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Wakisha Bailey shows you the "Beauty at Edison" salon suite at Thomas Edison High School.
Wakisha Bailey shows you the "Beauty at Edison" salon suite at Thomas Edison High School.
A bill passed the Pennsylvania state Senate that would require parents to opt in to allow children to view books deemed sexually explicit.
The Wissahickon School District is teaming up with Gwynedd Mercy University to keep new teachers close to home.
At Kencrest Learning Center, inspiring toddlers is more than just a way to earn a paycheck, Wakisha Bailey reports.
At the end of the 2023-2024 school year, Mathematics, Civics, and Sciences will close and the building will be sold.
Benefits for teaching can include job security, a pension and student loan forgiveness.
The organization's mission is to promote gender equity in health, education and economic empowerment among Black women and girls. #FindingTheHeartInEveryBeat
The high court decided colleges and universities can no longer consider race in admissions criteria. That basically ended Affirmative Action.
Constance Clayton made history as the first African American and the first woman to lead the School District of Philadelphia. Jasmine Payoute reports from the service in the Overbrook section of West Philadelphia.
This week, police and kids marched change to fight against gun violence, we continue the investigation of why school districts in Pa continue to struggle with funding with unfair ruling, and weekend anchor Aziza Shuler opened up to us about a personal story.
An author's clash with a Georgia school district over a brief mention of homosexuality in a presentation highlights the reach of conservatives' push for what they call parents' rights.
It's a case of the haves and the have-nots. After a decade, the William Penn School District successfully challenged how the state funds its schools.
Attorneys for a man accused of stabbing four University of Idaho students to death late last year want cameras banned from his courtroom.
We have been celebrating back to school all week on CBS News Philadelphia. One group we cannot leave out is the teachers. Wakisha Bailey sat down with one very popular teacher whose classroom is anything but average.
This week, law enforcement continues to search for an escaped killer, record-breaking heat prompted schools to close early in the Philly region and more.
The funds are intended to address urgent facilities needs in each of the state's 21 counties.
Wakisha Bailey speaks with Cooper Poynt Family School Principal Janine Casella on the first day of school!
Wakisha Bailey speaks with multiple Camden teachers looking forward to starting the school year.
Philadelphia schools are back in session Tuesday. Dr. Tony Watlington, a former bus driver, was out at the depot seeing drivers off on their 1st routes of the year.
Many parents are getting ready to send their kids back to school next week and the number one thing on many parents’ minds is safety. City leaders announced new plans for North Philly to help students safely get to and from school. Dan Snyder reports.
This week, a community rallied together months after a devastating fire, Philly residents reflected on the March on Washington 60 years later, CBS News Philadelphia capped off celebrating Black Business Month and more.
Wakisha Bailey speaks with teacher Christina Neilson ahead of the back-to-school march in Philadelphia on Friday.
All the activities on Thursday morning made this a great start for students at West Philadelphia Achievement Charter School.
All you have to do is say you're a teacher and Wawa has you covered.
Thunderbird Salvage, a thrift store in Kensington, opened a pop-up shop for former UArts students and faculty to reclaim items.
The Eagles acquired wide receiver John Metchie III in a trade with the Houston Texans on Sunday, a source confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia.
Alec Bohm hit a three-run home run in his return from the injured list, Nick Castellanos also homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals.
Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola's first start after returning from the injured list didn't last too long.
Police say two people were injured in a shooting that led to a multi-vehicle crash just after midnight on Sunday in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood.
Thunderbird Salvage, a thrift store in Kensington, opened a pop-up shop for former UArts students and faculty to reclaim items.
Sunday will be hotter, with highs reaching the upper 80s to low 90s. A cold front will approach late in the day and into Sunday night.
The Eagles acquired wide receiver John Metchie III in a trade with the Houston Texans on Sunday, a source confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia.
With no funding deal reached, deep service cuts to SEPTA bus, train and trolley services in the Philadelphia region are expected to begin Aug. 24.
Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola's first start after returning from the injured list didn't last too long.
Thunderbird Salvage, a thrift store in Kensington, opened a pop-up shop for former UArts students and faculty to reclaim items.
Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola's first start after returning from the injured list didn't last too long.
Police say two people were injured in a shooting that led to a multi-vehicle crash just after midnight on Sunday in Philadelphia's East Germantown neighborhood.
The Phillies close out their series against the Nationals on Sunday, with the first pitch scheduled for 11:35 a.m. at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. Here's how you can tune in.
