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Pa. releases list of low-achieving schools
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has released a list of the lowest-achieving schools across the state and nearly half are in the ...
14 years ago
The National Constitution Center offers free admission today
That’s right – admission to the National Constitution Center is free today, Sun., Feb. 3. Guests can experience the NCCs m ...
14 years ago
After Harvard visit, dozens from Bristol, Pa. area injured in bus crash
Authorities say that after a visit to Harvard University, dozens in a group of high school students and their adult chaperones were injur ...
14 years ago
So far, task force is only Pa. legislative response to recent gun violence
The December elementary school shooting in Connecticut has spurred a debate on guns and school safety across the country. As that debate ...
14 years ago
Top 5 stories to watch in NW Philly
Here’s a look at what’s to come in Northwest Philadelphia this week: 1. U.S. Rep. Chaka Fattah (D-Pa. ...
14 years ago
AP: New rules aim to get rid of junk foods
Almost all candy, high-calorie drinks and greasy meals could soon be on a food blacklist in the nation’s schools.For the first time ...
14 years ago
AP: Corbett’s budget proposal may include aid for Pa. public schools
The plight of Pennsylvania’s public schools will dominate many of the Legislature’s debates this spring as the politics of ed ...
14 years ago
Former Philly Superintendent, Arlene Ackerman dies at 66
Reports are beginning to circulate that Arlene Ackerman, former Philadelphia schools superintendent has died. According to ...
14 years ago
Live coverage of Delaware vs. Hofstra
Follow along with the action via social media as the Blue Hens take on Hofstra in Newark. ...
14 years ago
Anti-bullying law upheld in N.J.
New Jersey’s education commissioner has upheld the punishments against the first two students whose parents challenged the state ...
14 years ago
North Philly explosion caused by weather conditions
Though initial reports of an explosion at 30th and Cecil B. Moore around 5 p.m. on Friday night were unclear, authorities report that it ...
14 years ago
Punxsutawney Phil predicts early spring at Gobbler’s Knob
The prognosticator of prognosticators sees an early end to the cold! Take a gander at the official proclamation from ...
14 years ago
Top 5 stories of the week in NW Philly
Here’s a look at what you may have missed this week: 1. ...
14 years ago
Top 5 stories of the week in NW Philly
Here’s a look at what you may have missed this week: 1. ...
14 years ago
Curtain closes on stagehand strike at Suzanne Roberts Theatre
The stagehands of the Philadelphia Theatre Company have ended their strike. Management and the stagehands union negotiated an agreement e ...
14 years ago