HealthPhiladelphia universities have weathered tens of millions of dollars’ worth of cuts to scientific researchThe Trump administration claims to cut nearly $50 million from Philly area-institutions.
HealthPhiladelphia universities have weathered tens of millions of dollars’ worth of cuts to scientific researchThe Trump administration claims to cut nearly $50 million from Philly area-institutions.
EducationA judge found William Penn students didn’t have enough resources. Now they could lose arts and sports, too.
EducationA judge found William Penn students didn’t have enough resources. Now they could lose arts and sports, too.
Pennsylvania PoliticsIn a rare show of unity, Philly School District and PFT jointly pressure Harrisburg to pass billions for public schools and limit cyber charter funding
Pennsylvania PoliticsIn a rare show of unity, Philly School District and PFT jointly pressure Harrisburg to pass billions for public schools and limit cyber charter funding
EducationThe Philly school board is poised to settle a federal investigation over asbestos management
EducationThe Philly school board is poised to settle a federal investigation over asbestos management
NewsCreative Arts High seniors pictured at Camden commencement48 seniors graduate Tuesday, Jun. 24, 2025 from Camden's Creative Arts High School.
NewsCreative Arts High seniors pictured at Camden commencement48 seniors graduate Tuesday, Jun. 24, 2025 from Camden's Creative Arts High School.
EducationSome New Jersey students are getting two diplomas, earning associate’s degrees as they graduate high schoolA record 337 students statewide enrolled in New Jersey’s 21 county vocational-technical schools this year earned an associate’s degree while attending high school, 86 more than the previous year.
EducationSome New Jersey students are getting two diplomas, earning associate’s degrees as they graduate high schoolA record 337 students statewide enrolled in New Jersey’s 21 county vocational-technical schools this year earned an associate’s degree while attending high school, 86 more than the previous year.
EducationParents say some Philly students wear diapers because they don’t get bathroom breaks. They’re pushing for change.Now, children's ability to use the bathroom is left to the discretion of teachers, who sometimes deny students the ability to go when they have to, or take water breaks.
EducationParents say some Philly students wear diapers because they don’t get bathroom breaks. They’re pushing for change.Now, children's ability to use the bathroom is left to the discretion of teachers, who sometimes deny students the ability to go when they have to, or take water breaks.
EducationFormer Penn president Amy Gutmann to receive award from American Jewish history museum in PhiladelphiaThe award from the the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History recognizes “Jewish Americans who have made enormous contributions to our world ... often despite facing antisemitism.”
EducationFormer Penn president Amy Gutmann to receive award from American Jewish history museum in PhiladelphiaThe award from the the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History recognizes “Jewish Americans who have made enormous contributions to our world ... often despite facing antisemitism.”
EducationPhilly will pay $500,000 to credential public school career and technical education teachersAbout 160 district teachers are pursuing permanent career and technical education credentials. Philly is one of just a handful of districts that had not paid for CTE teachers' certificates.
EducationPhilly will pay $500,000 to credential public school career and technical education teachersAbout 160 district teachers are pursuing permanent career and technical education credentials. Philly is one of just a handful of districts that had not paid for CTE teachers' certificates.
Arts & Culture11 Years, 17,000 donations and $255 million later, the Curtis Institute secures its futureFounder Mary Louise Curtis Bok abolished tuition four years after the school’s opening in 1924. The newly replenished endowment allows the practice to continue.
Arts & Culture11 Years, 17,000 donations and $255 million later, the Curtis Institute secures its futureFounder Mary Louise Curtis Bok abolished tuition four years after the school’s opening in 1924. The newly replenished endowment allows the practice to continue.
EducationThis Philly charter has just 100 students. It’s planning to cease operations.Universal Vare Charter School will close after the 2025-26 school year, displacing 59 students and 9 staff members.
EducationThis Philly charter has just 100 students. It’s planning to cease operations.Universal Vare Charter School will close after the 2025-26 school year, displacing 59 students and 9 staff members.
EducationCentral Bucks moves to fire superintendent after allegations special education students were abused by teacherSteven Yanni, who was named Central Bucks' superintendent in May 2024, said he was "incredibly disappointed" by the school board's move to terminate him Wednesday.
EducationCentral Bucks moves to fire superintendent after allegations special education students were abused by teacherSteven Yanni, who was named Central Bucks' superintendent in May 2024, said he was "incredibly disappointed" by the school board's move to terminate him Wednesday.
EducationCherry Hill is expanding its preschool classrooms, hundreds on the waiting listBy the 2027-2028 school year, the Cherry Hill School District expects to offer universal free preschool to 1,700 3- and 4-year-olds. Currently, there are 250 families on a waitlist.
EducationCherry Hill is expanding its preschool classrooms, hundreds on the waiting listBy the 2027-2028 school year, the Cherry Hill School District expects to offer universal free preschool to 1,700 3- and 4-year-olds. Currently, there are 250 families on a waitlist.
EducationCentral Bucks moved to fire special education teacher accused of abusing studentsTeacher Gabrielle McDaniel, who said she's being fired, taught in the autistic support classroom at Jamison Elementary where a whistleblower reported students were mistreated.
EducationCentral Bucks moved to fire special education teacher accused of abusing studentsTeacher Gabrielle McDaniel, who said she's being fired, taught in the autistic support classroom at Jamison Elementary where a whistleblower reported students were mistreated.
NewsTemple plans to cut positions, faces $60 million deficit next yearIt's not clear whether the position cuts will mean layoffs. Temple faces a $19 million structural deficit for fiscal 2025 and $60 million for 2026.
NewsTemple plans to cut positions, faces $60 million deficit next yearIt's not clear whether the position cuts will mean layoffs. Temple faces a $19 million structural deficit for fiscal 2025 and $60 million for 2026.
EducationUniversal Vare plans to surrender its charter. What’s next?The South Philadelphia school, which had 125 students this past school year, won't accept fifth-graders in the fall. It appears to be on a path to closure.
EducationUniversal Vare plans to surrender its charter. What’s next?The South Philadelphia school, which had 125 students this past school year, won't accept fifth-graders in the fall. It appears to be on a path to closure.
ObituariesRamona Lenny Alpern, retired speech therapist, actor, and onetime telephone voice of 411, has died at 97She worked as an extra in movies filmed locally such as "Rocky", "Unbreakable," and "Trading Places." In 1981, she was hired as a dialogue coach for movie star Nancy Allen and the film "Blow Out."
ObituariesRamona Lenny Alpern, retired speech therapist, actor, and onetime telephone voice of 411, has died at 97She worked as an extra in movies filmed locally such as "Rocky", "Unbreakable," and "Trading Places." In 1981, she was hired as a dialogue coach for movie star Nancy Allen and the film "Blow Out."
EducationSeniors pictured headed toward graduationIn a scene repeated all over America at this time of the year, high school seniors at Camden County Technical School’s Gloucester Township campus get ready to take a significant step into adulthood as they approach graduation.
EducationSeniors pictured headed toward graduationIn a scene repeated all over America at this time of the year, high school seniors at Camden County Technical School’s Gloucester Township campus get ready to take a significant step into adulthood as they approach graduation.
EducationPhilly teachers vote to authorize a strikeThe PFT's contract expires Aug. 31. Tuesday night's vote represents the first time since 2001 that a strike has been authorized.
EducationPhilly teachers vote to authorize a strikeThe PFT's contract expires Aug. 31. Tuesday night's vote represents the first time since 2001 that a strike has been authorized.