Officials Celebrate Start of Construction For New Charter School in Camden
New Jersey governor Chris Christie visited Camden, NJ to help officials break ground for a charter school on a site where a public school once stood.
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New Jersey governor Chris Christie visited Camden, NJ to help officials break ground for a charter school on a site where a public school once stood.
Forty-four Drexel students will attempt to break the record for the largest "Rube Goldberg"-style device.
There were fireworks, cannon volleys, and a full-dress parade outside a National Park Service building that is slated for demolition to make way for the new museum.
Essay optional. No penalties for wrong answers. The SAT college entrance exam is undergoing sweeping revisions.
Counselors at Drexel's medical school walked applicants through the process of signing up at the healthcare.gov web site.
According to a budget overview obtained by KYW Newsradio, additional money for inspectors will "strengthen demolition controls to ensure safe public and private demolitions."
District schools will now be in session for students and staff from April 21-25, which had been scheduled as Spring Break.
Comcast Corporation says more than 300,000 low-income families across the country have signed up for its reduced-cost Internet service -- but notes that many more are eligible.
Starr is chipping in $25,000 himself, with the goal of collecting $100,000 for playgrounds, technology, and internships.
The Schwenksville, Pa. camp is facing its largest funding deficit since opening its doors more than sixty years ago.
The Academy of Natural Sciences has launched an effort to make museum visits more welcoming to children with autism.
Today is the seventh day on the Philadelphia School District calendar wiped-out by snow this winter. Does that mean the school year will be extended into July? Not necessarily.
The man recently hired to be Penn State's next president hopes it's time the focus will shift away from the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal.
Montgomery County Community College received a national award this week for creating successful programs that resulted in higher rates of completion for students of color.
Two state Senators are collaborating on proposed legislation to shake up Pennsylvania's system of state-owned universities.
The union that represents Philadelphia Public School principals has reached a tentative agreement on a new contract that contains what the union chief calls "serious concessions."
Lots of college students spend Spring Break partying, some other working, but a group from LaSalle will be learning about immigration by going to a Texas border town.
While students are still not permitted to bring their own dogs (with the exception of service animals), many are probably looking forward to seeing some furry and friendly -- albeit slobbery -- faces around campus.
According to officials, the money will go to help the University City District find students from West Philadelphia to participate in a certificate program to become a physician's assistant.
Kids at the Camden Community Charter School were getting nutrition classes taught by Americorps member Erin McKenrick.
Camden Children's Garden founder Mike Devlin says the nature education center on the Camden waterfront was looking down the barrel of a gun last year.
A Montgomery County teenager is attending a pretty special film festival, today -- at the White House.
It was an experience for a group of Temple University students that can be described as "out of this world." A Question and Answer session with three astronauts on the International Space Station, broadcast live on TV.
Councilwoman Maria Quinones Sanchez proposes upping the school district's share from 55 percent to 60 percent, which she says would shift about $53 million per year from the city to the schools without raising taxes.
The school district says it will gross $35 million and net $25 million from the sales.
A Neshaminy High School student has died after contracting meningitis, school district officials say.
The NTSB said the submersible sustained damage during previous dives that "further deteriorated and weakened the pressure vessel."
Mark Byers, who currently serves as the PIAA's chief operating officer, will take over for Lombardi.
Thursday in the Philadelphia region will start out chilly, with a high of 64 degrees under sunny skies.
A new quarterly report shows crime has continued to drop on SEPTA as the Philadelphia-based transit agency cracks down on fare evasion.
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.
A Neshaminy High School student has died after contracting meningitis, school district officials say.
The NTSB said the submersible sustained damage during previous dives that "further deteriorated and weakened the pressure vessel."
Mark Byers, who currently serves as the PIAA's chief operating officer, will take over for Lombardi.
A Neshaminy High School student has died after contracting meningitis, school district officials say.
A new quarterly report shows crime has continued to drop on SEPTA as the Philadelphia-based transit agency cracks down on fare evasion.
Joe Selfridge is one of the volunteers who supports families at the Ronald McDonald House in Philadelphia.
A car chase that started in Bucks County ended with four men arrested in connection with a stolen car on I-95 south near Aramingo Avenue.
Lincoln High School's football season may not be over.
The Navy and Marine Corps' weeklong birthday party celebrations wrapped up with a big sendoff, including a fireworks show.
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.
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.
A new quarterly report shows crime has continued to drop on SEPTA as the Philadelphia-based transit agency cracks down on fare evasion.
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.
Mark Byers, who currently serves as the PIAA's chief operating officer, will take over for Lombardi.
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.
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.
Philadelphia firefighter Antonio Rodriguez was found dead inside a home on Wednesday, police say. Rodriguez's nephew told police that he killed his uncle, according to police.
Philadelphia City Council plans to have a public hearing Thursday on the investigation into SEPTA's Silverliner IV railcars.
Bill Kelly says Thursday in the Philadelphia region starts out chilly, but the afternoon will be sunny and breezy. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
Keon King was charged with kidnapping Kada Scott, who was last seen by her family on Oct. 4, when she left for her overnight shift at The Terrace at Chestnut Hill.
The Lincoln High School football team returned to the practice field Wednesday after the School District of Philadelphia amended a suspension put in place after an incident at a recent game.