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Courts & Law

Delco DA charges woman with stealing from Media Little League

Robin Lyn Massing allegedly intercepted at least one of the three checks meant to be mailed on behalf of the Media Little League and tried to deposit it for more than $7,200.

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Camden Council President Angel Fuentes speaks at the State of the City address at Camden High School on June 3, 2026.
Education

After 6 months on the job, Camden’s superintendent begins his first full year leading school district

Alfonso Q. Llano Jr. took over the state-run school district in March. Parents are calling for more transparency from the state.

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Money

A new era in youth sports

Why is the youth sports industry booming? And how has privatization changed the culture on and off the field?

Air Date: September 1, 2026

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The entrance to the high school in Coatesville.
Health

Another federally qualified health center is coming to Coatesville in 2027 — this time inside of a high school

Union Community Care’s school-based community health center would be the first of its kind in Chester County.

1 week ago

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Joe MacNamara is sitting at his desk inside his office at Radnor High School.
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Education

Pa. may ban cellphones in schools. Some Delco and Hershey educators say they’re already seeing results — without pouches

The “bell-to-bell” bans face skepticism from students and parents. After going phone-free, early adopters say the difference is striking.

1 week ago

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a kid receives a haircut
Community

Hundreds of students set up with fresh haircuts for the first day of school, thanks to Barbers Who Care and West Philly YMCA

Nearly 80 barbers and stylists from five states volunteered their time at the annual event.

2 weeks ago

A sign above the bright red door marks the entrance to Kensington High School
Education

After asbestos shutters Kensington High School, parents of students with autism worry about long commute

Kensington High School students will travel to a building 7 miles away on shuttle buses after an asbestos issue shuttered their school.

2 weeks ago

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Registered nurse Diana Dur prepares a dose of a vaccine
Health

As Pa. measles cases persist, back-to-school vaccine efforts ramp up

As measles infections statewide reach nearly 300 cases, public health leaders are looking toward preventing disease in schools this fall.

2 weeks ago

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Four children at a table building a drone
Science

With creativity and play, Thomas Jefferson STEM camp nurtures the next generation of engineers

America is facing a deficit of STEM professionals. A Philly-based program aimed at middle school kids is trying to turn things around.

3 weeks ago

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The Kensington High School building
Education

Philadelphia teachers union says district’s poor oversight led to Kensington High asbestos closure

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers says the district knew about the asbestos issue a month before telling students they’d need to relocate.

3 weeks ago

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Kensington High school is a large brick building.
Education

Philly’s Kensington High shuttered after asbestos issue discovered during HVAC replacement

Last year, the School District of Philadelphia became the first in the country to be criminally charged over its management of asbestos.

3 weeks ago

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Schooled
Education

COVID funding provided underfunded Philly-area schools with laptops. ‘RAMageddon’ might send them back in time

The worldwide computer memory shortage is driving up the cost of laptops.

4 weeks ago

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Seaford Middle School is one of the four campuses receiving a new school-based health center
Education

Delaware allocates funding to bring new health centers to 4 middle schools in rural Sussex County

The effort expands health care access for schools located in provider deserts and brings the model directly to middle schools, which have historically been ignored statewide.

4 weeks ago

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the School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Education

Philadelphia’s school selection process kicks off next month. Here are changes to look out for

The “Find Your Fit” process allows students from pre-K through 11th grade the chance to attend schools outside of assigned neighborhoods.

1 month ago

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Otto-Eldred students Jack Sherry and Alexis Prince boot up their refurbished, school-issued laptops
Education

How the costly digital age is leaving behind Pa.’s rural, underfunded schools

Students in remote school districts like Otto-Eldred are using failing, outdated technology. In some cases, it's costing them their futures.

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