PA's Senate returns for unusual August session, budget stalemate
Pennsylvania's Republican-controlled Senate returned for an unusual August session mired in a two-month budget stalemate with the Democratic-controlled House.
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Pennsylvania's Republican-controlled Senate returned for an unusual August session mired in a two-month budget stalemate with the Democratic-controlled House.
City leaders are taking a more active role in providing after-school activities from parks and rec programs to outside community organizations.
Helping students and families with back-to-school supplies, New Jersey started the Sales Tax Holiday Saturday.
This week, a New Jersey community came together to help repair a historic cemetery, students across the region returned to school, and the Media Little League may have not won the World Series but the team says it was an experience they will never forget.
The Parent Flat Rate Transportation Plan began as a pilot in 2020. Approximately 13,000 families are currently enrolled in the plan.
New Jersey will require school districts to offer free menstrual products for grades six through 12 under a new law Gov. Phil Murphy has signed.
Eager parents, students and staff say they are ready to get the ball rolling on the first day back to school.
Community leaders say the school, which now officially bears her name, will help continue her legacy to generations of learners.
The last day of the back-to-school bus tour is happening at Roosevelt Mall.
Thanks to fundraising efforts by the nonprofit "The Block Cares," Edward T. Steel Elementary School got a new playground, just in time for the new school year!
While the national teacher shortage continues to be an ongoing problem, a Philadelphia non-profit trying to change that.
The trend was favored by larger school districts over smaller, more rural districts.
Hundreds of families came out to Martin Luther King High School in Germantown to load up on free school supplies Monday.
Unlike Biden's blocked one-time forgiveness program, the new repayment plan will provide benefits for both current and future borrowers who sign up for it.
The nearly 40% increase would immediately make Dr. Abram Lucabaugh one of the state's highest-paid superintendents.
The cyclists made a pitstop in Lawnside, New Jersey Tuesday morning.
The plaintiffs originally sued in 2014, arguing that Pennsylvania's system of paying for public schools is failing the poorest districts.
It's a summer program working to combat the teacher shortage by giving the next generation of diverse educators class time experience.
Many college students who are struggling with hunger are facing the potential loss of SNAP benefits or food stamps.
Lawyers for the school districts that sued in Pennsylvania say they want action now that Republican lawmakers aren't appealing a judge's ruling on funding.
While you can't prepare children for everything, health experts say you can set them up for a successful school year by preparing now.
Nearly 30,000 Pennsylvanians have been approved for more than $1.3 billion under Biden's IDR forgiveness plan.
The state government approached two weeks without full spending authority on Tuesday, while loose ends remained untied.
Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro called on the Republican-controlled Senate to return to the Pennsylvania Capitol to finalize a state spending plan, as the state government neared a week without full spending authority.
Shapiro has remained out of sight in the Capitol, but in a statement said he would issue a line-item veto.
Much cooler air is arriving in the Philadelphia area, bringing temperatures in the 70s for Monday.
While lawmakers continue discussions on a potential funding plan for SEPTA, the transit agency is moving forward with plans to cut service.
So far, no arrests have been made in the shooting that sent two men to the hospital in North Philadelphia.
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.
While lawmakers continue discussions on a potential funding plan for SEPTA, the transit agency is moving forward with plans to cut service.
Much cooler air is arriving in the Philadelphia area, bringing temperatures in the 70s for Monday.
So far, no arrests have been made in the shooting that sent two men to the hospital in North Philadelphia.
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.
Much cooler air is arriving in the Philadelphia area, bringing temperatures in the 70s for Monday.
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.
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.
While lawmakers continue discussions on a potential funding plan for SEPTA, the transit agency is moving forward with plans to cut service.
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.
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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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.
Andrew Kozak has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region ahead of a cooler Monday.
On Monday, SEPTA ambassadors will visit 69th Street Transit Center and other major transit hubs ahead of the Aug. 24 cuts to help riders who will be impacted by shortened or eliminated bus routes.
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.