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Editorial cartoon: Philly school fundraiser
Cartoonist Dre Reed on the local education budget gap.
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With five-year projections showing an estimated deficit of more than $700 million, the School District of Philadelphia is scrambling to make ends meet. The district cannot levy taxes, and instead must depend on city, state and federal governments, which have been hit hard by economic depression connected to the pandemic.
School layoffs are on the list of possibilities to help close this year’s $57 million budget gap, according to district officials. Last decade, the state-run School Reform Commission raised money by selling off school buildings. That practice didn’t completely end when Philly schools returned to local control — it happened as recently as 2019.
Averting another Walter Wallace Jr. tragedy: $13 million boost for mental health crisis response
Mayor Kenney’s proposed city budget would up the number of units available and help integrate with police dispatch.
After blowback, Philly police yank NRA’s gun safety curriculum from city rec centers
The “Eddie Eagle” program has been found to be ineffective at stopping kids from using firearms.
New Phillies-inspired ice cream can soothe your cravings for ‘Graham Slam’
Made with buttered popcorn, peanuts, and caramel, Milk Jawn's pints have all the flavors of the ballpark.
Philly rec centers are hosting an NRA youth gun program, Outlaw says. Studies show it’s not effective.
Other officials expressed concern over the partnership with the lobbying group, which has sued the city over firearm safety laws.
After ads disrespect Philly street art, London oat milk brand faces backlash, calls to invest in local creators
Repeating series of the posters, which affect an edgy style, were placed over artists’ work around the city.
FAQ: Your guide to getting a COVID-19 vaccine in Philadelphia
You’ve got questions, we’ve got quick and easy answers.
Virtual internships (which aren’t going away) can actually work really well, say Philly college students and employers
There's no location barrier when it's all remote — and being good at Zoom is now a vital workforce skill.
Philly has more than 100,000 vaccine doses to distribute, with only half spoken for
Some of the backlog is for second shots. The health department says it's working to reduce the overflow.
These charts and maps track COVID vaccinations in Philly and Pa.
Compare the pace of vaccine delivery across the city, region and state.
Philly on the rebound: Over 100k people walked through Center City last week
The numbers bode well for businesses in the heart of the city after a rough year.
Map: This is where COVID vaccine providers are located around Philly
More than 200 locations are approved to receive doses from the city health department.
It is time to destroy spotted lanternfly eggs before they hatch
Philadelphia, consider it your springtime mission to scrape these bugs out of existence.
Philly bike share hits a new record, and thefts are down
Indego is in the middle of a major expansion.
Strivers’ Row opens in Kensington as Philly’s first Latino-owned distillery
Soon you'll able to order a bottle of Papa Juan, a whiskey-based twist on the Dominican drink mamajuana.
Secret Philly: The history of Swann Memorial Fountain, from execution site to temperance monument
Logan Circle’s picturesque oasis has a fascinating backstory.
At least one quarter of all Philly residents have gotten a vaccine shot
The pace of vaccination has picked up, but a third of doses are delivered at the Convention Center FEMA site — which is slated to close at the end of April.
A powerful new City Hall position to combat child welfare scandals is up for debate
The youth ombudsperson proposal pits young Philadelphians against the very office tasked with protecting them.
Italian American groups and Councilmember Squilla sue Mayor Kenney for nixing Columbus Day
Filed in federal court, the lawsuit also cites the removal of the Rizzo statue and the demotion of a police captain.
Wolf says he’d veto Philly rep’s bill to keep trans girls out of school sports
The assertion that boys are always physically stronger has been disproven. Advocates call the proposed legislation “cruel.”
Donations to North Philly riding club skyrocket after confusion over ‘Concrete Cowboy’ fundraiser
The Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club is still searching for a new permanent home.