big incisions, doctors at Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital are using tiny scopes with tips that freeze. For patients, it means they get diagnosed faster with no downtime.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
A new report highlights the stories of kids who have survived cancer and the importance of research funding.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
SEPTA and TWU Local 234 reached a labor agreement Monday that, if ratified, would avert a strike in Philadelphia.
All SEPTA services will run on a normal schedule Monday, days after TWU Local 234 warned a strike was "imminent."
TWU Local 234, the union representing 5,000 SEPTA workers, said a strike is "imminent" and could happen as early as Saturday.
A crash involving a tractor-trailer and a van closed I-295 north near the Route 70 exit in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Wednesday.
Part of I-95 North in Philadelphia will be closed overnight this week for roadwork.
Kyle Schwarber has signed a $150 million, five-year deal to stay with the Phillies just before the expected birth of a daughter.
Travis Konecny got his 500th NHL point and Dan Vladar made 17 saves as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1.
Kyle Schwarber, who the Phillies reportedly signed to a five-year deal, will play for the U.S. in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
The Phillies and DH Kyle Schwarber agreed to a five-year, $150 million contract in free agency Tuesday.
Cameron Dicker kicked five field goals and Tony Jefferson intercepted Jalen Hurts at the 1-yard line to lift the Chargers to a 22-19 overtime victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $50 million into the production of season 2 of the HBO Delco crime drama series "Task."
Mechanicsburg native and comedian Shane Gillis will play the largest headline show of his career at the Linc in July 2026.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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 before a very cold Thursday.
Tyvine Jones, an accused gang member and alleged hitman wanted for three murders in Philadelphia between 2020 and 2022, was arrested Wednesday in Delaware County, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
For a homeowner with an average assessment of $255,000, the increase adds about $188 a year — roughly $16 a month.
The Chester Police Department in Delaware County appointed its first female commissioner in its history Wednesday night.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties. Stephanie Stahl reports.