After Kada Scott's body was found near vacant school, community demands action
The community says Ada H.H. Lewis Middle School has been a magnet for illegal dumping, crime and neglect. Kada Scott's body was found near the vacant school.
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The community says Ada H.H. Lewis Middle School has been a magnet for illegal dumping, crime and neglect. Kada Scott's body was found near the vacant school.
A Philadelphia city councilmember is calling for the vacant Ada H. H. Lewis Middle School to be demolished as the investigation into Kada Scott's death continues to unfold.
Lincoln High School's football season may not be over.
School District of Philadelphia officials are reviewing the suspensions of some of the Lincoln High School football players, a parent told CBS News Philadelphia.
The School District of Philadelphia program is designed to give parents and caregivers tools to support their children's success in school and in daily life.
The School District of Philadelphia has re-launched its Parent and Family University, offering free classes for families beginning in October.
The nutrition education is a part of Eat Right Philly, which is a School District of Philadelphia initiative that relies on federal funding from the SNAP-Ed program.
Federal funding will soon end for a program centered around nutritional education and providing access to healthy food in Philadelphia public schools.
The School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Police Department are teaming up to help students who experience traumatic events outside of the classroom heal.
The School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Police Department are teaming up to help students who experience traumatic events outside of the classroom heal.
The program will provide an in-school support system for students who experience trauma outside of school. The program will be piloted at 15 schools this year with the ultimate goal of being rolled out citywide next school year.
Members of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers voted Thursday to approve a three-year contract with the school district, leaders said.
Members of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers voted to ratify a three-year agreement with the school district, averting a possible strike. The contract includes 3% annual raises for three years and paid parental leave for all new parents.
Officer Craig Romanczuk, a Philadelphia school safety officer, is out of the hospital and recovering at home two months after he was shot in the line of duty in June. He received a hero's sendoff as he left the hospital.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers has shared some of the details of the tentative contract with the school district.
For thousands of students and parents in the Philadelphia region, Monday was a day of big smiles and bigger memories.
It was all about backpacks, buses and bright smiles as thousands of students across Philadelphia and New Castle, Delaware, headed back to school Monday.
Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington explains what the community can expect as the 2025-26 school year begins for the school district.
Olney High School is cracking down on phone usage during school hours with newly installed cellphone lockers.
At Olney High School in North Philly, students will be required to store their cellphones in outdoor lockers before entering school and retrieving them at the end of the school day, as part of the school's updated protocol.
As those yellow buses roll into the depot this week, a Philadelphia School District employee hopes every child stepping off knows one thing: they are seen, valued and loved.
The first day of school was filled with smiles and jitters for students and parents at Philadelphia's Harrity Elementary School and Molina Elementary in Camden, New Jersey.
Wakisha Bailey has more from the School District of Philadelphia superintendent on the SEPTA cuts and the tentative agreement reached with the teachers' union as students head back to school on Monday.
The School District of Philadelphia and its teachers union have reached a tentative deal for a three-year contract.
The School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, which represents 14,000 staff members, have reached a tentative agreement for a three-year contract.
Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be mostly sunny and cool with a high of 63 degrees, and colder weather is on the way.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and other leaders spoke about safety concerns in the wake of Kada Scott's kidnapping and murder.
A shooting in Chester, Delaware County, has left one man dead and another injured Wednesday night, police said.
Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points and VJ Edgecombe added 34 in his NBA debut to help the Philadelphia 76ers rally to beat the Boston Celtics 117-116 in their season opener Wednesday night.
An 11-year-old with autism who was reported missing was found safe in Washington Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Court documents in the case of missing Philadelphia woman Kada Scott show text messages with the suspect Keon King.
Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be mostly sunny and cool with a high of 63 degrees, and colder weather is on the way.
VJ Edgecombe broke records held by LeBron James and Allen Iverson in his Philadelphia 76ers debut vs. the Boston Celtics.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and other leaders spoke about safety concerns in the wake of Kada Scott's kidnapping and murder.
A shooting in Chester, Delaware County, has left one man dead and another injured Wednesday night, police said.
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker and other leaders spoke about safety concerns in the wake of Kada Scott's kidnapping and murder.
A shooting in Chester, Delaware County, has left one man dead and another injured Wednesday night, police said.
