Philadelphia’s sellout teachers’ contract paves the way for mass school closures
Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks during a campaign rally for Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris outside…
Philadelphia police, school district set to kick off new program aimed at helping students with trauma
School District of Philadelphia, police to debut new Handle With Care program for students School District of Philadelphia,…
Philadelphia expands dropout prevention program to 4 schools
A Philadelphia program focused on addressing the city’s student dropout crisis is expanding into four new district schools…
Black and youth unemployment in Philly outpace other groups. Experts warn of barriers that may widen gap for Black Gen Zers to secure jobs. | Local News
Jeanina Banks, a recent graduate from Temple University, started applying for jobs in April, one month before she…
Philadelphia teachers union ratifies 3-year deal
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Philadelphia superintendent explains how school district will navigate SEPTA cuts
Back-to-school season is officially upon us in Philadelphia. However, the 2025-26 school year begins with a big challenge…
School District of Philadelphia, teachers union reach tentative contract agreement on eve of back to school
PHILADELPHIA – The School District of Philadelphia and the city’s teachers’ union reached a tentative contract agreement with…
School District of Philadelphia, teachers union reach tentative agreement for 3-year contract
School District of Philadelphia, teachers union reach tentative deal for new contract School District of Philadelphia, teachers union…
Why Philadelphia Teachers are Ready to Strike – The 74
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Philadelphia region transit system begins to enact “doomsday” budget cuts
A Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority bus (SEPTA) is driven on Market Street in Philadelphia. [AP Photo/Matt Rourke] FOn…