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.
Pennsylvania honored Lincoln University's student newspaper, The Lincolnian, for its 100th anniversary.
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.
City councilmembers in Ocean City, New Jersey, voted to declare a local erosion emergency at City Hall Thursday night.
The mother of a child who died in a Philadelphia foster home is suing two child welfare agencies for placing the boy in what she says was a crowded home.
Illegal dumping has long been a challenge in Philadelphia, and officials announced a new task force aimed at tackling the issue.
Court documents in the case of missing Philadelphia woman Kada Scott show text messages with the suspect Keon King.
Pennsylvania honored Lincoln University's student newspaper, The Lincolnian, for its 100th anniversary.
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.
City councilmembers in Ocean City, New Jersey, voted to declare a local erosion emergency at City Hall Thursday night.
The mother of a child who died in a Philadelphia foster home is suing two child welfare agencies for placing the boy in what she says was a crowded home.
Pennsylvania honored Lincoln University's student newspaper, The Lincolnian, for its 100th anniversary.
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.
The mother of a child who died in a Philadelphia foster home is suing two child welfare agencies for placing the boy in what she says was a crowded home.
Illegal dumping has long been a challenge in Philadelphia, and officials announced a new task force aimed at tackling the issue.
Donations are pouring in for the family of Kada Scott, who was killed in Philadelphia earlier this month.
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.
The legendary rockers will play on July 7, 9, 12 and 14 in New York City -- before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and London.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
An 11-year-old with autism who was reported missing was found safe in Washington Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey.
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 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.
By HughE Dillon.
The first Jordan Brand store in the United States is opening in Philadelphia on Friday morning.
It's the age-old question for Pennsylvanians: Sheetz or Wawa?
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 new quarterly report shows crime has continued to drop on SEPTA as the Philadelphia-based transit agency cracks down on fare evasion.
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.
Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points and VJ Edgecombe added 34 in his NBA debut to help the Philadelphia 76ers rally to beat the Boston Celtics 117-116 in their season opener Wednesday night.
VJ Edgecombe broke records held by LeBron James and Allen Iverson in his Philadelphia 76ers debut vs. the Boston Celtics.
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.
From a Taylor Swift–inspired drag brunch to a rock legend in Atlantic City, this weekend in Philly has something for every kind of fan.
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.
The Flyers and the Sixers are teaming up with one of the world's largest banks. The teams announced they're partnering up with Bank of America. Together, they plan to support small businesses and expand access to youth sports programs across the region. As part of the agreement, Bank of America will own the naming rights to the Club Level at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
You can now blame the rise of AI for soaring utility bills. Researchers at Berkley crunched the numbers. They found the power usage of data centers more than doubled between 2017 and 2023. Data centers, like this one in Piscataway, New Jersey, handle financial transactions, host our photos, videos and more. The boom in AI data centers are expected to more than triple by 2028.
There's something about this intersection in the town of Paradise in Lancaster County that's making it feel like purgatory for one couple. Cindi and Mark Stettler say that since they moved in five years ago, they've seen over 20 crashes outside of their front door. The Stettlers say they're getting the run around from PennDOT and the township.
The summer crowds are long gone. Work is already underway in Ocean City to get the shore town ready for next year. Here’s an up-close look at chunks of boardwalk being removed as part of the boardwalk restoration project. Workers are replacing the boards and the ramps from 5th to 1st streets. The project is expected to be complete by Easter.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a cool Thursday night.