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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Mayor Cherelle Parker and education leaders highlighted the importance of career and technical education as state funding remains stalled in Harrisburg. Alicia Roberts reports.
Members of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers voted to ratify a three-year agreement with the school district, averting a possible strike. The contract includes 3% annual raises for three years and paid parental leave for all new parents.
Things are off to a special start for staff and faculty at East Lansdowne Elementary School as the teachers' lounge gets a surprise makeover.
Liguori Academy students received backpacks courtesy of the Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation, Carpenters 158 and iHeartMedia. Josh Sanders reports.
Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington explains what the community can expect as the 2025-26 school year begins for the school district.
As those yellow buses roll into the depot this week, a Philadelphia School District employee hopes every child stepping off knows one thing: they are seen, valued and loved.
The central Pennsylvania town of Mount Gretna is a throwback to the period more than a century ago when the summertime get-togethers known as Chautauquas were practically a craze.
The Mutter Museum in Philadelphia is redrawing its policies about collecting and displaying human remains.
An alert about an active shooter at Villanova University's campus in Pennsylvania caused panic Thursday afternoon, but there was no shooter, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer said during a press conference. No injuries were reported, and an investigation is underway, law enforcement officials said.
For the thousands of Philadelphia students who rely on SEPTA to get to and from school, the looming service cuts and increased fares add a new layer of uncertainty to the beginning of the school year.
Arcadia's Class of 2029 features many education majors at a time when teacher shortages are a major concern across the region.
Frankford High School in Philadelphia is reopening after nearly two years and more than $29 million in renovations to improve the building and make it safer for students and staff.
A Delaware County nonprofit is helping educators stock up on teaching supplies in the midst of economic uncertainty across the country.
Despite rising costs, a Delaware County nonprofit is stepping up to help teachers get classroom essentials. Madeleine Wright reports.
Marjorie James, a pioneering educator, returns to the classroom she once called home as the first Black teacher in the Radnor School District.
The future of transportation is taking shape inside a classroom at the Community College of Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has already authorized a strike if it cannot reach a new contract with the School District of Philadelphia by Aug. 31 — the date the current contract expires, just a few days into the 2025-26 school year.
State-supported universities, libraries, early-childhood education programs and county health departments also will see delays in payments.
The Gaudreau Family 5K Walk/Run has raised more than $500,000 to build an accessible playground at Archbishop Damiano School in South Jersey.
Three state senators announced they will be introducing legislation to make all schools in Pennsylvania phone-free.
Crews at Garnet Valley High School in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, are cleaning up and rebuilding after flooding damaged the electrical room, auditorium and other parts of the building.
A total of 40 schools now offer the free extended before- and after-school care and camps during winter, spring and summer breaks.
Ten-year-old Riley, from Philadelphia, has been playing NBA Math Hoops, a board game that combines sports stats with math problems. She’s gotten so good that she’s now one of just 24 students selected from across the country to compete in the NBA Math Hoops Global Championship in New York City this weekend. Wakisha Bailey reports.
Tony Watlington, the superintendent of Philadelphia schools, and Arthur Steinberg, the president of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, will both go to Harrisburg to fight for funding for almost 200,000 students.
As the 2024–2025 school year wraps up, the superintendent of Delaware County’s largest school system is reflecting on the impact of new technology designed to keep students safe. Upper Darby School District Superintendent Daniel McGarry talked to reporter Madeleine Wright about the district's use of Evolv, which utilizes artificial intelligence to scan for potential weapons.
Dry weather is expected through the end of the week in the Philadelphia region, but breezy conditions will continue on Thursday.
Philadelphia-area nonprofit leaders say they're relieved Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a budget but frustrated it took so long.
Edmonton's Jack Roslovic took advantage of a turnover by Cam York and scored off a 2-on-none break 1:19 into overtime, giving the Oilers a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
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Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes won the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday.
President Trump signed a government funding package at the White House late Wednesday, formally ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Dry weather is expected through the end of the week in the Philadelphia region, but breezy conditions will continue on Thursday.
Confusion continues surrounding food benefits for millions of Americans. Right now, most recipients in Pennsylvania have not received their November benefits.
Philadelphia-area nonprofit leaders say they're relieved Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a budget but frustrated it took so long.
Philadelphia Police Sgt. Richard Mendez was shot and killed inside the airport in a shooting where multiple suspects were allegedly caught breaking into cars.
Philadelphia-area nonprofit leaders say they're relieved Pennsylvania lawmakers passed a budget but frustrated it took so long.
