Philadelphia will get 5 new charter schools: Tweets, photos from the long School Reform Commission meeting
After a five-hour long meeting Wednesday evening, the Philadelphia School Reform Commission approved five new charter schools and denied 34 applications. They’re the first new charter schools the city can add since 2009. Here’s how it went down:
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Meet Mr. Riggs, the affluent feline companion of advocates for a Philly wealth tax
The inflatable character looks like it could give you a cuddle and talk wealth distribution at the same time.
Patronage, politics, and parking tickets: Why the PPA is the way it is
The Philadelphia Parking Authority’s history is even more convoluted than you probably thought.
How Roxborough parents are processing the high school scrimmage shooting
Area moms say they love the neighborhood and don’t blame RHS kids — but worry that nowhere is safe.
‘To The Polls’ returns to Love Park with six freestanding murals encouraging Philly to vote
Mural Arts and Conrad Benner collaborated to bring back the popular installation celebrating civic engagement through art.
Why did Philly hear tons of fireworks on a random rainy Friday night? A health care gala
They sound louder when there's low cloud cover.
The 1980s Philly sweepstakes charlatan who swindled folks out of $2 million in prizes
After a federal indictment, Chuck Seidman went on to gain Donald Trump as a client.
Impeachment hearings in South Philly; Voting materials in 9 languages; Farewell to Radio Times | Morning roundup
Joel Embiid is an American citizen 🏀
Local farmers are moving their produce to the frozen aisle
Supporting Pennsylvania and South Jersey farms just got easier.
Krasner impeachment hearings kick off, with witnesses — many on videotape — also placing blame on mayor and police commissioner
A protest outside brought circus performers to the Philadelphia Navy Yard.
Mentorship, entrepreneurship, better enforcement: Community leaders highlight urgency to ‘reimagine Philadelphia’ in the face of gun violence
“People are tired. People are scared. People are moving out of the city,” said a longtime Philly teacher at a roundtable convened by Allan Domb.
Biz district for North Broad; Center City gets more bike patrols; Bubble tea cocktails at Han Dynasty | Morning roundup
Scavenger hunt to tour the city 🧩
Critics say local TV news graphic frames Roxborough shooting like a ‘video game’
An exec at CBS Philadelphia said the image is no longer in use.
At Han Dynasty, new boozy bubble tea is an ode to Asia
The cocktail collaboration with Hop Sing Laundromat comes in two fruit flavors — and packs a punch.
Junkyard fire disrupts trains; Schools grieve after Roxborough tragedy; Amazon warehouse sits empty | Morning roundup
West Philly's new spicy Indian food 🍛
Game-changer for North Broad? After years in the works, an official business district looks close to reality
Pointing to success elsewhere in Philly, advocates say the BID is just what the corridor needs.
Mystery murals and missing plaques: Follow the map to uncover Philly’s resistance history
The Painted Bride’s scavenger hunt is a great way to explore the city, even if you don’t make it through the whole thing.
Art Museum tries to stay open; FOP backs Shapiro, Oz; ‘Bus only’ traffic crackdown | Morning roundup
Pics from the Puerto Rican Day parade 🥁
Acclaimed South Indian restaurant Amma’s opens a third location in University City
Expect spicy, vegetable-focused dishes and a family atmosphere, with lots of room for large groups.
Affordable housing reprieve in West Philly; Tagging crime to Disney World; Eagles fans swarm DC | Morning roundup
New rum distillery for Philadelphia 🦜
UC Townhomes residents get more time as HUD grants another affordable housing extension
It’s the third reprieve for tenants at the West Philadelphia complex, which the property owner intends to sell.