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The National Liberty Museum, in Old City, rolled out the red carpet for three students who submitted the winning essays and video speeches marking the 50th anniversary of the historic march.
In dismissing the suit brought by six school districts, parents, and the NAACP, Commonwealth Court ruled that funding schools is an issue for the state legislature, not the courts.
Ten US military veterans, all formerly homeless, have graduated from a job training program during ceremonies at a center city Philadelphia hotel.
The school district is inviting educators and communities to submit ideas to turn around the academics at individual schools, or to create entirely new high schools.
Good news for the Class of 2015: Employers are reportedly planning to hire 9.6 percent more new grads this year than they did in 2014.
A charter school in Camden is celebrating its most accomplished graduating class yet.
The student has not been identified and police have not given his age. He is expected to face federal charges later on Friday.
Philadelphia district attorney Seth Williams engaged in a dialogue with 60 students at City School about the danger of using electronic devices to hurt someone by either words or photos.
It's part of a new program by the US Department of Homeland Security, called "iGuardian."
Coming up this month: two food-related fundraisers for worthy causes, and the reopening of the "Independence Beer Garden," at 6th and Market.
Rowan University has become the first New Jersey college where police are wearing body cameras.
Rob Dubow, the mayor's finance director, says raising property taxes by nine percent is the only way the city can raise the additional $103 million the school district needs next year.
African-American men aren't the only ones being profiled and singled out for enhanced attention by police, noted organizer Ryann Aaron.
Each Lindback award comes with a $20,000 stipend to be spent on the school.
Between sightseeing events today, the students gathered at the Israeli consulate in Philadelphia to discuss US-Israel relations with consular officials.
A Philadelphia-based coffee chain is putting one of its stores in the hands of Drexel University students, allowing them to get experience and college credit while working.
The tests are the primary way the state evaluates school performance. Some parents say it prevents teachers from doing their jobs effectively.
Mathew Farber is the Dr. Frankenstein behind this ambitious experiment.
A teacher in New Jersey who assigned her third-grade class to write "get well" letters to a sick inmate convicted of killing a Philadelphia police officer was suspended Friday, the school superintendent said.
Students at a Philadelphia elementary school are getting a very special surprise on Friday.
Some students at a Philadelphia high school have new Kindle Fires, which came from an untraditional source.
"We've been telling students to just either silence their phones, turn it off, or give it to the person in the car with you," one student leader advises.
Going class-to-class with city leaders, Wolf chatted with students and teachers at Kensington Health Sciences Academy, learning about the unique programs offered there for the more than 400 students.
The program addresses the growing problem of pedestrian injuries and fatalities.
The board that oversees Pennsylvania's 14 state-owned universities is endorsing a tuition freeze sought by Gov. Tom Wolf.
A former administrator at Manor College is facing felony charges for allegedly stealing over $700,000 from the school in Montgomery County.
Police are investigating after two men were shot in the head in Northeast Philly's Holmesburg section Saturday morning.
Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment amid his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said.
We're looking ahead to two NEXT Weather Alert Days on Sunday and Monday as a weekend storm is set to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and possible flooding.
Mark Bray said his views have been under attack since he wrote "Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Playbook"
A former administrator at Manor College is facing felony charges for allegedly stealing over $700,000 from the school in Montgomery County.
We're looking ahead to two NEXT Weather Alert Days on Sunday and Monday as a weekend storm is set to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and possible flooding.
Police are investigating after two men were shot in the head in Northeast Philly's Holmesburg section Saturday morning.
Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment amid his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said.
Kada Scott has not been seen since she left to go to her job at an assisted living facility on Oct. 4.
A former administrator at Manor College is facing felony charges for allegedly stealing over $700,000 from the school in Montgomery County.
Police are investigating after two men were shot in the head in Northeast Philly's Holmesburg section Saturday morning.
Families learn to overcome fear and find strength as they talk openly about loving someone who's struggling with addiction or recovery.
The Aronimink Golf Club still needs hundreds of volunteers to help make next year's PGA Championship a success.
One person is in the hospital after a fire broke out at a duplex in the 9400 block of Kirkwood Road in Northeast Philadelphia.
Mark Bray said his views have been under attack since he wrote "Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Playbook"
One New Jersey high school canceled its homecoming dance that was set for this weekend, it said, due to low interest among students.
Visitors on Friday got an up-close look at the USS Billings in Camden for the Navy and Marine Corps' 250th birthday.
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.
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.
Families learn to overcome fear and find strength as they talk openly about loving someone who's struggling with addiction or recovery.
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.
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.
The 14th edition of the Army-Navy Cup game at Subaru Park featured men's and women's soccer teams, days before the Navy's 250th birthday.
The Aronimink Golf Club still needs hundreds of volunteers to help make next year's PGA Championship a success.
District officials say they're reviewing the Lincoln High School football suspension after a new video surfaced of the fight.
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.
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 crunchy taco dinner kit sold by Giant Food Stores is being recalled because of undeclared allergens - the milk that comes in a packet of hot chocolate that was included in the kit by mistake. The company said anyone who bought the kits should return them to Giant for a refund or just throw them out.
Officials say no one was injured after a fire broke out at a Holiday Inn on Penrose Avenue near the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Philadelphia police are investigating after two men were shot in the head in the city's Holmesburg section Saturday morning. Investigators responded to the shooting on Solly Avenue around 4 a.m.
Philadelphia's Dilworth Park next to City Hall is full of vendors selling handmade and homemade jewelry, skincare products, candles, clothing, drinkware and much more. Eva Andersen was live in the park all morning chatting with different vendors about their products.
Cloud cover is starting to filter in on Saturday before significant rainfall and potential coastal flooding on Sunday due to an approaching coastal storm. There could also be power outages and the New Jersey beach communities are bracing for heavy impacts. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore has the latest weather forecast.