A pilot was taken to the hospital with bumps and bruises after his plane made a rough landing in Montgomery County.
Confusion continues surrounding food benefits for millions of Americans. Right now, most recipients in Pennsylvania have not received their November benefits.
A.J. Brown's comments on a stream with gamer Janky Rando have once again put him in the spotlight, following another Philadelphia Eagles win.
The historic 1702 Great Bell at Christ Church in Old City was allegedly vandalized last week.
The Ronald McDonald House enabled John Kenyon to be by his son's side during a difficult journey.
An old abandoned doll factory in Trenton is being renovated into a state-of-the-art charter school set to open in August 2026.
A severe geomagnetic storm that hit the Earth's magnetic field Tuesday night made the northern lights visible across a large swath of the U.S., including in the Delaware Valley.
Retired Col. Harvey Barnum was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic actions during the Vietnam War.
Horses are helping veterans heal at a farm in Burlington County, New Jersey.
A severe geomagnetic storm that hit the Earth's magnetic field Tuesday night made the northern lights visible across a large swath of the U.S., including in the Delaware Valley.
Veterans Day is today, and across the Philadelphia region, events are being held to honor those who served.
Police say Isiah Worthy of Dover stole cash and a state government-owned SUV, which he crashed into two parked cars.
A 12-hour Dungeons & Dragons fundraiser supporting the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia happens live on Twitch this Sunday.
Emmy Reim's family brings donations to the Ronald McDonald House in Delaware after it became a home away from home for them.
Terrence Gore's artistic medium is leaves, sticks and anything he can find on the ground in nature.
Army veteran Erica Liermann says fitness has helped with her PTSD. At her King of Prussia gym, she's helping other veterans.
Officials are warning of a potential measles exposure at PHL on Sunday, Nov. 9, the Philadelphia Department of Public Health says.
At the MossRehab Institute for Brain Health, veterans and first responders with brain injuries come for an intense three-week program.
The 31-year-old was diagnosed last week after a random drug test flagged health officials to indicators of cancer. The team said Singleton is recovering and doctors are confident he'll return to the field in the coming weeks.
The Treasury Department expects to save $56 million per year on materials by ceasing to make pennies.
M. Buono Beef Company is closing after 79 years of providing meat to businesses in the Philadelphia area.
Steve DeFrank, chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, says there's a right way and a wrong way when it comes to data centers.
The beloved Delaware County pizza spot is moving to a new location in Broomall.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The trains that were canceled Wednesday on the Airport, Fox Chase and Chestnut Hill West lines will not run on Thursday and Friday.
The FAA has cut flights as air traffic controllers continue to work without pay at PHL and around the country.
For the third straight day, some SEPTA Regional Rail trains are canceled Wednesday as the transit agency continues to inspect railcars due to a federal order.
SEPTA canceled multiple trips on Regional Rail lines again Tuesday amid a railcar shortage due to a federal order.
Multiple people are hurt and roads are shut down after separate crashes in Camden, Gloucester and Atlantic counties Sunday night.
Edmonton's Jack Roslovic took advantage of a turnover by Cam York and scored off a 2-on-none break 1:19 into overtime, giving the Oilers a 2-1 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers.
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes won the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday.
A.J. Brown's comments on a stream with gamer Janky Rando have once again put him in the spotlight, following another Philadelphia Eagles win.
Parents of Cheltenham High School football players demanded answers and transparency after the school canceled the football season.
Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. scored the go-ahead basket on a follow with 8.7 seconds left to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 102-100 win over the Boston Celtics.
The 100,000-square-foot Netflix House is free to guests and allows fans to interact with their favorite streaming shows.
Mark Wahlberg is starring in the upcoming film "Weekend Warriors" produced by Lebron James' SpringHill Company.
The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class included Warren Zevon, Bad Company, Salt-N-Pepa, Outkast, Soundgarden, Cyndi Lauper and The White Stripes.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
Journey will see the lights go down in 60 cities across the U.S. and Canada on their "Final Frontier" tour in 2026.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
TWU Local 234, SEPTA's largest union, plans to have a strike authorization vote Sunday after its contract expired last week.
Bill Kelly says Thursday in Philadelphia will be sunny with wind gusts up to 30 mph. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
Philadelphia-area nonprofit leaders say they're relieved Pennsylvania lawmakers have passed a budget, but many are frustrated by the long delay.
President Trump signed a government funding package at the White House late Wednesday, formally ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Food Bank of Delaware in Newark isn't just offering meals—they also offer employment training. Siafa Lewis reports.