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Education
The Philadelphia Tribune

Black parents say movement to ban critical race theory is ruining their children’s education

Some Black parents believe teaching the history of anti-Black racism would help children understand the harm behind it and where it originated.

5 years ago

President Joe Biden talks with reporters at the White House in Washington, Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, as he prepares to leave for Camp David
Politics & Policy

Biden, Putin set video call Tuesday as Ukraine tensions grow

President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will speak in a video call Tuesday, the Kremlin said, as tensions between the Un ...

5 years ago

Philadelphia Union's Jakob Glesnes, left, celebrates his goal with fans and teammates during extra time in an MLS playoff soccer match against the New York Red Bulls, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Chester, Pa. The Union won 1-0 in extra time.
Community

Sons of Ben ready to cheer on the Union ahead of biggest match in club history

These enthusiastic fans have backed the Philadelphia Union since before the team even existed. If Sunday brings a win, the MLS Cup Final is next.

5 years ago

James, left, and Jennifer Crumbley are shown during the video arraignment of their son, Ethan Crumbley in Rochester Hills, Mich., on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A prosecutor filed involuntary manslaughter charges Friday, Dec. 3, 20201 against the Crumbleys whose 15-year-old son is accused of killing four students at a Michigan high school
Courts & Law

Bond set at combined $1M after Michigan parents enter pleas

James and Jennifer Crumbley entered not guilty pleas to each of the four involuntary manslaughter counts against them during a hearing Saturday held on Zoom.

5 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy

Municipal bank could be a first for Philadelphia and the country

The first municipal public bank in the country could be coming to Philadelphia now that legislation is moving forward in City Council.

5 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council considers changing ethics rules

Legislation has been introduced to clarify conflicts of interest in Philadelphia City Council, though officials say the conviction of a member has nothing to do with it.

5 years ago

Students change classes at Julia de Burgos Elementary School in Philadelphia, Pa. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Ex-Pa. Education official: Student achievement gap won’t be closed without funding changes

The state’s former deputy secretary of K-12 education took the stand in a long-awaited trial over Pennsylvania’s system for funding public education.

5 years ago

(Jeff Rhode/ Holy Name Medical Center.)
Health
6abc

1st case of omicron variant detected in New Jersey

The individual, an adult female, who is a fully vaccinated Georgia resident, had recently traveled to South Africa before spending time in New Jersey.

5 years ago

File photo: Pennsylvania state Rep. Margo Davidson during a press conference in Media, Pa. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Lawmaker pleads guilty in double-dipping reimbursements case

The state attorney general’s office said Margo Davidson pleaded guilty Thursday in Dauphin County Court to five counts, including theft by deception.

5 years ago

A person checks their cellphone. (AP Photo)
Community

Philly suburbs to get a new area code as cell phones multiply

The new 835 area code will serve eight regions in the Philadelphia suburbs and Lehigh Valley.

5 years ago

Children read in front of Red Clay Consolidated School District Backdrop. (bigstockphoto.com)
Education

Biggest Delaware school district looks to protect and support transgender students

The Red Clay School District could vote this month on a plan to protect the privacy of transgender students, allowing them the experience of all school activities.

5 years ago

The Mad Beatz Philly drumline and the Salvation Army Brass Quartet kicked off Salvation Army Red Kettle Month at the LOVE Park Christmas Village on December 3, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Salvation Army wants you to ring bells for its annual red kettle campaign

The Salvation Army of Eastern Pennsylvania usually collects donations at 100 locations around Philadelphia. It needs more people to help out this year.

5 years ago

Shown is the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and City Hall in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021.
Health

First case of COVID-19’s omicron variant is reported in Philadelphia

A 30-year-old man has tested positive for the new variant, the city Health Department announced Friday.

5 years ago

Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer (L) and Upper Darby Police Superintendent Tomothy Bernhardt (R) announce charges following the shootout at the 69th Street Transportation Center. (Kenny Cooper/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Delco DA announces charges in killing and later 69th Street Terminal shootout

Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announced murder and other charges against the gunman.

5 years ago

This Dec. 4, 2019 file photo shows Dr. Mehmet Oz at the 14th annual L'Oreal Paris Women of Worth Gala in New York. Oz is running in the 2022 Republican primary election for Pennsylvania's open U.S. Senate seat. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Politics & Policy

Rich? Want to be a U.S. senator? Welcome to Pennsylvania!

Introducing Carla Sands, Mehmet Oz and David McCormick, all three of whom seem prepared to spend millions of their own dollars to win a Senate seat.

5 years ago

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