Photographers Share Snapshots Of Final Days Of Closed Philadelphia Schools
Wednesday night, a group of photographers put their work on display at an exhibit dedicated to those schools and the communities they were in.
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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.
Drexel University is among those considering buying the recently closed University City High School.
Budget cuts have shuttered libraries at many of Philadelphia top public schools. And when a South Philadelphia non-profit heard the news it took action.
Amid concerns that students are walking unfamiliar routes to new schools, Philadelphia's schools superintendent took to the streets.
The new poll by the Pew Charitable Trusts reports that only 18 percent of respondents think Philadelphia schools are going a "good" or "excellent" job.
University of Pennsylvania design professor Harris Steinberg thinks most of the now-shuttered buildings will bring the city little money -- if they can be sold at all.
Dozens of school advocates interrupted the conclusion of Thursday's City Council meeting with jeers for the mayor and Council because of the school funding stalemate.
It's day one of a year with unprecendented challenges.
Tired of waiting for answers on how schools can open Monday with overcrowded classes and barely any counselors or support staff, parents are looking at taking matters into their own hands.
The superintendent of Philadelphia schools met with some parents, as contract talks continue between the school district and the teachers union.
Teachers say while the contract is a concern, the bigger concern is how understaffed schools could be after thousands of teachers, counselors and other staff were laid off earlier this year.
Prof. Michael Katz says market-based education reform focuses on the wrong issues, leaving teachers in a no-win situation.
Concerned that schools will open September 9th without adequate staffing, Philadelphia Federation of Teachers president Jerry Jordan is ready to budge at the bargaining table.
More than 300 students have transferred from Germantown High (a longtime rival of MLK), which shut down at the end of the 2012-2013 school year.
The ads have saturated the airwaves recently. They show a Philadelphia mother saying, "Mayor Nutter has stood with Governor Corbett as he gutted funding for Philadelphia's public schools."
The Philadelphia teachers' union is mulling its legal options now that the School Reform Commisson has taken the unprecedented step of overriding the union's contractual seniority protections.
Federal prosecutors said Al-Ashraf Khalil and Isaam Jaghama set fire to a pizza shop in a scheme for insurance money.
The Phillies will be inducing a youth movement in 2026, and prospect Aidan Miller could hit his way into the big-league plans.
Safety regulators say a faulty rearview camera on certain Ford models can increase the risk of a crash.
Philadelphia's theater scene is buzzing with energy, and there's a way to enjoy the spotlight without the steep ticket prices.
The distressed fox has been spotted in Broomall and Havertown, GoodBoy Dog Recovery said.
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.
Federal prosecutors said Al-Ashraf Khalil and Isaam Jaghama set fire to a pizza shop in a scheme for insurance money.
The Phillies will be inducing a youth movement in 2026, and prospect Aidan Miller could hit his way into the big-league plans.
Safety regulators say a faulty rearview camera on certain Ford models can increase the risk of a crash.
Philadelphia's theater scene is buzzing with energy, and there's a way to enjoy the spotlight without the steep ticket prices.
Philadelphia's theater scene is buzzing with energy, and there's a way to enjoy the spotlight without the steep ticket prices.
The distressed fox has been spotted in Broomall and Havertown, GoodBoy Dog Recovery said.
Kada Scott, the 23-year-old Philadelphia woman who was kidnapped and killed, was preparing to be a bridesmaid in her friend's wedding.
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.
Another fire at a Camden metal recycling yard has reignited frustration and questions about who's responsible for keeping nearby families safe.
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.
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.
By HughE Dillon.
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.
The Phillies will be inducing a youth movement in 2026, and prospect Aidan Miller could hit his way into the big-league plans.
Joel Embiid isn't listed on the injury report and is set to play in the Philadelphia 76ers' season opener vs. the Boston Celtics.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
What do workers and retirees need to know this open enrollment season? CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger breaks it down for you with Jim Donovan.
Seventh graders at Philadelphia Performing Arts: A String Theory Charter School read their favorite books to Maverick, one of seven dogs certified to work alongside students.
The World Affairs Council of Philadelphia on Wednesday welcomed students from Kobe, Japan, to City Hall for the Global Youth Exchange Program.
Part of the Schuylkill River Trail in Philadelphia is closed until further notice because of a sinkhole. Officials say the stretch from Race Street to JFK Boulevard.
The Philadelphia Zoo will be decked out this weekend for Halloween and the family-friendly "Boo at the Zoo" event. It's happening Oct. 25 and Oct. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and all the festivities are included with the price of admission. Hear more from Dani Hogan, the zoo's director of mission integration.