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The coalition called the Philly Healthy Schools Initiative is calling on the School District of Philadelphia to step-up maintenance of its buildings, which are an average of more than 65 years old.
The Revenue Department testified at city budget hearings, that it found $4 million for the district with a newly-completed "data warehouse."
In an audit of the School District of Philadelphia, City Controller Alan Butkovitz says 17 of 23 schools examined last year didn't have enough staff for the number of students enrolled.
One of Philadelphia's historic school buildings is getting a multi-million dollar facelift.
Mayor Jim Kenney, City Councilwoman Helen Gym and School District of Philadelphia Superintendent William Hite each sat with separate groups of students as they ate to get a start to their day.
More than 200 students received their diploma Wednesday night through the School District of Philadelphia's Opportunity Network.
It was a sweet start to the school year for students at Cooke Elementary School in the city's Logan section, as students unveiled $10,000 worth of donated school supplies.
Pennsylvania's highest court has ruled that the Philadelphia School Reform Commission did not have the power to cancel its teachers contract two years ago.
All of the drinking water outlets will be tested to ensure they comply with guidelines.
A spokesman says Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf plans to veto a bill that would de-emphasize seniority as a factor when public school teachers are laid off.
The School District of Philadelphia is courting and recruiting educators from across the region to come there and teach.
The School District of Philadelphia is investing millions of dollars in a plan to "turn around" some of their worst performing schools.
With no Pennsylvania budget in sight and less than half a year's worth of state funding in hand, Philadelphia school officials are wondering when the money pot will run dry.
Not enough nurses, too few counselors, oversized classes: All the familiar problems emerged during a Philadelphia city council committee hearing Thursday on the state of the schools.
As the School Reform Commission voted on new charter schools Tuesday night, the state Supreme Court dealt the district a major blow.
Mayor Jim Kenney promised to use the city's suites at sports and concert venues to benefit the School District and he's making the first tickets available to the general public for a concert this week.
Mayor Jim Kenney visited service providers at a school in West Philadelphia Thursday morning, as he draws-up his plan to expand the "community school" concept.
A district spokeswoman said the administration has agreed to meet with the parents on Tuesday.
Philadelphia's schools superintendent says one of three elementary schools up for charter conversion will remain district-run.
The School Progress Report measures schools on achievement, progress and climate and then places them into one of four tiers.
Mayor-elect Jim Kenney is planning to help schools on day one of his administration.
Schools chief William Hite has announced he wants to scale back -- but not scrap -- a controversial outsource contract to manage substitute teachers.
t was the start of an effort to raise the final $3.5 million by 2017 for the Right Books Campaign.
The School Reform Commission has signed a deal promising to share more financial information with City Council.
A Common Pleas judge is deciding whether an arbitrator correctly sided with the Philadelphia teachers union, in a dispute over how laid-off guidance counselors were rehired.
The weekend is nearly upon us, and Mother Nature plans on delivering award-winning conditions for the final weekend of August in the Philadelphia region.
Cars packed the roadways Thursday evening as families headed to the Jersey Shore for Labor Day weekend.
Kyle Schwarber is the first Phillie to hit four home runs in a game since Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt did it in 1976.
Members of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers voted Thursday to approve a three-year contract with the school district, leaders said.
Staley, who has coached South Carolina to three national championships, interviewed with the Knicks before they hired Mike Brown.
Some SEPTA bus routes are being restored as the transit agency faces a budget deficit of more than $200 million.
Kyle Schwarber is the first Phillie to hit four home runs in a game since Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt did it in 1976.
Illegal dumping is a significant problem in Philadelphia, costing taxpayers approximately $2 million every year.
The weekend is nearly upon us, and Mother Nature plans on delivering award-winning conditions for the final weekend of August in the Philadelphia region.
Cars packed the roadways Thursday evening as families headed to the Jersey Shore for Labor Day weekend.
Cars packed the roadways Thursday evening as families headed to the Jersey Shore for Labor Day weekend.
Kyle Schwarber is the first Phillie to hit four home runs in a game since Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt did it in 1976.
Members of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers voted Thursday to approve a three-year contract with the school district, leaders said.
PATCO trains between Philadelphia and New Jersey will stop running overnight on weekdays for six months starting Monday, officials say.
A fire in Hatfield, Montgomery County, forced the people inside a three-story apartment building to evacuate on Thursday afternoon.
Cars packed the roadways Thursday evening as families headed to the Jersey Shore for Labor Day weekend.
PATCO trains between Philadelphia and New Jersey will stop running overnight on weekdays for six months starting Monday, officials say.
The Wildwoods Boardwalk Friday Night Fireworks in New Jersey has been canceled this week because of the impacts of Hurricane Erin.
The Federal Aviation Administration lifted a full ground stop at the New Jersey airport, but many flights are still delayed.
Crews are working to clean up the LandShark Bar in Atlantic City, New Jersey, after it was damaged from rough surf during Hurricane Erin.
Fifth grader Trey Harrison, who was critically injured in a car crash five months ago, is finally heading home from the hospital.
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.
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.
Cars packed the roadways Thursday evening as families headed to the Jersey Shore for Labor Day weekend.
PATCO trains between Philadelphia and New Jersey will stop running overnight on weekdays for six months starting Monday, officials say.
Some SEPTA bus routes are being restored as the transit agency faces a budget deficit of more than $200 million.
With more SEPTA service cuts slated for after Labor Day, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia says thousands of families will be impacted.
The PPA says speed cameras along Broad Street are expected to go live in mid-September, with enforcement starting in November.
Kyle Schwarber is the first Phillie to hit four home runs in a game since Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt did it in 1976.
Staley, who has coached South Carolina to three national championships, interviewed with the Knicks before they hired Mike Brown.
Parsons said in a statement that it is a sad day and that he never wanted this chapter of his life to end; however,"not everything was under my control."
The Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday signed Britain Covey, Marcus Epps and Luke Felix-Fualalo to their practice squad.
The Philadelphia Eagles will wear their Kelly Green jerseys three times in 2025, all coming against NFC East opponents.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
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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.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region as Labor Day weekend begins.
The city said the plan will restore several SEPTA bus routes through a portion of the $135 million transit subsidy in the city's 2026 budget. The service on the bus routes will be restored on Tuesday after Labor Day weekend.
Families braved the traffic on the Atlantic City Expressway Thursday evening to get a jumpstart on the Labor Day weekend at the Jersey Shore.
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.
Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the latest forecast.