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In the wake of allegations of cheating on standardized tests, the School District of Philadelphia is taking additional steps to make sure next week's PSSA exams are on the up-and-up.
The School Reform Commission is in the process of holding 10 consecutive school closing hearings at the School District's Education Center on North Broad Street.
The School Reform Commission has a full day of hearings scheduled tomorrow, on nine public schools slated to close.
With cheating scandals in the headlines, Philadelphia schoolteachers will not be allowed to administer a key standardized test to their own students.
No new taxes: that's the pledge -- for now -- from the Nutter administration.
Last year's hike in parking meter rates in Center City may have irritated drivers -- but officials at the Parking Authority say some of the extra cash is heading to the struggling School District.
Actor and former Philadelphia public school teacher Tony Danza (at right in photo) is joining area lawmakers and union officials in denouncing budget cuts at Philadelphia schools.
The school district last week hired the Boston Consulting Group to help restructure operations as it works to close a $71-million budget hole.
Dr. Donald Schwarz says he has "not seen anything like this before."
A prominent education voice says that as the Philadelphia school district cuts its budget, it should make keeping its schools psychologists a priority.
The School District of Philadelphia is spending money in the hopes of saving money.
Principals in Philadelphia will gather at Fels High School today, to be trained on the district's anti-bullying policy.
The School District of Philadelphia says its budget gap is even deeper than last month's figure of $61 million. But they say they're also about halfway to closing it.
The School District of Philadelphia and the City of Philadelphia have cut a deal to keep city school buildings open during the weekends for recreation programs.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has just released thousands of federal dollars to help make it easier for children to walk or bike to school.
The city's third annual launch of the Financing College Campaign was held Thursday at City Hall.
For 400 kids who play basketball and indoor soccer with the Holy Terrors Youth Organization in Mayfair, their seasons have come to an abrupt end.
Nutter extended an olive branch to US Airways, which last month openly questioned the need for a new runway at Philadelphia International Airport.
Ninety-one school police officers will lose their jobs in the School District of Philadelphia. Because of that, 25 schools in the district will no longer have an officer stationed inside the building.
The plan introduced by Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown would have advertisements plastered on yellow school buses in the city.
The Philadelphia teachers' union has filed a complaint with the state, saying the school district is now using non-medical personnel to give medications to students.
What do you want to see in the next Philadelphia schools superintendent? Public meetings begin tonight, giving you a chance to sound off.
In a letter to the school district, city controller Alan Butkovitz says his annual audit shows the shortfall is bigger than the $61 million announced last week by the district.
Eileen DiFranco, a nurse at Roxborough High School, is among the organizers of weekly protests at the school administration building.
Mayor Nutter and members of the Philadelphia School Reform Commission are heading to Denver on Thursday for a one-day trip to compare notes on cooperation between district and charter schools.
Are augmented reality T-shirts the way of the future? Art History 101 is banking on Eagles fans loving their AR shirt featuring Landon Dickerson.
"Eagles Shirley" Ann Dash has a new book out to help women understand football basics and fan etiquette.
Bucks County native James LeGette never planned on becoming a cheerleader. What began as a dare in middle school landed him on the NFL sidelines.
The Eagles and Cowboys begin the NFL season tonight in a Week 1 NFC East clash. Here are five storylines to watch.
For fans driving to Philadelphia Eagles games, here's what to know about parking at Lincoln Financial Field in 2025.
SEPTA has partnered with FanDuel to bring back sports express trains for the NFL season opener between the Eagles and Cowboys.
Are augmented reality T-shirts the way of the future? Art History 101 is banking on Eagles fans loving their AR shirt featuring Landon Dickerson.
For fans driving to Philadelphia Eagles games, here's what to know about parking at Lincoln Financial Field in 2025.
"Eagles Shirley" Ann Dash has a new book out to help women understand football basics and fan etiquette.
Bucks County native James LeGette never planned on becoming a cheerleader. What began as a dare in middle school landed him on the NFL sidelines.
Are augmented reality T-shirts the way of the future? Art History 101 is banking on Eagles fans loving their AR shirt featuring Landon Dickerson.
The Eagles and Cowboys begin the NFL season tonight in a Week 1 NFC East clash. Here are five storylines to watch.
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.
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.
Are augmented reality T-shirts the way of the future? Art History 101 is banking on Eagles fans loving their AR shirt featuring Landon Dickerson.
"Eagles Shirley" Ann Dash has a new book out to help women understand football basics and fan etiquette.
Bucks County native James LeGette never planned on becoming a cheerleader. What began as a dare in middle school landed him on the NFL sidelines.
The Eagles and Cowboys begin the NFL season tonight in a Week 1 NFC East clash. Here are five storylines to watch.
For fans driving to Philadelphia Eagles games, here's what to know about parking at Lincoln Financial Field in 2025.
"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.
Someone in Pennsylvania won $1 million, but nobody won the jackpot in the Powerball lottery drawing on Wednesday night, so the jackpot will roll over to the Saturday, Sept. 6 drawing. Jan Carabeo has your latest morning headlines with weather from Kate Bilo.
Art History 101 in Frankford is making its Eagles streetwear come to life with augmented reality. Wakisha Bailey reports.
The Eagles cheerleaders represent their team on and off the field as brand ambassadors, community leaders and role models — and they're ready for a great start to the 2025 season, Chandler Lutz reports.
The Philadelphia Eagles' first game of the regular season, and first home game, happens tonight at Lincoln Financial Field. Unfortunately, we are tracking a line of storms which will be weakening as they approach the city, but will be poorly timed for Eagles fans. Kate Bilo has the latest on our NEXT Weather Alert for tonight's storms.
If you've been to an Eagles game, there's a good chance you've seen or even met Shirley Ann Dash — better known as "Eagles Shirley." With her unmistakable energy and devotion to the Birds, she's become one of Philadelphia's most recognizable fans, Wakisha Bailey reports.