Sunday will be hotter, with highs reaching the upper 80s to low 90s. A cold front will approach late in the day and into Sunday night.
A raccoon that was killed by a dog earlier this week in Delanco has tested positive for rabies, according to the Burlington County Health Department.
A teenager died after being pulled from the ocean at the beach in Belmar, New Jersey, police said.
The Nature Center of Cape May runs a Harbor Safari during the summer, offering families the opportunity to learn about the ecology of our coastal waters.
What once served as a 1940s garage for Model Ts and a gas station has transformed into a vibrant artisan marketplace. Welcome to the West End Garage in Cape May, New Jersey.
Camden will use new federal funding to renovate fire stations and get new fire trucks.
Former Delaware Gov. Mike Castle has died at 86, politicians say.
Two 18-year-old men were arrested after a police chase that started in Wilmington ended in a crash on I-95 in Chester on Thursday, police said.
A flood watch is in effect for most of the Philadelphia region through early Thursday morning as heat, humidity and storms make a comeback.
The Padua Academy girls' flag football team will get the chance to play at halftime of the Philadelphia Eagles preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field.
There will be plenty of sunshine and comfortable conditions as temperatures on Saturday morning start in the upper 50s and low 60s.
A raccoon that was killed by a dog earlier this week in Delanco has tested positive for rabies, according to the Burlington County Health Department.
Anyone with a medical concern or need is welcome to the free medical, dental, and vision pop-up health clinic this weekend in Philadelphia.
Low levels of the bacteria that causes Legionnaires' disease were detected at the county's South Campus in Mohnton, Pennsylvania.
A New Jersey educator is getting a dream vacation, thanks to a foundation created in memory of an avid traveler who died of breast cancer.
The Berks County Conservation District is warning residents after West Nile virus was detected in Shillington and Reading, Pennsylvania.
Minor Details, a Philadelphia shop known for its Taylor Swift-related inventory, is entering a new era and expanding to a new location.
In downtown Haddonfield, you can take a culinary trip around the world without ever leaving South Jersey.
The Black Reserve Bookstore on Main Street in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, is a celebration of Black voices, history and resilience.
DuPont and two other companies will pay New Jersey up to $2 billion to settle environmental claims stemming from PFAS, commonly referred to as "forever chemicals."
At Wax N Scent Studio in New Hope, Pennsylvania, guests make their own candles and sweet memories with their loved ones.
With no funding deal reached, deep service cuts to SEPTA bus, train and trolley services in the Philadelphia region are expected to begin Aug. 24.
Video from Chopper 3 showed a blue Dodge Challenger cut in half, and the front of the airport shuttle was severely damaged.
As SEPTA's funding deadline approaches, the Pennsylvania State Senate passed a new plan to fund the transit system, but Democrats oppose it.
Pennsylvania's House of Representatives voted to pass legislation that will provide SEPTA with the funding it needs to avoid the looming "doomsday" service cuts. Here's what comes next.
With just days left to secure state funding to avoid massive SEPTA service cuts and fare increases, Gov. Josh Shapiro said the time to act is now.
The Eagles acquired wide receiver John Metchie III in a trade with the Houston Texans on Sunday, a source confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia.
Alec Bohm hit a three-run home run in his return from the injured list, Nick Castellanos also homered, and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals.
Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola's first start after returning from the injured list didn't last too long.
Mascots like the Phillie Phanatic have a boozy little trick for staying fresh during hot summer games.
The Phillies close out their series against the Nationals on Sunday, with the first pitch scheduled for 11:35 a.m. at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. Here's how you can tune in.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
From Sept. 8 to Sept. 14, 2025, at least 20 Manayunk businesses will have deals and specials for guests.
From South Philadelphia to Manayunk, Philly has preseason football, concerts and comedy filling the weekend slate.
Taylor Swift shared several details about her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," on a special episode of "New Heights," the podcast hosted by her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason Kelce.
Swift joined "New Heights" alongside Travis Kelce, opening up about their relationship, buying back the master recordings of her first six albums, Easter eggs and her upcoming album.
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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.
The White House is preparing for Monday's meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders.
Investigators in New York City are searching for multiple suspects after a shooting in Brooklyn's Crown Heights neighborhood left three people dead and nine injured.
Former students and faculty from the University of the Arts are getting a chance to reclaim items they thought were lost after the school’s sudden closure last year.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Sunday, including Hurricane Erin's path.
The Little League World Series is well underway in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and while the tournament is all about having fun, it's also about players expressing themselves. Check out this year's top colorful accessory!