Philadelphia School District workers vote to authorize strike ahead of school year
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One cybersecurity expert says while your child might be using a school-issued device, there could still be privacy issues.
The first day of classes for the School District of Philadelphia is less than two weeks away. How safe will children be?
School registration and free immunizations are also part of the program.
Tony Watlington comes to Philadelphia from North Carolina, where he was the superintendent of the Rowan-Salisbury School District.
The district says the decision will affect all but four schools.
The school board told Eyewitness News it hopes to make a final decision by next week.
The school board hopes to make a decision by next week.
The district is searching for a superintendent to replace Dr. William Hite who is leaving at the end of the school year.
Juanita Evermon Muniz's piece is now 1 of 8 pieces of art from students within the Philadelphia School District displayed in the Art Museum.
Out of 1,900 water outlets tested within the district, 61% of them tested positive for lead.
After a decade, Dr. William Hite will be stepping away from his role as superintendent.
The Philadelphia School District is getting help to increase COVID-19 vaccination rates among its students.
More than 100 Philadelphia schools shifted to virtual learning this week.
So far, at least 91 Philadelphia schools in total will be remote through Jan. 14.
The district says a prolonged pause of in-person learning has serious consequences for children and families.
All 11th grade students at Northeast High School will be quarantining Thursday and Friday due to multiple COVID cases, according to a letter from principal Omar Crowder.
City Council plans to take their first vote on this bill during their next session.
The School District of Philadelphia sent a letter Friday to parents reassuring them the tentative deal between SEPTA and TWU Local 234 will keep in-person learning in place.
Superintendent Dr. William Hite joined school safety chief Kevin Bethel to discuss a number of approaches to try and decrease the number of crimes happening near and around school corridors.
The potential SEPTA strike could force Philadelphia schools to return to remote learning.
The Transport Workers Union Local 234 current contract expires on Oct. 31.
Kydia Bond wants answers for what happened and why the school didn't call the police.
The process of finding a new superintendent to lead the Philadelphia School District is about to kick into high gear.
School selection allows students in grades K-12 the chance to attend a school outside of their neighborhood.
As riders continue to navigate SEPTA service cuts, another wave is coming to the Regional Rail next week. Here's what to know.
Millions of strangers are wrapped up in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement. The question is why? Here's the psychology of parasocial relationships.
Four people were hurt, including two with serious injuries, when a tree fell in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, officials say.
The racehorse named for Big Dom DiSandro could have a chance to become a Kentucky Derby contender.
Customers at Deptford Mall in Gloucester County, New Jersey, can now pay $10 for a better parking spot.
As riders continue to navigate SEPTA service cuts, another wave is coming to the Regional Rail next week. Here's what to know.
Millions of strangers are wrapped up in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement. The question is why? Here's the psychology of parasocial relationships.
Four people were hurt, including two with serious injuries, when a tree fell in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, officials say.
The racehorse named for Big Dom DiSandro could have a chance to become a Kentucky Derby contender.
Customers at Deptford Mall in Gloucester County, New Jersey, can now pay $10 for a better parking spot.
As riders continue to navigate SEPTA service cuts, another wave is coming to the Regional Rail next week. Here's what to know.
Four people were hurt, including two with serious injuries, when a tree fell in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia, officials say.
The racehorse named for Big Dom DiSandro could have a chance to become a Kentucky Derby contender.
A former bowling alley owner, once convicted of burning down a rival, was found guilty of plotting to kill several New Jersey officials.
Liguori Academy students received backpacks courtesy of the Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation, Carpenters 158 and iHeartMedia.
Customers at Deptford Mall in Gloucester County, New Jersey, can now pay $10 for a better parking spot.
A former bowling alley owner, once convicted of burning down a rival, was found guilty of plotting to kill several New Jersey officials.
Enjoli Stewart is collecting sensory items like Play-Doh and noise-canceling headphones for the Lumberton School District.
Jersey Shore communities are working to restore beach access after Hurricane Erin eroded the shoreline.
Businesses along the boardwalk in Ocean City are hoping for nice weather and lots of foot traffic this Labor Day weekend.
Former employees at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails are demanding answers and unpaid wages following the sudden closure of the salon chain.
For thousands of students and parents in the Philadelphia region, Monday was a day of big smiles and bigger memories.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
Two Philadelphia-area public schools made the top 25, with several more in the Top 500 on U.S. News' annual rankings.
Some beaches in the Delaware Valley have prohibited swimming as a precaution as Hurricane Erin moves closer to the East Coast.
Millions of strangers are wrapped up in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's engagement. The question is why? Here's the psychology of parasocial relationships.
Cancer survivors, doctors and advocates are calling on Congress to protect cancer research funding from cuts by President Trump.
Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler is set to have surgery for thoracic outlet syndrome. A surgeon explains the procedure.
The Philadelphia Phillies said RHP Zack Wheeler has been diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
Former employees at Currie Hair, Skin & Nails are demanding answers and unpaid wages following the sudden closure of the salon chain.
Businesses along the boardwalk in Ocean City are hoping for nice weather and lots of foot traffic this Labor Day weekend.
The Lansdowne Theater, a historic landmark, is making a grand return for its next act for the first time in almost four decades.
Some Reading Terminal Market vendors fear the SEPTA service cuts could leave both their employees and customers stranded.
Pennsylvania recently launched an online application for pardons, becoming one of the first states to digitize the process for people seeking to clear their record of criminal convictions.
As riders continue to navigate SEPTA service cuts, another wave is coming to the Regional Rail next week. Here's what to know.
Customers at Deptford Mall in Gloucester County, New Jersey, can now pay $10 for a better parking spot.
An EMAS is made of special crushable material that slows down planes by collapsing under their weight, preventing serious accidents.
Without critical funding from Harrisburg, SEPTA began service cuts on Sunday across the Philadelphia region. Now, riders are dealing with the fallout.
Lawmakers and residents in Bucks County are calling on Pennsylvania's Republicans to approve mass transit funding.
The racehorse named for Big Dom DiSandro could have a chance to become a Kentucky Derby contender.
The Eagles on Wednesday claimed undrafted interior offensive lineman Willie Lampkin off waivers in a flurry of roster moves.
Liguori Academy students received backpacks courtesy of the Saquon Barkley Hope Foundation, Carpenters 158 and iHeartMedia.
The New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-5 on Tuesday night.
The Phillies placed Jordan Romano on the 15-day IL and released Joe Ross on Tuesday in a series of roster moves.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Philadelphia's Kimmel Center will host the 2025 Michelin Northeast Cities reveal in November.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
The central Pennsylvania town of Mount Gretna is a throwback to the period more than a century ago when the summertime get-togethers known as Chautauquas were practically a craze.
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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.
Excitement and rejoicing continue over the engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. Millions of strangers are wrapped up in their love story. The question is why? Stephanie Stahl has the psychology behind it all.
In his first race ever, two-year-old Big Dom flew down the Saratoga Racecourse with an undeniable connection to the Philadelphia Eagles. The racehorse is named for Dom DiSandro, the team's chief security officer.
Customers at Deptford Mall in Gloucester County, New Jersey, will see signs with a QR code at parking spots closest to the shopping center's entrances.
The FBI on Tuesday released more images of suspects in a series of armored truck robberies that have happened in the Philadelphia area this summer, and a $10,000 reward is available for information leading to the suspects' arrest and conviction. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Grant Gilmore.
Riders at the Frankford Transportation Center are still navigating the new normal on SEPTA after the first round of service cuts was implemented this week. Jan Carabeo reports.