340 school-based job cuts “off the table” as Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker seeks long-term funding
Nearly a week after City Council rejected Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s proposed ride-hailing tax, she announced a plan…
Philly superintendent defends decision to move forward with hundreds of school-based cuts
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Philadelphia’s schools chief is standing by his decision not to reverse school-based cuts following…
Philadelphia student creates thrift store to keep clothes out of landfills, promote sustainable fashion
As graduation season continues, one Philadelphia high school senior is preparing for her next chapter while leaving behind…
Philly teachers union blasts district cuts despite $48 million – NBC10 Philadelphia
The union representing thousands of Philadelphia public school teachers slammed the school district’s decision to move forward with…
Port Richmond charter school prepares to close and return to district control
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — An embattled charter school in Port Richmond is closing next week, and the School…
Over 50 Philadelphia public schools going virtual Friday due to heat
More than 50 Philadelphia public schools will go virtual on Friday because of excessive heat, the school district…
Philadelphia schools go virtual Friday due to forecasted heat
PHILADELPHIA – More than 50 Philadelphia schools are being forced to hold virtual classes on Friday, June 5,…
Philadelphia council rejects Uber, Lyft, Airbnb taxes, passes Mayor Parker’s preliminary budget
Philadelphia’s proposed taxes on ride-hailing services like Uber and Lyft, hotels and short-term rentals like Airbnb, were killed from Mayor…
Colin Kaepernick promotes his AI app for students at Philly school headquarters
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s post-football career took him to the School…
Investing in Logan Elementary
When Eli Prosper stands on the side patio of James Logan Elementary School and looks out across the…
Guest Commentary: A Dollar Won’t Do
Mayor Cherelle Parker wants a $1-per-ride tax on Uber and Lyft to help close the School District of…
Philly School Board approves budget that makes $225M in cuts
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The Philadelphia School Board adopted a budget Thursday night that will make major classroom…