Superintendent Tony Watlington talks about "making significant progress"
Superintendent Tony Watlington talked about scholastic improvement and a new challenge the district may be facing ahead of the State of the Schools address.
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Superintendent Tony Watlington talked about scholastic improvement and a new challenge the district may be facing ahead of the State of the Schools address.
Students shared their appreciation and admiration with the firefighters who are battling wildfires in Los Angeles.
Students in Northeast Philadelphia wrote heartfelt thank you notes for firefighters battling the wildfires in Southern California.
Upper Darby police say they're investigating an alleged altercation between a Drexel Hill Middle School student with autism and a worker.
Several parents said they supported the governor's proposal to limit cellphone use in New Jersey classrooms.
Several parents in South Jersey said they support Gov. Phil Murphy's proposal to ban cellphones from classrooms in the state.
The Philadelphia Flyers celebrated the legacy of founder Ed Snider at Thursday's game against the Dallas Stars.
A new exhibit at Philadelphia's City Hall features work created by former students and faculty from the University of the Arts, which closed abruptly this year.
Officials say the Philadelphia school district failed to show it protected Jewish students from harassment despite "repeated, extensive notice" that students, teachers and administrators were engaging in antisemitic behavior.
Staff and students in the Collingswood School District meet twice a month to prepare boxes of food and supplies for families in need.
Police in New Hampshire, where Dartmouth is located, announced that Alpha Phi was charged with one count of facilitating an underage alcohol house.
A Castor Gardens Middle School staff member is recounting the terrifying knife attack that unfolded inside her school on Tuesday.
Officials representing the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers spoke out after a student stabbed two teacher's aides at Castor Gardens Middle School on Tuesday. One called the incident an "epic administrative failure."
The "Giant Heart" at the Franklin Institute in Center City Philadelphia is set to reopen Saturday morning as part of a new exhibit called "Body Odyssey."
It's the latest example of how the use of artificial intelligence to create or manipulate images with sexual content has become a concern.
Temple University is working with ZeroEyes, a weapons detection system that uses artificial intelligence, in an effort to make the campus safer and reduce gun violence.
Dozens of young women from Philadelphia were encouraged to pursue careers in STEM during an event at Penn Medicine.
Philadelphia students had the opportunity to learn about careers in STEM during a hands-on event at Penn Medicine. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Delaware State University will become the first historically Black institution to offer Division I women's wrestling.
The Norristown Area School District has an unprecedented number of multilingual learners.
It's not new, but it's time to spread awareness about digital education with Pennsylvania's alternative learning platform.
Host Ashley Harder learns about digital education with Pennsylvania's alternative learning platform.
Advocates are working to raise awareness about nonverbal learning disorder, which affects people's ability to notice patterns and learn concepts.
Dozens of Philadelphia high school seniors cast their ballots and celebrated voting at City Hall Tuesday.
A group of Philadelphia students got an inside look at the world of anesthesiology Monday, thanks to local doctors.
A second person has been arrested for a shooting in Philadelphia that killed three people in July.
As SEPTA's funding deadline approaches, the Pennsylvania State Senate introduced a new plan to fund the transit system, but Democrats oppose it.
The Mihos family of Chester Springs is celebrating a summer of baseball with two sons at the top of their game.
Minor Details, a Philadelphia shop known for its Taylor Swift-related inventory, is entering a new era and expanding to a new location.
A young Philadelphia man recalls running toward the sound of gunfire to help save lives after a double shooting in Center City.
Police say two suspects stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from a Brinks truck in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Tuesday.
A second person has been arrested for a shooting in Philadelphia that killed three people in July.
As SEPTA's funding deadline approaches, the Pennsylvania State Senate introduced a new plan to fund the transit system, but Democrats oppose it.
The Mihos family of Chester Springs is celebrating a summer of baseball with two sons at the top of their game.
Minor Details, a Philadelphia shop known for its Taylor Swift-related inventory, is entering a new era and expanding to a new location.
A second person has been arrested for a shooting in Philadelphia that killed three people in July.
The Mihos family of Chester Springs is celebrating a summer of baseball with two sons at the top of their game.
Minor Details, a Philadelphia shop known for its Taylor Swift-related inventory, is entering a new era and expanding to a new location.
A young Philadelphia man recalls running toward the sound of gunfire to help save lives after a double shooting in Center City.
Police say two suspects stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from a Brinks truck in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Tuesday.
A 12-year-old from Haddonfield, New Jersey, has turned a controversial bat flip into a piece of baseball memorabilia.
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.
Friends and family are grieving the loss of Kenneth Blane Smith, who was killed while riding his motorcycle in Camden.
The Jonas Brothers' 2025 tour kicked off in New Jersey with a surprise guest appearance by Demi Lovato, the band's former Disney co-star.
Federal prosecutors in New Jersey say Michael Takacs, of Bucks County, drove to his ex-boss's house with an explosive and then set it off.
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 Philadelphia man told CBS News Philadelphia that he's sharing his story to warn others about this terrifying situation.
Delaware legalized recreational marijuana in April 2023, and now its first sales will take place more than two years later.
A 13-year-old boy was arrested after trying to steal a Ford Transit van from an elementary school in New Castle, Delaware, on Tuesday.
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.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
The scientific community is criticizing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after he announced he's cutting millions from mRNA vaccine research.
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.
As SEPTA's funding deadline approaches, the Pennsylvania State Senate introduced 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.
Barring an increase in state funding to address a budget gap, SEPTA is two weeks away from cutting service on more than 100 lines across its system.
A crash in Northampton Township, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday afternoon left one person dead, a spokesperson for the Bucks County District Attorney's Office said.
The Mihos family of Chester Springs is celebrating a summer of baseball with two sons at the top of their game.
Former Eagles stars Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson have become rookie head coaches at HBCU schools.
Kyle Schwarber hit his 42nd homer of the season as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 Monday night.
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.
A 12-year-old from Haddonfield, New Jersey, has turned a controversial bat flip into a piece of baseball memorabilia.
Known for her role as Dee Thomas on the 1970s sitcom "What's Happening," Danielle Spencer has died at the age of 60.
Nate Bargatze says he adopted a rescue dog from the Pennsylvania SPCA after they visited him during shows at the Wells Fargo Center.
Taylor Swift announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," after a countdown tease on her website. She didn't say when it would be released.
It sure seems like Taylor Swift could be a "very special guest" on this week's episode of the Kelce brothers' New Heights podcast.
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.
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.
Some much-needed safety upgrades are coming to Main Street in Newark, Delaware. The changes come after a University of Delaware student was hit and killed in April. The city and the Delaware Department of Transportation are adding more stop signs, rumble strips and signs for crosswalks. They'll go on a stretch of Main Street between Library Avenue and Haines Street.
Michael Vick and DeSean Jackson became legends on the field. The quarterback and receiver connected many times for the Eagles. They returned to NovaCare as head coaching rivals. Jackson leads Delaware State. Vick leads Norfolk State. The two all-time greats will square off in their first head-to-head match-up at Lincoln Financial Field. The highly anticipated HBCU matchup will be on Oct. 30.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on Tuesday night.
The CDC says exemptions for vaccines are at all-time high levels.
The funding would be drawn from the Pennsylvania Transit Trust Fund.