PA Attorney General holds student roundtable to discuss gun violence solutions
Attorney General Michelle Henry sat down with students from across Philadelphia to get their thoughts on what solutions need to be made.
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Attorney General Michelle Henry sat down with students from across Philadelphia to get their thoughts on what solutions need to be made.
The School District of Philadelphia announced changes to its school selection process for the 2024-25 school year.
Mitchell Elementary school will reopen on time for the start of the next school year after work to remediate damaged asbestos in the building.
The city of Philadelphia and the School District have announced a settlement in the lawsuit over the city's inspection of school buildings.
Hundreds of families came out to Martin Luther King High School in Germantown to load up on free school supplies Monday.
Marcella Baietto follows one family's exciting afternoon.
The school district's bus tour gives families access to free resources before school starts in the fall.
The school district is hosting a bus tour to ensure all families are equipped with the information they need to have a successful year.
Kids make up more than 10% of Philadelphia gun violence victims. Advocates made their voices heard with City Council Friday.
Philadelphia leaders, school superintendents and advocates came together Friday to discuss how they can protect children from gun violence in the city. While it may be a daunting task, they're dedicated to the mission. Dan Snyder reports.
The Northeast Philadelphia high school has been closed because of asbestos damage.
More than 14,000 young people across the city are enrolled in the summer enrichment classes taking place this week.
The last day for staff is Wednesday.
Most of the Philadelphia region is experiencing "unhealthy" or "very unhealthy" air quality conditions due to the wildfire smoke.
The Philly region is experiencing unhealthy air quality levels due to wildfire smoke from Canada.
District officials said the decision to send students from 90 schools across the Philadelphia public school district home early due to the heat was out of an abundance of caution.
District officials said the decision to send students from 90 schools across the Philadelphia public school district home early due to the heat was out of an abundance of caution.
The Philadelphia Board of Education unanimously voted Thursday to approve a five-year strategic plan to improve the school district.
In anticipation of the potential for extreme heat Friday, the School District of Philadelphia will dismiss the school day two hours early at dozens of schools.
With temperatures forecasted to be above 90 degrees Friday, according to the National Weather Service, the School District of Philadelphia has decided to implement its "extreme heat protocol."
A public hearing got underway around 4 p.m. Thursday. Superintendent Tony Watlington gave remarks pitching the plan.
Siafa Lewis reports.
One highlight from the five-year plan is a year-round, extended school day pilot program.
Nikki DeMentri reports.
Frankford High School will remain closed through next year because of asbestos damage, the school district said.
