How Philly teachers want the school district to fix the asbestos problem
A lawsuit filed this week asks for more oversight, more reporting, and more collaboration in the process.
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VIDEO: Martin Luther King Jr. at Girard College in Philadelphia, 1965
The civil rights leader spoke to a crowd protesting segregation at Girard Collge.
Once incarcerated, this Philly area man is opening the barber school of his dreams — so others can chase theirs
Final Touch Academy will offer scholarships and life lessons along with scissor skills.
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Work in addiction recovery? You could get $100k to pay back student loans
A state program is doling out $5 million to encourage professionals to help curb the overdose crisis.
How hungry Philly kids can get free lunch over winter break
Rec centers around the city are hosting the meals on three separate days.
3 girls take on bullying in Philly schools with a hot hip-hop video
The stars of "Royal Geek" are setting an example for their classmates.
Across the Philly School District, lockdowns happen as frequently as every other day
An analysis of records from the past 10 years shows there's no real standard for how to report these incidents, which can leave students with nightmares.
Philly’s $100 million battle to get rid of asbestos and make schools safe
The toxic substance has been found in places of learning for decades.
Why driver’s ed is not required in Pennsylvania — even though it reduces traffic deaths
School districts are already overburdened, but there could be a workaround.
No more free admission for college students at the Philadelphia Art Museum
The storied institution said an influx in degree programs made it impossible to offer the program on an equitable basis.
If you’ve got school-age kids, the time for vaccination is now
Here's a list of the district's vaccine requirements.
‘Alexa, wake me up for camp!’: Philly summer writing program bursting at the seams
Applications to Mighty Writers surged more than 1000%.
360 video: Rappelling down a skyscraper was terrifying — and I want to do it all again
The Outward Bound fundraiser raised more than $200,000 for the Philly chapter.
Homicide is the leading cause of death for young black men in Philly. What should we do?
We spoke with five community leaders to get their ideas for solutions.
Germantown High reimagined as $30 million housing development — with lots of question marks
After two years, neighbors finally heard some details about the hulking vacant property.
There’s ‘luxury’ housing at Philly’s community college, but where are the students?
Main Line developers helped CCP build the Hamilton, now leasing in Center City.
Meet the 35 live tilapia swimming around a Fishtown classroom
Kids at Adaire love the 300-lb. aquaponics tank — and teachers think all schools should have one.
What do Philadelphia’s students want? More college counseling
Kids in Philly's public schools say they aren’t getting enough support to stay on track for college and careers. Now they’re taking a stand to change that.