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To punctuate a program titled "The Year of the Bard: Shakespeare at 450," the Free Library teamed up with the Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre for a birthday party with cake, jugglers, and action sequences.
The Penn Relays begin Thursday, in West Philadelphia.
Attorney General Kathleen Kane announced that a former teacher at Devon Preparatory School in Chester County is being charged for possession and distribution of child pornography.
Thousands of economically disadvantaged Philadelphia students will be able to explore and develop an appreciation for art at the Barnes Foundation, thanks to an endowment gift from the global pharmacuetical giant.
Masterman High School, at 17th and Spring Garden Streets, is again the top high school in Pennsylvania, according to US News and World Report's annual list.
The U.S. Supreme Court upheld a voter referendum banning use of race in admissions at state-run universities in Michigan. Some experts believe the ruling could lead to more states taking a similar road.
A team of Swarthmore students leave today for Houston to test their concept vehicle at a competition.
Working Families Organization would have to gather 20,000 petition signatures, but Councilwoman Jannie Blackwell says it would send a strong message.
Police say the incidents are not related and are considered isolated attacks, but that doesn't ease concerns for some students.
A family is suing a New Jersey school district, contending that the phrase "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance is discriminatory toward atheist children.
An effort is now underway to document the true story of the fate of the Robert J. Walker and why 21 men died aboard the vessel.
The blue and white wheel chair design on a handicapped parking sign or where a facility is wheelchair accessible is well known, but not active enough for 22-year-old Chris Yang.
The University says campus water service will remain shut off in certain areas while repairs take place, and service will be restored as soon as possible.
Philadelphia's District Attorney says bureaucracy at the Philadelphia School District is thwarting his effort to go after parents of students who are chronically truant.
Pennsylvania and New Jersey are among the six states that do not have a law requiring school districts to provide kindergarten for young students.
Tallaksen is the former Shamong School Board President and has filed a complaint with New Jersey's School Ethics Commission against current member Greg Vitagliano.
Police are investigating after a 22-year-old student was found dead inside of a dorm at Chestnut Hill College.
You can learn about physics while on a trip to the Philadelphia Museum of Art thanks to a free new app developed by a Drexel University professor.
A new poll says Philadelphia voters don't think much of how the governor or the School Reform Commission are handling public education.
Thousands of Philadelphia school kids will begin getting city library cards, starting Wednesday.
"Early childhood self-regulation problems are associated with mildly increased media exposure, even after controlling for important confounding variables," researchers say.
The 6th annual Rutgers Day is set for Saturday, April 26th in North Jersey, a day-long free festival to demonstrate all that the university offers.
From Sharknado cocktails to clothes of the futrure, there are many events at Philadelphia's Science Festival that begins later this month.
Penn State announced Saturday it blew past the $2 billion goal in a seven-year fundraising campaign that has expanded student scholarships, brought a big-time hockey program to campus and built a new children's hospital in Hershey.
A gas driller is giving $2.5 million to Lackawanna College in Scranton.
At least three men were taken into custody following two state police cars getting hit during a car chase on I-95 on Wednesday.
By HughE Dillon.
Lincoln High School's football season may not be over.
Bryce Harper, in his second season as a full-time first baseman, is the Phillies' lone finalist for the Rawlings Gold Glove Award.
The stones found in some Ben's Original rice products are naturally occurring and originate from the rice farm, but they pose possible risk of oral or digestive tract injury if consumed.
Keon King is charged with kidnapping Kada Scott and another Philadelphia woman earlier in 2025, officials said Wednesday.
Police identified the Philadelphia firefighter who was killed as 56-year-old Antonio Rodriguez.
At least three men were taken into custody following two state police cars getting hit during a car chase on I-95 on Wednesday.
Lincoln High School's football season may not be over.
Bryce Harper, in his second season as a full-time first baseman, is the Phillies' lone finalist for the Rawlings Gold Glove Award.
At least three men were taken into custody following two state police cars getting hit during a car chase on I-95 on Wednesday.
Lincoln High School's football season may not be over.
PATCO service has been restored after a PSE&G power outage at the Westmont Substation on Wednesday morning.
Keon King is charged with kidnapping Kada Scott and another Philadelphia woman earlier in 2025, officials said Wednesday.
Police identified the Philadelphia firefighter who was killed as 56-year-old Antonio Rodriguez.
PATCO service has been restored after a PSE&G power outage at the Westmont Substation on Wednesday morning.
A New Jersey woman thought she bought Broadway tickets to celebrate her daughter's birthday, but they were turned away at the theater.
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 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.
By HughE Dillon.
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.
PATCO service has been restored after a PSE&G power outage at the Westmont Substation on Wednesday morning.
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.
Lincoln High School's football season may not be over.
Bryce Harper, in his second season as a full-time first baseman, is the Phillies' lone finalist for the Rawlings Gold Glove Award.
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.
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.
SEPTA Transit Police is reporting a substantial reduction in crime on the system. Serious crimes were down 10% in September compared to the same period last year, according to their new quarterly data. There were reductions in seven of the eight categories, including aggravated assaults and thefts. The robbery category was up 13.4%.
A wild police chase stops traffic on I-95 as state troopers sprint across the highway chasing several suspects. Chopper 3 was overhead to capture all the action. Liz Crawford reports how this chase ended and why police were after them.
The School District of Philadelphia amends its suspension of Lincoln High School's football program, allowing the team to play its final game, after reviewing video evidence related to a postgame brawl earlier this month.
The volunteer center is located at the Fashion District Philadelphia along Market Street. The facility will function as the heartbeat of tournament operations.
PATCO train service has been restored after a PSE&G power outage forced the transportation agency's Westmont Substation to suspend service in and out of Philadelphia Wednesday morning, officials said.