Three Kensington High School seniors make history in statewide competition
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This week, a Norristown high school student was accepted to 7 Ivy League schools, a local student is working to change the world through education equity, and a fearless mother-daughter duo will participate in the More Than Pink Walk.
The 17-year-old Norristown area high school student was accepted to a total of seven Ivy League schools and six other colleges.
Three faculty unions that went on strike last month at Rutgers University have overwhelmingly approved 4-year contracts.
Organizations CBS Philadelphia spoke with say the next mayor needs to tie the city, schools and education groups together.
Diana Tiburcio was awarded the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship, which is awarded to undergraduates majoring in math, engineering or natural science showing promise in research.
Dan Snyder reports.
Retailers and restaurants celebrate the lasting contributions teachers make in our lives.
Stephanie Stahl reports.
Siafa Lewis reports.
Sixty-six students at the Community College of Philadelphia were honored Tuesday for being part of the first graduating class of Octavius Catto scholars.
The children create a bond with others and build endurance to overcome obstacles on and off the hardwood.
Alphonso Evans leads Allen M. Stearne Elementary School in Frankford, and wants all his students to be able to pursue artistic dreams.
Wakisha Bailey reports.
The proposed rule sends a political counterpunch toward a wave of Republican-led states that have sought to ban trans athletes from competing in school sports that align with their gender identities.
Bensalem's David Balogun has an IQ of 141. Janelle Burrell reports.
Tuesday night is your chance to hear what the candidates who want to be Philadelphia's next mayor think about education in the city.
Mayfair Elementary School is the only one in the School District of Philadelphia helping students explore vocational programs.
Ultimately KenCrest West Director Josie Jones hopes these seniors will return one day and run their own classroom.
In this edition of Focusing on the Future, Wakisha Bailey tells you one of Philly's early childhood education programs.
Madelene Wright reports.
The New Jersey district's schools were closed Tuesday out of an abundance of caution related to the shooting at Michigan State University.
Wakisha Bailey reports.
The NJ school district was closed Tuesday out of an abundance of caution related to the MSU mass shooting, but there was no threat. Wakisha Bailey reports.
All five Ewing Township public schools closed Tuesday morning "out of an abundance of caution."
Temperatures will go back up, meaning that the weather will be great for the sporting events this weekend, including the Birds and the Phils!
The Philadelphia Eagles will have the help of a special starter this Sunday against the Denver Broncos. Meet Lincoln, the bald eagle.
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day this year. The company said it only took 11 hours to hit that mark.
The Philadelphia Phillies want to fuel their fans on a postseason run with a bit of gluttony through a small-scale twist on the popular 9-9-9 challenge.
Some Pennsylvania lawmakers are facing criticism over a trip to Ireland during the state budget impasse.
Temperatures will go back up, meaning that the weather will be great for the sporting events this weekend, including the Birds and the Phils!
The Philadelphia Eagles will have the help of a special starter this Sunday against the Denver Broncos. Meet Lincoln, the bald eagle.
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day this year. The company said it only took 11 hours to hit that mark.
Red October baseball is back in Philadelphia, Taylor Swift just dropped her 12th studio album and the Eagles are 4-0; can we really ask for anything more?
The Philadelphia Phillies will play the Los Angeles Dodgers, the defending World Series champions, in the NLDS.
Have you heard the moos? The Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, Pennsylvania, needs your help naming two newer members of its wildlife family.
Red October baseball is back in Philadelphia, Taylor Swift just dropped her 12th studio album and the Eagles are 4-0; can we really ask for anything more?
Three suspects are in custody after an investigation into robberies of armored trucks in the Philadelphia area led to a pursuit into Lower Merion.
A fire on the train tracks stopped multiple trains on SEPTA's Manayunk/Norristown Line on Friday.
An ambulance struck a woman at F Street and Allegheny Avenue late Thursday night, according to police.
A Salem County mom is raising concerns that a school didn't handle a situation properly after claims that her 5-year-old was assaulted.
Philadelphia-area businesses are helping you celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's 12th album with listening parties, release parties, watch parties and more.
