Deadline Looming For Pennsylvania Parents To Decide If Children Should Repeat Grade Next Year Due To COVID-19
School districts are scrambling to inform parents about the opportunity for a do-over year for any students who may need it.
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School districts are scrambling to inform parents about the opportunity for a do-over year for any students who may need it.
Philadelphia students will now use contact-free cards to use SEPTA as school transportation, according to the school district.
Schools can move ceremonies to rain dates next week, move ceremonies indoors with 75% capacity, or they can be held virtually.
Superintendent Dr. William Hite says the full reopening will be contingent upon the CDC relaxing its three-foot social distancing guidelines in classrooms.
The Philadelphia School District is allowing schools to have proms, however unconventional, like graduations this year.
Twenty-two schools in the city are scheduled to reopen for in-person learning for pre-K through second grade students on Monday morning.
Gideon is the second school to close since the district reopened for some in-person learning earlier this month.
Eyewitness News sat down with Dr. Hite at Greenfield Elementary School, in his first in-person one-on-one interview since the pandemic.
Nearly a dozen teachers are back at the Chester Arthur School in South Philly, readying their classrooms and preparing for students on Monday.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia parish and regional elementary schools in the city will also conduct virtual learning Thursday.
Philadelphia teachers continue to protest the return to in-school learning.
The School District of Philadelphia has been in an all-virtual learning setting since last March because of the pandemic.
The centers will operate out of six schools located across the city.
Hundreds of boxes of breakfast and lunch meals for a seven-day supply were distributed at the site, which now makes up 102 distribution areas throughout the city.
But in 2020, snow days won't be happening for some school districts who are learning virtually.
Officials said the contribution of $10 million each year for 10 years represents that largest private contribution to the school district in its history.
That date was pushed back to Nov. 16 after some teachers raised concerns about rising local COVID-19 cases.
Earlier this week, Pennsylvania set single-day records for new coronavirus cases.
Students in kindergarten through second grade will be the first to return to the classroom.
Officials are closely monitoring school districts around the tri-state area and around the country as many return to in-person learning.
On Friday, volunteers were working to ensure those children have the supplies they need to start the new school year.
According to the School District of Philadelphia, there is no shortage of laptops.
The School District of Philadelphia is working to identify any barriers that will prevent students from having a successful school year.
Pennsylvania's eviction moratorium due to the pandemic ends Monday.
The first phase will start with a maximum of 800 students and 31 sites.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is warning drivers to watch out for deer.
Officials from half the states and the District of Columbia are asking a federal judge to order the Department of Agriculture to provide food stamp benefits for November.
If you are in the Philadelphia area and looking to help Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa, the Jamaican consulate has opportunities.
Hurricane Melissa, which struck Jamaica as a Category 5, is among the strongest hurricanes to have formed in the Atlantic since records were kept.
The job cuts come as Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has said he envisions the company relying on AI agents to replace human workers.
If the federal government shutdown continues, there will be a pause in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits come Saturday, Nov. 1.
Officials say one student and one graduate are among the people injured in the shooting at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is warning drivers to watch out for deer.
Officials from half the states and the District of Columbia are asking a federal judge to order the Department of Agriculture to provide food stamp benefits for November.
If you are in the Philadelphia area and looking to help Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa, the Jamaican consulate has opportunities.
If you are in the Philadelphia area and looking to help Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa, the Jamaican consulate has opportunities.
In 2026, people 62 years and older, looking for an affordable home will get their chance in one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in Pennsylvania: Ardmore, Montgomery County.
This Halloween week, Opera Philadelphia is giving silent horror films a spine-tingling upgrade: live organ music in the heart of Center City.
Members of 32BJ SEIU, the union representing more than 2,500 security officers in Philadelphia, are seeking better wages.
The Philadelphia Water Department's pipes and sewer systems continue to dump raw sewage into rivers and creeks, a new report says.
The Philadelphia Water Department's pipes and sewer systems continue to dump raw sewage into rivers and creeks, a new report says.
