Laura Fay
@laura7.bsky.social
digital journalist at cbs news philadelphia
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The bill would ban for-profit charter schools, require them to post a range of documents online, and impose residency requirements for some charter school trustees.
For-profit charters could soon be banned in New Jersey under a sweeping new bill
The bill would ban for-profit charter schools, require them to post a range of documents online, and impose residency requirements for some charter school trustees.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The bill would ban for-profit charter schools, require them to post a range of documents online, and impose residency requirements for some charter school trustees.
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{new} Which schools do a good job teaching kids to read?
In a new project @the74.bsky.social, we set out to find schools where third-grade reading scores are much higher than might be expected, based on the schools’ poverty rates alone -->
www.the74million.org/article/thes...
In a new project @the74.bsky.social, we set out to find schools where third-grade reading scores are much higher than might be expected, based on the schools’ poverty rates alone -->
www.the74million.org/article/thes...
These Schools Are Beating the Odds in Teaching Kids to Read
New analysis compares literacy vs. poverty rates for 10,000 districts, 42,000 schools and 3 million kids. Is your school a Bright Spot?
www.the74million.org
November 4, 2025 at 1:50 PM
{new} Which schools do a good job teaching kids to read?
In a new project @the74.bsky.social, we set out to find schools where third-grade reading scores are much higher than might be expected, based on the schools’ poverty rates alone -->
www.the74million.org/article/thes...
In a new project @the74.bsky.social, we set out to find schools where third-grade reading scores are much higher than might be expected, based on the schools’ poverty rates alone -->
www.the74million.org/article/thes...
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Pierre Robert, the longtime radio host on 93.3 WMMR in Philadelphia, has died, the Beasley Media Group. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/pierre-robert-wmmr-dies/
Pierre Robert, legendary host of WMMR in Philadelphia for more than 40 years, dies
Pierre Robert, the longtime radio host on 93.3 WMMR in Philadelphia, has died, the Beasley Media Group said Wednesday.
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October 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Pierre Robert, the longtime radio host on 93.3 WMMR in Philadelphia, has died, the Beasley Media Group. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/pierre-robert-wmmr-dies/
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Penn has declined to sign an agreement pledging to uphold the Trump administration's priorities, risking preferred access to federal funding. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/university-of-pennsylvania-trump-compact/
University of Pennsylvania declines to sign agreement to uphold Trump administration priorities
Penn has declined to sign an agreement pledging to uphold the Trump administration's policies, risking preferred access to federal funding.
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October 16, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Penn has declined to sign an agreement pledging to uphold the Trump administration's priorities, risking preferred access to federal funding. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/university-of-pennsylvania-trump-compact/
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Dozens of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees received reduction-in-force notices on Friday, including the agency's entire Washington office and several people who were doing essential work, multiple sources familiar with the situation told CBS News.
Government shutdown continues as thousands of federal workers face layoffs
The government shutdown entered its 11th day Saturday as Republicans and Democrats remain at an impasse over a spending plan, and the Trump administration began laying off thousands of federal workers.
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October 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Dozens of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention employees received reduction-in-force notices on Friday, including the agency's entire Washington office and several people who were doing essential work, multiple sources familiar with the situation told CBS News.
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The Fightins aren't done yet! Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs to help the Phillies defeat the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLDS.
October 9, 2025 at 4:06 AM
The Fightins aren't done yet! Kyle Schwarber hit two home runs to help the Phillies defeat the Dodgers in Game 3 of the NLDS.
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Unrivaled women's basketball teams will play two games at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in January. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/unrivaled-womens-basketball-philadelphia/
Unrivaled women's basketball league to play 2 games in Philadelphia in 2026
Unrivaled women's basketball teams will play two games at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in January.
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October 2, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Unrivaled women's basketball teams will play two games at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia in January. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/unrivaled-womens-basketball-philadelphia/
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Starting today, @theatlantic.com is offering every public high school in the U.S. free digital access to its #journalism, including its entire archive from the past 168 years. Here's an article explaining the rationale and how schools can register.
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The Atlantic Announces Free Digital Subscriptions for All U.S. Public High Schools
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September 17, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Starting today, @theatlantic.com is offering every public high school in the U.S. free digital access to its #journalism, including its entire archive from the past 168 years. Here's an article explaining the rationale and how schools can register.
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Nearly two dozen universities experienced false alarms of gunfire since school resumed last month. In some ways these false alarms, which trigger a massive police response and nationwide news alerts, can be nearly as psychologically damaging as a shooting, experts say.
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September 8, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Nearly two dozen universities experienced false alarms of gunfire since school resumed last month. In some ways these false alarms, which trigger a massive police response and nationwide news alerts, can be nearly as psychologically damaging as a shooting, experts say.
