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It was a show of solidarity at the Thomas Mifflin School in East Falls as students, parents, and community advocates staged a rally urging political leaders to help fund a school district budget shortfall of $304 million.
"If and until those bills are introduced on the state level, and we see some sense that there is some action, there's really not a lot that we can do locally," City Council president Darrell Clarke says.
The report by the National Council on Teacher Quality comes at a time when the district is negotiating a new contract with the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers.
Twenty-year-old Christina Regusters is the only person charged with the kidnapping, but an attorney is convinced that others were involved.
More than 1,000 students walked out of class at noontime and converged at school headquarters, then marched to City Hall.
City Council's Finance committee today examines a proposal from Seventh District councilwoman Maria Quinones Sanchez on the 'Use and Occupancy Tax,' or U&O, a type of property tax specific to business owners.
The city plans to increase taxes on smokers and drinkers, and redouble its collection efforts on property taxes.
Council President Darrell Clarke says council will comply with the School District's request, but only if Harrisburg does the same. But how Clarke could get such guarantees is unclear, particularly since the state budget is unlikely to be settled before the city's.
Mayor Nutter says he'll present a package of proposals in a week or so to raise $60 million for city schools.
Meanwhile, aides to the mayor are clarifying how he wants to raise the city's portion.
Cuts to Philadelphia's school nursing staff has had a negative effect on students, according to a new survey.
Amid a black cloud of huge budget cuts, there will no doubt be some positive news for Philadelphia schoolteachers tonight.
Within the last two years Pennsylvania's budget cuts resulted in the loss of 10% of pre-k capacity at the School District of Philadelphia. Kids will pay now. Our society will pay later.
Council hasn't decided whether or how it can give the school district $60 million more, but dozens from the public urged Council to find a way.
"The budget, in its current form, simply cannot support the services provided this year," SRC chair Pedro Ramos told Philadelphia lawmakers.
The spring musical, a signature event at Philadelphia's High School for Creative and Performing Arts, will not go on as planned this year because of Philadelphia School District cutbacks.
Chris Lehmann, the principal of Science Leadership Academy, has launched an online petition calling on Philadelphia's professional sports teams to fill the financial gap that could mean the end of scholastic sports.
City Council members are wondering how they and the mayor will come up with an extra $60-million for the school district and whether the state will do its share.
The digital divide is a very real thing in Philadelphia.
The new initiative, called Philadelphia Virtual Academy (PVA), will offer online learning for students in grades 6 – 12, starting in time for the 2013-2014 school year.
Uninsured and underinsured Philadelphia children can get their eyes checked for free on "Give Kids Sight Day."
School District of Philadelphia spoikeswoman Deirdre Darragh says they simply wanted to give parents a little more time, so the deadline has been extended to Friday, April 19th.
The man who helped both the Philadelphia Gas Works and the Philadelphia School Disrict address their financial woes has been chosen by Mayor Nutter to take charge of going after the city's many tax deadbeats.
These are the first heads to roll in the investigation of 53 Philadelphia schools that has been going on for more than a year.
City Council president Darrell Clarke and others on Council questioned the mayor's finance director, Rob Dubow, over whether the mayor himself will present a plan to raise an extra $60 million for the school district, or whether that political hot potato will fall in the lap of Council.
Prosecutors said a man lost control of his vehicle after he was shot in Trenton, New Jersey, late Friday night, causing him to crash into a police car and hit another person.
Hurricane Katrina survivors can still describe in detail what they faced in the days after the storm devastated the Gulf Coast.
The coolest day this holiday weekend will be Saturday, with highs in the 60s in the Poconos and mid-70s in Philly and along the shore.
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.
Prosecutors said a man lost control of his vehicle after he was shot in Trenton, New Jersey, late Friday night, causing him to crash into a police car and hit another person.
Hurricane Katrina survivors can still describe in detail what they faced in the days after the storm devastated the Gulf Coast.
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 coolest day this holiday weekend will be Saturday, with highs in the 60s in the Poconos and mid-70s in Philly and along the shore.
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.
Prosecutors said a man lost control of his vehicle after he was shot in Trenton, New Jersey, late Friday night, causing him to crash into a police car and hit another person.
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.
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.
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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.
Does this mean we can send water ice to space? South Philly staple John's Water Ice is launching a new product: freeze-dried water ice. It's now available in lemon and cherry flavors.
Officials confirmed to CBS News Philadelphia that a shooting happened along the 700 block of Ohio Avenue in Trenton, New Jersey.
Comfortable temperatures, sunshine and no rain around the Philly area and the Jersey Shore are the story this Labor Day weekend. Tammie Souza has your latest forecast.
SEPTA planned to raise fares by 21.5% on Monday. Cuts on the Regional Rail service were to begin on Tuesday. The judge's ruling is in response to the lawsuit that argues the cuts disproportionately impact underserved communities. Kerri Corrado reports more on what it all means for riders.
Three people are arrested after a driver in a stolen vehicle led police on a chase that crossed over the Ben Franklin Bridge. Philadelphia police said officers in New Jersey followed the driver from Camden and onto the bridge. The driver rammed into several other vehicles as they tried to get away from police.