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John Trumbull’s “The Capture of the Hessians at Trenton, December 26, 1776.”
Studio 2
History
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

Tavern Revolution 250: The Hessians

We're talking about the role of Hessian soldiers in the American Revolution. Plus, an astonishing recent discovery at the site of a 1777 battle.

Air Date: April 30, 2026

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a flag for Haverford College
Higher Education
Pennsylvania

Haverford College president rejects calls to review Howard Lutnick library name despite Epstein ties

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and his family had lunch with Jeffrey Epstein on his island in 2012. Students want his name removed from the college’s main library.

4 weeks ago

Listen 0:52
the statue outside Legislative Hall
Delaware
Politics

‘Plain, common sense’: Legislation to revamp Delaware’s school funding formula goes to lawmakers in May

The legislation would allow state education officials to prepare to overhaul the current funding formula. Sustaining that work could mean massive financial investment.

4 weeks ago

File: An electric school bus parked at Lamberton Elementary in West Philadelphia
K-12
Philadelphia

Philadelphia Board of Education postpones vote on facilities plan that would close 17 schools following pushback

“We are taking this time to ensure our stakeholders understand the proposal before the Board votes,” Reginald Streater, the board’s president, said in a statement.

1 month ago

Listen 0:47
Student Surya Newa is silhouetted while using an oral AI agent
Higher Education
Pennsylvania

Perfect homework, blank stares: Why colleges are turning to oral exams to combat AI

Oral exams allow instructors to determine what students know and where they need help. Students say they don't always love the format, but many agree that it's effective.

1 month ago

Leon Smith, named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year
K-12
Pennsylvania

Haverford High School history instructor named nation’s Teacher of the Year

Leon Smith has spent his entire 25-year career at Haverford High School, where he teaches Advanced Placement classes in U.S. history and African American studies.

1 month ago

Pencils Over Pixels website
K-12
Pennsylvania
Technology
6abc

Chromebook controversy: Lower Merion parents ask to opt children out of using devices 24/7

The district says it "enables students to easily transition projects and research between home and school" by giving students 24/7 access to educational software and sites.

1 month ago

A view of a Temple flag from below, flying outside of a university building.
Higher Education
Pennsylvania
Billy Penn

Temple plans to upgrade honors program into a full college to attract more prospective students

Temple plans to open the Sullivan Honors College by 2027, with a more “holistic” approach that looks beyond grades to students’ overall experiences.

1 month ago

The entrance to the school is seen.
K-12
Philadelphia

School District of Philadelphia revises facility plan again, sparing one more school from closure

The update raises the plan’s price tag by $200,000 and spares North Philadelphia’s Ludlow Elementary School from recommended closure.

1 month ago

Listen 0:58
Sign for Rowan University
Higher Education
New Jersey

Rowan University receives $10M gift to establish school for financial planning

Officials say the donation will be used to create a new school to help address the nation’s increasing shortage of qualified financial planning professionals.

1 month ago

Listen 0:59
Contortionist Ava Gowanloch works on the mat
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly is home to the nation’s only accredited circus school – but it’s shutting down

The Circadium School of Contemporary Circus has faced funding cuts and administrative challenges since it started. Its director said this school was one of a kind.

1 month ago

The World Affairs Council started the new initiative
K-12
Philadelphia
Sports

Young Philadelphians are stepping up as youth diplomats for America 250

These high school students will welcome international visitors, fostering cultural connectivity throughout the milestone event in the city.

2 months ago

students at the Voter Education Summit
Elections
K-12
Philadelphia

Philadelphia School District voter summit gives students hands-on civics lesson ahead of Pa. election

Young Philadelphians showed off their civics projects, participated in workshops about local elections and got hands-on experience with a voting machine.

2 months ago

a sign for Mariner Middle School
Delaware
Gender
Pennsylvania
Politics

Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in Sussex County school district and 4 others

Cape Henlopen School District in Delaware is one of five districts that previously reached an anti-discrimination agreement with the Biden and Obama administrations.

2 months ago

Kelvin Lesene (left) and Kai Wright (right)
Community Events
Delaware
History

Delaware State University honors Tuskegee Airmen, inspiring the next generation of aviation leaders

Delaware State University's Tuskegee commemoration connects history with opportunity, introducing students to careers in aviation and STEM.

2 months ago

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