Eagles QB Jalen Hurts donates $200K to 10 Philadelphia schools for AC units
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is giving $200,000 to the School District of Philadelphia to buy air conditioning units for 10 schools.
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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is giving $200,000 to the School District of Philadelphia to buy air conditioning units for 10 schools.
Taylor Dixon is an English teacher at West Philadelphia High School, but this is far from teaching students how the importance of literature and writing. Instead, Dixon leads the School District of Philadelphia's first-of-its-kind course about the history of tattooing and body art.
Leveling was a process used by the school district that reassigned teachers to different schools every fall in Philadelphia depending on the school's enrollment.
The School District of Philadelphia is getting rid of "leveling," the controversial process that reassigned teachers to different schools every fall.
Corinne Scioli, the principal of Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences, is one of seven Philadelphia school administrators to win this year's Lindback Awards.
Jenks Academy for the Arts and Sciences Principal Corinne Scioli can be found outside school every morning greeting her students with a smile and a hug. She's also one of seven administrators winning this year's Lindback Award, which also comes with a $20,000 stipend for her school. Scioli says the money will go toward creating a multipurpose room that can serve the neighborhood. Wakisha Bailey introduces you to this award-winning educator. Next month, 60 teachers will receive a $3,500 stipend from the Lindback Awards.
Students in Philadelphia's Law Pathway program are learning more about a possible legal career with help from Penn's law school and the Troutman Pepper law firm.
On this week's Focusing on the Future and the first day of Women's History Month, CBS Philadelphia talked with one high school senior who is making history.
Philadelphia teachers gathered outside of the school district headquarters Thursday to protest a policy they say penalizes them for taking sick days.
The Philadelphia school district and its largest union, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, on Wednesday announced a tentative one-year contract extension.
The tentative agreement would give Philadelphia teachers a 5% raise in September 2024 and a $1,200 retention and re-engagement bonus in June.
A North Philadelphia school is planting the seeds to grow the next generation of scientists and engineers.
Philadelphia School District Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington addressed challenges the district will need to overcome in a speech Tuesday.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington joined Mayor Cherelle Parker and other community leaders to deliver the first-ever State of Public Education Address on Tuesday morning.
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington will deliver his first State of Public Education address Tuesday morning at 10 a.m.
Reginald Streater, president of Philadelphia's Board of Education, shares what parents can expect from the 1st "state of public education" address from Dr. Tony Watlington today.
While many improvements have been made in the Philadelphia school district, the superintendent admits there are still many challenges ahead.
It was a party at Southwest Leadership Academy on Friday. Teachers and students celebrated the reversed decision by all nine board of education members to keep the charter school open.
The School District of Philadelphia will be closed for a snow day Friday. Parking restrictions will also be in place because of the incoming storm.
The School District of Philadelphia will operate on a two-hour delay on Wednesday due to the weather from the winter storm that hit the region.
Jerry Jordan, who has led Philadelphia's teachers union since 2007, announced Tuesday that he did not seek reelection for the top job.
This week, CBS NEXT Weather Network had team coverage of the weekend's rainstorm, a man was saved by crews in Delco during the rainstorm, and much more.
Tyrek Johnson, 19, is the first District of Philadelphia grad to be hired under the changed legislation.
Tyrek Johnson is the first first District of Philadelphia alumnus to be hired by the city because of legislation that updated requirements.
T. M. Peirce's new building is the first public elementary school built in North Philadelphia in over seven decades.
Lawmakers and residents in Bucks County are calling on Pennsylvania's Republicans to approve mass transit funding.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
One person died in a boating accident Sunday morning in Barnegat Bay in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, police say.
Suárez struck out a career-high 11 in seven shutout innings, and backup catcher Marchán provided all the offense for Philadelphia as the Phillies held on for the win.
Former Eagle Carson Wentz is back in the NFL, and Sam Howell is coming to Philadelphia.
SEPTA riders will start to feel the cuts on Aug. 24, when dozens of bus routes are eliminated or shortened, among other changes.
Lawmakers and residents in Bucks County are calling on Pennsylvania's Republicans to approve mass transit funding.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
One person died in a boating accident Sunday morning in Barnegat Bay in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, police say.
Suárez struck out a career-high 11 in seven shutout innings, and backup catcher Marchán provided all the offense for Philadelphia as the Phillies held on for the win.
Lawmakers and residents in Bucks County are calling on Pennsylvania's Republicans to approve mass transit funding.
