Mayor Nutter Calls For American Education Revolution
One step removed from the incredible shrinking School District state aid package, the mayor says the penny-wise approach to education funding is foolish.
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One step removed from the incredible shrinking School District state aid package, the mayor says the penny-wise approach to education funding is foolish.
Thursday was the Philadelphia School District's deadline for its unions to make concessions. But the district says it's going to let that deadline slip for now.
The leak of an internal document listing Philadelphia schools up for possible closing has district officials firing back.
Philadelphia schools superintendent Arlene Ackerman calls "false" reports that she is negotiating with the School Reform Commission to buy out the remaining three years of her contract.
The Philadelphia School District and the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers have agreed to go to arbitration to settle their dispute over nearly 350 teachers listed for layoffs.
Proceeds from that property tax bump -- combined with a meter rate increase for street parking and some city surplus funds -- will give the school district an extra $53 million.
Now that Philadelphia schoolchildren are being let out of classes for the summer, Mayor Michael Nutter has helped kick off a free summer meals program.
Four parents are taking the School District of Philadelphia to court, claiming the district is illegally transferring autistic students among schools.
Philadelphia City Council has reportedly reached a deal that is expected to raise around $53 million in revenue to bail out the city's school district.
Governor Tom Corbett is nominating Pedro Ramos to fill a spot on the SRC that had been vacant since February.
Outside City Hall: a protest against a proposed soda tax. Inside City Hall: council members talking about how to avoid a soda tax while still bailing out the cash-strapped School District.
Soda truck drivers circled City Hall, honking their horns, as hundreds rallied nearby, as a way of saying their jobs are in jeopardy from Philadelphia's proposed tax on sugared beverages.
The clock is ticking as City Council members and the mayor continue to try to come up with big bucks to help bailout the School District.
Arlene Ackerman wants $102 million from the city to help cover the school district's massive deficit, but councilmembers why the school district is spending money on other programs.
Education advocates opened umbrellas today outside Philadelphia City Hall to urge Gov. Tom Corbett to spend Pennsylvania's "rainy day" fund on schools and social programs.
About a dozen students turned out for a rally on Thursday morning outside Philadelphia City Hall to protest school district plans to close certain alternative schools.
An "alternative" Philadelphia school for students who have had previous discliplinary issues held an "Empowerment Day" for girls, designed to give them tips on how to succeed this summer and beyond.
Right now, state law requires any increase in the amount of money the City of Philadelphia gives the school district in any one year to remain permanent in future years -- effectively prohibiting the city from giving the school district a one-time infusion of cash.
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter is proposing a tax on soda and other sugary drinks as he and City Council continue trying to help bail out the cash-starved Philadelphia school district.
Mayor Michael Nutter is looking to revive his failed plan to tax sodas, and to raise property taxes and rates for on-street parking, in order to help bail out the School District of Philadelphia from a deficit topping $600 million.
Due to extreme heat and humidity, all School District of Philadelphia schools will close at 1:30 p.m. today.
Peco is giving $1 million over five years to boost the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math ("STEM") program in the Mantua and Powelton Village communities. Drexel University will provide the academics.
The SRC will adopt a budget at their 5 p.m. Tuesday meeting with the hopes of amending it later if more money arrives from the city or the state.
The Internal Revenue Service is auditing the Philadelphia School District but school officials say it's just routine.
More than 40 high school students from seven partner schools in the area were given certificates for perfect attendance by Health Partners Foundation
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing the $19.5 million effort to build the beach back up between 16th Street and Seaview Road.
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The crash happened on the 700 block of South Christopher Columbus Boulevard around 1 a.m. Friday.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak, the nation's largest, is currently affecting nine states.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing the $19.5 million effort to build the beach back up between 16th Street and Seaview Road.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
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Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The crash happened on the 700 block of South Christopher Columbus Boulevard around 1 a.m. Friday.
A Delaware County animal rescue said it has made the heartbreaking decision to stop accepting new animals after reaching capacity.
The founder of Operation Save Our City is facing charges for allegedly stabbing another woman on a SEPTA train.
The investigation at Eugene Horsch's house on Chew Avenue in Olney will take time, an expert says.
Andy Chan will ride his bike 65 miles from Philadelphia to Atlantic City this weekend in memory of his father, Andy Chan.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is overseeing the $19.5 million effort to build the beach back up between 16th Street and Seaview Road.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
A 13-year-old boy accused of assaulting two people with fireworks earlier this month in Wilmington faces attempted murder charges, police say.
The Wilmington Blue Rocks officially has a new owner, and with it comes new hope for the future of the ballpark.
New reward announced seven years after Susan Ledyard's body was recovered from the Brandywine River.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Police in Wilmington are increasing patrols after receiving 28 reports of car break-ins and attempted thefts last weekend.
Three hundred installations at the Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton are combining the restorative powers of being outside with art.
Dr. Kirti Chopra, who allegedly put patients at risk with unsanitary practices in her dental office, is allowed to reopen.
The five cases are all in Kent County among people who are not vaccinated and one is in the hospital, health officials said.
Health officials in Delaware have confirmed the first cases of measles in the state in more than a decade.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
The 2026 Independence Day Regatta begins Friday morning with the championship final scheduled for Sunday afternoon.
Max Muncy hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning, as the Dodgers beat the Phillies Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Wednesday night for their first win in more than three months.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer, Justin Wrobleski pitched into the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Trea Turner hit two homers, including the 200th of his career, and drove in five runs, Bryce Harper and Brandon Marsh also went deep and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was found in an Oregon thrift store could fetch more than $150,000 in an auction closing Monday.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
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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.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission initially issued the subpoena as part of an investigation into whether Penn maintained a hostile work environment regarding workplace antisemitism.
13-year old Adam Chan is taking part in the Ben to the Shore Bike Tour in honor of his dad Andy and to raise money for families of fallen and critically injured first responders.
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The law prohibits stores and third-party delivery apps from using data such as location, browsing history or income to determine how much you pay.
20-year-old Bryce Wolfe was struck and killed while riding his motorcycle near Reservoir Drive in Philadelphia on June 24.