Curtis Institute of Music Cuts Ribbon On New Lenfest Hall
A ribbon cutting ceremony signalled the official opening of Lenfest Hall, a nine-story building that will provide everything the conservatory's talented musicians will need or want.
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A ribbon cutting ceremony signalled the official opening of Lenfest Hall, a nine-story building that will provide everything the conservatory's talented musicians will need or want.
Lay teachers at Catholic high schools across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia voted Tuesday afternoon to go on strike as of the first day of scheduled classes, Wednesday morning.
An assembly Tuesday at the Academy In Manyunk ("AIM") included the school's first seniors escorting its next class of first graders in welcome.
A unique free greenhouse exhibit is taking root near 5th and Chestnut Streets in historic Philadelphia.
After a tumultuous summer that saw the buyout of Superintendent Arlene Ackerman, a new school year begins today for Philadelphia public school students.
Philadelphia's annual Labor Day parade and picnic drew a large and mixed crowd -- celebrating the movement that gave the holiday its name.
Contract talks continue between the Association of Catholic Teachers and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, as the two sides try to come together to avoid a strike at the city's Catholic High Schools.
A special event is scheduled in Collingswood, New Jersey Thursday that's designed to raise funds to restore the reputation of pit bulls.
This week the Philadelphia archdiocese will stand at a crossroads of leadership. Charles Chaput is to be installed as the new Archbishop of Philadelphia replacing Cardinal Justin Rigali.
Okay, all you budding writers, listen up! Act II Playhouse in Ambler is running a contest, and you're invited to enter.
"The last six months have been a debacle of planning, financial mismanagement, a leadership vacuum and a human resource crisis," state senator Mike Stack says.
Negotiators say the teachers and archdiocese are still far apart on work rule issues and they've barely begun to talk money.
Teresa Moore Griffin, a local personal growth coach, says the start of the school year is the perfect time to establish new habits for their kids to help them get the most out of the school year.
The university has created 250 four-year scholarships to be awarded over 10 years to students in the four zip codes of North Philadelphia immediately surrounding its main campus.
Now that she's officially unemployed, former Philadelphia schools superintendent Arlene Ackerman is on the offensive. In interviews, she's blaming her departure on politicians and some school district officials. The comments may be jeopardizing her generous buy-out.
A judge has sentenced Frederick Poust III to one to two years in jail followed by five years' probation after the 39-year-old man pleaded guilty to charges of vehicular homicide and reckless endangerment.
It's called ICE-T, which stands for "I Can End Truancy," and it's being funded by a state grant. If students attend most of the classes, they will receive $100 on September 30th.
Without comment, the School Reform Commission has unanimously okayed the 900-thousand dolalr buyout for ex-superintendent Arlene Ackerman.
Clothing and linens are "must haves" on moving-in day, but today's tech savvy freshmen also bring along their electronics.
Pennsylvania Auditor General Jack Wagner says in addition to the issue of whether the buyouts are appropriate, there is the issue of public disclosure – or the lack thereof.
The School Reform Commission votes today on the half-million dollars in public money being put toward Superintendent Arlene Ackerman's $905,000 buyout.
Assemblyman John Wisniewski of Sayreville, NJ thinks one part of his legislation that wasn't adopted by his fellow New Jersey lawmakers needs another look.
The fact that anonymous, private donations paid for nearly half of Arlene Ackerman's $900,000 buyout is raising questions.
The School Reform Commission issued a statement that Ackerman will be paid $905,000, the amount due on the remainder of her contract.
Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter is backing the decision to remove Arlene Ackerman as schools superintendent, and he is glad the taxpayers' portion of the buyout was limited to half a million dollars.
