Nutter Sees No Conflict In Anonymous Donations Made To Buy Out Ackerman
The fact that anonymous, private donations paid for nearly half of Arlene Ackerman's $900,000 buyout is raising questions.
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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.
PFT president Jerry Jordan admits he won't miss her.
The Nutter administration will extend an earlier curfew in targeted areas for another two weeks, declaring the tool has been effective in preventing violent incidents.
Looking young is big business when it comes to baby boomers. However, the search for a fountain of youth can be futile and can cost you a small fortune.
Protestors took to South Street Saturday night to voice their displeasure with Philadelphia's new curfew laws, calling them draconian, and attacks against Democracy.
A local expert says the return to school, especially for college freshman, is an extremely stressful time that can set off an eating disorder.
For the first time Thursday, Arlene Ackerman admitted her future as Philadelphia Schools Superintendent is in doubt, and she called on the School Reform Commission to make a decision quickly: either support her or ask her to leave.
It's the time of year when hundreds of thousands of college students head back to school and we all know what that means, money.
Meanwhile, a political watchdog group in Philadelphia says that private donations for a public sector bailout would be wrong.
A quick look at the labor situation for teachers in New Jersey shows a couple interesting trends. New contracts are costing less and more districts are about to start the new school year without an accord in place.
Dozens of South Jersey kids will get to show off what they did in summer camp by putting on a free concert this weekend in Camden.
Law enforcement officers, education leaders, concerned parents and others gathered at Washington Township High School to hear from experts like John Halligan, whose teenage son Ryan took his life in 2003 after being bullied online in Vermont.
A new website encourages young professionals to share their skills, and anyone can teach or take a class.
It's a win for the teachers' union, who said all along that their contract called for layoffs by seniority and that no group of teachers should be bypassed.
New Jersey has come out with regulations covering advertisements on school buses. And while there doesn't seem to be a stampede to adopt school bus ads, there is some interest.
The Pennsylvania Education Department is receiving responses from dozens of school districts across the Commonwealth, including the School District of Philadelphia, that were ordered to look into scoring irregularities on 2009 state standardized test scores.
The students want people to know that it was not acceptable when six Mastery students were caught on video sucker-punching a man walking on 4th Street last month.
The city's efforts to crack down on mob violence in Center City appears to be working.
In 2001, it was estimated that about 600,000 full time students at four year universities were injured in alcohol related incidents. 97,000 were victims of alcohol related sexual assault or rape.
It's Beetlemania at the Academy of Natural Sciences -- and we're not talking about John, Paul, George and Ringo.
The School Reform Commission votes on a plan to merge the two Olney High Schools back to one school later this month.
Enjoying your summer vacation? For some kids, it's already back-to-school time.
Four hundred talented area students are wrapping up an enjoyable six weeks of summer camp in the footlights at the Annenberg Center, at the University of Pennsylvania.
A fire in North Philadelphia left one person dead Monday afternoon, and the Red Cross is assisting several families affected by the blaze.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament's first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage.
Downingtown Mayor Erica Deuso wanted to lead the borough after finding a kind and supportive community in the borough.
Arthur Bomar was tried and convicted of Aimee Willard's murder. He currently sits on Pennsylvania's death row, and his appeals have been rejected.
Three women were found dead in an apparent double murder and suicide in South Philadelphia Monday, police said.
Arthur Bomar was tried and convicted of Aimee Willard's murder. He currently sits on Pennsylvania's death row, and his appeals have been rejected.
A fire in North Philadelphia left one person dead Monday afternoon, and the Red Cross is assisting several families affected by the blaze.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament's first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage.
Firefighters in West Norriton Township in Montco are battling a 4-alarm blaze at a building owned by Superior Play Systems.
Downingtown Mayor Erica Deuso wanted to lead the borough after finding a kind and supportive community in the borough.
A fire in North Philadelphia left one person dead Monday afternoon, and the Red Cross is assisting several families affected by the blaze.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament's first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage.
Downingtown Mayor Erica Deuso wanted to lead the borough after finding a kind and supportive community in the borough.
Arthur Bomar was tried and convicted of Aimee Willard's murder. He currently sits on Pennsylvania's death row, and his appeals have been rejected.
Three women were found dead in an apparent double murder and suicide in South Philadelphia Monday, police said.
Rakim Stevens created Fathers Forward to help other single dads navigate the challenges of parenting and hopes to expand beyond Camden.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
A man from New Jersey died after a crash on the Atlantic City Expressway in Hamilton Township Saturday night, police say.
After 99 years of educating students in Camden, Holy Name School has officially closed its doors.
Prosecutors allege John Wallace-Bey got into an argument with two co-workers, left work and later came back and shot them.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
A 66-year-old woman who was riding an e-bike in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, died in a crash Saturday morning, state police said.
Every year, the August Quarterly Festival Choir lifts so many spirits at the oldest Black religious gathering in the country.
With the MLB All-Star Week coming to Philly next month, two HBCU standouts will have a chance to showcase their talents on a national stage.
New research from Rutgers University says there could be a new connection between popular diet drugs and violent behavior.
Josie Selke was diagnosed with a rare pediatric leukemia at just 5 months old. But thanks to a grant from the Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, today she's in remission.
Alex Scott's wish was that her lemonade stands could help raise money to find cancer treatments and cures, and that's what's happening.
Cooper's LGBTQ+ clinic in Collingswood, New Jersey, is empowering the community to get the best inclusive healthcare possible.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
SEPTA and its police union have tentatively agreed to a new contract, averting a strike during a busy summer in Philadelphia.
Traffic is backed up on I-95 North in Philadelphia because of a crash near East Allegheny Avenue.
SEPTA says it's making improvements to the train station in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex.
Kylian Mbappé scored twice to move into a tie for second in career World Cup goals with 16, and France played through the tournament's first rain delay to beat Iraq 3-0 on Monday and advance to the knockout stage.
Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill is temporarily closing as severe weather rolls through the region Monday.
Messi sent a left-footed strike into the back of the net in the 38th minute that gave Argentina a 1-0 lead.
The steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art transformed into a sea of Iraqi flags, drums and chants Sunday as fans gathered ahead of the team's World Cup matchup vs. France.
Kylian Mbappé continues to shine for France in the World Cup.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Over 80 costumes by award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter are on display at the African American Museum in Philadelphia.
Brazilian fans visiting Philadelphia for the World Cup are avoiding dressing the Rocky statue in their team colors.
"The Sound of America," an original production set to world-premiere July 1 at FringeArts, reimagines Benjamin Franklin's life as a rock-and-roll spectacle.
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night, at the age of 36.
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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.
Even though the parade is canceled, there will still be Independence Day celebrations at the Tim Shannon Sports Complex.
All proceeds from the fundraiser go toward the Eagles Autism Foundation.
The fire happened on Monday afternoon on the 3600 block of North Percy Street just before 1 p.m., according to the Philadelphia Fire Department.
In her first television interview, Downingtown Mayor Erica Deuso reflects on why she loves the borough and why residents supported her campaign. Deuso is Pennsylvania's first openly transgender mayor.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Monday night.