Draft List Of Philadelphia Schools Targeted For Closure Has Parents Upset
The leak of an internal document listing Philadelphia schools up for possible closing has district officials firing back.
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The leak of an internal document listing Philadelphia schools up for possible closing has district officials firing back.
Philadelphia schools superintendent Arlene Ackerman calls "false" reports that she is negotiating with the School Reform Commission to buy out the remaining three years of her contract.
The Philadelphia School District and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers have agreed to go to arbitration to settle their dispute over nearly 350 teachers listed for layoffs.
Proceeds from that property tax bump -- combined with a meter rate increase for street parking and some city surplus funds -- will give the school district an extra $53 million.
Now that Philadelphia schoolchildren are being let out of classes for the summer, Mayor Michael Nutter has helped kick off a free summer meals program.
Four parents are taking the School District of Philadelphia to court, claiming the district is illegally transferring autistic students among schools.
Philadelphia City Council has reportedly reached a deal that is expected to raise around $53 million in revenue to bail out the city's school district.
Governor Tom Corbett is nominating Pedro Ramos to fill a spot on the SRC that had been vacant since February.
Outside City Hall: a protest against a proposed soda tax. Inside City Hall: council members talking about how to avoid a soda tax while still bailing out the cash-strapped School District.
Soda truck drivers circled City Hall, honking their horns, as hundreds rallied nearby, as a way of saying their jobs are in jeopardy from Philadelphia's proposed tax on sugared beverages.
The clock is ticking as City Council members and the mayor continue to try to come up with big bucks to help bailout the School District.
Arlene Ackerman wants $102 million from the city to help cover the school district's massive deficit, but councilmembers why the school district is spending money on other programs.
Education advocates opened umbrellas today outside Philadelphia City Hall to urge Gov. Tom Corbett to spend Pennsylvania's "rainy day" fund on schools and social programs.
About a dozen students turned out for a rally on Thursday morning outside Philadelphia City Hall to protest school district plans to close certain alternative schools.
An "alternative" Philadelphia school for students who have had previous discliplinary issues held an "Empowerment Day" for girls, designed to give them tips on how to succeed this summer and beyond.
Right now, state law requires any increase in the amount of money the City of Philadelphia gives the school district in any one year to remain permanent in future years -- effectively prohibiting the city from giving the school district a one-time infusion of cash.
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter is proposing a tax on soda and other sugary drinks as he and City Council continue trying to help bail out the cash-starved Philadelphia school district.
Mayor Michael Nutter is looking to revive his failed plan to tax sodas, and to raise property taxes and rates for on-street parking, in order to help bail out the School District of Philadelphia from a deficit topping $600 million.
Due to extreme heat and humidity, all School District of Philadelphia schools will close at 1:30 p.m. today.
Peco is giving $1 million over five years to boost the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math ("STEM") program in the Mantua and Powelton Village communities. Drexel University will provide the academics.
The SRC will adopt a budget at their 5 p.m. Tuesday meeting with the hopes of amending it later if more money arrives from the city or the state.
The Internal Revenue Service is auditing the Philadelphia School District but school officials say it's just routine.
More than 40 high school students from seven partner schools in the area were given certificates for perfect attendance by Health Partners Foundation
The letter states that there is some apparent confusion about last year's 9.9-percent tax hike to help the city's finances and stave off enormous cutbacks.
Mayor Michael Nutter and Philadelphia school superintendent Arlene Ackerman took their plea for more school funding on the road, into an African-American church meeting of lay leaders in West Philadelphia.
From Friday through Sunday, Philly has an action-packed lineup of events just waiting for you to attend. Here's what you'll want to check out this weekend.
Philadelphia's top federal prosecutor announced the takedown of the drug trafficking organization "Weymouth Street Gang."
A Delaware-based home improvement contractor is charged with scamming more than $80,000 from customers.
Here's where, when and how you can cast your ballot in person early in New Jersey, with key races including the governor's race on the ballot.
