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School districts across Pennsylvania are responding to rises in fixed costs, including pensions and charter schools, by: (A) raising property taxes, (B) reducing staff, or, in many cases, A and B.
The nine city public schools with graduation ceremonies planned for today had the option of remaining open past noon for the ceremonies.
Leaving your child to go to work is actually better for them, according to researchers from Harvard Business School.
The state Senate has unanimously approved a bill that would put off for two more years the use of tests as part of public school graduation requirements in Pennsylvania.
Due to the high temperatures forecasted for tomorrow, all School District of Philadelphia Schools will dismiss early at 12 p.m., Tuesday, June 16.
The two-week effort by a coalition of unions and community groups called the Alliance to Reclaim Our Schools urges legislators to support Governor Wolf's education budget.
The Grayson School is expected to open this fall, in Broomall, for grades K through 6, with plans to expand to all grades.
A mail carrier by day, Morris has a passion that consumes the rest of his life: the arts.
Starting with the class of 2017, Pennsylvania high school students will have to pass Keystone Exams in algebra, biology and literature to graduate.
Burlington County College and Rowan University have formed a partnership designed to streamline the transfer process and make tuition more affordable.
Philadelphia lags about 15 percentage points behind the national average in the rate of high school graduation.
Neither side would disclose the terms of the contract until the union votes on it.
The Philadelphia School District has announced that all of its schools will be closing early on Friday.
The General Assembly on Thursday sent Republican Gov. Chris Christie a bill that calls for studying the benefits and issues involved with starting the day later in middle and high schools.
Advocates for better state funding for education in Pennsylvania took their cause to the steps of the courthouses today in Montgomery, Chester, and Delaware counties.
Legislation inspired after Rutgers University used student activities fees to pay Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi for an appearance in 2011 has passed a state Senate committee.
City Council on Wednesday gave initial approval to a school district bailout that falls short of what school officials wanted.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is griping about what is says are the School District's plans to privatize school employees - substitute teachers and nurses.
The grant to Drexel University will support the development of science, technology, engineering, and math courses at the McMichael School, 36th and Fairmount, and the Powel School, 36th and Powelton.
The state senate's Education Committee advanced a controversial bill that would create a state-run school district for Pennsylvania's poorest-performing schools.
Thirteen students from Camden Creative Arts High School spent months preparing. They sold donuts and held fundraisers to raise the thousands needed, and tomorrow it's paying off.
The $1 million gift from the foundation of Heartland Payment Systems' founder Robert Carr will cover the tuition, room, and board for 50 students at Rowan University, in Glassboro.
The fire reportedly started around 10am at the school near Broad and Spring Garden Streets.
The Chronicle of Higher Education says a significant portion of Erickson's pay was because he took ownership of his balance in a university-sponsored life insurance plan valued at $586,000.
The university says James Vivenzio, who has filed a lawsuit against Penn State, refused to cooperate with the university's investigation of the fraternity hazing.
Jersey Shore towns are making preparations as a nor'easter approaches with potential to drop several inches of rain and create high waves.
Kada Scott has not been seen since she left to go to 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.
Kada Scott has not been seen since she left to go to her job at an assisted living facility on Oct. 4.
Jersey Shore towns are making preparations as a nor'easter approaches with potential to drop several inches of rain and create high waves.
Jalen Hurts' first interception of the season was among the many mistakes the Eagles made Thursday in their second straight loss.
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 to go to 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.
Jersey Shore towns are making preparations as a nor'easter approaches with potential to drop several inches of rain and create high waves.
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 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
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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.
Serving warm meals with love, the kitchen and service staff at the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House make residents feel at ease. Ashley Harder gets behind the counter with the team in this edition of The Heartbeat.
A recent DelawareOnline ranking had Aubrey Plaza as the most famous resident of Delaware, over former President Joe Biden and actress and food personality Valerie Bertinelli. Plaza chatted with Drew Barrymore about the First State and even got a surprise from Bertinelli.
Kada Scott, a 23-year-old Philadelphia woman reported missing last week, may not be missing voluntarily, police said Friday. CBS News Philadelphia Investigator Joe Holden reports.
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.