Conestoga High School Teacher Honored With Presidential Award
Derrick Wood is just 33 years-old, but he's already won three major Chemistry teaching awards. The Presidential Award is his fourth honor but he says it feels completely different.
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Derrick Wood is just 33 years-old, but he's already won three major Chemistry teaching awards. The Presidential Award is his fourth honor but he says it feels completely different.
"I asked myself, are you going to fall apart and surrender to the chaos, or are you going to take a stand?" she recalls.
Hite is declining the bonus that goes with the good report card he received from the School Reform Commission.
A troubled Philadelphia charter school is shutting down, rather than continue a court battle to get the SRC to renew its charter.
City Controller Alan Butkovitz says his inspection finds unsanitary and dangerous conditions.
Alan Butkovitz last inspected school buildings in 2008, and he says not much has improved since.
With no state budget in sight, the School Reform Commission Tuesday night had to cross its fingers in hope as it adopted a spending plan for next year.
The new commission's job: to recommend ways the city can pay for high-quality pre-K for 40,000 eligible three- and four-year-olds.
Philadelphia teachers are heading for Harrisburg today to press their case for more state funding.
It's an informational expo where educators learn how to make use of technology in the classroom.
The National Constitution Center was inviting the LGBT community to celebrate today's US Supreme Court decision afffirming the right of same-sex couples to marry.
Rita Schwartz, president of Local 1776 of the Association of Catholic Teachers, says teachers voted last night by a nearly 3-1 margin to accept the new contract.
The book giveaway is the brainchild of 14-year-old Alexa Grabelle of Voorhees, NJ, who for four years has collected more than 50,000 donated books and given them away to needy children.
The bill goes to the Senate for consideration.
It's all part of a three day experience called "Grandparents University."
A ceremonial groundbreaking was held today for a $40-million makeover of Plymouth Whitemarsh High School, in Montgomery County.
Even with approval of the new money for schools, Council President Darrell Clarke is continuing to voice his displeasure with the answers provided by District officials during hearings.
A concert tomorrow afternoon in University City will try to raise awareness and educate youth about HIV/AIDS by giving away free tickets to anyone who takes an HIV test.
Dubbed "Rutgers 2030," the plan aims to expand the school's footprint within the city of Camden by one-third.
The space agency set up shop today at the Franklin Institute, aiming to educate the public about research aboard the International Space Station and how it benefits us back here on Earth.
The School Reform Commission voted unanimously to outsource the jobs to a New Jersey company.
A commission empaneled to examine a potential overhaul Pennsylvania's public school funding formula has revealed its long-awaited recommendations.
Aljelani Igwe, also called "AJ" is an 18-year-old from Camden who is set to graduate from LEAP Academy next week.
The Anderson Monarchs, named after the Negro League baseball team, will leave Philadelphia this evening and hit the road for a 23-day, 20-city tour that will cover more than 4,000 miles.
Volunteers helped aging drivers review their driving issues, polish their skills, and learn techniques for adapting to declining abilities.
Kada Scott has not been seen since she left her job at an assisted living facility on Oct. 4.
Jalen Hurts' first interception of the season was among the many mistakes the Eagles made Thursday in their second straight loss.
The first Jordan Brand store in the United States is opening in Philadelphia on Friday morning.
Scammers may look to exploit fear and uncertainty as people worry about pay and benefits in the ongoing government shutdown.
The Philadelphia Flyers lost to the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 2-1.
Kada Scott has not been seen since she left her job at an assisted living facility on Oct. 4.
Jalen Hurts' first interception of the season was among the many mistakes the Eagles made Thursday in their second straight loss.
Orion Kerkering made a wild throw past home after mishandling Andy Pages' comebacker, leading to the Phillies' elimination from the playoffs.
Jack Ciattarelli plans to sue his opponent, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, over claims she made during their debate Wednesday, his campaign says.
The first Jordan Brand store in the United States is opening in Philadelphia on Friday morning.
Kada Scott has not been seen since she left her job at an assisted living facility on Oct. 4.
The first Jordan Brand store in the United States is opening in Philadelphia on Friday morning.
Scammers may look to exploit fear and uncertainty as people worry about pay and benefits in the ongoing government shutdown.
A fundraiser was held in Northeast Philadelphia Thursday for an officer who was shot in the line of duty back in May.
For servicemembers with roots in the Philadelphia area, this week marks a personal homecoming, too.
Jack Ciattarelli plans to sue his opponent, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, over claims she made during their debate Wednesday, his campaign says.
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 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.
The first Jordan Brand store in the United States is opening in Philadelphia on Friday morning.
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.
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.
Jalen Hurts' first interception of the season was among the many mistakes the Eagles made Thursday in their second straight loss.
The first Jordan Brand store in the United States is opening in Philadelphia on Friday morning.
The Philadelphia Flyers lost to the reigning Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 2-1.
The Giants' rookies shined in prime time as New York handed the defending Super Bowl champions their second straight loss.
Orion Kerkering made a wild throw past home after mishandling Andy Pages' comebacker, leading to the Phillies' elimination from the playoffs.
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
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.
Competition between two branches of the military founded in Philadelphia is alive and well as a group of sailors and Marines raced up the "Rocky Steps" at the Philadelphia Art Museum. Brandon Goldner reports.
The former Paley Library is now Paley Hall, a home base for Temple University's College of Public Health. The university will hold a grand opening for the building this homecoming weekend. Jim Donovan has your latest morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Kate Bilo on the coldest morning we've had since April and the upcoming coastal storm that will soak the region this weekend.
Israel is expected to begin withdrawing its troops to an agreed-upon line within 24 hours, and within 72 hours from that, Hamas will release the remaining 48 hostages, 20 of whom are believed to be still alive. President Trump said he hopes to be in the Middle East for that release Monday or Tuesday. Brandon Goldner has the latest.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill said in the second and final debate in the New Jersey governor's race that Republican Jack Ciattarelli, who used to own a medical publishing company, received millions of dollars to publish content promoting the use of opioids. The Ciattarelli campaign said Sherrill claimed "that Jack Ciattarelli 'killed tens of thousands of people, including children'" and that the comments were defamatory. Sherrill's campaign said Ciattarelli was hiding behind a lawsuit.
With the government shutdown poised to continue into next week, consumer watchdogs are warning of scammers targeting vulnerable employees who are worried about their pay and benefits. Josh Sidorowicz breaks down the methods being used by these shutdown scammers.