Phila. Public Schools Receive Thousands Of New Books For New School Year
Over 180,000 books were distributed across 500 classrooms in 40 different schools.
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Over 180,000 books were distributed across 500 classrooms in 40 different schools.
A Bucks County Community College teacher says he was fired for mentioning God in a farewell letter to students.
Pennsylvania's auditor general says the state's budget impasse, now entering its third month, is costing state school districts money and he will attempt to put a price tag on how much.
She says that $130,000 loan will only get them to October, but she says they're lucky to get a loan at all.
The crossing guard blocking traffic, the kids, backpack on, hand in hand with mom and dad.
Financially beleaguered Cheyney University is facing another crisis.
"I have a bad habit of eating breakfast in the morning and I lost track of time," 15-year veteran teacher Arnold Anderson told The Associated Press.
Birders are using a valuable weather tool to track whether, and where, the birds are moving.
The elementary school teacher has been allowed to keep his job even though he was late that many times over two years.
Stepanoff told Dom Giordano on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT, that the district cannot afford to designate such a large portion of their budget to fund teacher's retirement.
One of the lead plaintiffs, Barbara Galarza, only speaks Spanish. She says the school district refused to provide her with documents -- in Spanish -- that would have prepared her for word that her daughter was diagnosed with an intellectual disability.
She will be using her newly minted engineering skills to design schools, and she expects to learn from her experience.
A new list ranks several local schools among the country's top high schools.
As students gear up to head back to school, teachers like Jane Quigley are digging into their pockets to make sure their classrooms are stocked with the necessary supplies.
Authorities say the victim told investigators he received inappropriate emails and texts from Emily Feeney, his swim coach and guidance counselor, since sometime in 2014.
Summer vacation is almost over for students across the Delaware Valley. But as schools get ready to open their doors, there is still no budget from Harrisburg.
The dress code is about to take effect in the Wallingford-Swarthmore school district.
In the coming weeks, the state education department is expected to release the results of last year's PSSA exams, given to 3rd through 8th graders. And the scores are expected to take a substantial drop.
During the six week "Urban Apps & Maps Program" program, high schoolers worked with college students to strengthen their business and entrepreneurship skills through hands-on projects, like building websites.
The perfectly formed shapes add pops of color to a wall along Frankford Avenue. This is result of classroom study taken to the street.
The state Supreme Court is going to take up the issue of whether the School Reform Commission had the power to cancel its teachers contract.
Temple University and four other Philadelphia-area colleges are closing ahead of Pope Francis' arrival in the city next month.
The first and final things Pope Francis will hear when he's in Philadelphia are the talents of two high school marching bands from the area.
Over 250 volunteers spent the morning stuffing backpacks at Lincoln Financial Field.
School Superintendent William Hite will ask the School Reform Commission to approve closing schools the on Thursday, September 24th, two days before the Pope's arrival.
Orion Kerkering made a wild throw past home after mishandling Andy Pages' comebacker, leading to the Phillies' elimination from the playoffs.
For servicemembers with roots in the Philadelphia area, this week marks a personal homecoming, too.
The NLDS matchup remained scoreless until the top of the seventh inning.
Pennsylvania State Police are conducting a death investigation after a 2-year-old boy was struck and killed by a car in Lehigh County.
Atlantic City police rescued a man stranded in a marsh with drones. Here's how the technology is helping save lives.
Six New Jersey fire chiefs warn that the volunteer firefighter shortage could soon lead to delayed response times and worse.
Orion Kerkering made a wild throw past home after mishandling Andy Pages' comebacker, leading to the Phillies' elimination from the playoffs.
For servicemembers with roots in the Philadelphia area, this week marks a personal homecoming, too.
The NLDS matchup remained scoreless until the top of the seventh inning.
Pennsylvania State Police are conducting a death investigation after a 2-year-old boy was struck and killed by a car in Lehigh County.
For servicemembers with roots in the Philadelphia area, this week marks a personal homecoming, too.
A Montgomery County father is turning grief into purpose by supporting Black breast cancer survivors in honor of his late wife and daughter.
One man died and another was wounded in a shooting at Broad Street and Packer Avenue, Philadelphia police say.
Eagles' DT Jalen Carter will miss Thursday night's game vs. Giants with an ankle injury, reports say.
SEPTA GM Scott Sauer says the Philadelphia-based transit authority has a handle on how the fires started but hasn't uncovered what could connect them.
Atlantic City police rescued a man stranded in a marsh with drones. Here's how the technology is helping save lives.
Prosecutors said a 14-year-old has been charged with the murder of 25-year-old Andre Ross near Mill Dam Park in Mount Holly.
Six New Jersey fire chiefs warn that the volunteer firefighter shortage could soon lead to delayed response times and worse.
A 16-year-old has died following a head-on collision on Wednesday night in Jackson Township, New Jersey.
A fortune telling duo from Montgomery County was arrested and charged for scamming clients out of thousands of dollars.
A shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, has left a 16-year-old boy dead and another injured Wednesday night, police said.
The family of 12-year-old Keyonna Calloway says Ronald McDonald House Delaware has made a huge difference in her recovery.
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.
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 GM Scott Sauer says the Philadelphia-based transit authority has a handle on how the fires started but hasn't uncovered what could connect them.
SEPTA says all Regional Rail service was temporarily suspended Thursday due to signal power issues.
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.
Orion Kerkering made a wild throw past home after mishandling Andy Pages' comebacker, leading to the Phillies' elimination from the playoffs.
Eagles' DT Jalen Carter will miss Thursday night's game vs. Giants with an ankle injury, reports say.
Lincoln High School's football program has been suspended for the rest of the season after a brawl broke out last weekend.
Harrison Bader remains out of the lineup Thursday as the Phillies look to stave off elimination again in Los Angeles.
Penn State will also wear throwback uniforms this weekend when they face Northwestern.
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.
Next year will be filled with celebrations for America's 250th birthday, and that includes the Philadelphia Flower Show. Organizers announced the theme for the show, “Rooted: Origins of American Gardening." The dazzling floral displays will take a look back at the deep roots of gardening in the country. The show runs from Feb. 28 to March 8 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Vincent Termini Sr.’s two sons are sharing memories of their dad and his legacy. The second-generation owner of Termini Brothers Bakery passed away. His sons said nothing made their father happier than to see the two of them continue the Termini Brothers' legacy. A funeral service for Vincent Termini Sr. will be held Saturday morning in Gladwyne.
Prospect Medical Holdings is expected to petition a bankruptcy court to let it abandon its last two hospitals. Prospect is now seeking to abandon Crozer Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital. In a hearing this summer, the court allowed Prospect to abandon Delaware County Memorial Hospital and Taylor Hospital, but they were later sold.
A curious cat in western Pennsylvania turned what could have been a travel disaster into an adventure that has now gone viral. The family packed up for a trip to New Hampshire, then on to New York City. Little did they know, Ray Ray, went along for the ride. Ray Ray had survived 100 miles of wind, bumps and highway traffic.
A first-of-its-kind store is opening in Philadelphia. Jordan Brand's first U.S.-based World of Flight flagship is opening in Rittenhouse Square. We got a sneak peek inside before the grand opening. The store is on Walnut between 16th and 17th streets.