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Breaking: SEPTA must reverse all service cuts but can move forward with fare increases, a judge ruled. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/septa-reverse-cuts-fare-increase/
SEPTA must reverse cuts to Philadelphia's transportation system but can raise fares, judge rules
SEPTA must reverse all cuts and cannot make any more service reductions, a judge ruled Thursday.
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September 4, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Breaking: SEPTA must reverse all service cuts but can move forward with fare increases, a judge ruled. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/septa-reverse-cuts-fare-increase/
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The National Blue Ribbon Schools program is no more: www.chalkbeat.org/2025/09/04/b...
Ribbon-cutting: Trump administration abruptly ends National Blue Ribbon Schools program
Many schools took enormous pride in receiving federal Blue Ribbon recognition, which began under President Ronald Reagan. A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Education said ending the program wo...
www.chalkbeat.org
September 4, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The National Blue Ribbon Schools program is no more: www.chalkbeat.org/2025/09/04/b...
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A band of Glen Mills children are baking for a cause and raising money to support families with sick children undergoing medical treatment at the Ronald McDonald House.
https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/glen-mills-pennsylvania-ronald-mcdonald-house-kids-4-kids/
https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/glen-mills-pennsylvania-ronald-mcdonald-house-kids-4-kids/
Kids 4 Kids bake stand in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, raises funds for Ronald McDonald House
Delaware County children spent part of their summer behind a table filled with cupcakes, cookies, and cake pops, for a good cause.
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August 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
A band of Glen Mills children are baking for a cause and raising money to support families with sick children undergoing medical treatment at the Ronald McDonald House.
https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/glen-mills-pennsylvania-ronald-mcdonald-house-kids-4-kids/
https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/glen-mills-pennsylvania-ronald-mcdonald-house-kids-4-kids/
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The Savannah Bananas played in front of a sold-out crowd at Citizens Bank Park.
It was a chance for one family to watch their son realize a dream.
It was a chance for one family to watch their son realize a dream.
Excited fans rejoice as Savannah Bananas play at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia
The Savannah Bananas played in front of a sold-out crowd at Citizens Bank Park. It was a chance for one family to watch their son realize a dream.
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July 27, 2025 at 3:33 AM
The Savannah Bananas played in front of a sold-out crowd at Citizens Bank Park.
It was a chance for one family to watch their son realize a dream.
It was a chance for one family to watch their son realize a dream.
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While women in Philadelphia commit less than 10 percent of the city’s shootings, they make up nearly a quarter of those arrested for buying guns on behalf of people legally barred from owning them.
'Scared to Say No’: Inside the Effort to Stop Philadelphia Women From Buying Guns Illegally
While women in Philadelphia commit less than 10 percent of the city’s shootings, they make up nearly a quarter of those arrested for buying guns on behalf of people legally barred from owning them.
www.thetrace.org
July 23, 2025 at 12:43 PM
While women in Philadelphia commit less than 10 percent of the city’s shootings, they make up nearly a quarter of those arrested for buying guns on behalf of people legally barred from owning them.
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Neighbors describe the fatal house explosion that shook Philadelphia's Nicetown section Sunday morning: "It just sounded like a bomb." https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/philadelphia-house-explosion-nicetown-neighbors/
Neighbors describe fatal house explosion that shook Philadelphia's Nicetown section: "It was so powerful"
Neighbors say the explosion that caused multiple homes to collapse in Nicetown on Sunday shook their homes.
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June 30, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Neighbors describe the fatal house explosion that shook Philadelphia's Nicetown section Sunday morning: "It just sounded like a bomb." https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/philadelphia-house-explosion-nicetown-neighbors/
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It really is touching seeing so many superstars helping Faith Kipyegon go after this goal.
June 26, 2025 at 6:07 PM
It really is touching seeing so many superstars helping Faith Kipyegon go after this goal.
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CBS News Philadelphia's 19th annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon raised a record-breaking $8.4 million for the fight against childhood cancer.
With your help, we raised $8,477,342, a new record! https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/alex-scott-a-stand-for-hope-telethon-2025/
With your help, we raised $8,477,342, a new record! https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/alex-scott-a-stand-for-hope-telethon-2025/
June 19, 2025 at 1:30 AM
CBS News Philadelphia's 19th annual Alex Scott: A Stand For Hope Telethon raised a record-breaking $8.4 million for the fight against childhood cancer.
With your help, we raised $8,477,342, a new record! https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/alex-scott-a-stand-for-hope-telethon-2025/
With your help, we raised $8,477,342, a new record! https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/alex-scott-a-stand-for-hope-telethon-2025/
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The FIFA Club World Cup brought world-class soccer to Lincoln Financial Field, along with thousands of fans, a protester and smoke bombs.
