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Mayor Jim Kenney visited service providers at a school in West Philadelphia Thursday morning, as he draws-up his plan to expand the "community school" concept.
What if brewers could speed-up the fermentation of beer? A trio of Penn students believe they've discovered a way to do that.
Nutter's new role was announced by Dean Merit E. Janow.
Snow vacation's over, kids. All Philadelphia public and archdiocesan schools will reopen on Wednesday, January 27.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced archdiocesan high schools as well as Catholic elementary schools will be closed Tuesday.
Due to this weekend's snowstorm, Philadelphia School District officials have announced all schools within the district will be closed on Tuesday, January 26th.
All School District of Philadelphia schools are closed for Monday.
SAT testing locations in South Jersey and the Philadelphia region have postponed tomorrow morning's tests.
A federal judge on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Pittsburgh-area woman who claims Bill Cosby defamed her when he and his representatives responded to allegations that he drugged and sexually assaulted her and other women.
Hundreds attended a memorial service for philanthropist Henry Rowan on the campus of the South Jersey university that bears his name. Rowan passed last month at the age of 92.
President Barack Obama's new top education official will visit Philadelphia.
The School Reform Commission tonight votes on an agreement settling allegations that a charter school fraudulently billed the district.
Governor Wolf says he will sign a bill on the way to his desk that will delay for two years the use of controversial exams as part of the graduation requirement for Pennsylvania high school students.
Imagine traveling hundreds of miles in a fraction of the time and money it takes to get from here to there by plane or train. That's the idea behind Hyperloop, in which you're whisked between cities in a low-pressure tube.
Philadelphia's School Reform Commission is set to vote Thursday on turning over two district schools to private charter companies
Kenney, who made quality pre-K one of his campaign priorities, says he's moving ahead with his own plan.
School officials posted a notification on Facebook shortly before 10:30 a.m. and activated the district's telephone emergency message system to alert parents to the threat.
Officials say due to a malfunction involving a heating circulator at Truman High School, students will have an early dismissal on Tuesday.
Officials say Alain Locke Elementary School, on the 4500 block of Haverford Avenue, is currently not heated.
The Pennsylvania Senate could vote today to delay the controversial Keystone Exams, and force the Department of Education to come up with a new high school graduation requirement.
Inspired by the words and actions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., students and staff at one South Philadelphia school spent their day off paying it forward.
The Martin Luther King holiday had special significance at the Philadelphia high school named for King.
A district spokeswoman said the administration has agreed to meet with the parents on Tuesday.
The Cherry Hill School District is ready to adopt a policy accommodating transgender students when it comes to using bathrooms and locker rooms.
Agnes Zhelesnik is officially the oldest living and working teacher in America.
The announcement comes days after President Trump presented a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza.
Harrison Bader is out of the Philadelphia Phillies' lineup for Game 3 of the NLDS vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers as the outfielder nurses a groin injury.
Candidates for governor in New Jersey Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill are taking the stage for their final debate.
Police in Springfield Township, Delaware County, are looking for car thieves who hit a normally quiet neighborhood early Monday morning.
Students at Memphis Street Academy in Port Richmond can get all kinds of health care without leaving school or waiting for a doctor's appointment.
The announcement comes days after President Trump presented a 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the war in Gaza.
Harrison Bader is out of the Philadelphia Phillies' lineup for Game 3 of the NLDS vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers as the outfielder nurses a groin injury.
Candidates for governor in New Jersey Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill are taking the stage for their final debate.
Police in Springfield Township, Delaware County, are looking for car thieves who hit a normally quiet neighborhood early Monday morning.
Students at Memphis Street Academy in Port Richmond can get all kinds of health care without leaving school or waiting for a doctor's appointment.
Harrison Bader is out of the Philadelphia Phillies' lineup for Game 3 of the NLDS vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers as the outfielder nurses a groin injury.
Police in Springfield Township, Delaware County, are looking for car thieves who hit a normally quiet neighborhood early Monday morning.
New opportunities are brewing on the grounds of the Delaware County courthouse for neurodiverse employees and people with disabilities.
SEPTA is facing a lawsuit that alleges its fare increases on public transportation in Philadelphia were illegal.
Celebrations for the 250th birthdays of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps are officially underway in Philadelphia.
Candidates for governor in New Jersey Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill are taking the stage for their final debate.
Pennsylvania AG Dave Sunday says customers with unused Iron Hill Brewery gift cards should dispute the purchases.
The debate will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center in New Brunswick.
Police say the 16-year-old victim was shot in the area of New Brooklyn Park Tuesday night.
Turnout will be key in the New Jersey governor's race between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli, a political expert says.
Pennsylvania AG Dave Sunday says customers with unused Iron Hill Brewery gift cards should dispute the purchases.
Symptoms of Lyme disease can range from fever, headaches, fatigue and occasionally serious heart complications.
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.
Students at Memphis Street Academy in Port Richmond can get all kinds of health care without leaving school or waiting for a doctor's appointment.
Symptoms of Lyme disease can range from fever, headaches, fatigue and occasionally serious heart complications.
Nobel Prize committee chair says discoveries by the trio of researchers were "decisive for our understanding of how the immune system functions."
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.
It's the age-old question for Pennsylvanians: Sheetz or Wawa?
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.
SEPTA is facing a lawsuit that alleges its fare increases on public transportation in Philadelphia were illegal.
SEPTA says Regional Rail riders could face possible cancellations, delays and crowded trains after last week's federal emergency order.
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.
Harrison Bader is out of the Philadelphia Phillies' lineup for Game 3 of the NLDS vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers as the outfielder nurses a groin injury.
The Eagles will be without Landon Dickerson vs. the Giants due to an injury, and Jalen Carter is listed as questionable for the Week 6 matchup.
The Flyers will wear a No. 1 jersey patch this season to honor legendary goalie Bernie Parent, who died last month at 80.
Bryce Harper has been facing boos from Philadelphia Phillies fans during the NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Eagles running back Saquon Barkley downplayed his knee injury and said that he's good to go in Week 6 against the Giants.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
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
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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.
A Rocky movie is about to start filming in New Jersey. And with the right look, you could be a part of it. The movie is no sequel; instead, "I Play Rocky" tells the behind-the-scenes story of the making of the 1976 film. Producers are looking to cast real boxers, people who own cars made between 1960 and 1975 and men with shaggy or long hair, facial hair and sideburns.
Temple University's Resident Assistants and Peer Mentors have voted to unionize. The undergraduate student workers agreed to join OPEIU Local 153 by a unanimous vote. Resident assistants and peer mentors are hired by the university to live in the residence halls and assist with student life. Union members want to address compensation, support systems, and the overall work environment.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a cool Wednesday night.
Officials say the two people stole more than $600,000 from two clients in Montgomery County.
A 29-year-old man is charged with sparking the Palisades fire earlier this year. Investigators say Jonathan Rinderknecht likely used a lighter to start a fire on New Year's Day that smoldered underground and reignited a week later. Twelve people were killed, and whole neighborhoods were destroyed. Rinderknecht was arrested in Florida, where he now lives.