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Police commissioner Charles Ramsey reminded the rookies about heightened public scrutiny in light of civil unrest in Ferguson, Mo.
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Police commissioner Charles Ramsey reminded the rookies about heightened public scrutiny in light of civil unrest in Ferguson, Mo.
The cash-strapped Philadelphia School District will lay off 17 central office employees as part of an elimination of 81 positions at school district headquarters.
Fourteen-year-old Sriram Hathwar was one of two young men who tied for first place this year at the National Spelling Bee, in Washington DC. He hopes to be an eye doctor someday.
Just days before the Sept. 2 opening of schools, the Camden School District is joining forces with the Center for Family Services in the Landing Square neighborhood to give parents more resources to help their children.
Avoiding concussions among young athletes was the focus of a daylong discussion at a Main Line school that is addressing the issue head-on.
"Great Philly Schools" has launched a new web tool to help parents choose early-childhood programs.
While many in education and STEM fields embrace the new Common Core standards, many strongly oppose them. Some hold the belief that the Common Core will lead to a national curriculum, others believe the standards are weaker than what states have already implemented.
Innovation drives the U.S. economy, and employees with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills have become a hot commodity in post-recession America.
The number of jobs in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) is growing at a rate nearly double that of non-STEM jobs. To train this workforce of the near future, the United States needs an army of teachers highly trained in science, math, and technology.
Teacher support is key to all of these efforts, which is why Raytheon is interested in rewarding educators who go the extra mile to get students excited.
American schools increasingly depend on digital technologies to expand learning opportunities, to individualize instruction and to graduate students with the skills necessary for success in college and the 21st century workplace.
Nearly a decade ago U.S. Congress, warned that America will fall behind in the global economy if its education system doesn't produce more workers with science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills.
Women make up nearly half the American workforce, yet only 3 percent of engineers, 15 percent of math and computer workers, and 14 percent of scientists are women.
What do you get when you add pizza, probability, teenagers and engineers? Improved test scores, students say.
In a first-of-its-kind study, the Brookings Institute analyzed millions of advertisements for job vacancies and compared the length of time jobs requiring science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills and non-STEM related jobs remained open.
American students are falling behind students in other countries on international assessments of math and science. Statistics such as these are driving the call for education reforms to strengthen science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education in the country's schools.
A team of students from the University of Central Florida won the Raytheon-sponsored National Cyber Collegiate Defense Competition earlier this year.
The Darby Free Library has been around for 271 years, but officials say they may have to radically change their operations if they can't find money for their everyday expenses and some capital improvements.
The lawsuit claims the girl, an incoming freshman at Downingtown High School East, collided with another player during a preseason soccer scrimmage, injuring her head.
The board that oversees the 165-year-old school says the decision threatens its financial stability.
With the last few days of summer vacation, children in the Delaware Valley will soon be back in the classroom. And two local experts have some practical wisdom for parents of children headed back to school.
Pediatricians have a new prescription for schools: later start times for teens.
A group is preparing legal action, to try to force the state to address shortcomings at Philadelphia public schools.
Back to school shopping is now in full swing throughout the Delaware Valley, but for some, what was once a time of excitement has now turned into a hardship.
It's a program that benefits both the students and the transit agency.
Sean Couturier's second goal lifted the Philadelphia Flyers to a 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers.
Hip-Hop, the Sixers' iconic former mascot, is coming back to help celebrate the 2001 team.
Two adults and a 16-year-old were taken to the hospital after being shot in Philadelphia on Monday, police say.
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson will return for the final year of his contract next year, reports say.
Is it time to shrink the size of the legislature?
The worst of the nor'easter may be behind Jersey Shore communities hit hard by coastal flooding.
Hip-Hop, the Sixers' iconic former mascot, is coming back to help celebrate the 2001 team.
Two adults and a 16-year-old were taken to the hospital after being shot in Philadelphia on Monday, police say.
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson will return for the final year of his contract next year, reports say.
Is it time to shrink the size of the legislature?
Two adults and a 16-year-old were taken to the hospital after being shot in Philadelphia on Monday, police say.
