Former UArts students find community, new home at Temple
Former University of the Arts students start a new chapter at Temple University in North Philadelphia.
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Former University of the Arts students start a new chapter at Temple University in North Philadelphia.
Dozens of former University of the Arts students moved into their new homes at Temple University in North Philadelphia Tuesday. The university has given former UArts students the option to live in the same dorms to stay together.
The incoming class of first-year students consists of more than 900 American and international students from 13 states and about a dozen countries.
Students and staff showed excitement Friday at the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Lewis C. Cassidy Academics Plus School in Overbrook.
Even though eight more buildings in the School District of Philadelphia will have air conditioning, 63 buildings still lack proper cooling, and upgrades are ongoing.
Some parents in Deptford Township, New Jersey, say they're scrambling to make plans for transportation in the new school year after the school district announced it would cut back on busing for some students.
The School District of Philadelphia's "Ring the Bell" bus tour, which gives out free backpacks and school supplies, is back on Friday at the Fashion District Philadelphia - with multiple fun events planned for the afternoon.
A Philadelphia City Council hearing focused on what happened when the university abruptly shut down and how students, faculty and staff were affected.
Delaware Gov. John Carney signed a bill that will create a mental health unit for the state's high schools.
Holy Family Child Care Center in Manayunk told parents they'd be closing in less than a month, citing a decline in enrollment and finances. But the center's director said enrollment had more than quadrupled.
Camden city leaders hosted a back-to-school Bookbag Bash to help prep students and their families for the upcoming school year while saving them money.
Seven weeks after UArts closed its doors, CBS News Philadelphia followed up with two former students, including a rising senior who was surprised to receive an email saying he had completed his degree.
Many students in Philadelphia are less than a month away from the start of the school year.
In a letter to the community, the Haverford Township School District says it only learned about a fifth-grade teacher's alleged criminal actions after the second time he was arrested.
A federal appeals court has blocked the implementation of the Biden administration's student debt relief plan, which would have lowered monthly payments for millions of borrowers.
The board of trustees at Drexel University on Tuesday appointed Denis O'Brien as the new interim president, replacing John Fry who was recently appointed by Temple University for the same position.
Wildflower Composers Festival in Philadelphia creates a space for female, trans and nonbinary composers to learn and grow in the craft.
In a follow-up on the story of a tortoise that has captured the hearts of a community in Delaware County, officials in Springfield decided to remove Shelly from the grounds of a school because of health risks.
A South Philly lemonade stand is keeping people cool while encouraging kids to read this summer.
The School District of Philadelphia is already looking ahead to the next school year in the middle of summer. The district is holding a hiring event on Wednesday morning to find new workers.
At Dream Camp at Friends Select School in Center City Philadelphia, kids learn about sports, art, life skills and more, all for free.
State lawmakers have allocated $300,000 for schools to purchase locking cellphone pouches.
President Biden spoke at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in northwest Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.
After a detailed review from the Middle States Commission of Higher Education, Cheyney University is no longer on probation.
John Fry, 63, has been Drexel's president since 2010 and will start his tenure at the 30,500-student Temple after Drexel names new leadership, Temple said in a statement.
One person is dead after a crash on Route 206 in Southampton, New Jersey, overnight, according to State Police.
Signal issues caused additional cancellations and delays on an already shorthanded Regional Rail Thursday morning.
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.
One person is dead after a crash on Route 206 in Southampton, New Jersey, overnight, according to State Police.
Signal issues caused additional cancellations and delays on an already shorthanded Regional Rail Thursday morning.
President Trump signed a government funding package at the White House late Wednesday, formally ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Confusion continues surrounding food benefits for millions of Americans. Right now, most recipients in Pennsylvania have not received their November benefits.
Dry weather is expected through the end of the week in the Philadelphia region, but breezy conditions will continue on Thursday.
Signal issues caused additional cancellations and delays on an already shorthanded Regional Rail Thursday morning.
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 their 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.
One person is dead after a crash on Route 206 in Southampton, New Jersey, overnight, according to State Police.
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.
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.
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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.
Officials say the pilot made a rough landing in a field Wednesday afternoon.
The holiday escape, inside the Walnut Garden, features twinkling lights, Santa photo ops, festive food and drinks and more.
Researchers placed fries in a Tupperware box in towns across the southwest coast of England and tested how 61 European herring gulls reacted.
The man told police his dog jumped on his shotgun and it went off after he set the gun down on his bed.
Former Famous Dave's CEO is planning to buy 10 of the shuttered restaurants.