The SEPTA cuts will affect a number of SEPTA services, including the express trains to the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Commuters in the Philadelphia region are bracing for a week of disruption as SEPTA service cuts are set to take effect Sunday.
Thousands of people came together for a Community Appreciation Day in South Philadelphia that also helped kids prepare for school.
An American Airlines flight from Philadelphia had an emergency landing at Washington Dulles International Airport due to reports of smoke from a customer's device.
One person died in a boating accident Sunday morning in Barnegat Bay in Little Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, police say.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
After days of stormy weather and flash flooding, Friday brought sunshine back to the Jersey Shore.
Welcome to Steel Pier on Atlantic City's iconic boardwalk, a thrill seeker's paradise and a family-favorite spot down the shore.
A South Jersey community is coming together to honor the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were tragically killed in a cycling crash last year.
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.
Some beaches in the Delaware Valley have prohibited swimming as a precaution as Hurricane Erin moves closer to the East Coast.
Former Delaware Gov. Mike Castle has died at 86, politicians say.
Two 18-year-old men were arrested after a police chase that started in Wilmington ended in a crash on I-95 in Chester on Thursday, police said.
The Philadelphia Phillies said RHP Zack Wheeler has been diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome.
A Hudson County resident who tested positive for measles used public transit while potentially infectious, health officials say.
Back-to-school means getting back on a regular sleep schedule, which isn't so easy after a summer of fun.
Upper Darby High School closed on the sale of the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital campus, a spokesperson said.
A new program at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is helping kids with cancer while also honoring Dr. Barbara Friedes.
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.
Maleek Jackson owns a boxing gym, coaches adults, and offers free year-round training for children, but the boxer himself had to overcome some heavyweight battles before he could give back.
Minor Details, a Philadelphia shop known for its Taylor Swift-related inventory, is entering a new era and expanding to a new location.
Lawmakers and residents in Bucks County are calling on Pennsylvania's Republicans to approve mass transit funding.
The SEPTA cuts will affect a number of SEPTA services, including the express trains to the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Commuters in the Philadelphia region are bracing for a week of disruption as SEPTA service cuts are set to take effect Sunday.
When SEPTA's 31 bus is cut, riders say getting into Center City Philadelphia will take longer and be more inconvenient.
SEPTA leaders are speaking to the media as schedules incorporating service cuts are set to take effect Sunday, Aug. 24.
Suárez struck out a career-high 11 in seven shutout innings, and backup catcher Marchán provided all the offense for Philadelphia as the Phillies held on for the win.
Former Eagle Carson Wentz is back in the NFL, and Sam Howell is coming to Philadelphia.
The SEPTA cuts will affect a number of SEPTA services, including the express trains to the Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Edmundo Sosa hit a three-run homer, Trea Turner also went deep and Aaron Nola earned his first win since early May as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 6-4.
The Philadelphia Phillies said RHP Zack Wheeler has been diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
With Labor Day weekend just around the corner, the pressure is on to soak up these last few weeks of summer. Luckily, Philly has a stacked lineup of end-of-summer fun for this weekend.
The Who concerts in Philadelphia and Atlantic City, part of the band's "The Song Is Over — North American Farewell Tour," have been postponed.
Actor Aubrey Plaza wore a shirt that says "Philly is a women's sports town" at a WNBA game in Brooklyn.
The Lansdowne Theater, a historic landmark, is making a grand return for its next act for the first time in almost four decades.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
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.
A Villanova University residence hall was evacuated on Sunday morning after authorities were notified of an unspecified threat, Delaware County authorities said. The threat was fake, police said. The incident comes days after school officials say a report about an active shooter on campus turned out to be a "cruel hoax."
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, lawmakers and residents say cuts to SEPTA would affect their community, even cutting some residents off from necessary medical care.
A new survey conducted by the University of Texas at Austin polled the public about which type of pet they preferred and then asked the participants to disclose some of their personality traits. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson reveals what the findings said about these pet parents.
Ahead of the afternoon game on Sunday, the Phillies are encouraging fans to plan ahead and give themselves more time to get to and from the ballpark. Trains will still go to the Sports Complex, but it’s important to note that service will be less frequent.
SEPTA riders' commutes are going to look a lot different as sweeping service cuts are now in effect across our region. Trains and buses will run less frequently, and some bus routes are disappearing altogether. Jan Carabeo has your morning headlines with weather from Meteorologist Tammie Souza.