Fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need masks, CDC says
The CDC said Friday that fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings.
The CDC said Friday that fully vaccinated teachers and students don't need to wear masks inside school buildings.
Smart technology not making us dumber, is freeing brain space experts suggest
A new academic paper suggests that smart technology is not making people dumber but is, in fact, allowing people to free up brain space to learn and retain more information.
A new academic paper suggests that smart technology is not making people dumber but is, in fact, allowing people to free up brain space to learn and retain more information.
Elmo adopts a new puppy on ‘Sesame Street’
Elmo is adopting a new puppy named Tango as Sesame Street explores children's unique relationship with pets.
Elmo is adopting a new puppy named Tango as Sesame Street explores children's unique relationship with pets.
Bill Cosby slams Howard University, defends Phylicia Rashad amid public admonishment: report
Bill Cosby launched into a tirade aimed at Howard University after the institution admonished a comment made by his TV wife Phylicia Rashad in the wake of Cosby’s overturned sexual assault conviction and subsequent release from prison last week.
Bill Cosby launched into a tirade aimed at Howard University after the institution admonished a comment made by his TV wife Phylicia Rashad in the wake of Cosby’s overturned sexual assault conviction and subsequent release from prison last week.
Biden encourages pay raises for teachers
“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.
“You deserve a raise, not just praise,” Biden said in remarks at the National Education Association’s annual meeting in Washington.
Gov. Wolf vetoes ban on governmental, college 'vaccine passports'
A Republican-crafted bill to ban so-called COVID-19 “vaccine passports” in some cases and to restrict the health secretary's actions during health emergencies was vetoed Thursday by Pennsylvania's Democratic governor.
A Republican-crafted bill to ban so-called COVID-19 “vaccine passports” in some cases and to restrict the health secretary's actions during health emergencies was vetoed Thursday by Pennsylvania's Democratic governor.
Dr. Jill Biden makes Vogue cover for 1st time as first lady in August issue
Dr. Jill Biden is on the cover of Vogue Magazine’s August issue and spoke of her unending list of duties and the many more new tasks she hopes to accomplish during her time as first lady.
Dr. Jill Biden is on the cover of Vogue Magazine’s August issue and spoke of her unending list of duties and the many more new tasks she hopes to accomplish during her time as first lady.
Radnor High School drops Raiders mascot for Raptors
The Radnor School Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to change the mascot of Radnor High School from the Raiders to the Raptors.
The Radnor School Board on Tuesday voted unanimously to change the mascot of Radnor High School from the Raiders to the Raptors.
Camp Kelly: Lifeguard camp in North Wildwood
Bob Kelly heads to North Wildwood to visit a Lifeguard camp.
Bob Kelly heads to North Wildwood to visit a Lifeguard camp.
Masks won’t be required in New Jersey schools when new year starts
Masks will not be mandatory in New Jersey’s schools in the upcoming academic year, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday. The relaxed mandate comes as New Jersey continues to outpace much of the country in vaccinations.
Masks will not be mandatory in New Jersey’s schools in the upcoming academic year, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday. The relaxed mandate comes as New Jersey continues to outpace much of the country in vaccinations.
Supreme Court rejects school's appeal to revive transgender bathroom ban
The Supreme Court justices left in place lower court rulings that found the policy unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court justices left in place lower court rulings that found the policy unconstitutional.
Philadelphia schools adopt 'sanctuary' immigration policy
School Board Vice President Leticia Egea-Hinton said the resolution was a critical step in “making sure that all Philadelphia public schools are havens for immigrant students and their families.”
School Board Vice President Leticia Egea-Hinton said the resolution was a critical step in “making sure that all Philadelphia public schools are havens for immigrant students and their families.”
Andrew Jackson Elementary School renamed Fanny Jackson Coppin Elementary School in unanimous vote
The Philadelphia Board of Education unanimously voted on Thursday to change the name of Andrew Jackson Elementary School to Fanny Jackson Coppin Elementary School.
The Philadelphia Board of Education unanimously voted on Thursday to change the name of Andrew Jackson Elementary School to Fanny Jackson Coppin Elementary School.
Justices rule for cursing cheerleader over Snapchat post
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a Pennsylvania public school wrongly suspended a cheerleader over a vulgar social media post.
The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that a Pennsylvania public school wrongly suspended a cheerleader over a vulgar social media post.
'It's incredibly important': The push to vaccinate 18-29-year-olds is on
While 70 percent of Americans 30 and older have had at least one shot, young adults 18-29 are lagging. Experts stress the importance of the COVID vaccine for the overall health of communities and emphasize the importance of young adults getting the vaccine.
While 70 percent of Americans 30 and older have had at least one shot, young adults 18-29 are lagging. Experts stress the importance of the COVID vaccine for the overall health of communities and emphasize the importance of young adults getting the vaccine.
West Chester native Carl Nassib makes history as first active NFL player to announce he's gay
Carl Nassib, native of West Chester, former Malvern Prep and Penn State football player and current defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders, made in history announcing he's gay.
Carl Nassib, native of West Chester, former Malvern Prep and Penn State football player and current defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders, made in history announcing he's gay.
New Jersey school district restores holiday names to calendar
The school board in Randolph, N.J., has reversed a controversial decision to scrap holiday names.
The school board in Randolph, N.J., has reversed a controversial decision to scrap holiday names.
Friends of Hallahan lose court ruling in bid to reopen school
Philadelphia's Hallahan Girls' High School is closing, and while there are some that would like to keep the Hallahan name alive, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is saying no.
Philadelphia's Hallahan Girls' High School is closing, and while there are some that would like to keep the Hallahan name alive, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is saying no.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia temporarily blocks use of Hallahan Girls' School name
Dawn Timmeney reports on efforts to use the Hallahan Girls' School name and how the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has temporarily blocked the use.
Dawn Timmeney reports on efforts to use the Hallahan Girls' School name and how the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has temporarily blocked the use.
New York woman sentenced for teaching about making and using explosives
Prosecutors said the New York woman and a co-conspirator researched old terrorist attacks and then taught each other the chemistry and engineering skills needed to build and set off explosives.
Prosecutors said the New York woman and a co-conspirator researched old terrorist attacks and then taught each other the chemistry and engineering skills needed to build and set off explosives.