Spreading cheer, Eagles give out gifts to Philly school students
The current and former Eagles behind the Philly Specials' Christmas albums took the proceeds from the album sales and donated gifts for all Philly school kids.
The current and former Eagles behind the Philly Specials' Christmas albums took the proceeds from the album sales and donated gifts for all Philly school kids.
Parents, staffers raise safety questions after middle school student stabbed 2 teachers' aides
Parents and school district officials continue to raise safety concerns after a student was able to get a knife into a middle school building and stab two teachers' aides.
Parents and school district officials continue to raise safety concerns after a student was able to get a knife into a middle school building and stab two teachers' aides.
Parents continue to raise questions after middle school student stabbed 2 teachers' aides
Parents and school district officials continue to raise safety concerns after a student was able to get a knife into a middle school building and stab two teachers' aides.
Parents and school district officials continue to raise safety concerns after a student was able to get a knife into a middle school building and stab two teachers' aides.
Transport Workers Union puts potential strike on hold, continue talks with SEPTA
SEPTA and union workers are negotiating, and the two sides are reporting there will be no strike at midnight, due to progress made in negotiations.
SEPTA and union workers are negotiating, and the two sides are reporting there will be no strike at midnight, due to progress made in negotiations.
SEPTA, union continue contract talks while parents, Philly schools scramble to find alternatives
Many students in Philly schools rely on SEPTA to get them back and forth, along with commuters, who are all waiting for SEPTA and its' largest union to reach an agreement on contract talks.
Many students in Philly schools rely on SEPTA to get them back and forth, along with commuters, who are all waiting for SEPTA and its' largest union to reach an agreement on contract talks.
List of schools impacted by nationwide meat recall expands beyond Philly
The list of local schools impacted by a nationwide meat recall is expanding beyond Philadelphia.
The list of local schools impacted by a nationwide meat recall is expanding beyond Philadelphia.
Food recall impacts thousands of Philly school kids
The School District of Philadelphia alerted parents and caregivers of a food recall of chicken products served to students, saying it's part of a potential listeria contamination.
The School District of Philadelphia alerted parents and caregivers of a food recall of chicken products served to students, saying it's part of a potential listeria contamination.
Potential listeria contamination impacts nearly 200 Philly schools
The School District of Philadelphia released a letter Friday alerting families that the recall of certain chicken products served to students were subject to a nationwide recall because of a potential listeria contamination.
The School District of Philadelphia released a letter Friday alerting families that the recall of certain chicken products served to students were subject to a nationwide recall because of a potential listeria contamination.
Potential listeria contamination impacting nearly 200 Philly schools; find out which ones
The district released a letter Friday alerting families that the recall of certain chicken products served to students were subject to a nationwide recall because of a potential listeria contamination.
The district released a letter Friday alerting families that the recall of certain chicken products served to students were subject to a nationwide recall because of a potential listeria contamination.
Parents take action to save recess space due to electrical upgrades at South Philly school
A favorite part of any childhood is recess. The time outdoor breaks up the day in the classroom, giving kids a chance to play outside. But, there’s a concern one South Philly school could lose play space due to electrical upgrades.
A favorite part of any childhood is recess. The time outdoor breaks up the day in the classroom, giving kids a chance to play outside. But, there’s a concern one South Philly school could lose play space due to electrical upgrades.
Portion of play space to be taken away at South Philly school
There is the potential a portion of play space kids use at recess will be taken away indefinitely due to electrical upgrades at the school. Parents have started a petition to have the design for the upgrades redone.
There is the potential a portion of play space kids use at recess will be taken away indefinitely due to electrical upgrades at the school. Parents have started a petition to have the design for the upgrades redone.
Annual prayer service for school year includes prayers for Georgia
Philly came together to pray for peace for the new school year as well as for the victims and families in the Georgia school shooting.
Philly came together to pray for peace for the new school year as well as for the victims and families in the Georgia school shooting.
Extreme heat forces early dismissal for over 60 Philadelphia schools
More than 60 Philadelphia public schools with ‘inadequate cooling’ will close early on Tuesday and Wednesday due to forecasted extreme heat.
More than 60 Philadelphia public schools with ‘inadequate cooling’ will close early on Tuesday and Wednesday due to forecasted extreme heat.
Back to school: Teacher vacancies place kids at disadvantage; how Philly district is seeking solutions
Thousands of Philadelphia students are heading back to school and the need for teachers is still as crucial as ever. So, how is the district working to find solutions?
Thousands of Philadelphia students are heading back to school and the need for teachers is still as crucial as ever. So, how is the district working to find solutions?
Philly still in need of teachers as first day of class approaches
The School District of Philadelphia is still short nearly 400 teachers. The district is seeking solutions to ease first day concerns.
The School District of Philadelphia is still short nearly 400 teachers. The district is seeking solutions to ease first day concerns.
Back to school: Safety concerns, positive student improvements addressed by Philly superintendent
School District of Philadelphia Tony Watlington sits down one-on-one with FOX 29 reporter Jeff Cole talking of positive student improvements and attendance, as well as addressing safety concerns.
School District of Philadelphia Tony Watlington sits down one-on-one with FOX 29 reporter Jeff Cole talking of positive student improvements and attendance, as well as addressing safety concerns.
School District of Philadelphia superintendent talks of improvements in keeping kids in classroom
Philadelphia?s Superintendent of Schools, Tony Watlington, is looking forward to the start of the new academic year and tells FOX 29 he?s focused on his goal of making the school district the fastest improving big school system in the country.
Philadelphia?s Superintendent of Schools, Tony Watlington, is looking forward to the start of the new academic year and tells FOX 29 he?s focused on his goal of making the school district the fastest improving big school system in the country.
Back to school: Air conditioning comes to 7 Philly schools due to Jalen Hurts donation
Jalen Hurts is helping kids stay comfortable at seven schools as Philly kids get back to the classroom.
Jalen Hurts is helping kids stay comfortable at seven schools as Philly kids get back to the classroom.
Back to school: 7 schools now equipped with air conditioning due to Jalen Hurts donation
Jalen Hurts made a sizable donation for seven Philadelphia schools to be outfitted with air conditioning units and those units are now operational.
Jalen Hurts made a sizable donation for seven Philadelphia schools to be outfitted with air conditioning units and those units are now operational.
Last day of school for Philly students is bittersweet: 'I won’t have my best teacher in the world next year'
While kids are excited to be done with a school year, some shed some tears as they reflect on the wonderful teachers they had.
While kids are excited to be done with a school year, some shed some tears as they reflect on the wonderful teachers they had.