New City Website Shows Taxpayers' Effects Of Proposed School Funding Program
Mayor Michael Nutter says a new city website will show taxpayers precisely how they would be affected under his plan to fund Philadelphia schools.
Mayor Michael Nutter says a new city website will show taxpayers precisely how they would be affected under his plan to fund Philadelphia schools.
Perry told Dom Giordano on Talk Radio 1210 WPHT her hard beginnings are what gave her the resolve to complete her education.
"Beyond School Walls" is different from most Big Brothers-Big Sister programs because it works with highschool-aged students instead of young kids.
The New Jersey native premiered a new song, "Reunion," which he said was a gift to the graduates. It began, "This isn't how the story ends, my friends, it's just a fork along the road."
"Students at Museums in Philly" is launching a new program geared toward getting teens excited about the arts around the city.
Philadelphia's high school graduation rate has shown gains, but it falls well short of Mayor Michael Nutter's goal. That's the finding of a report released Wednesday.
The program at Isabel Miller Community Center includes skill-building tips on health and wellness, career readiness, and family bonding.
STEM, of course, stands for science, technology, engineering, and math.
President Herman Saatkamp is on medical leave, and will step down next year. Acting president Dr. Harvey Kesselman was about to move on himself.
Jim Kenney wasn't the only winner on Primary Day in Philadelphia. Education had a big night, too.
Helen Gym, Allan Domb, and Derek Green edged out incumbents Ed Neilson and Wilson Goode Jr. for nominations. Kenyatta Johnson and Maria Quiñones-Sánchez survived district challenges.
Today, Williams stood with children in front of a mock voting booth at City Hall.
Cafeteria workers and noontime aides at Philadelphia public school have agreed to a new contract that calls for wage increases and work rule changes.
Appearing at a state Senate Education Committee hearing on the measure that would place struggling Pennsylvania schools in a state-run system, Philadelphia School Superintendent William Hite said there are aspects of the bill that could support efforts to improve schools.
The students are part of the "Council Rock United with NASA to Create Hardware" program, or "CRUNCH."
The school's director of choral activities, Bill Naydan, came up with the idea for a veterans' monument at the high school as he toured through Europe.
Schools superintendent Wiliam Hite says the cash-strapped school district is simply exploring ways to expand student health services without spending more money.
Camden schools superintendent Paymon Rouhanifard says the evaluation and budget process had been going on since January, and all those who will lose their jobs at the end of this academic year were notified yesterday.
Police are working to see if they can determine where the call was made.
"Cory (Azeff) was able to use the facilities at Souderton High School digital media lab to create an image for us that more closely reflected what the suspect looked like on that day," DA Risa Ferman says.
A dozen Philadelphia charter schools earned new terms, but the School Reform Commission has turned thumbs-down on renewing two others.
Eight Philadelphia schools are recipients of the latest round of grants from the Hamels Foundation.
The non-specific threat reportedly came into the Burlington County Institute of Technology in Westhampton around midnight Monday.
Supporters say the concept, nicknamed "Yes Means Yes," will allow a sex assault case to move forward even if the alleged victim didn't explicity say "no."
First, get that "Jaws" music out of your head.
A community in Toughkenamon, Chester County stepped up to help those in western North Carolina in the aftermath of Helene.
The strike had shut down 14 ports along the East and Gulf coasts since Tuesday.
A Montgomery County woman received an organ donation for her second lung transplant with help from the FBI.
This week marks 10 years since the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Camden opened, providing numerous services for people young and old.
Mayor Cherelle Parker ran her campaign on clean and green initiatives, but activists are calling on her to do more to end illegal dumping
Philadelphia Police are investigating a burglary of the SS United States, which is set to sink and turn into an artificial reef in Florida.
A community in Toughkenamon, Chester County stepped up to help those in western North Carolina in the aftermath of Helene.
The strike had shut down 14 ports along the East and Gulf coasts since Tuesday.
A Montgomery County woman received an organ donation for her second lung transplant with help from the FBI.
This week marks 10 years since the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Camden opened, providing numerous services for people young and old.
A community in Toughkenamon, Chester County stepped up to help those in western North Carolina in the aftermath of Helene.
