SRC Defies City Charter, Refuses To Adopt Budget
The School Reform Commission has decided to defy the city charter and not pass a budget for next year on time.
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The School Reform Commission has decided to defy the city charter and not pass a budget for next year on time.
The federal government recycles employee computers every other year. But they don't just toss the used laptops into landfills -- they give them to schools.
Mayor Michael Nutter called Dr. Maya Angelou "America's poet -- a woman whose light will be missed."
The $10,000 grant from the law firm of White and Williams will buy Chromebook laptops for sixth, seventh, and eighth graders at the Chester A. Arthur School, at 20th and Catharine Streets.
The teaching certificate of Emma Painter, 51, has been suspended as a result of a sexual abuse case involving another teacher.
It's a victory in the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for the School District of Philadelphia in its dispute with the Walter D. Palmer Charter School.
Superintendent Robert Copeland said he'll meet with editors of the Neshaminy High paper "The Playwickian" and they'll discuss this controversial policy which would reverse the "Redskin" ban.
Philadelphia has been selected in a national competition as one of seven cities to encourage youth mentorship in science, technology, engineering and mathematics ("STEM").
Healthy Futures is a three-year, $3-million effort that touches more than 1,000 fourth graders in the five-county area.
Sure, the boss is a pain and your co-workers are crazy, but a new study says you're better off in the office than hanging around the house, whether or not you have kids.
Philadelphia schools continue to deal with deep budget cuts, just a day after a first grader died at an elementary school that has no full-time nurse.
City Council president Darrell Clarke has decided to play it safe, adding a fallback provision to his plan to send sales tax proceeds to the cash-starved school district.
Grief counselors will be available at two area schools today, mourning the loss of students who died on Wednesday after medical emergencies.
Coding, programming, and computer analytics don't seem like very sexy careers. But did you know that developers and programmers are among the highest paid members of the workforce, right out of college?
Philadelphia school officials told city council, today, the deadline for massive lay-offs is getting close and a failure to to come up with funding will mean dire conditions in schools next year.
Four of the five, including Cayuga Elementary School principal Evelyn Cortez, now have a preliminary hearing on July 18th to face charges that they gave students answers to standardized tests.
Thousands of Rutgers students received their diplomas during the university's system-wide commencement ceremony. School officials say the class of 2014 had an estimated 16,431 graduates.
A group of Drexel University dance students spent the past six months partnering with high school students with cerebral palsy and they are counting down to a big performance.
The landmark Brown versus Board of Education decision that de-segregated public education in America turns 60 today.
Students at Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School, in Ardsley, cheered as a rainsoaked Stephen Finley, president of Bishop McDevitt High School in Wyncote, ran up the grade school's driveway.
Rain this morning forced the commencement exercises indoors at Rowan University, and may have also squelched any planned protests aimed at the guest speaker.
Gov. Chris Christie, addressing graduates of southern New Jersey's Rowan University on Friday, said that their new degrees will provide opportunities but do not guarantee success.
Do you know how to advise your child about ways to spend that money that will make a difference?
It may be a tough sell in Harrisburg, but City Council is hoping to convince state lawmakers to sign on to their revised school bailout plan.
Widener University's commencement ceremony today will be held inside the Schwartz Athletic Center Field House.
A homicide investigation is underway after a Philadelphia firefighter was found dead inside a rowhome in Holmesburg, sources say.
One person was killed after Philadelphia police say a stolen SUV crashed along Cheltenham Avenue and North 2nd Street, Tuesday night.
With the powerful nor'easter drifting further out to sea, the weather conditions in the Philadelphia region will improve dramatically over the next several days.
Celebrities from Philly and beyond have begun paying tribute to R&B and neo-soul icon D'Angelo, who died Tuesday at 51.
A 67-year-old man is in critical condition after he was shot at the Bernice Arms Senior Apartments, Philadelphia police say.
A homicide investigation is underway after a Philadelphia firefighter was found dead inside a rowhome in Holmesburg, sources say.
The vandalism happened days after the death of Vincent Termini Sr., the second-generation owner of the iconic Philadelphia bakery.
One person was killed after Philadelphia police say a stolen SUV crashed along Cheltenham Avenue and North 2nd Street, Tuesday night.
Lawyers for Ellen Greenberg's family said they're asking state or federal law enforcement to launch its own investigation after the city of Philadelphia once again ruled it a suicide.
With the powerful nor'easter drifting further out to sea, the weather conditions in the Philadelphia region will improve dramatically over the next several days.
A homicide investigation is underway after a Philadelphia firefighter was found dead inside a rowhome in Holmesburg, sources say.
One person was killed after Philadelphia police say a stolen SUV crashed along Cheltenham Avenue and North 2nd Street, Tuesday night.
A 67-year-old man is in critical condition after he was shot at the Bernice Arms Senior Apartments, Philadelphia police say.
Bensalem Police, with other officials, announced that 17 suspected child predators were arrested this year as part of its Internet Crime Against Children investigations.
The vandalism happened days after the death of Vincent Termini Sr., the second-generation owner of the iconic Philadelphia bakery.
A South Jersey facility called Project Walk has this non-invasive spinal cord stimulation therapy that is helping a lifeguard who broke his neck.
The New Jersey governor election is coming up on Nov. 4, and Tuesday is the last day to register to change your registration status.
Towns in the Jersey Shore are scrambling to rebuild after their beaches took a beating following the nor'easter that moved through the East Coast.
Tuesday will be cloudy and breezy in the Philadelphia area with highs in the 60s.
The worst of the nor'easter may be behind Jersey Shore communities hit hard by coastal flooding.
Tuesday will be cloudy and breezy in the Philadelphia area with highs in the 60s.
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.
A South Jersey facility called Project Walk has this non-invasive spinal cord stimulation therapy that is helping a lifeguard who broke his neck.
After treatment for Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Landon Gallo is back to running and playing.
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.
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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.
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.
Bill Roth, the man behind Hip-Hop from 1998 to 2011, is training to reprise the role.
Terry Smith was named Penn State's interim head coach on Sunday when James Franklin was fired.
Philadelphia Flyers fans have renewed hope in the team with former player Rick Tocchet at the helm.
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.
Celebrities from Philly and beyond have begun paying tribute to R&B and neo-soul icon D'Angelo, who died Tuesday at 51.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
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.
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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.
A Philadelphia firefighter was found dead inside a Holmesburg rowhome, Wednesday morning, sources say. The death is being investigated as a homicide.
Philadelphia police said a stolen SUV crashed in East Oak Lane, killing one person, Tuesday night. Ross DiMattei has more on the crash investigation and arrests.
Bill Kelly says Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will be mild with a high of 71 degrees.
Anyone with information about the vandalism at Termini Brothers is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.
A fire in Camden Tuesday night damaged multiple rowhomes.