Anu, a bulldog, has the most common form of canine skin cancer, and she underwent the new radiation therapy that uses radio gel.
Here's a list of resources for SNAP recipients who are at risk of not receiving benefits in the Delaware Valley come Nov. 1.
A spokesperson for the FBI Philadelphia Field Office said the agency was conducting "court-authorized law enforcement activity" in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.
The four-term Democratic congresswoman appeared on "The Point with Marcia Kramer" as she faces the GOP's Jack Ciattarelli.
Here's a list of resources for SNAP recipients who are at risk of not receiving benefits in the Delaware Valley come Nov. 1.
Expect a pleasant and seasonable Sunday with sunshine returning by the afternoon and highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.
A Delaware bus driver died after a crash in a school parking lot, police say.
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.
LVHM is moving to drop UnitedHealthcare beginning in January, claiming United has been paying less than its negotiated rates.
A growing number of people are turning to medical marijuana instead of opioids for pain control.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
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.
Steve DeFrank, chairman of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, says there's a right way and a wrong way when it comes to data centers.
The beloved Delaware County pizza spot is moving to a new location in Broomall.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The next generation of business owners showed off their passions during the NOMO Foundation's Small Business Expo in West Philadelphia.
By HughE Dillon.
A spokesperson said there's no indication SEPTA will be ordered to shut down Regional Rail service for failing to meet the deadline.
The Philadelphia City Council just passed a bill that paves the way for the city to move forward with its bike lane safety project.
SEPTA is delaying several purchases and projects because of its ongoing funding crisis.
A crash on I-76 eastbound in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, is slowing down traffic Thursday morning.
A woman was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Route 38 eastbound in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, on Tuesday morning, police said.
Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points and rookie VJ Edgecombe added 26 as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic 136-124.
Big Dom dropped off cheesesteaks and pizza to Cam Skattebo at the hospital after the Giants' rookie running back dislocated his right ankle Sunday vs. the Eagles.
Jesús Bueno scored the decisive goal in a penalty-kick shootout as the top-seeded Union beat the Fire in a best-of-three first-round opener of the MLS Cup playoffs.
Jalen Hurts tossed four touchdown passes in Philadelphia's 38-20 victory over the Giants as the Eagles head into the bye week with a 6-2 record.
Saquon Barkley ran for a season-high 150 yards before he left the Eagles' game against the Giants in the third quarter on Sunday with a groin injury.
June Lockhart, the actor best known for her role as the matriarch in the TV series "Lassie", has died, her family spokesperson said Saturday.
From Friday through Sunday, Philly has an action-packed lineup of events just waiting for you to attend. Here's what you'll want to check out this weekend.
The legendary rockers will play on July 7, 9, 12 and 14 in New York City -- before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and London.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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.
Anxiety for families is growing as the pause in SNAP benefits this weekend looms. In Delaware County, Pennsylvania, SNAP recipients are worried, as are people at the food banks that help fill in the gaps.
PennDOT is highlighting traffic safety measures ahead of Halloween weekend in Montgomery County.
As Hurricane Melissa's outer bands start to lash at Jamaica, Candy Manning, a Cheltenham teacher and a Jamaica native, fears this could be a tragedy. The local teacher said she is now collecting supplies to send back to Jamaica, including canned, non-perishable foods, diapers, first-aid kits and clothing.
Family Promise Food Pantry in Montgomery County is one of many food pantries across Pennsylvania preparing for an increased need with SNAP benefits set to end this weekend. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Wakisha Bailey reports from Roslyn, Pennsylvania.
If you want to vote by mail in the Nov. 4, 2025 election in New Jersey or Pennsylvania, you need to apply for your mail-in ballot before the end of the business day on Oct. 28, 2025 - you have until 3 p.m. in New Jersey and 5 p.m. in Pennsylvania to get your mail ballot application in to your county elections office. Jim Donovan has your morning headlines and more information on how to vote and apply, plus Kate Bilo has the weather focusing on potential Thursday storms and our NEXT Weather Alert.