Philadelphia Teachers Could Vote To Authorize Strike As Soon As Wednesday
Teachers are asking for a 2.5% wage increase and a one-year contract extension.
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Teachers are asking for a 2.5% wage increase and a one-year contract extension.
Philadelphia Community Stakeholders held a ribbon cutting for its Pod and Parent Resource Center.
Parents say times like this should bring out resilience, but that's not the case for the Abington School District.
They want the school board to consider other plans, such as two full days of school or four to five half-days.
The school district felt it was important to offer a hybrid learning model to those families struggling with virtual learning.
School officials say five students tested positive over the past week.
The suspensions range from six weeks to the remainder of the fall semester.
Mellody Hobson graduated from Princeton in 1991 and now will be the first Black woman whose name is on a Princeton residential college, the dorms where freshmen live, the Ivy League school said in a statement.
Families in Delaware's Red Clay School District now have until Oct. 16 to decide whether their children will learn in school or from home.
School officials say they were already struggling financially before the coronavirus pandemic hit.
All winter and fall sports have also been canceled.
The union is seeking a contract extension with a 2% raise.
Rowan University students have been back at campus since September and are apparently setting an example for other universities and communities across the country, says Dr. Deborah Birx.
An elementary school in Lower Merion is tackling the issue of racism by having students read a book that has raised eyebrows in some circles.
Seven of the outbreaks have happened in South Jersey schools located in Cape May, Gloucester and Burlington Counties.
They demonstrated outside of the high school before the school board meeting Monday night.
On Aug. 24, the archdiocese originally announced fall sports at the 17 area high schools would be canceled due to the pandemic.
Officials are closely monitoring school districts around the tri-state area and around the country as many return to in-person learning.
One by one, parents were able to ask questions and share their experiences with virtual learning or in-person education settings and the challenges both pose.
In-person instruction has been pushed back until Monday.
The Lower Merion School District has finalized plans to allow for a hybrid learning environment for its nearly 8,700 students.
According to the head of the Division of Health, it's important for the state to be as transparent as possible.
In Chester County, parents at both Downingtown and West Chester School Districts held a rally together, urging school officials to provide an in-person option for students five days a week.
Forty-six new centers will open their doors to students in grades K through Sixth.
According to the student-run newspaper, the Hawkeye, two students have tested positive for the virus.
The Philadelphia Eagles will play the Denver Broncos today in Week 5 of the NFL season. Here's how to watch and more.
Low 80s are expected this weekend. Kickoff temperatures for the Eagles will be around 78, nice and warm for tailgating.
The calendar year was different, but Game 1 of the NLDS felt the same as last year.
Many Phillies fans went home disappointed Saturday night after a tough loss in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Dodgers.
An officer is stable following a shooting in Trenton Saturday night on Perry Street and North Clinton Avenue.
The Philadelphia Eagles will play the Denver Broncos today in Week 5 of the NFL season. Here's how to watch and more.
Low 80s are expected this weekend. Kickoff temperatures for the Eagles will be around 78, nice and warm for tailgating.
The calendar year was different, but Game 1 of the NLDS felt the same as last year.
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?
Many Phillies fans went home disappointed Saturday night after a tough loss in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Dodgers.
The vibes have been immaculate since Bader arrived in Philadelphia on August 1.
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.
An officer is stable following a shooting in Trenton Saturday night on Perry Street and North Clinton Avenue.
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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.
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.
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 play the Denver Broncos today in Week 5 of the NFL season. Here's how to watch and more.
The calendar year was different, but Game 1 of the NLDS felt the same as last year.
Many Phillies fans went home disappointed Saturday night after a tough loss in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Dodgers.
Teoscar Hernández rallied the Los Angeles Dodgers with a three-run homer in the seventh inning of a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of their NL Division Series.
The vibes have been immaculate since Bader arrived in Philadelphia on August 1.
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.
Phillies slugger Bryce Harper added to his family lineup when he and his wife, Kayla, welcomed the birth of their fourth child days ahead of Saturday's playoff opener.
Saturday night didn't go as planned on the field as the Phillies lost 5-3 against the Dodgers, but the city remains optimistic. Ryan Hughes reports from the ballpark with reaction from fans.
A police officer was shot in Trenton Saturday night. This happened near the intersection of Perry Street and Clinton Avenue. The circumstances around the shooting are still unclear, but police said the officer is in stable condition.
Temps will go back up and low 80s are expected this weekend, even mid-80s by early next week. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Temps will go back up and low 80s are expected this weekend, even mid-80s by early next week. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.