Part 4: More Than Toughness
In this report, KYW's Mike DeNardo looks at how Philadelphia's new schools superintendent plans to tackle school violence.
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In this report, KYW's Mike DeNardo looks at how Philadelphia's new schools superintendent plans to tackle school violence.
Thanks to a giveaway, nearly a thousand needy students in the Philadelphia school district who didn't have a backpack or basic supplies now have them.
Philadelphia's teachers' union got some national help to make their argument that schools can improve without the wholesale closings and charter takeovers that have been proposed.
The School District of Philadelphia has launched a series of public meetings as it explores permanently closing dozens of school buildings.
After nine years of modest increases, Philadelphia's performance on the state PSSA tests took a tumble last year.
Standardized test scores for Pennsylvania schools are being released today. And, don't be surprised to see them drop, because of tighter controls to curb cheating.
School District of Philadelphia officials are disputing reports that the gunfire yesterday aboard the Broad Street subway stemmed from a rivalry among schools.
The plan conceived by Councilman Mark Squilla would have $2 going to the Philadelphia Parking Authority for taxi and limousine enforcement and the other $2 to the Department of Parks and Recreation.
The school district's five-year financial plan includes a huge loan, says chief recovery officer Tom Knudsen.
Friday was the first day of class for Philadelphia public school students.
Now there are just six Philadelphia schools deemed "persistently dangerous" under state criteria.
An ice cream truck was roaming Northeast Philadelphia on Thursday, handing out free treats while reminding parents and kids that schools starts in a week.
When classes begin in three weeks, there'll be new rules for discipline at Philadelphia schools.
In a district where budget cuts have meant fewer school police officers, it's even more important for principals to foster an atmosphere of caring and respect, says incoming Philadelphia schools superintendent Dr. William Hite.
The annual Back To School Extravaganza was held Friday at South Philadelphia High School as families prepare to start the school year.
More than half of the school buildings in the School District of Philadelphia are on the list.
Some 2,700 school district building engineers and mechanics are voting by mail on a tentative agreement on concessions that the union says will save jobs.
John Middleton (far right) announced that his family philanthropy is donating grant money to four institutions, including the School District of Philadelphia.
When Philadelphia's new schools superintendent begins his job here, he's got his work cut out for him.
It looks like the short list for Philadelphia's next schools superintendent just got a little shorter.
The budget season is over at Philadelphia City Hall. City Council has passed a $3.6 billion budget, ending a tumultuous three-month stretch during which tough decisions were made on how to make ends meet.
Today's the day the public learns the names of the two finalists to be Philadelphia's next schools superintendent.
The leader of the Philadelphia school district's custodians' union says concession talks have broken down. But the district says they're simply "on hold."
The head of the union that represents custodians in Philadelphia public schools says the school district is bargaining in bad faith, trying to dismantle the union while obtaining millions of dollars in concessions from workers.
When deciding to dismiss students early because of hot weather, officials say they look at more than just a single day's forecast.
Scattered storms will develop with several waves crossing the area that could affect your evening commute, travel at PHL and the game.
Isaac Collins hit a three-run homer and Jose Quintana pitched effectively into the seventh inning as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3.
Philadelphia boutiques and clothing shops are going all in for the Eagles as the 2025 NFL season starts vs. the Cowboys on Thursday.
The estimated Powerball jackpot for Saturday night's drawing soared to an estimated $1.7 billion after no tickets came up winners of Wednesday's $1.4 grand prize.
Philadelphia Phillies reliever Daniel Robert has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain.
SEPTA has partnered with FanDuel to bring back sports express trains for the NFL season opener between the Eagles and Cowboys.
Scattered storms will develop with several waves crossing the area that could affect your evening commute, travel at PHL and the game.
Ellen Greenberg was discovered in 2011 inside her Manayunk apartment, where she had been stabbed close to two dozen times.
Isaac Collins hit a three-run homer and Jose Quintana pitched effectively into the seventh inning as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3.
Philadelphia boutiques and clothing shops are going all in for the Eagles as the 2025 NFL season starts vs. the Cowboys on Thursday.
On Wednesday, the Bensalem Rescue Squad announced a second medic unit will be stationed there full-time.
Most people celebrate turning 100 with cake. Pearl Atwood played nine holes of golf.
A financial advisor shares advice for what to do if you win a big lottery jackpot.
An inmate at the Chester County Prison was quickly apprehended after attempting to escape on Wednesday afternoon.
Multiple people were hurt in a crash at Broad and Wallace streets Wednesday afternoon in Philadelphia, officials said.
A 74-year-old woman and two other people were injured when she accidentally crashed into a Tesla dealership in Lawrenceville Township, police said.
As summer winds down, people at the Jersey Shore said they couldn't ask for a better Labor Day weekend.
One person died and another was injured in a crash on Route 206 in Burlington County, New Jersey, on Monday night, police say.
Newark Airport faced more ground stops Monday, as NYC's three major airports reported dozens of delays for the Labor Day travel rush.
Residents were displaced after a home in Gloucester Township's Glendora neighborhood was destroyed in a fire on Sunday, police said.
A 17-year-old was killed and three other people were injured in separate shootings in Wilmington on Labor Day, police said.
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.
The first human case of West Nile virus in Delaware County for 2025 has been identified, the county's health department announced on Tuesday.
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 boutiques and clothing shops are going all in for the Eagles as the 2025 NFL season starts vs. the Cowboys on Thursday.
A free grocery store in Philadelphia's Kensington neighborhood is once again bustling with customers after a nearby fire forced it to close weeks ago.
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.
Multiple people were hurt in a crash at Broad and Wallace streets Wednesday afternoon in Philadelphia, officials said.
SEPTA is looking for outside funding to bring back express trains for Thursday's Eagles game and reduce crowding.
One person died and another was injured in a crash on Route 206 in Burlington County, New Jersey, on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA apologized and said any rider who was charged $2.90 instead of $2.50 will receive a refund of 40 cents as soon as possible.
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.
Isaac Collins hit a three-run homer and Jose Quintana pitched effectively into the seventh inning as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3.
Philadelphia boutiques and clothing shops are going all in for the Eagles as the 2025 NFL season starts vs. the Cowboys on Thursday.
Philadelphia Phillies reliever Daniel Robert has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain.
With early tailgaters and thousands of fans descending on the Linc, traffic and parking could be a major headache Thursday.
With Tanner McKee out against the Cowboys with an injury, Sam Howell will be the backup for Jalen Hurts in Week 1.
"Saquon," a feature-length documentary five years in the making produced by Martin Scorsese, will premiere on Oct. 9, 2025.
Major Twitch and YouTube streamer IShowSpeed visited Philadelphia as part of his "Speed Does America" tour.
Hayden Richard, a Chester-based painter, began a bold piece long before the Eagles lifted the Lombardi Trophy — envisioning a massive bald eagle bringing the championship home.
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.
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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.
An 11-year-old boy is in critical condition at the hospital after a crash on North Broad Street in the Spring Garden section of Philadelphia Wednesday afternoon, police say. Two adults were also hurt.
FanDuel has stepped up to sponsor express SEPTA trains and free rides on the Broad Street Line for fans leaving the Philadelphia Eagles-Dallas Cowboys game Thursday night.
The winning numbers for Wednesday's drawing in the estimated $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot — the game's fourth-largest prize ever — have been announced.
Inside DFTI on Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, they were decked out and stocked with all green everything.
The legendary World War I African American regiment, Harlem Hellfighters, were honored Wednesday with the Congressional Gold Medal.