University of the Arts abruptly cancels afternoon town hall intended to address closure
Student organizers continued to fight for answers Tuesday after the University of Arts canceled a town hall about its sudden closure.
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Student organizers continued to fight for answers Tuesday after the University of Arts canceled a town hall about its sudden closure.
Students, staff and faculty protested in front of Philadelphia's University of the Arts Monday. The school, set to close this month, canceled a meeting intended to provide answers for the community.
Monday afternoon, students, staff and faculty from the University of the Arts said they're still left with no answers after the school canceled a town hall intended to provide answers following Friday's announcement of their sudden closure.
The stunning decision from Philadelphia's University of the Arts to close on June 7 left faculty and students shocked and disappointed.
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Parents gathered Thursday afternoon to push the School District of Philadelphia to allocate more money for resources to improve attendance. The parents want the school board to create a "Chief of Joy" position.
Parents gathered Thursday afternoon to push the School District of Philadelphia to allocate more money for resources to improve attendance. Marcella Baietto reports the parents want the school board to create a position called "Chief of Joy."
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Over 50 million Americans will face higher utility costs as a result of rate hikes approved in 2025, according to Powerlines.
Philadelphia Police said Najee Williams is charged with murder, weapons violations and other counts in connection with the shootings in December and January.
Fire officials say a deadly rowhome blaze in the 5400 block of Regent Street in Southwest Philadelphia was intentionally set.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
As Philadelphia continues to dig out 10 days after a storm that dropped the most snow in a decade, the city is now planning to ramp up its snow removal efforts even more.
Over 50 million Americans will face higher utility costs as a result of rate hikes approved in 2025, according to Powerlines.
Philadelphia Police said Najee Williams is charged with murder, weapons violations and other counts in connection with the shootings in December and January.
Mayor Parker will announce details of another same-day work and pay initiative focusing on ADA ramps and areas near rec centers and schools.
Fire officials say a deadly rowhome blaze in the 5400 block of Regent Street in Southwest Philadelphia was intentionally set.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
Philadelphia Police said Najee Williams is charged with murder, weapons violations and other counts in connection with the shootings in December and January.
Fire officials say a deadly rowhome blaze in the 5400 block of Regent Street in Southwest Philadelphia was intentionally set.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
As Philadelphia continues to dig out 10 days after a storm that dropped the most snow in a decade, the city is now planning to ramp up its snow removal efforts even more.
Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Philadelphia is celebrating Black excellence during America's 250th anniversary year.
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A teenager and a 21-year-old man were injured in a shooting in Wilmington Monday afternoon, police said.
Following Sunday's major winter storm, multiple businesses, organizations and event centers are staying closed on Monday.
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New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
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The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
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Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
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Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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A man was pulled from a burning rowhome on Regent Street near 54th in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood, officials say. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
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