Report: College Is Worth It, But How Worth It Depends On Your Major
That's the takeaway from a new report from Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce.
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That's the takeaway from a new report from Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce.
A sizeable corporate donation from AT&T will help Congreso expand a job training program for some high school students.
The classroom came to life at Council Rock High School South Thursday as students placed a call to the International Space Station.
On Thursday, a Philadelphia police officer gave five public schools a gift they could never have afforded on their own-- iPads that will help non-verbal students communicate in class.
Twenty-six schools districts throughout Delaware have announced closings for Friday, February 20 due to the dangerously low temperatures and wind chills predicted.
Mayor Nutter today told stakeholders involved in youth violence prevention that they should commit to a long-term effort and not go for short-term fixes.
Grammy-winning producer Kenny Gamble was joined by "DMC" of the seminal hip-hop group, Run-DMC.
Families at the museum are celebrating the start of the "Year of the Goat" on the Chinese calendar with a variety of themed activities.
The six candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for Philadelphia mayor took part in a forum hosted by the Business Association of West Parkside.
The district faces an $80-million deficit next year, but SRC chair Bill Green says adding five charters won't break the budget because four of the schools would open in 2016.
Prosecutors say the video, "Heroin Kills," tells the heartwrenching account of a mother who prays she'll never get the call that her daughter has died of an overdose.
Penn basketball coach Jerome Allen is opening the door to opportunity for young people.
The meeting was frequently disrupted by protesters as the School Reform Commission granted conditional charters to five schools.
Princeton University says they have received a report of an undergraduate student with a suspected case of measles.
Jarreau conducted the master class -- his first ever -- as part of the Mann Center for the Performing Arts' three-day "Artist N Residency" program.
it was recently announced that a new Dr. Seuss book will be released this summer.
The School Reform Commission tonight is deciding whether to approve any or all of the 39 applications for new charter schools in the city of Philadelphia.
Lenora Thompson formed the "Boys Book Club" to provide reading coaching -- and other forms of support -- to young black men in Philadelphia.
President Eric Barron said Tuesday the school will hire a new coordinator and set up an office to address sexual misconduct and related issues.
WPHT midday host, Dom Giordano spoke with Ed Turzanski, the John Templeton Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute and a Political Science Professor at La Salle University about the Wisconsin governor's lack of a degree.
Philadelphia's cathedral of college basketball played host to girls and boys involved in the Police Athletic League's annual President's Day play day.
Reggie Shuford has run the ACLU of Pennsylvania since 2011, during which time it challenged both the voter ID law and the same-sex marriage ban in the state.
Sutton thinks that travel to foreign countries can expand one's horizons, and she's helping West Philadelphia teenage girls do just that.
Philadelphia parish and regional Catholic elementary schools will be closed Monday due to the severe cold temperatures expected in the Delaware Valley.
Services for Millersville University student Karlie Hall will be held Saturday at a chapel in her native Kennett Square, outside Philadelphia.
Here's what you need to know about the upcoming road closures and parking restrictions as Philadelphia continues its Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps celebrations.
A NEXT Weather Alert is in effect for Sunday and Monday as a nor'easter is bringing coastal flooding, heavy rain and strong winds.
Some strolled the boardwalk Saturday night enjoying the calm before the storm, while others braced for potentially severe flooding and damage.
Police say a man drove through a U.S. Coast Guard security barrier in Philadelphia, hit an officer with a camera, and may have been under the influence of drugs.
Allar, a senior, will now see his college career come to an end.
NEXT Weather Alert issued Sunday and Monday as a nor'easter is bringing coastal flooding, heavy rain and strong winds.
Some strolled the boardwalk Saturday night enjoying the calm before the storm, while others braced for potentially severe flooding and damage.
Kada Scott has not been seen since she left to go to her job at an assisted living facility on Oct. 4.
Police say a man drove through a U.S. Coast Guard security barrier in Philadelphia, hit an officer with a camera, and may have been under the influence of drugs.
Allar, a senior, will now see his college career come to an end.
Here's what you need to know about the upcoming road closures and parking restrictions as Philadelphia continues its Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps celebrations.
Police say a man drove through a U.S. Coast Guard security barrier in Philadelphia, hit an officer with a camera, and may have been under the influence of drugs.
Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting near a Northeast Philly laundromat, where one person was killed and another was injured on Saturday afternoon.
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.
Some strolled the boardwalk Saturday night enjoying the calm before the storm, while others braced for potentially severe flooding and damage.
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.
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.
Here's what you need to know about the upcoming road closures and parking restrictions as Philadelphia continues its Homecoming 250 Navy Marine Corps celebrations.
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.
Allar, a senior, will now see his college career come to an end.
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.
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
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?
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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.
It's a NEXT Weather Alert Day in the Philadelphia area as a nor'easter approaches, which could potentially cause coastal flooding, significant beach erosion and gusty, damaging winds. The biggest concerns, threats and impacts are going to be down at the Jersey Shore, or at least closer to the shore and along the water.
Emergency officials say several shore points could see the highest coastal flood levels our region has experienced in the past decade. The National Weather Service said there's potential for significant damage to some structures along the coast as high tide cycles could cause flooding and lead to beach erosion.
Manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA-Mid Atlantic, Jana Tidwell, shared some safety tips for drivers Sunday morning during what could be considered the calm before the storm.
As of late Saturday evening, the low pressure is positioned off the South Carolina coast, marking the start of the storm’s impacts for our region. Andrew Kozak reports.
Some strolled the boardwalk Saturday night enjoying the calm before the storm, while others braced for potentially severe flooding and damage. Ryan Hughes reports.