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Rally held in hopes to stop school closures in Philadelphia

Jul 29

Tensions run high as Philly school closure plan passes

May 1

Storm damage forces school closures in NJ as cleanup continues

One of the hardest-hit areas was the neighborhood around Ferndale Avenue in Mantua, where trees and branches littered streets and properties.

9 hours ago

Parents of Hackett Elementary students concerned after shift in plans

Apr 28

Backlash over school district's revised plan to close 17 schools

Apr 21

Boyertown Elementary School closed after early morning fire

Apr 20

Water main break leads to boil advisory, school closures in Delco

Mar 27

Fire at apartment building displaces residents, closes nearby school

Feb 5

Philly school district launches survey on facilities closure plan

Nov 19, 2025

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Local leaders fight Philadelphia school closures ahead of final vote

Apr 30

2:07

School closure plan backlash

Apr 21

2:18

Water main break leads to boil advisory, school closures in Delco

Mar 27

1:57

Water main break leads to boil advisory, school closures in Delco

Mar 27

2:29

4 suspects in custody after threats made to several New Jersey schools

Sep 9, 2024

0:22

All schools in a South Jersey school district closed Monday due to threat on social media

Sep 9, 2024

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600 staffers laid off during conference call on last day of operation for the University of the Arts

Jun 8, 2024

2:25

Last-minute efforts underway to save UArts amid impending closure

Jun 7, 2024

Latest Stories

Winslow Township Middle School in Camden switches to modified schedule after water main break

Winslow Township Middle School has been shut down since last Thursday after a pipe burst.

Sep 29, 2025

Storm damage cleanup may take several days in parts of Delaware County

Trees and power lines came down across the area after powerful storms struck the Philadelphia region overnight.

Apr 4, 2025

Allentown School District cancels classes Monday due to potential rallies, disruptions

School district leaders say they decided to cancel classes after consulting with the Allentown Police Department.

Nov 4, 2024

New Jersey high school closed following death of beloved custodian

Mastery High School of Camden was closed Wednesday following the death of a beloved custodian.

Sep 19, 2024

4 juvenile suspects charged after school threats in New Jersey

Threats were made against Woodbury City Public Schools, the Deptford Township School District, the Haddon Heights School District and Glassboro Public Schools.

Sep 9, 2024