When the Cunningham family came to Philadelphia for their infant daughter's surgeries, the Ronald McDonald House offered more than just a place to stay.
Philadelphia preschools could be forced to shut down because of delays in state funding.
A person was struck by a vehicle on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Fort Washington, Montgomery County, emergency officials said.
An 11-year-old with autism who was reported missing was found safe in Washington Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Another fire at a Camden metal recycling yard has reignited frustration and questions about who's responsible for keeping nearby families safe.
Voter enthusiasm and turnout could be critical to the New Jersey governor's race between Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill.
With no end in sight to the government shutdown, concern is growing among South Jersey SNAP recipients over the possibility of benefits being delayed.
A man was injured after being shot by police in East Windsor Township, New Jersey, Tuesday afternoon.
The Food Bank of Delaware is bracing for an increase in need if families don't get November SNAP benefits.
New Castle County Police are investigating after dozens of tire slashings in North Wilmington, Delaware.
Tuesday will be cloudy and breezy in the Philadelphia area with highs in the 60s.
The significant coastal storm continues to impact the Philadelphia region and Jersey Shore on Monday.
Rainy and windy Sunday, especially closer to the coast. Coastal flooding is expected at high tides.
A growing number of people are getting genetic testing for breast cancer, which has become more comprehensive and cost-effective.
A doctor in Allentown marks breast cancer awareness month with a growing collection of pink shoes — a tribute with a personal connection.
A South Jersey facility called Project Walk has this non-invasive spinal cord stimulation therapy that is helping a lifeguard who broke his neck.
After treatment for Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Landon Gallo is back to running and playing.
Families learn to overcome fear and find strength as they talk openly about loving someone who's struggling with addiction or recovery.
The next generation of business owners showed off their passions during the NOMO Foundation's Small Business Expo in West Philadelphia.
By HughE Dillon.
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.
A woman was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Route 38 eastbound in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, on Tuesday morning, police said.
The City of Philadelphia announced an array of road closures, parking restrictions and SEPTA detours ahead of the annual Philly Bike Ride this Saturday.
SEPTA officials faced questions from council members over its federal mandate to inspect more than 200 Silverliner IV railcars.
A new quarterly report shows crime has continued to drop on SEPTA as the Philadelphia-based transit agency cracks down on fare evasion.
PATCO service has been restored after a PSE&G power outage at the Westmont Substation on Wednesday morning.
Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points and VJ Edgecombe added 34 in his NBA debut to help the Philadelphia 76ers rally to beat the Boston Celtics 117-116 in their season opener Wednesday night.
VJ Edgecombe broke records held by LeBron James and Allen Iverson in his Philadelphia 76ers debut vs. the Boston Celtics.
Wide receiver A.J. Brown was among several Eagles to miss Wednesday's practice with an injury before Week 8 vs. the New York Giants.
The Phillies will be inducing a youth movement in 2026, and prospect Aidan Miller could hit his way into the big-league plans.
Joel Embiid isn't listed on the injury report and is set to play in the Philadelphia 76ers' season opener vs. the Boston Celtics.
Philadelphia's theater scene is buzzing with energy, and there's a way to enjoy the spotlight without the steep ticket prices.
By HughE Dillon.
The Philly Pops are back, and the group will perform at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia this weekend.
From a Taylor Swift–inspired drag brunch to a rock legend in Atlantic City, this weekend in Philly has something for every kind of fan.
Celebrities from Philly and beyond have begun paying tribute to R&B and neo-soul icon D'Angelo, who died Tuesday at 51.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Bill Kelly says Thursday in the Philadelphia region will be sunny and cool with a high of 63 degrees. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
VJ Edgecombe had a historic debut, and Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics, 117-116, in the season opener Wednesday night at TD Garden.
Philadelphia leaders and residents packed a town hall in East Germantown Wednesday to discuss safety issues in the wake of the disappearance and death of Kada Scott.
Quick thinking and teamwork help save the day when a dog gets trapped in a storm drain. Police in Wall Township, New Jersey, arrived on the scene and found the dog, named Sandy, scared and stuck underground. They used what's called a lockout tool that's normally used to open locked cars and carefully reached down and pulled Sandy to safety.
The discovery of 23-year-old Kada Scott's body near the grounds of a long-abandoned middle school in East Germantown is reigniting community outrage and putting new pressure on the School District of Philadelphia.