Jason Wingard resigns as Temple University's president
Jason Wingard, the first Black president at Temple University, is resigning after a tumultuous tenure of less than two years and amid a surge of violence that has affected the North Philadelphia campus.
Jason Wingard, the first Black president at Temple University, is resigning after a tumultuous tenure of less than two years and amid a surge of violence that has affected the North Philadelphia campus.
Childcare services in Pennsylvania being impacted by staffing shortages
Child care services in Philadelphia and beyond are being impacted by staffing shortages that have left classrooms empty and working parents desperate to find alternatives.
Child care services in Philadelphia and beyond are being impacted by staffing shortages that have left classrooms empty and working parents desperate to find alternatives.
North Carolina teacher resigns after taping 11-year-old's mouth shut: 'He was humiliated'
"I don’t know what to do," the child's text message to his mother said.
"I don’t know what to do," the child's text message to his mother said.
Bucks County families benefit from new youth center in Neshaminy Mall
Bucks County families are happy to see a revival of sorts for Neshaminy Mall as a new youth center opens inside.
Bucks County families are happy to see a revival of sorts for Neshaminy Mall as a new youth center opens inside.
House GOP passes Parents' Bill of Rights Act in clash over schools
The bill would give parents greater oversight of what is taught in public schools. Critics say it is a burdensome proposal that would fuel a far-right movement that has resulted in book bans.
The bill would give parents greater oversight of what is taught in public schools. Critics say it is a burdensome proposal that would fuel a far-right movement that has resulted in book bans.
FOX 29's Bob Kelly visits Conshohocken Elementary School
FOX 29's Bob Kelly visits the students and staff at Conshohocken Elementary School.
FOX 29's Bob Kelly visits the students and staff at Conshohocken Elementary School.
Students, faculty protest possible budget and staffing cuts at Philadelphia magnet schools
Hundreds of students and teachers from Philadelphia magnet schools gathered Thursday at the district headquarters to protest possible budget and staffing cuts.
Hundreds of students and teachers from Philadelphia magnet schools gathered Thursday at the district headquarters to protest possible budget and staffing cuts.
Library association releases report on record book ban attempts in 2022
The report says more than 1,200 book challenges were recorded by the association last year, nearly double the then-record total from 2021.
The report says more than 1,200 book challenges were recorded by the association last year, nearly double the then-record total from 2021.
Temple's faculty union will move ahead with vote of no-confidence on President Wingard, other administrators
Temple University’s faculty-union said it will move forward with a vote of no-confidence in President Jason Wingard and two other school officials.
Temple University’s faculty-union said it will move forward with a vote of no-confidence in President Jason Wingard and two other school officials.
Tom Hanks to speak at Harvard's 2023 commencement
Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia" in 1993 and “Forrest Gump" the following year.
Hanks, 66, has appeared in almost 100 films. Nominated for an Oscar six times, he won best actor for “Philadelphia" in 1993 and “Forrest Gump" the following year.
Simon Gratz High School reopened Thursday after asbestos forced its closure
In a letter to families, Mastery Charter Schools CEO Scott Gordon said, "all findings that needed to be remediated in order for the school to reopen are now complete" and added that air quality samples came back negative for asbestos.
In a letter to families, Mastery Charter Schools CEO Scott Gordon said, "all findings that needed to be remediated in order for the school to reopen are now complete" and added that air quality samples came back negative for asbestos.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.