Philadelphia Non Profit Would Like More Charter School Oversight
A Philadelphia nonprofit says Pennsylvania charter schools would be better off if they were overseen by more than local school boards.
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A Philadelphia nonprofit says Pennsylvania charter schools would be better off if they were overseen by more than local school boards.
The report by the group Advocates for Children of New Jersey says child care providers know what quality is - they just can't afford it.
The suspect went inside a computer room on the third floor, where he stole eight computers before fleeing to the schoolyard.
The $34.4 billion state budget New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie proposed Tuesday makes a required $2.25 billion payment to the public worker pension fund without raising taxes but leaves virtually nothing left over to fund major new programs or initiatives.
His name is Motuba. He's 29 years old and weighs 432 pounds.
This high-energy event was a warmup to the all-important step of filling out those free applications for federal student aid known as "FAFSA" -- a financial lifeline to college for these largely impoverished students.
Dr. Alberta Wilson, program manager for the Christian-based Capstone Legacy Foundation, wants businesses to know they can get a credit on their corporate taxes if they donate to parochial or private school scholarship organizations.
This year, for its 65th-anniversary entry at the Flower Show, Del Val College is incorporating artwork from more than a thousand schoolchildren into its exhibit.
Law and Society Week covers a wide variety of topics such as the death penalty and cyber security, and will feature a number of guests at different events held at the school this week.
Thanks to a $5 million dollar plan to restore the school's condemned boathouse, rowing and crew will stay alive.
"There was a failure to train the substitute teacher who allowed this young, innocent child to be taken from the school," the family's attorney says.
A local university is helping wage the war against cyberattacks on our nation's infrastructure, as well as on criminals who take aim at your personal information.
Philadelphia School District Superintendent William Hite put a $320 million price tag on his action plan. But new SRC chair Bill Green said the district shouldn't count on getting that much money from the city and state.
An old city museum is looking for outstanding teachers to honor and nominations are due in less than two weeks.
The new myPLACE campuses will allow adult learners a chance at free, interactive education and career services via the cloud.
The SRC was interrupted by shouts and jeers and boos from angry parents and educators as they laid out an aggressive agenda for the upcoming year.
Superintendent Dr. Hite is calling for $320 million dollars in funding for Philadelphia schools next year and the Mayor made his stance clear on the matter.
Representatives from 120 employers from across the region and beyond gathered résumés and spoke with students face-to-face about co-op positions and fulltime jobs as they approach graduation.
Icons from world destinations were attached to colorful tissue paper on a stretch of windows, giving it a stained-glass effect.
The family of a teenager who almost lost a leg in the Boston Marathon bombings has started a fund to help others at risk of losing limbs.
Superintendent William Hite says Philadelphia schools need 320-million dollars more next year, to get his ambitious action plan rolling.
"There is not one business in this room that would operate that way," he told the business leaders.
Former Philadelphia city councilman Bill Green is now officially the chairman of the School Reform Commission.
Villanova University has already canceled school seven times this semester due to the weather.
President's Day usually means school is out, but today students are up early and in class, whether they like it or not.
New Jersey is looking for proposals to redevelop a 16-acre site on the Camden waterfront.
SEPTA officials faced questions from council members over its federal mandate to inspect more than 200 Silverliner IV railcars.
"No Kings" rallies are scheduled in the Philadelphia region this weekend in another round of coordinated protests against the Trump administration's policies.
Penn has declined to sign an agreement pledging to uphold the Trump administration's priorities, risking preferred access to federal funding.
Keon King, the man charged in Kada Scott's disappearance, was allegedly involved in two other violent incidents, but the charges were withdrawn.
Keon King, the man charged in Kada Scott's disappearance, was allegedly involved in two other violent incidents, but the charges were withdrawn.
New Jersey is looking for proposals to redevelop a 16-acre site on the Camden waterfront.
SEPTA officials faced questions from council members over its federal mandate to inspect more than 200 Silverliner IV railcars.
"No Kings" rallies are scheduled in the Philadelphia region this weekend in another round of coordinated protests against the Trump administration's policies.
Penn has declined to sign an agreement pledging to uphold the Trump administration's priorities, risking preferred access to federal funding.
Penn has declined to sign an agreement pledging to uphold the Trump administration's priorities, risking preferred access to federal funding.
Keon King, the man charged in Kada Scott's disappearance, was allegedly involved in two other violent incidents, but the charges were withdrawn.
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.
New Jersey is looking for proposals to redevelop a 16-acre site on the Camden waterfront.
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.
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.
SEPTA officials faced questions from council members over its federal mandate to inspect more than 200 Silverliner IV railcars.
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.
The Phillies won't let the final play of the season bear weight on Orion Kerkering's shoulders. They won't be getting him out of dodge either.
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.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Earlier this year, President Trump signed the Take it Down Act, which created stricter penalties for releasing non-consensual intimate imagery, whether real or AI, but some say criminals are still ahead of the law.
Regional rail riders are fed up with delays, cancellations and packed trains. All of this as SEPTA scrambles to inspect more than 200 Silverliner IV trains. So far, fewer than a quarter have been inspected and SEPTA is up against a looming deadline to get all of them done by the end of the month. The agency faced some tough questions from City Council. Ray Strickland reports.
Keon King, the man charged in the kidnapping of missing Philadelphia woman Kada Scott, is being held on $250,000 cash bail Thursday. New details have also emerged about his alleged violent past.
Phillies manager Rob Thomson and president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski talk to the media Thursday morning for the end of the season press conference.
A prominent Philadelphia couple is being recognized for decades of leadership in the city. Amy and Larry Needle received this year's Philadelphia Public Relations Association Gold Medal Award. CBS Philadelphia Sports Director Don Bell emceed the event. Amy Needle is the president and CEO of Historic Philadelphia. Larry Needle is the executive director of PHL Sports.