CBS3's Stephanie Stahl Moderates Panel Discussing School Safety With Experts From CHOP, Philadelphia School District
With classes about to start there are lots of questions and concerns about safety and different regulations.
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With classes about to start there are lots of questions and concerns about safety and different regulations.
The very first HERicane Camp kicked off in Philadelphia Monday.
Some Pennsylvania districts said they will require masks, while others have decided to make them optional.
So far this year, 137 shooting victims have been under the age of 18 -- 32 teenagers 17 or under have become homicide victims.
The board cited Gov. John Carney's universal mask mandate as the reason the meeting could not proceed unless everyone put on face masks.
As gun violence among teenagers continues to rise nearly daily throughout Philadelphia, the school district is preparing to welcome back all students for in-person learning in just two weeks.
The Hatboro-Horsham School Board meeting felt charged from the start and it was quickly clear that the debate over wearing a mask or not isn't going away anytime soon.
The requirement is for all employees and medical staff who work in clinical environments, as well as faculty and staff in academic environments.
Officials with the Kingsway Regional School District say they are making the move at the high school and middle school after learning from student experiences during the pandemic.
The Abington School Board votes Tuesday night on making "universal masking indoors" required for all staff, students, and visitors.
Delaware is requiring its students in grades K-12 wear masks while indoors at schools regardless of their vaccination status beginning next week.
The masking rule will apply to everyone, regardless of vaccination status, Penn State officials said.
The School District of Philadelphia has partnered with Delaware Valley Community Health to hold immunization clinics.
Some counties in South Jersey are partnering with local school districts to hold vaccination events before the school year begins.
The new guidance comes days after the CDC issued new guidance this week recommending face masks in schools, even for those who are fully vaccinated.
By Monday, more than 1,000 parents had signed a petition started by New Jersey Parents for Virtual Choice.
Students return to classes on Aug. 31.
Six of Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities will be consolidated into two new institutions under a unanimous vote Wednesday by the State System of Higher Education's governing board.
Incoming Pennsylvania resident students will see a 2.5% tuition increase at all campuses for the 2021-22 school year.
It is decision day for parents in Pennsylvania who may want their child to repeat a grade.
Philadelphia students will now use contact-free cards to use SEPTA as school transportation, according to the school district.
Gutmann has served since 2004 as president of the Ivy League university in Philadelphia where Biden had established a foreign policy center following his vice presidency.
On Thursday, legislation that will allow student-athletes to benefit from their Name, Image and Likeness, or NIL, goes into effect.
The Radnor Township School Board held its final vote to solidify the "Raptors" as the district's new sports nickname, further distancing itself from the "Raiders," its nickname of 90 years.
Gov. Murphy said there will be no mask requirement as long as that state's COVID situation remains the same.
Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper and wife Kayla have welcomed their fourth child, Hayes Three Harper, ahead of Saturday's playoff opener.
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A 17-year-old was arrested in connection with a deadly stabbing in Vineland, New Jersey, on Friday, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office announced.
Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos has been benched for Game 1 of the NLDS against the Dodgers' right-hander Shohei Ohtani.
New Jersey voters in a recent poll want gubernatorial candidates to address taxes and the cost of living.
Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper and wife Kayla have welcomed their fourth child, Hayes Three Harper, ahead of Saturday's playoff opener.
A 17-year-old was arrested in connection with a deadly stabbing in Vineland, New Jersey, on Friday, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office announced.
Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos has been benched for Game 1 of the NLDS against the Dodgers' right-hander Shohei Ohtani.
New Jersey voters in a recent poll want gubernatorial candidates to address taxes and the cost of living.
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?
Police are searching for multiple armed suspects accused of abducting two people following a home invasion in Northeast Philly Saturday morning.
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.
By HughE Dillon.
A 17-year-old was arrested in connection with a deadly stabbing in Vineland, New Jersey, on Friday, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office announced.
New Jersey voters in a recent poll want gubernatorial candidates to address taxes and the cost of living.
The Irish-born Philadelphian Commodore John Barry was more than just a naval hero; he was a founding force in America's fight for independence.
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.
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.
Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper and wife Kayla have welcomed their fourth child, Hayes Three Harper, ahead of Saturday's playoff opener.
Phillies right fielder Nick Castellanos has been benched for Game 1 of the NLDS against the Dodgers' right-hander Shohei Ohtani.
Mark Sanchez, who is a Fox Sports analyst, was arrested on multiple misdemeanor charges at an Indianapolis hospital, police said.
Walker Buehler, who recorded the final out for the Dodgers in the 2024 World Series, is one of 12 pitchers on the Phillies' NLDS roster.
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?
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.
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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.
Schools around Bala Cynwyd in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania were locked down on Friday afternoon as police searched for three potentially armed suspects in connection with an investigation into robberies of armored cars. Jan Carabeo has your latest headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo.
Citizens Bank Park is ready for Game 1 of the National League Division Series vs. the Dodgers. Ross DiMattei stops at the Phillies New Era Team Store and heads down to the first base line to chat with fan ambassadors Dickie Noles and Mickey Morandini and Phillies Ballgirls Samantha McClave and Kylee Guerrera.
CBS News Philadelphia is working to learn more about a reported home invasion, robbery and kidnapping that happened in Northeast Philadelphia. A group of suspects allegedly took a man from a home on Princeton Avenue, near Cottman Avenue, overnight and then drove off in his vehicle, which led to a police chase.
After some cooler and more seasonable weekdays, this weekend is a stellar one with high temperatures in the 80s and getting down to the 70s by the 7th inning of the Phillies-Dodgers NLDS Game 1. More sunshine and great temps when the Eagles take on the Broncos at Lincoln Financial Field Sunday afternoon. Meteorologist Kate Bilo has your latest forecast.
Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the latest forecast.