A Montgomery County woman received an organ donation for her second lung transplant with help from the FBI.
Philadelphia Police are investigating a burglary of the SS United States, which is set to sink and turn into an artificial reef in Florida.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
Jason and Travis Kelce's "New Heights" podcast teased a collaboration with Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks on the upcoming "A Philly Special Christmas Party" album.
This week marks 10 years since the Salvation Army Kroc Center in Camden opened, providing numerous services for people young and old.
The Hollydell Ice Arena and Philadelphia Rebels are auctioning Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau's jerseys until Sunday, Oct. 6.
A FedEx delivery tractor-trailer jackknifed on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County on Thursday morning.
A New Jersey breast cancer survivor journeys through Europe's Camino de Santiago.
Resources from the Philadelphia area continue to help those in need after Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction.
Dockworkers began picketing at the Port of Philadelphia Tuesday after the International Longshoremen's Association announced the union would go on strike.
It's officially spooky season! Check out our list of haunted houses in the Philadelphia area. Happy haunting.
Saturday will be filled with gray skies and patchy fog with scattered showers. Temperatures sit in the mid-70s before dropping into the 60s later tonight.
Friday morning fog has moved out before bands of showers from Tropical Depression Helene hit Friday night into Saturday.
After tolls increased on the four Delaware River Port Authority bridges into Philadelphia, the Delaware River and Bay Authority could follow suit.
A Montgomery County woman received an organ donation for her second lung transplant with help from the FBI.
A New Jersey breast cancer survivor journeys through Europe's Camino de Santiago.
A new study found many children who have died in car crashes were not sitting in booster seats that could have saved their lives.
New research from the American Cancer Society shows breast cancer deaths are down but cases among young women are up.
Kelli Amerine wants to raise awareness about psoriasis, which isn't contagious.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
Delco Original Trading Company in Broomall is seeing an uptick in business as fans stock up on new merch ahead of the Phillies' first playoff game this Saturday.
Grocers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey say the dockworker strike could affect the supply chain and cause prices to rise.
The union representing 45,000 dockworkers from Texas to Maine could go on strike on Tuesday, which could halt operations at the Port of Philadelphia.
SEPTA is trying to stop fare evasion by putting full-length gates at nine additional stations in Philadelphia.
A FedEx delivery tractor-trailer jackknifed on the New Jersey Turnpike in Burlington County on Thursday morning.
Scheduled bridge deck repairs on part of I-76 East will have to wait another weekend because of the Phillies' playoff games.
The emergency number for the Pennsylvania Turnpike is down across the entire commonwealth.
PennDOT is widening a section of U.S. 322 in Delaware County to alleviate traffic and decrease the number of accidents.
SEPTA is trying to stop fare evasion by putting full-length gates at nine additional stations in Philadelphia.
Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott aims to return to his 2023 version as another Red October begins in Philadelphia on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Phillies are back in the playoffs, which means some new food and merchandise are available at Citizens Bank Park.
Ranger Suarez eases Rob Thomson's confidence, who's starting Game 2, and other notes from Wednesday's Phillies' intrasquad game.
Jason and Travis Kelce's "New Heights" podcast teased a collaboration with Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks on the upcoming "A Philly Special Christmas Party" album.
Philadelphia will be one of the two host cities for the 2027 NCAA women's basketball tournament regionals.
The parent company of Philadelphia's Chart House says construction in the area "cut off visibility and access for our customers."
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
It's officially spooky season! Check out our list of haunted houses in the Philadelphia area. Happy haunting.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
Sebastian Maniscalco is coming to South Philly, Vampire Weekend will take over The Mann and Teddy Swims is headlining in the Garden State. Check out our latest weekend guide!
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
The pilot project looked to provide a safe location for the food trucks in an area near The Fillmore.
The SS United States may soon have a new home — with plans to be sunk and turned into an artificial reef in Florida — but first, Philadelphia Police say they're investigating a burglary at the historic ship.
Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the southeastern United States, including western North Carolina.
A Montgomery County woman received an organ donation for her second lung transplant with help from the FBI. Stephanie Stahl reports.
This week marks 10 years since a special resource opened, providing numerous services for people young and old. Ryan Hughes shows the community center's impact and how the city is celebrating.