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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.
The Philadelphia School District goes before City Council today, hat in hand.
A bill that would re-establish the office of Safe Schools Advocate within the Philadelphia School District has sailed through the state House and now heads to the State Senate.
Four white Philadelphia public school teachers have filed suit against the School District of Philadelphia, alleging racial discrimination.
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers wants all of its teachers treated equally. The district wants consistency because those schools are traditionally revolving doors.
Chanting "Save our schools," Philadelphia public school teachers carried picket signs outside Mayfair Elementary School to bring attention to cuts in state education funding.
Mayor Michael Nutter has launched his own investigation into the Philadelphia School District's handling of a charter school contract involving Martin Luther King High School, in Germantown.
Hope Moffett, the Philadelphia public school teacher who was once confined to a "rubber room," is going public again with her criticism of the School District of Philadelphia.
Francis Dougherty, an aide to deputy schools superintendent Lee Nunery, and John Byars, vice president of procurement services, are being terminated, according published reports.
Philadelphia police commissioner Charles Ramsey says the time has come for a stepped-up police role in city schools, and he says a plan is being drawn up to expand the presence of officers there.
The Autism Expo was created by a special education teacher and became so popular over the years that the school district wanted to expand its offerings to all parents.
A Delaware County man who has more than 1,500 jerseys shares some of his favorites ahead of the Eagles' home opener.
Mendy and Dan Orlando said they really only fight during football season. That's because Mendy is an Eagles fan and Dan is a Cowboys fan.
Rescue crews are in the water along the Cape May, New Jersey beach in search of a missing swimmer who got in the water Thursday morning.
For Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders, game day is more about entertaining tens of thousands of fans. It's about community.
Super Bowl champion and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will be featured on the newest cereal box of Wheaties.
The Eagles face the Cowboys in the NFL season opener tonight. Here's how to watch and everything else you need to know.
A Delaware County man who has more than 1,500 jerseys shares some of his favorites ahead of the Eagles' home opener.
Mendy and Dan Orlando said they really only fight during football season. That's because Mendy is an Eagles fan and Dan is a Cowboys fan.
Rescue crews are in the water along the Cape May, New Jersey beach in search of a missing swimmer who got in the water Thursday morning.
For Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders, game day is more about entertaining tens of thousands of fans. It's about community.
A Delaware County man who has more than 1,500 jerseys shares some of his favorites ahead of the Eagles' home opener.
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.
Rescue crews are in the water along the Cape May, New Jersey beach in search of a missing swimmer who got in the water Thursday morning.
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.
Mendy and Dan Orlando said they really only fight during football season. That's because Mendy is an Eagles fan and Dan is a Cowboys fan.
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.
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.
A Delaware County man who has more than 1,500 jerseys shares some of his favorites ahead of the Eagles' home opener.
Mendy and Dan Orlando said they really only fight during football season. That's because Mendy is an Eagles fan and Dan is a Cowboys fan.
For Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders, game day is more about entertaining tens of thousands of fans. It's about community.
Super Bowl champion and Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will be featured on the newest cereal box of Wheaties.
The Eagles reportedly tried to trade for EDGE rusher Micah Parsons, but Dallas didn't want to move him within the division.
"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.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will be featured on the newest cereal box of Wheaties, General Mills announced in a press release Thursday, before the 2025 NFL season begins.
The Philadelphia Eagles will raise the Super Bowl LIX banner tonight before opening the NFL season against the Dallas Cowboys. These fans can't wait for banner night.
A swimmer went in the water in Cape May, New Jersey on Thursday and has not been found, officials say.
After cutting the sports express service on the Broad Street Line due to a lack of state funding, SEPTA is bringing the service back for Thursday's Philadelphia Eagles season opener after receiving funding from FanDuel. Brandon Goldner reports.
It's Birds Day, and everybody is rocking their Eagles green. Chandler Lutz shows us what fans are wearing.