As e-bikes gain popularity among kids, there are increasing calls for stronger legislation.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
The USF program ensures participants pay no more than 6% of their annual income for gas and electric service.
Philadelphia-area businesses are helping you celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's 12th album with listening parties, release parties, watch parties and more.
Buildings on two university campuses in Delaware were evacuated Tuesday.
After a wet Saturday, conditions dry out on Sunday as high pressure builds in, with clouds breaking up and highs climbing into the upper 70s and mid-80s.
A medical robot is helping doctors at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware perform spinal surgeries – a first-of-its-kind.
Halloween fans, we've compiled a list of haunted houses and attractions in the Greater Philadelphia area just for you.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order meant to protect access to vaccines for people in the commonwealth.
The Ronald McDonald House Southern New Jersey feels like home for this teen and her mother.
The Big Ten conference is getting college students involved in the fight to ease the nation's critical blood shortage.
The Camden County health department reported its first positive case of West Nile virus for 2025, officials announced Tuesday.
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.
Some fans say they've experienced their tickets disappearing from their MLB Ballpark app, and ticketholders have been warned.
Three women in the local food industry are being honored this weekend at the annual Heritage Dinner hosted by Les Dames d'Escoffier.
In the wake of Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant abruptly closing, here are some options customers with unspent gift cards have.
A fire on the train tracks stopped multiple trains on SEPTA's Manayunk/Norristown Line on Friday.
Regulators say warning lights are important and cannot be ignored as SEPTA and federal investigators work to pinpoint the cause of the railcar fires.
The National Transportation Safety Board urges SEPTA to immediately to stop using some of its railcars because of fire risk.
In an exclusive interview, attorney George Bochetto now plans to file a lawsuit over SEPTA's recent fare increases.
An 81-year-old woman died in a wrong-way crash on Route 1 in Morrisville, Bucks County, on Tuesday, Pennsylvania State Police said.
The Philadelphia Eagles will have the help of a special starter this Sunday against the Denver Broncos. Meet Lincoln, the bald eagle.
The Philadelphia Phillies want to fuel their fans on a postseason run with a bit of gluttony through a small-scale twist on the popular 9-9-9 challenge.
With Zack Wheeler out, the Phillies are turning to Cristopher Sánchez for Game 1 of the NLDS vs. the Dodgers because "home is home."
Eagles second-year cornerback Quinyon Mitchell, who teammates call "fearless," is continuing his ascent into the NFL's elite.
SEPTA express trains, pumpkin spice treats and new merch. Here's what Phillies fans can expect at Citizens Bank Park for the playoffs.
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day this year. The company said it only took 11 hours to hit that mark.
Red October baseball is back in Philadelphia, Taylor Swift just dropped her 12th studio album and the Eagles are 4-0; can we really ask for anything more?
A sugar artist is putting her love for Taylor Swift into each and every cookie she makes
Philadelphia-area businesses are helping you celebrate the release of Taylor Swift's 12th album with listening parties, release parties, watch parties and more.
USA Today is out with its list of 10 best theme park Halloween events, and Pennsylvania is well represented.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the latest forecast.
He’s known as “The Father of the American Navy.” There was a special celebration aboard the Battleship New Jersey to honor Commodore John Barry as part of the Navy’s 250th anniversary. Josh Sanders reports why this Irish-born Philadelphian was more than just a naval hero; he was a founding force in America’s fight for independence.
Just one day after a woman was struck and killed by an ambulance in Kensington, a family is left searching for answers. The family has identified the victim. Ray Strickland reports.
Actor Tyrese Gibson is out of jail on $20,000 bail. The Fast and Furious movie star turned himself in to police in Fulton County, Georgia, on an animal cruelty charge. Police say he's connected with a dog attack that killed his neighbor's pet spaniel. Police also say Gibson's dogs had been reported running loose on five occasions during the week, before the dog's death.
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to more than four years in prison. He sat motionless in court after finally learning his punishment. Over the summer, a jury found the music mogul guilty of prostitution-related charges. CBS News’ Jarred Hill reports.