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Bethune principal hosts photoshoot at Barnes Foundation
Catanch-Bradley decided to have a photoshoot with Black female principals from the School District of Philadelphia and the surrounding areas.
6 years ago
Biden vows to ‘get right to work’ despite Trump resistance
Raising unsupported claims of voter fraud, Trump has blocked Biden from receiving the intelligence briefings traditionally shared with incoming presidents.
6 years ago
Pa. coronavirus update: Record increase in daily COVID-19 cases
Pennsylvania added more than 4,361 positive cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the state total to 238,657, according to the state Department of Health.
6 years ago
‘Obamacare’ likely to survive, high court arguments indicate
Chief Justice John Roberts and Justice Brett Kavanaugh, among the conservative justices, appeared in two hours of arguments to be unwilling to strike down the entire law.
6 years ago
First-place Eagles have a cushion despite losing record
While the Eagles (3-4-1) rested and recovered during their bye, they didn’t lose any ground in the NFC East.
6 years ago
A new ‘gateway’ sculpture: UPenn installs Black woman monument
“Brick House” by Simone Leigh draws attention to the importance of Black women in art and culture.
6 years ago
Philly cancels plan to return students to classrooms as COVID-19 cases rise
Some students were expected to come back on Nov. 30. That’s now on hold indefinitely.
6 years ago
N.J. vote would allow sports betting on all college games
A bill calling for a public referendum in 2021 was amended Monday to significantly expand collegiate sports betting in the state.
6 years ago
Trenton’s mayor shows resilience during technology-plagued State of the City address
Despite technical difficulties, Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora discussed the COVID-19 pandemic, attracting businesses and residents, and keeping the city safe.
6 years ago
Trump campaign sues to block Pennsylvania election result
A spokesperson for Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said Trump’s campaign was trying to “disenfranchise the record number of people who voted against him.”
6 years ago
Broke in Philly
Thousands of nurses at Philly area hospitals poised to strike
The nurses’ unions want safe staffing ratios and affordable health care as coronavirus cases surge again.
6 years ago
Eyes on the Street
How a Philly union program can make Biden’s vow to ‘build back better’ a reality
President-elect Biden campaigned on a plan to create jobs rebuilding infrastructure. Apprenticeships can help connect Philly residents to opportunity.
6 years ago
Standoff brews between Philly school district and teachers over return to classrooms
Philly public school teachers are expected back in classrooms next Monday. One problem: Their union opposes the plan.
6 years ago
Will any Delawareans get called up to the big leagues as Biden/Harris build their team?
With Joe Biden becoming the first Delawarean elected President, leaders in the First State could have a better chance than ever to land a spot at the White House.
6 years ago
Listen 1:32
Here’s what GOP in Pa. are saying about Biden’s victory and Trump’s refusal to concede
Pennsylvania Republicans are defending President Donald Trump’s challenges of the state’s election results, while largely stopping short of fraud claims.
6 years ago