2013 IN REVIEW: Phila. School Funding at a Crossroads
City Council president Darrell Clarke got fellow lawmakers to agree to a plan that would recover money sent to the school district by selling some unused school buildings to developers.
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City Council president Darrell Clarke got fellow lawmakers to agree to a plan that would recover money sent to the school district by selling some unused school buildings to developers.
The Space Research Center, a program that for fifty years allowed Northeast students to create simulated space missions, is being shut down for lack of school district funding.
City Council gets a C-minus. And the state legislature gets a "D" in a report card from a coalition of groups led by Public Citizens for Children and Youth.
City Council closed its 2013 legislative session with one key matter unresolved: whether to allow advertising on public school properties -- to benefit the cash-starved district.
The first- and second-year medical students knocked on the doors of Bethume Elementary School last year after hearing that the school did not have a science teacher.
Councilmembers complained to school district CFO Matthew Stanski (left) that the district keeps them in the dark each year about budget woes until the last possible minute.
It's half school bus, half prison cell.
The college essay: it has to be one of the most anxiety-producing tasks in modern education.
The School District of Philadelphia is hoping to have a web page listing its surplus properties for sale up and running by noon Thursday.
The Mayor gathered with Council President Darrell Clarke and several members of City Council late Wednesday afternoon to announce he had reached what he labeled a compromise on the school fund plan.
Mayor Michael Nutter says he's still somewhat in the dark over Council President Darrell Clarke's plan to send $50-million to the school district in exchange for the right to sell some vacant district buildings. Nutter wants to know who's interested in buying them.
The School District of Philadelphia says one student and two school police officers suffered minor injuries.
The artworks, taken from schools including Wilson Middle School, include paintings by noted artist Henry Ossawa Tanner.
Dozens gathered for the vigil in front of the School District of Philadelphia headquarters Thursday night,
Even though Mayor Nutter is against it, Philadelphia City Council has voted unanimously to approve its own plan to provide $50 million for the school district.
Wednesday night, a group of photographers put their work on display at an exhibit dedicated to those schools and the communities they were in.
The money had been approved by the state legislature this year but held up by the Corbett administration, which said the money was contingent on whether the school district obtained sufficient concessions from the Philadelphia teachers' union.
On Wednesday afternoon Mayor Nutter said he was thankful that Gov. Corbett finally cut the check for the $45 million for the school district.
Due to the inclement weather expected in the area, the School District of Philadelphia has canceled all after-school activities including all athletic programs scheduled for today, Monday, October 7th.
Districtwide, reading scores were down 2½ points, and math scores were down four points.
A traveling music and technology festival was in Philadelphia on Friday, giving high school students an arts experience they might not otherwise get because of budget cuts.
The funding crisis has caused the Philadelphia school district to slash the number of college guidance counselors.
Supporters of the legislation say the situation in Philadelphia is shining a new light on the process of teacher furloughs in Pennsylvania.
Seniority has been a major issue in the ongoing negotiations between the school district and its teachers' union.
A few dozen School District of Philadelphia teachers got together Thursday night for an "open mic night," sharing their stories from the beginning of the school year.
Kyle Schwarber scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning on Alec Bohm's sacrifice fly, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
The bat tossed in the air by a 12-year-old Marco Rocco that earned him a suspension later lifted by a judge has sold for nearly $10,000 at auction.
Three people were arrested after a stolen car led police on a chase from New Jersey and crashed into multiple other vehicles while trying to get away.
People are trying to hold on to the summer weather by heading down the shore on Labor Day weekend, as they feel like summer has flown by.
A family from Lower Chichester is turning their grief into action as this Sunday, Aug. 31, marks International Overdose Awareness Day.
Kyle Schwarber scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning on Alec Bohm's sacrifice fly, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
The bat tossed in the air by a 12-year-old Marco Rocco that earned him a suspension later lifted by a judge has sold for nearly $10,000 at auction.
Three people were arrested after a stolen car led police on a chase from New Jersey and crashed into multiple other vehicles while trying to get away.
Whether you're about to throw something on the grill for a BBQ or simply enjoy the long holiday weekend, here's a list of things to do in the Philadelphia region.
A judge granted a temporary injunction, preventing SEPTA from enacting further planned cuts to the transit system, including Regional Rail cuts and fare hikes set to take effect next week.
Three people were arrested after a stolen car led police on a chase from New Jersey and crashed into multiple other vehicles while trying to get away.
A family from Lower Chichester is turning their grief into action as this Sunday, Aug. 31, marks International Overdose Awareness Day.
A judge granted a temporary injunction, preventing SEPTA from enacting further planned cuts to the transit system, including Regional Rail cuts and fare hikes set to take effect next week.
Caseem Wongus is receiving recognition from the Phillies for his heroic actions on the night of the Northeast Philly plane crash in January 2025.
Whether you're about to throw something on the grill for a BBQ or simply enjoy the long holiday weekend, here's a list of things to do in the Philadelphia region.
The bat tossed in the air by a 12-year-old Marco Rocco that earned him a suspension later lifted by a judge has sold for nearly $10,000 at auction.
Three people were arrested after a stolen car led police on a chase from New Jersey and crashed into multiple other vehicles while trying to get away.
People are trying to hold on to the summer weather by heading down the shore on Labor Day weekend, as they feel like summer has flown by.
New Jersey government agencies are urging precautions against the mosquito-borne illness after multiple positive cases in humans.
Cars packed the roadways Thursday evening as families headed to the Jersey Shore for Labor Day weekend.
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.
A Philadelphia group is collecting plants to bring to CHOP patients.
New Jersey government agencies are urging precautions against the mosquito-borne illness after multiple positive cases in humans.
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.
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.
A judge granted a temporary injunction, preventing SEPTA from enacting further planned cuts to the transit system, including Regional Rail cuts and fare hikes set to take effect next week.
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.
Kyle Schwarber scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning on Alec Bohm's sacrifice fly, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
The bat tossed in the air by a 12-year-old Marco Rocco that earned him a suspension later lifted by a judge has sold for nearly $10,000 at auction.
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."
Whether you're about to throw something on the grill for a BBQ or simply enjoy the long holiday weekend, here's a list of things to do in the Philadelphia region.
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter spoke exclusively to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about her new album, "Man's Best Friend," her songwriting process and more.
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.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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.
A judge granted a temporary injunction, preventing SEPTA from enacting further planned cuts to the transit system, including Regional Rail service cuts and fare hikes set to take effect next week. READ MORE: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/septa-regional-rail-cuts-judge-injunction/
As the day goes on, we are seeing more and more people getting into town. Everyone Ryan Hughes spoke to says they feel like summer flew by, so they are trying to hold on to this weather for as long as they can. Sea Isle is hosting several cool events this weekend.
As summer comes to close, fall allergies will be kicking in soon. Doctors say now is the time to get ahead of the symptoms before the ragweed levels get high. Stephanie Stahl reports more on the allergy prevention strategy.
This Sunday marks International Overdose Awareness Day. It’s when communities gather to remember those lost to substance use and to support the families left behind. Madeleine Wright introduces a family from Lower Chichester that’s turning their grief into action.
Meteorologist Tammie Souza has the latest forecast.