New Web Site Helps Philadelphia Parents Choose A School For Their Kids
A Pew report two years ago noted that 40 percent of Philadelphia parents believed they did not have enough information about the school choice options available to them.
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A Pew report two years ago noted that 40 percent of Philadelphia parents believed they did not have enough information about the school choice options available to them.
Those fires left both individuals and a social service agency scrambling.
Police had to call the fire department to extinguish six separate car fires suspected to have been intentionally set in the city's Rhawnhurst and Bustleton sections Sunday morning.
Former U.S. Sen. Arlen Specter, the outspoken Pennsylvania centrist whose switch from Republican to Democrat ended a 30-year career in which he played a pivotal role in several Supreme Court nominations, died Sunday.
The driver was not hurt and alcohol did not play a role. Police have notified Fairmount Park and city officials of some damage to the fountain.
Mayor Nutter has signed legislation requiring that homeowners who have older, battery-operated smoke alarms installed to replace the batteries.
South Street between Broad and 18th Streets in Center City was blocked off Saturday afternoon for the 5th annual Bloktoberfest.
For ambitious Pennsylvania politicians, there may be no better career springboard than the three statewide row offices that are open in the Nov. 6 election.
A bigger walk year after year. This go around, 700 walkers on 45 teams. The goal, to raise $250,000 for research to treat and cure retinal degenerative diseases.
Lt. Jonathan Josey is slated to be fired after being caught on video hitting a woman in the face during a Puerto Rican Day celebration.)
"Skateboarding is an art form, a way of life, and a very important part of Philadelphia's culture and creative economy," says Claire Laver, executive director of Franklin's Paine Skatepark Fund.
CAPA has given us Boyz II Men, QuestLove, and Tony Luke, among others. Today, alumni were marking the anniversary of the school's founding.
City officials say not to worry, they'll get it done in time.
Shire Pharmaceuticals' annual drive is called the "Big Give," and it helps provide children and teenagers with some basic needs.
Riddle Hospital in Media, Pa. is launching a major expansion project in the emergency department.
October is Mural Arts Month in Philadelphia.
US Airways held its seventh annual "human jet pull," to benefit charity.
Once inside her old high school, 16-year-old Samantha Pawlucy apparently didn't feel comfortable enough to stay.
Students ranged from kindergartners to 4th graders. And after a brief fitting session, there were many happy customers.
This was far more than a bingo game under a tent. The idea here was to promote healthy living among the senior set.
The goal is to help 5,000 children through donations.
The Mayor's Office partnered with several anti-hunger organizations yesterday for a day-long national conference on ending hunger in America.
The Barnes Foundation has begun a year-long program which is designed to spark an appreciation for art among middle school students.
It's taken 27 years to get to this point, according to officials, but the goal is to set aside 550,000 acres for farms in the Garden State.
The survey was done by the Pew Research Center.
