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.
EducationCentral Bucks moves to fire superintendent after allegations special education students were abused by teacher
EducationCentral Bucks moves to fire superintendent after allegations special education students were abused by teacher
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.
EducationPenn takes out $500M credit line amid federal funding cutsA Penn spokesperson said the move helps the university's credit match "its current financial scale.” Harvard and Yale have also made moves, selling bonds as President Donald Trump targets colleges.
EducationPenn takes out $500M credit line amid federal funding cutsA Penn spokesperson said the move helps the university's credit match "its current financial scale.” Harvard and Yale have also made moves, selling bonds as President Donald Trump targets colleges.
EducationSoftware vendor for U.S. school districts says data leak was not isolated to Lower Merion. More than 60,000 files potentially exposed.Diligent Corporation, having previously remained silent, acknowledged that a "misconfiguration" in its BoardDocs app made confidential documents publicly accessible.
EducationSoftware vendor for U.S. school districts says data leak was not isolated to Lower Merion. More than 60,000 files potentially exposed.Diligent Corporation, having previously remained silent, acknowledged that a "misconfiguration" in its BoardDocs app made confidential documents publicly accessible.
EducationSwarthmore College leader warns endowment tax increase could deal a devastating blow Swarthmore's endowment tax rate would rise from 1.4% to 14% and maybe as high as 21% under the current House proposal. That would mean the college's tab would rise from $2 million to $20-$30 million.
EducationSwarthmore College leader warns endowment tax increase could deal a devastating blow Swarthmore's endowment tax rate would rise from 1.4% to 14% and maybe as high as 21% under the current House proposal. That would mean the college's tab would rise from $2 million to $20-$30 million.
EducationThis family has taught music in Philly schools for 74 years. Until now.Kaurigas have led All-City Bands and Orchestras, staged choir concerts and musicals for three-quarters of a century.
EducationThis family has taught music in Philly schools for 74 years. Until now.Kaurigas have led All-City Bands and Orchestras, staged choir concerts and musicals for three-quarters of a century.
EducationChester dad drove his daughters to and from college classes all four years, saving them a boatload of debtShellman Washington III, with some help from his mom, drove his twin daughters to and from Neumann University for classes all four years. Their educational journey was his, too.
EducationChester dad drove his daughters to and from college classes all four years, saving them a boatload of debtShellman Washington III, with some help from his mom, drove his twin daughters to and from Neumann University for classes all four years. Their educational journey was his, too.
BusinessHow scammers are using AI to steal college financial aidCrime rings are stealing identities to apply for student loans, then deploying “ghost students” — chatbots that join online classrooms and stay just long enough to collect a financial aid check.
BusinessHow scammers are using AI to steal college financial aidCrime rings are stealing identities to apply for student loans, then deploying “ghost students” — chatbots that join online classrooms and stay just long enough to collect a financial aid check.
EducationPenn admitted 4.9% of applicants, its most selective year in its historyThe board also reappointed its chair to another four-year term, keeping in place its leadership as the school faces turbulent times regarding federal policy.
EducationPenn admitted 4.9% of applicants, its most selective year in its historyThe board also reappointed its chair to another four-year term, keeping in place its leadership as the school faces turbulent times regarding federal policy.
EducationPhilly school board has concerns about 6 charters, casting doubt over their futuresThe schools singled out will be expected to provide more information for the board by its next meeting, scheduled for June 26.
EducationPhilly school board has concerns about 6 charters, casting doubt over their futuresThe schools singled out will be expected to provide more information for the board by its next meeting, scheduled for June 26.
EducationPhilly school board considers renewals for 18 charter schoolsFollow along with Inquirer education reporter Kristen A. Graham, reporting from the Philly school board special action meeting.
EducationPhilly school board considers renewals for 18 charter schoolsFollow along with Inquirer education reporter Kristen A. Graham, reporting from the Philly school board special action meeting.
EducationPenn has 200 students from travel ban countries and is facing ‘constant issues’ with Trump administrationPenn is bracing for uncertainty under President Donald Trump's administration regarding international students, research funding, an increase in the endowment tax, and federal investigations of Penn.
EducationPenn has 200 students from travel ban countries and is facing ‘constant issues’ with Trump administrationPenn is bracing for uncertainty under President Donald Trump's administration regarding international students, research funding, an increase in the endowment tax, and federal investigations of Penn.