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Kingsessing mass shooting reinforces need for mental health services, experts and advocates say
‘No matter what you look like or where you live, every Pennsylvanian deserves to be safe and feel safe in their community,’ Lt. Gov. Austin Davis said
Temple U. panel explores impact of Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision
‘There is going to be a drop off at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level because as good as race-neutral measures are, they simply are not a replacement for race-conscious,’ an administrator said.
Principals are leaving their jobs at an accelerating rate in Pa.
Pennsylvania schools with more than 93.7% students of color had an average principal attrition rate of 23.1%.
Philly officials share results of report on anti-violence initiative
'I am proud of what this pilot program achieved right out of the gate as a first of its-kind program,' Mayor Jim Kenney said.
New report recommends changes to Philly’s school selection process
More than half of students surveyed said they want the district to drop its lottery system altogether.
Philadelphia’s Frankford High to start 2023-2024 school year at two locations
The school was was one of six district school buildings that was forced to close last school year due to asbestos.
Report: Thousands of Pa. students asked for mental health help last year
Nearly 65% of students felt they needed professional support, but didn't feel comfortable speaking to friends or a family member about it.
Your guide to Juneteenth events in the Philadelphia Region
This year, Juneteenth will be marked with free admission to several museums, community events, music performances, art showcases and festivals throughout the city and the Greater Philadelphia region.
Philadelphia’s $6.2B budget set for final approval
City Council is set to give its final approval to the 2023-24 spending plan on Thursday.
Community groups march in protest of possible 76ers arena at Chinatown
'Chinatown is a host; anybody coming into Chinatown is a guest, and Chinatown has to make decisions in its best interest,' a community advocate said.
Philly awards $1.9M to help fight substance abuse, overdoses
The first round of funding was awarded to 27 community-based organizations throughout the city.
Philly City Council: Want to fight crime? Address quality of life issues
'If we address issues of quality of life, it is one step towards reducing violent crime,' Councilmember Anthony Phillips said.