Philadelphia Teachers' Union Asks Pa. Court To Preserve Contract Seniority
The school district last week asked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to affirm its right to sidestep seniority rules.
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The school district last week asked the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to affirm its right to sidestep seniority rules.
Parents will decide whether two elementary schools -- Munoz Marin and Edward Steel -- should become Renaissance Charters or remain district-run.
KYW's Pat Loeb reports the School Reform Commission adopted a lump sum budget statement for next year with a $320 million dollar hole in it.
According to eyewitnesses, it all began with an argument between students.
The School District of Philadelphia is partnering with celebrity chef Mark Vetri with the aim of bringing healthy meals and a family-style meal setting to students in every Philadelphia public school.
One school police officer suffered minor injuries and a student was scratched in the face when the huge fight erupted.
If the School District of Philadelphia has its way, seniority won't play as big a role in filling classrooms next year.
Superintendent William Hite says under his plan, a committee of a school's principal, teachers and a parent will determine teacher staffing at each school.
"Bats, balls, uniforms, gloves, cleats, socks, helmets, catching gear, masks, shin guards, chest protectors, balls -- everything," an official from Pitch In For Baseball tells KYW Newsradio.
Eighty-three percent of the principals' union membership voted to accept the contract concessions that also require them to pay health care premiums.
A coaltion of organizations wants City Council to approve a one-percent sales tax extension and use all of the proceeds -- about $120 million -- for the Philadelphia schools.
Philadelphia Police say a male student at the Masterman High School in Spring Garden is expected to be criminally charged for allegedly posting a threat to a school administrator online.
Martha Washington Academics Plus School, Middle Years Alternative School and Parkway West High School will be closed to students on Friday.
Philadelphia principals tonight heard about the serious givebacks included in their tentative contract agreement with the financially-struggling school district.
Nutter boasted that his $4+ billion spending plan includes no tax increases, but he warned that something must be done to meet the school district's latest request for an additional $75 million in city funding.
A school police officer's beard, his religious beliefs, and a grooming policy is the subject of a federal civil rights lawsuit filed against the School District of Philadelphia.
Starr is chipping in $25,000 himself, with the goal of collecting $100,000 for playgrounds, technology, and internships.
Today is the seventh day on the Philadelphia School District calendar wiped-out by snow this winter. Does that mean the school year will be extended into July? Not necessarily.
The school district says it will gross $35 million and net $25 million from the sales.
The SRC was interrupted by shouts and jeers and boos from angry parents and educators as they laid out an aggressive agenda for the upcoming year.
Superintendent William Hite says Philadelphia schools need 320-million dollars more next year, to get his ambitious action plan rolling.
"There is not one business in this room that would operate that way," he told the business leaders.
Former Philadelphia city councilman Bill Green is now officially the chairman of the School Reform Commission.
The School District of Philadelphia has announced it will now be open three days, April 15, 16, 17, originally designated for spring break.
Both the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the School District of Philadelphia announced their schools would be closed due to the weather.
Friends and family are gathered to pay tribute to Kada Scott, the young woman whose body was found near a Philadelphia school.
Voter enthusiasm and turnout could be critical to the New Jersey governor's race between Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill.
Police say Keon King and someone they believe to be an accomplice were seen in the area where Kada Scott's body was found in Philadelphia.
A state rep, whose district includes Philadelphia, is reintroducing legislation for the fifth time to ban Native American names and mascots in Pennsylvania public schools.
With no end in sight to the government shutdown, concern is growing among South Jersey SNAP recipients over the possibility of benefits being delayed.
Police say Keon King and someone they believe to be an accomplice were seen in the area where Kada Scott's body was found in Philadelphia.
Friends and family are gathered to pay tribute to Kada Scott, the young woman whose body was found near a Philadelphia school.
The two-time Super Bowl champion and longest-tenured Philadelphia Eagle in history announced Tuesday that he is coming out of retirement.
Voter enthusiasm and turnout could be critical to the New Jersey governor's race between Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill.
A state rep, whose district includes Philadelphia, is reintroducing legislation for the fifth time to ban Native American names and mascots in Pennsylvania public schools.
A state rep, whose district includes Philadelphia, is reintroducing legislation for the fifth time to ban Native American names and mascots in Pennsylvania public schools.
New photos released by the FBI in Philadelphia show the suspects wanted for attempting to rob an armored truck at a Wawa in Holmesburg on Oct. 17.
A three-volume book series by Penn Press is retelling the history of the Delaware Valley ahead of the U.S.'s 250th birthday.
Councilmember Mark Squilla said a 10-cent charge for paper bags would promote more sustainable practices like reusable bags.
The government seeks to overturn a lower court order granting Mahmoud Khalil's release from a Louisiana immigration jail.
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.
A woman was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Route 38 eastbound in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, on Tuesday morning, police said.
Six Flags Wild Safari is getting its stripes! Meet the three new zebra foals the safari just welcomed to its herd.
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 shooting in Wilmington, Delaware, has left a 16-year-old boy dead and another injured Wednesday night, police said.
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.
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.
The next generation of business owners showed off their passions during the NOMO Foundation's Small Business Expo in West Philadelphia.
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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.
Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout testified in a trial over whether the MLB team should be held responsible for the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
The two-time Super Bowl champion and longest-tenured Philadelphia Eagle in history announced he is coming out of retirement.
Owen Tippett and Tyson Foerster each scored twice and the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Seattle Kraken 5-2 on Monday night.
Brandon Graham, 37, is coming out of retirement to return to the Philadelphia Eagles.
Cheltenham High School has ended its football season amid an ongoing hazing investigation, according to the school district.
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.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
The star of "The Bear" talks about how he approached playing legendary rocker Bruce Springsteen in a new film, and what he found in common with him.
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.
Alycia Marshall, who was already serving as Community College of Philadelphia's interim president, will officially become the school's seventh president, CCP announced in a news release Tuesday. Marshall was previously one of four finalists for the role who participated in one-hour public forums with the community.
Voter turnout and enthusiasm will be crucial in the New Jersey governor's race between Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Rep. Mikie Sherrill. Reporter Dan Snyder talked to an expert about the state of the race.
Remembering Kada Scott. Friends and family are gathering to pay tribute to the young woman whose body was found behind an old Philadelphia school. Alicia Roberts reports.
A woman was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Route 38 eastbound in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, Tuesday morning, police said.
New photos released by the FBI in Philadelphia show the suspects wanted for attempting to rob an armored truck at a Wawa in Holmesburg on Oct. 17.