Overdue library book returned 4 decades later, comes with apology letter
It appeared the book was due on April 25, 1979, according to a stamp.
Lunchables with 'specialized recipe' headed to US school lunch programs
The two Lunchables products headed to schools – Turkey and Cheddar and Extra Cheesy Pizza – have more protein and whole grains and reduced saturated fat and sodium.
Students, staff at St. Elizabeth Parish School celebrate Pi Day
FOX 29's Bob Kelly visits St. Elizabeth Parish School, where students and staff celebrated Pi Day.
Temple graduate students ratify new pact, end 6-week strike
Temple University graduate students who are teaching and research assistants have overwhelmingly ratified a new contract, ending their six-week-long walkout.
Leaders stump for funding to address ongoing asbestos problem in Philadelphia public schools
State and local leaders gathered Monday to address a growing asbestos problem that's caused Philadelphia public schools to abruptly close and forced students to learn remotely.
Simon Gratz High School set to reopen Tuesday pending asbestos inspection outcome
School District of Philadelphia officials state Simon Gratz High School is set, tentatively, to open Tuesday, March 14, provided an inspection of the facility meets district approval.
Simon Gratz High School set to reopen Tuesday pending asbestos inspection outcome
School District of Philadelphia officials state Simon Gratz High School is set, tentatively, to open Tuesday, March 14, provided an inspection of the facility meets district approval.
Gratz Middle School to reopen on Monday following asbestos remediation
A Philadelphia middle school that abruptly closed this week due to the discovery of asbestos will reopen on Monday, according to officials.
Students at Kennett High School learn the news industry with on campus news studio
FOX 29's Bob Kelly visits Kennett High School, where students can get an introduction to television production and news with the on campus studio.
Project Career Launch: New program helps young adults with disabilities find a career path
Students with autism and other disabilities in the School District of Philadelphia may be eligible to apply for off-site school-to-work transition programs including Project Career Launch.
More Americans skipping college and turning to jobs that don't require degrees
Americans who came of age during the pandemic are skipping college in large numbers. Many have rejected traditional college paths, turning instead to hourly jobs or careers that don’t require a degree.
Pennsylvania school allies criticize Shapiro’s budget plan
Lawyers for the districts that won a landmark school funding court case in Pennsylvania say that Gov. Josh Shapiro’s budget proposal falls short of the money commitments that are needed to help the state’s poorest districts.
'This needs to end': Asbestos forces another Philadelphia school to abruptly close
A Philadelphia public school was forced to abruptly close due to asbestos for the second time in as many weeks, worsening concerns from parents and faculty about the safety and upkeep of city schools.
'We are global changers': Imhotep Institute Charter students solve real world problems with technology
Students at Imhotep Charter High School are changing lives through their stem program. Through the use of 3D printers, they are bringing clean water everywhere from Mississippi to Ghana.
Imhotep Institute Charter students are using technology to solve real world problems
Students at Imhotep Charter High School are changing lives through their stem program. Through the use of 3D printers, they are bringing clean water everywhere from Mississippi to Ghana.
SoFi Bank files lawsuit to stop Biden's student loan payment pause
In a federal lawsuit filed Friday in Washington, SoFi Bank N.A. asked a federal judge to overturn President Joe Biden’s latest extension of the payment pause.
'My heart completely melted': 2nd grader dresses like teacher for Superhero Day
Teacher Jaime Deigh expected her students to come dressed as their favorite fictional characters, but she realized not all heroes wear capes.
Shapiro's 1st Pennsylvania budget stresses schools, reserves
Gov. Josh Shapiro is proposing a hefty an increase in aid to Pennsylvania’s schools in his first budget he's delivering to the Legislature.
Temple University's faculty union schedules meeting to consider no-confidence vote on administration
Faculty union members have expressed concerns about an ongoing graduate student strike, safety issues, and the line-of-duty death of Temple University Police Sgt. Chris Fitzgerald.
Less than 40 students show up for school after parents reject alternate plan for Building 21
Fireworks flew at Strawberry Mansion High School as what was supposed to be an open house for parents and students to check out the school, quickly turned into a shouting match with parents demanding answers.