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The mayor's proposed budget contains no extra money for the school district. But members of the School Reform Commission said last week they need $60 million more from the city.
The School District of Philadelphia is hosting students from 33 high schools and middle schools in our area for an annual computer fair and competition.
Chief Inspector Cynthia Dorsey, in her written testimony, said the investigation by the Office of School Safety reveals "serious security breaches at the (girl's) school."
With two dozen schools permanently closing in June, about ten thousand Philadelphia students will attend new public schools next year.
The chambers of Philadelphia City Council were packed to the rafters with angry union members as mayor Michael Nutter prepared to unveil his new budget.
Over the loud protest of hundreds of parents and teachers, the School Reform Commission voted to close 23 Philadelphia public schools.
As of Thursday night, 19 protesters have already been arrested in protests outside the school district's headquarters - including the president of the American Federation of Teachers.
Philadelphia schools superintendent William Hite on Friday put himself in the shoes of schoolkids who would have a much longer walk if their school is permanently closed.
Students at Carroll High School, in the city's Port Richmond neighborhood, formed a human chain today across the front of their building, to protest the district's plan to permanently close their school and 28 others.
Local NAACP president Jerry Mondesire says repeated attempts to contact the mayor have been met with silence.
The budget for the coming year -- adopted Monday by the Parking Authority's board -- predicts that the on-street division will see a $4 million decline in net revenue -- essentially profit that is forwarded to the city and school district.
Superintendent William Hite said the district can't afford to maintain underutilized schools. "The district's financial challenges jeopardize its survival."
Two years ago, the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia filed a class-action lawsuit against the School District of Philadelphia on behalf of the 1,600 children with autism in grades K through 8.
One notable school coming off of the school closure list is Strawberry Mansion High School, which will remain open.
Opponents of the Philadelphia School District's plan to close 37 more public schools at the end of this school year delivered a special Valentine's Day message to the School Reform Commission.
Enon Tabernacle Baptist Church in Cedarbrook has wrapped up a series of meetings at many of the 37 schools on the school district's closure list.
In an address this week to the College of Physicians of Philadelphia, schools superintendent William Hite said the district is neogtiating partnerships with local universities to get supplemental health services into schools.
Sylvia Simms, 52, of North Philadelphia, is a former district bus attendant and the founder of the group "Parent Power."
The Pennsylvania public school advocate group "Action United" filed the complaint after, the group said, its analysis of the plan showed that schools slated for closing disproportionately serve African-American, low income, and disabled students.
The debate within City Council chambers was heated.
Also looming is the continued financial woes of the school district, and the debate over the planned closure of 37 school buildings.
District policy calls for anyone signing out a student to go to the main office, with identification, where their name should be matched with a list of approved individuals.
A school district spokesman says the adult woman was entering the school about 10am to register for evening classes when school police at the X-ray machine saw a gun in the woman's diaper bag.
Starting next school year, more than half of the three- and four-year-olds in district preschool programs known as "Head Start" will be served by private day care providers.
After four months of fact-gathering, Superintendent William Hite presented his action plan on Monday to improve Philadelphia schools. His plan has two goals: improving academics and stabilizing finances.
Highs will be in the mid-70s at the shore and north and west of the city, while Philadelphia itself is on the fast track to 80 degrees Sunday afternoon.
Monday's estimated $1.1. billion drawing will be the fifth-largest in Powerball history.
A boy was rescued and reunited with his family after wandering onto the tracks of the Hersheypark Monorail on Saturday.
Trea Turner hit a two-run single with two outs in the 10th inning to lift the Phillies to a 3-2 win over the Braves on Saturday.
Don't be alarmed, this is just a drill. Philadelphians may see sights and sounds related to an emergency response as the Department of Defense conducts training exercises in the city.
Highs will be in the mid-70s at the shore and north and west of the city, while Philadelphia itself is on the fast track to 80 degrees Sunday afternoon.
Monday's estimated $1.1. billion drawing will be the fifth-largest in Powerball history.
A boy was rescued and reunited with his family after wandering onto the tracks of the Hersheypark Monorail on Saturday.
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.
Some SEPTA bus routes are being restored as the transit agency faces a budget deficit of more than $200 million.
A boy was rescued and reunited with his family after wandering onto the tracks of the Hersheypark Monorail on Saturday.
Don't be alarmed, this is just a drill. Philadelphians may see sights and sounds related to an emergency response as the Department of Defense conducts training exercises in the city.
Philadelphia police are investigating after a woman was shot and killed in a backyard on Saturday morning.
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.
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.
Trea Turner hit a two-run single with two outs in the 10th inning to lift the Phillies to a 3-2 win over the Braves on Saturday.
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.
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.
Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest forecast.
There’s new information from SEPTA following a court ruling that brings some major cuts to a screeching halt, at least for now. Now, SEPTA is saying some riders have already been overcharged and they're telling others to not buy weekly and monthly passes. Ray Strickland reports the latest details.
A boy was rescued after wandering onto the tracks of the Hersheypark Monorail on Saturday. The child was reported missing around 5 p.m. after becoming separated from his parents, a spokesperson for the park said in a statement.
Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly kicks off the Labor Day weekend and the last Summer Beat at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the latest forecast.