A large water main broke, leaking out 4 million gallons of water into city streets, creating a muddy mess for North Philly residents near Temple University's campus Friday.
Philadelphia's top federal prosecutor announced the takedown of the drug trafficking organization "Weymouth Street Gang."
From Friday through Sunday, Philly has an action-packed lineup of events just waiting for you to attend. Here's what you'll want to check out this weekend.
A Delaware-based home improvement contractor is charged with scamming more than $80,000 from customers.
Here's where, when and how you can cast your ballot in person early in New Jersey, with key races including the governor's race on the ballot.
A large water main broke, leaking out 4 million gallons of water into city streets, creating a muddy mess for North Philly residents near Temple University's campus Friday.
From Friday through Sunday, Philly has an action-packed lineup of events just waiting for you to attend. Here's what you'll want to check out this weekend.
Philadelphia's top federal prosecutor announced the takedown of the drug trafficking organization "Weymouth Street Gang."
A Delaware-based home improvement contractor is charged with scamming more than $80,000 from customers.
A large water main broke, leaking out 4 million gallons of water into city streets, creating a muddy mess for North Philly residents near Temple University's campus Friday.
West Chester University is stepping up to prepare the next generation of nurses.
Here's where, when and how you can cast your ballot in person early in New Jersey, with key races including the governor's race on the ballot.
Nationwide, car insurance premiums have shot up a whopping 30% since 2023, and New Jersey is one of the states where rates are increasing the fastest.
A South Jersey lawmaker wants to ban a type of sports wager known as "microbetting," saying the practice can lead to impulsive gambling behavior.
City councilmembers in Ocean City, New Jersey, voted to declare a local erosion emergency at City Hall Thursday night.
New Jersey will elect a new governor in less than two weeks and the candidates couldn't be further apart on their vision for the Garden State.
A Delaware bus driver died after a crash in a school parking lot, police say.
The Food Bank of Delaware is bracing for an increase in need if families don't get November SNAP benefits.
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.
A growing number of people are turning to medical marijuana instead of opioids for pain control.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
A growing number of people are getting genetic testing for breast cancer, which has become more comprehensive and cost-effective.
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.
The beloved Delaware County pizza spot is moving to a new location in Broomall.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The next generation of business owners showed off their passions during the NOMO Foundation's Small Business Expo in West Philadelphia.
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The first Jordan Brand store in the United States is opening in Philadelphia on Friday morning.
SEPTA is delaying several purchases and projects because of its ongoing funding crisis.
A crash on I-76 eastbound in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, is slowing down traffic Thursday morning.
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 South Jersey lawmaker wants to ban a type of sports wager known as "microbetting," saying the practice can lead to impulsive gambling behavior.
The Ottawa Senators rallied to beat the Flyers 2-1 on Thursday night.
A.J. Brown and Cam Jurgens each missed practice for a second straight day before the team's Week 8 matchup vs. the New York Giants.
Injuries have impacted Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson's play in 2025, but just how injured is the Pro Bowl O-lineman?
Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and former NBA player Damon Jones.
From Friday through Sunday, Philly has an action-packed lineup of events just waiting for you to attend. Here's what you'll want to check out this weekend.
The legendary rockers will play on July 7, 9, 12 and 14 in New York City -- before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and London.
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.
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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.
The large-scale operation in Kensington came ahead of a 2 p.m. press conference called by the FBI in Philadelphia. CBS News Philadelphia reporter Ryan Hughes has the latest.
Tetra Shockley is a 44-year-old mother of two teens, a family law attorney and a trustee at Delaware State University. Over the last two years, the Miss USA pageant has changed its rules, allowing women older than 28, married women and mothers, paving the way for Shockley to pursue her dream.
The water main break is right around the corner from Temple University. It's at North 9th and West Berks streets, but the break is affecting the surrounding area, leaving cars stuck in the messy and muddy waters.
VJ Edgecombe and the Philadelphia 76ers host the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The stores in our area will be inside the King of Prussia Mall and the Deptford Mall.