See photos from the first 2 matches: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/pictures/fifa-club-world-cup-philadelphia-smoke-soccer-come-lincoln-financial-field/
See photos from the first 2 matches: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/pictures/fifa-club-world-cup-philadelphia-smoke-soccer-come-lincoln-financial-field/
FIFA Club World Cup in Philadelphia: Fans, soccer and smoke come to Lincoln Financial Field
The FIFA Club World Cup brought world-class soccer to Lincoln Financial Field, along with thousands of fans, a protester and some smoke bombs.
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June 19, 2025 at 3:59 AM
The FIFA Club World Cup brought world-class soccer to Lincoln Financial Field, along with thousands of fans, a protester and smoke bombs.
See photos from the first 2 matches: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/pictures/fifa-club-world-cup-philadelphia-smoke-soccer-come-lincoln-financial-field/
See photos from the first 2 matches: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/pictures/fifa-club-world-cup-philadelphia-smoke-soccer-come-lincoln-financial-field/
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New shipment just came in! #wingsofgoldbook still banned from official U.S. websites. Read the stories of 6 pioneering women military pilots that the government doesn’t want you to know about! Available in hardcover, ebook and audiobook.
June 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
New shipment just came in! #wingsofgoldbook still banned from official U.S. websites. Read the stories of 6 pioneering women military pilots that the government doesn’t want you to know about! Available in hardcover, ebook and audiobook.
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BREAKING: Philadelphia incumbent District Attorney Larry Krasner won the Democratic primary Tuesday, the Associated Press projects. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/election-results-larry-krasner-da/
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner wins Democratic primary, setting him up for 3rd term as top prosecutor
Philadelphia incumbent District Attorney Larry Krasner won the Democratic primary Tuesday.
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May 21, 2025 at 1:49 AM
BREAKING: Philadelphia incumbent District Attorney Larry Krasner won the Democratic primary Tuesday, the Associated Press projects. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/election-results-larry-krasner-da/
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"We got very lucky tonight, it's a miracle": No one was seriously injured when a medical helicopter landed in a Montgomery County neighborhood Monday night, officials say. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/helicopter-musket-powderhorn-road-emergency-landing-house/
Helicopter makes emergency landing on lawn in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, officials say
No one was injured after a medical helicopter made an emergency landing in Whitemarsh Township on Monday night, Montgomery County officials say.
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May 20, 2025 at 3:14 AM
"We got very lucky tonight, it's a miracle": No one was seriously injured when a medical helicopter landed in a Montgomery County neighborhood Monday night, officials say. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/helicopter-musket-powderhorn-road-emergency-landing-house/
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Moments before Crozer-Chester Medical Center closed its ER Wednesday morning, a team of nurses delivered one final baby.
One nurse who has been with Crozer for over 30 years has a message for Prospect Medical Holdings and the government.
One nurse who has been with Crozer for over 30 years has a message for Prospect Medical Holdings and the government.
As Crozer-Chester Medical Center closes its ER, nurses deliver one last baby
Moments before Crozer-Chester Medical Center closed its ER Wednesday, nurses delivered one final baby in a bittersweet moment.
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April 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Moments before Crozer-Chester Medical Center closed its ER Wednesday morning, a team of nurses delivered one final baby.
One nurse who has been with Crozer for over 30 years has a message for Prospect Medical Holdings and the government.
One nurse who has been with Crozer for over 30 years has a message for Prospect Medical Holdings and the government.
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Crozer Health has secured enough money to keep its hospitals open another week, but it hasn't reached a long-term solution yet. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/crozer-news-delaware-county-pennsylvania-hearing/
Crozer Health in Pennsylvania to stay open for now, long-term plans remain unclear
Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital will remain open for now, but a long-term solution remains unclear.
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April 10, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Crozer Health has secured enough money to keep its hospitals open another week, but it hasn't reached a long-term solution yet. https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/crozer-news-delaware-county-pennsylvania-hearing/
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Democratic Sen. Cory Booker, of New Jersey, is delivering a record-breaking marathon speech on the Senate floor in a protest of the Trump administration's policies.
He's been speaking for more than 24 hours. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cory-booker-senate-speech-trump-policies/
He's been speaking for more than 24 hours. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cory-booker-senate-speech-trump-policies/
April 1, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker, of New Jersey, is delivering a record-breaking marathon speech on the Senate floor in a protest of the Trump administration's policies.
He's been speaking for more than 24 hours. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cory-booker-senate-speech-trump-policies/
He's been speaking for more than 24 hours. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cory-booker-senate-speech-trump-policies/