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Rates of anxiety, depression and even suicide among children and teens have been increasing for years, creating a mental health crisis some schools are struggling to address.
These graduates earned their diplomas through the city's Educational Options Program -- a free pathway for adults to pick up where they left off.
A recent perfect attendance dance party at Yardville Elementary School got a failing mark from some parents.
The Philadelphia School District is dealing with more asbestos issues plaguing schools
A New Jersey family is sending their quintuplets to college, but tuition is one burden they don't have to worry about.
The American Federation of Teachers is demanding answers and better results as Philadelphia continues to struggle with asbestos concerns in schools.
Both Trump and Pence support the school choice program in Pennsylvania schools.
The single mom and her fourth-grade daughter are advocating for charter school expansion.
Hopkinson is just the latest facility dealing with closures due to ongoing asbestos concerns in the Philadelphia School District.
Maggie Gaines says 6-year-old Margot, a student at Valley Forge Elementary School, now has a police record on file.
There's no school Monday or Tuesday for students at Francis Hopkinson School in the Juniata Park section of the city.
Pence will speak at St. Francis de Sales School in West Philadelphia on Wednesday to celebrate School Choice Week.
Local 502 represents more than 700 school administrators who work in the district.
Friday was Building Better People Day at the school.
Students and staff will not be allowed in the cafeteria until the area is tested and determined to be safe.
The competition includes 12 high schools with eight players per team -- half with intellectual disabilities, the other half without.
On Tuesday, the teachers' union filed its first lawsuit against the school district over the issue.
The USDA says food service providers could dial-back servings of fruit at breakfast, cut back on grains to make room for meats and meat alternatives and relax current vegetable requirements.
A union scientist that conducted asbestos testing Tuesday says the district failed to seal a contaminated attic, leading to elevated asbestos levels in the air of several classrooms.
A group of Carnell educators met with Philadelphia Federation of Teachers' President Jerry Jordan before the bell, amid concerns about the building's safety.
The School District of Philadelphia says it needs $25 million a year for the next five years just to handle known cases of damages asbestos
Alaina Gassler and Rachel Bergey recently won top prizes in the Broadcom Math, Applied Science, Technology and Engineering for Rising Stars competition.
The School District of Philadelphia has revealed its plan and timeline for reopening McClure Elementary School.
The district initially decided to limit attendance to students, parents and family members invited by the teams and students from visiting teams.
Laura H. Carnell Elementary School will remain closed on Monday.
Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl left guard Landon Dickerson exited Sunday's 21-17 loss to the Denver Broncos with an ankle injury.
Vincent Termini Sr., the second-generation owner of Termini Brothers Bakery in Philadelphia, has died, his family announced.
The Philadelphia Flyers have traded defenseman Ryan Ellis to the San Jose Sharks, ending his stint with the team after four games in four seasons.
The Philadelphia Eagles blew a two-score lead and lost to the Denver Broncos, 21-17, on Sunday to suffer their first loss of the season.
Center City hospitality employees represented by UNITE HERE Local 274 began striking on Sunday at two Philadelphia hotels with expired contracts.
The Philadelphia Eagles blew a two-score lead and lost to the Denver Broncos, 21-17, on Sunday to suffer their first loss of the season.
Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl left guard Landon Dickerson exited Sunday's 21-17 loss to the Denver Broncos with an ankle injury.
Vincent Termini Sr., the second-generation owner of Termini Brothers Bakery in Philadelphia, has died, his family announced.
The Philadelphia Flyers have traded defenseman Ryan Ellis to the San Jose Sharks, ending his stint with the team after four games in four seasons.
Center City hospitality employees represented by UNITE HERE Local 274 began striking on Sunday at two Philadelphia hotels with expired contracts.
Vincent Termini Sr., the second-generation owner of Termini Brothers Bakery in Philadelphia, has died, his family announced.
The Philadelphia Flyers have traded defenseman Ryan Ellis to the San Jose Sharks, ending his stint with the team after four games in four seasons.
Center City hospitality employees represented by UNITE HERE Local 274 began striking on Sunday at two Philadelphia hotels with expired contracts.
Police are searching for an armed suspect who held a man at gunpoint and restrained a family with zip ties before stealing $1,000 during a home invasion in Olney Saturday night.
After a six-year hiatus, the Mr. Philly Drag King Pageant returns this Thursday for a night of performances, fundraising, community and an all-important crowning ceremony for the reigning king.
A Philadelphia man has died after he hit a curb and was thrown off his motorcycle while riding on I-676 South in Camden, New Jersey State Police said.
An officer is stable following a shooting Saturday night on Perry Street and North Clinton Avenue in Trenton.
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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.
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 Eagles Pro Bowl left guard Landon Dickerson exited Sunday's 21-17 loss to the Denver Broncos with an ankle injury.
The Philadelphia Flyers have traded defenseman Ryan Ellis to the San Jose Sharks, ending his stint with the team after four games in four seasons.
The Philadelphia Eagles blew a two-score lead and lost to the Denver Broncos, 21-17, on Sunday to suffer their first loss of the season.
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.
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.
The Eagles suffered their first loss of the season against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, but they aren't concerned going forward.
After a warm Sunday, the summer-like temperatures will continue a little longer in the Philadelphia area. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Congressional leaders are blaming one another as the federal government shutdown enters a second week. Polling shows many Americans are worried about the effects of the disruption.
The Eagles suffered their first loss of the season in Week 5 against the Denver Broncos, 21-17, at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday.
The Philadelphia Eagles' offense couldn't get going in the second half and lost to the Denver Broncos, 21-17, for their first loss of the 2025 season.