School District of Philadelphia students graduate mentorship program in style with Sneaker Ball ceremony
Friday was a night to dress to impress for some young people in Southwest Philadelphia. The Sneaker Ball was a chance for Philadelphia students to celebrate the end of a youth mentorship program.
Philadelphia students graduate from mentorship program with Sneaker Ball ceremony
Friday was a night to dress to impress for some young people in Southwest Philadelphia. The Sneaker Ball was a chance for Philadelphia students to celebrate the end of a youth mentorship program.
Jalen Hurts t-shirt fundraiser aims to purchase supplies for Philadelphia classrooms
Hurts, whose ‘Keep It Cool’ initiative provided air conditioning to 10 schools, is now selling t-shirts to raise money for school supplies for Philly students.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro gives budget address to Pa General Assembly
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is proposing a state budget that’s over $51 billion for the upcoming 2025-26 fiscal year.
Mayor Cherelle Parker looks ahead to agenda of city improvements ahead of Trump's 2nd term
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is in her second year in office with an agenda to improve quality of life across the city. And, the new year is bringing change to the political landscape with Donald Trump assuming the role of president in two weeks.
Eagles gather in Operation Snowball, distributing gifts for Philly school students
The current and former Eagles behind the Philly Specials' Christmas albums took the proceeds from the album sales and donated gifts for all Philly school kids.
Spreading cheer, Eagles give out gifts to Philly school students
The current and former Eagles behind the Philly Specials' Christmas albums took the proceeds from the album sales and donated gifts for all Philly school kids.
Parents, staffers raise safety questions after middle school student stabbed 2 teachers' aides
Parents and school district officials continue to raise safety concerns after a student was able to get a knife into a middle school building and stab two teachers' aides.
Parents continue to raise questions after middle school student stabbed 2 teachers' aides
Parents and school district officials continue to raise safety concerns after a student was able to get a knife into a middle school building and stab two teachers' aides.
Transport Workers Union puts potential strike on hold, continue talks with SEPTA
SEPTA and union workers are negotiating, and the two sides are reporting there will be no strike at midnight, due to progress made in negotiations.
SEPTA, union continue contract talks while parents, Philly schools scramble to find alternatives
Many students in Philly schools rely on SEPTA to get them back and forth, along with commuters, who are all waiting for SEPTA and its' largest union to reach an agreement on contract talks.
List of schools impacted by nationwide meat recall expands beyond Philly
The list of local schools impacted by a nationwide meat recall is expanding beyond Philadelphia.
Food recall impacts thousands of Philly school kids
The School District of Philadelphia alerted parents and caregivers of a food recall of chicken products served to students, saying it's part of a potential listeria contamination.
Potential listeria contamination impacts nearly 200 Philly schools
The School District of Philadelphia released a letter Friday alerting families that the recall of certain chicken products served to students were subject to a nationwide recall because of a potential listeria contamination.
Potential listeria contamination impacting nearly 200 Philly schools; find out which ones
The district released a letter Friday alerting families that the recall of certain chicken products served to students were subject to a nationwide recall because of a potential listeria contamination.
Parents take action to save recess space due to electrical upgrades at South Philly school
A favorite part of any childhood is recess. The time outdoor breaks up the day in the classroom, giving kids a chance to play outside. But, there’s a concern one South Philly school could lose play space due to electrical upgrades.
Portion of play space to be taken away at South Philly school
There is the potential a portion of play space kids use at recess will be taken away indefinitely due to electrical upgrades at the school. Parents have started a petition to have the design for the upgrades redone.
Annual prayer service for school year includes prayers for Georgia
Philly came together to pray for peace for the new school year as well as for the victims and families in the Georgia school shooting.
Extreme heat forces early dismissal for over 60 Philadelphia schools
More than 60 Philadelphia public schools with ‘inadequate cooling’ will close early on Tuesday and Wednesday due to forecasted extreme heat.
Back to school: Teacher vacancies place kids at disadvantage; how Philly district is seeking solutions
Thousands of Philadelphia students are heading back to school and the need for teachers is still as crucial as ever. So, how is the district working to find solutions?