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson will return for the final year of his contract next year, reports say.
Dozens braved the rain to honor Native history and culture during Philadelphia's 9th annual Indigenous Peoples Day celebration.
Advocates in Philadelphia weighed in on what they think should happen next in Israel and Gaza.
Beneath the beat of the drums, the true heartbeat of the parade was gratitude for the generations of service members who continue to keep the country marching forward.
The worst of the nor'easter may be behind Jersey Shore communities hit hard by coastal flooding.
The significant coastal storm continues to impact the Philadelphia region and Jersey Shore on Monday.
A nor'easter is bringing strong winds, big waves and flooding to coastal communities in New Jersey.
Rainy and windy Sunday, especially closer to the coast. Coastal flooding is expected at high tides.
Some strolled the boardwalk Saturday night enjoying the calm before the storm, while others braced for potentially severe flooding and damage.
The significant coastal storm continues to impact the Philadelphia region and Jersey Shore on Monday.
Rainy and windy Sunday, especially closer to the coast. Coastal flooding is expected at high tides.
A shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, has left a 16-year-old boy dead and another injured Wednesday night, police said.
The family of 12-year-old Keyonna Calloway says Ronald McDonald House Delaware has made a huge difference in her recovery.
Pennsylvania AG Dave Sunday says customers with unused Iron Hill Brewery gift cards should dispute the purchases.
Families learn to overcome fear and find strength as they talk openly about loving someone who's struggling with addiction or recovery.
Students at Memphis Street Academy in Port Richmond can get all kinds of health care without leaving school or waiting for a doctor's appointment.
Symptoms of Lyme disease can range from fever, headaches, fatigue and occasionally serious heart complications.
Nobel Prize committee chair says discoveries by the trio of researchers were "decisive for our understanding of how the immune system functions."
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
The first Jordan Brand store in the United States is opening in Philadelphia on Friday morning.
It's the age-old question for Pennsylvanians: Sheetz or Wawa?
Philadelphia Phillies fans are supporting small businesses as Red October excitement heats up.
Nike Inc.'s first U.S.-based Jordan Brand World of Flight store in Philadelphia has an opening date: Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.
Some fans say they've experienced their tickets disappearing from their MLB Ballpark app, and ticketholders have been warned.
Here's what you need to know about the road closures and parking restrictions as Philadelphia continues its Homecoming 250 Navy and Marine Corps celebrations.
SEPTA GM Scott Sauer says the Philadelphia-based transit authority has a handle on how the fires started but hasn't uncovered what could connect them.
SEPTA says all Regional Rail service was temporarily suspended Thursday due to signal power issues.
SEPTA is facing a lawsuit that alleges its fare increases on public transportation in Philadelphia were illegal.
SEPTA says Regional Rail riders could face possible cancellations, delays and crowded trains after last week's federal emergency order.
Hip-Hop, the Sixers' iconic former mascot, is coming back to help celebrate the 2001 team.
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson will return for the final year of his contract next year, reports say.
Za'Darius Smith has announced his retirement from the NFL just five games into his first season with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Terry Smith was named Penn State's interim coach when James Franklin was fired on Sunday.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
The star of "The Bear" talks about how he approached playing legendary rocker Bruce Springsteen in a new film, and what he found in common with him.
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day this year. The company said it only took 11 hours to hit that mark.
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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.
After a nor'easter caused flooding and strong winds in Ocean City, New Jersey, and along the coast, conditions are starting to improve. Here's the latest.
Dozens gathered Monday to mark Indigenous Peoples Day with traditional music, dance and food at Penn Treaty Park in the Fishtown section of Philadelphia.
Some streets are still flooded, and concerns about beach erosion remain after a nor'easter battered the New Jersey and Delaware coast this weekend. CBS News Philadelphia has team coverage of the storm damage and what comes next.
The worst effects of the nor'easter are over, but the risk of coastal flooding remains for Jersey Shore and Delaware beach communities. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
A Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, boy is back to playing the sports he loves after being treated for a rare condition called Legg-Calvé-Perthes Disease at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Reporter Stephanie Stahl has Landon's story.