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High school opens, transformed by controversial Ackerman initiative
When one South Philadelphia school opens its doors tomorrow, part of ousted Superintendent Arlene Ackerman’s signature Renaissance ...
14 years ago
Which blow-dried guy gets the old guard Republicans?
There’s an interesting piece in Politico.com abo ...
14 years ago
In Philly, Labor Day is still celebrated by organized labor
The national decline in union membership has made Labor Day a generic end of summer celebration. But Philadelphia is one place where Labo ...
14 years ago
Council holds redistricting hearing tonight; could miss pay soon
City Council will gather for another public hearing on re-drawing Council boundaries tonight, while members face the prospect of payless ...
14 years ago
Nutter gets cold shoulder from city unions at labor rally – again
Philadelphia’s Mayor didn’t receive a warm welcome at the Labor Day Parade for the second year in a row. Three of Phil ...
14 years ago
Out of the shadows – trauma and recovery after 9/11
This week, WHYY/NewsWorks presents a special report, Out of the Shadows: Trauma and Recovery after 9/11. It was written and pr ...
14 years ago
Flood watch issued for Philadelphia area
If you thought September would bring the end of wild weather in Philadelphia, think again. The National Weather Service ...
14 years ago
Area Catholic teachers still considering strike
Teachers in the Archdiosese of Philadelphia are at the bargaining table with officials on Labor Day to negotiate a new contract, but a st ...
14 years ago
Chestnut Hill/Mt. Airy: A list of when the schools open
Chestnut Hill Springside Chestnut Hill Acade ...
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Some people think they’re cute and furry. Some people think they are large, dangerous vermin. Raccoons. Urban rac ...
14 years ago
Coping with difficult anniversaries
The tenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks is emotionally difficult and it brings back painful memories. In their weekly ...
14 years ago
Behind the curtains at Roxborough’s Summit Lighthouse
To many drivers traveling along the bustling corridor of Ridge Avenue, one storefront has been a bit of a mystery. Artwork, sculptu ...
14 years ago
Germantown and West Oak Lane head back to school
A funding crisis. Promise Academies and broken promises. The Ackerman departure controversey. It’s been a wild year for Phila ...
14 years ago
Pennsylvania, New Jersey counties granted disaster area status after Irene
Chester County is included in a group of Pennsylvania counties that will receive federal disaster relief funds after Hurricane Irene stor ...
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