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Books are pictured at the Bache Martin School Library in Philadelphia
Education

Just 4 of Philly’s 218 public schools have librarians. A $150K grant hopes to move the needle

Studies show that schools with certified librarians have higher achievement and graduation rates, especially for students of color and those in underserved communities.

12 months ago

Melissa Smith and Susan Phillips pet a sheep through a fence
Science

Climate Fixers: Slowing down fashion with a century-old tradition in Collegeville, Pa.

Industrial farms damage waterways and contribute to climate change. But at Pa.’s only certified organic sheep farm in Montco, the sheep do all the hard work.

12 months ago

A group of delegates from Delaware pose for a photo at the Democratic National Convention
Politics & Policy

‘Black women in power’: Delaware delegates’ role in nominating first Black woman for president

Delaware’s delegates say the visible leadership role for Black women across the convention is the result of decades of work in their communities.

12 months ago

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attendees hold Harris Walz signs and cheer
Politics & Policy

‘Almost as serious as breathing’: Philly-area Democrats celebrate Kamala Harris’ nomination at DNC watch parties

Likely Democratic voters in Glenside and Manayunk celebrated Vice President Kamala Harris’ shot at the White House.

12 months ago

Listen 0:52
Bob Casey smiles behind a podium
Politics & Policy

DNC wraps up as Sen. Casey talks ‘greedflation,’ other Pa. pols reflect on the week

Sen. Bob Casey had his moment at the Democratic National Convention. Other Pennsylvania politicians say Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are bringing joy to the campaign trail.

12 months ago

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Female delegates at the DNC wearing white
Politics & Policy

Female delegates at the DNC are wearing white to honor women’s suffrage on night of Harris’ speech

The homage is a couture callback to other momentous political events in which women wearing white has played a role, particularly for other glass ceiling moments.

12 months ago

A crowd waves American flags
Politics & Policy

Harris’ big moment, Dems’ rising stars, Gaza protesters shut out. Takeaways from DNC’s last night

The Democratic National Convention wraps up Thursday night with Vice President Kamala Harris accepting her party’s presidential nomination.

12 months ago

Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Shapiro responds to Trump calling him ‘the highly overrated Jewish Governor’ of Pennsylvania

Shapiro said “it’s clear over the last few years, Donald Trump is obsessed with me and obsessed with continuing to spew hate and division in our politics."

12 months ago

COntent creators at the DNC
Politics & Policy

Live from the DNC, it could be one of your favorite online influencers

Convention organizers invited content creators to the DNC.

12 months ago

Trump speaks at a podium lined with U.S. flags on Jan. 6.
Courts & Law

Jury sides with Pennsylvania teacher in suit against district over Jan. 6 rally

Jurors found the Allentown School District retaliated against Jason Moorehead when it suspended him after the deadly insurrection in the nation's capital.

12 months ago

an up-close shot of a delagate shows a scarf reading DEMOCRATS FOR PALESTINIAN RIGHTSS and a pin reading CEASEFIRE DELEGATE
Politics & Policy

‘The answer is no’: Pro-Palestinian delegates say their request for a speaker at DNC was shut down

Leaders of a protest-vote movement pushing back on the handling of the Israel-Hamas war say their request to have a Palestinian American speak has been rejected.

12 months ago

Tim Walz embracing his son on stage at the DNC
Politics & Policy

Sudden fame for Tim Walz’s son focuses attention on challenges of people with learning disabilities

“That’s my dad!” 17-year-old Gus Walz could be seen exclaiming Wednesday night. He stood, tears streaming down his face, and pointed to his father, the governor of Minnesota.

12 months ago

Inside the call center
Courts & Law

Philly 911 system is improving, but city leaders see more room for growth

The 911 center tour comes a year after police were sent to the wrong side of the city and a dead body wasn’t found for 24 hours.

12 months ago

water fountain in a school
Education

Schools in Pa., N.J. and Del. receive more than $1 million to tackle lead contamination

Schools and day cares in the U.S. are receiving annual funding to test and treat lead in drinking water.

12 months ago

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DNC attendees wave
Politics & Policy

6 takeaways (so far) from the Democratic National Convention

As Democrats wrap their third night in Chicago, the Democratic National Convention continues its message of freedom and readies itself for its final night.

12 months ago

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