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A conversation with Superintendent Arlene Ackerman
The School District of Philadelphia’s push to fire outspoken high school English teacher Hope Moffett provoked a federal free speech la ...
15 years ago
Green Woods Charter details multi-year move plan to Chestnut Hill
The public last night got its first detailed look at a charter school’s plan to move to a historic mansion in Chestnut Hill. ...
15 years ago
New art gallery to open in Chestnut Hill today
Residents passing by what was once Intermission at 8405 Germantown Avenue may be surprised at what is taking its place. Gravers ...
15 years ago
Circus math for kids, an academic performance
Four years ago, Jackson Craig sat in the auditorium and saw his sister perform in a wild west circus. He couldn’t wait to follow in her ...
15 years ago
Mica restaurant to open Friday in Chestnut Hill
Chef Chip Roman of Blackfish fame will attempt to expand his reputation this week with the opening of his new restaurant Mica. ...
15 years ago
Pa. budget chief breaks down education cuts
Those who didn’t see Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett’s budget coming “must have been living under a rock.” T ...
15 years ago
No challenges filed in the Eighth District Council race
The Tuesday 5 p.m. deadline passed without a single challenge being filed in the Eighth District race. This means we are still loo ...
15 years ago
Taking stock of area nuclear plants
As Japanese officials struggle to prevent radiation leaks at several nuclear facilities, European officials are re-evaluating their nucle ...
15 years ago
Lawyer in hunter’s shooting death facing theft charges
The Montgomery County lawyer awaiting trial in the shooting death of a Bucks County hunter has more trouble. He has to go to court in Ber ...
15 years ago
N.J. may step in to combat dating violence
In the face of a growing problem, New Jersey’s Assembly has backed a plan to help prevent dating violence among middle school and ...
15 years ago