Education

The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Edible Alphabet program fosters community and language learning through cooking.

Students, under the careful guidance of their professors, serve as attorneys for low-income residents facing immigration, housing and other issues.

The process allows students to apply for any district school with available space for the 2026–2027 school year. There are more than 50 schools participating this year.

The higher education collaboration was sparked in part by “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” creator Rob McElhenney’s relationship with the Welsh city.

“We’ve served over 1,600 students since we've been founded, and we’ve served over 550 teaching fellows,” said Michelle Palmer.

None of the schools that received Solar for Schools grants have told the state they’re pulling out due to federal tax credit rollbacks.

Auditor Lydia York’s report finds fault with how Appoquinimink’s superintendent, finance chief and school board oversaw finances.

The principal at Dobbins High is an alum, and spoke movingly of the school’s “strong legacy.”

Colleges and universities are facing declines in funding, enrollment and foreign students, as well as people questioning the value of college as tuitions rise.

The contract proposal, approved by 70% of members, included a 3% pay hike, $1,400 bonus and improved working conditions.

“Providing safe environments for everyone … is always a top priority,” said Ken Gavin, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s chief communications officer.

The move from a “paramilitary mindset” to a more service-oriented model is the goal of a five-year strategic plan, Commissioner Kevin Bethel said.

Analysts believe it's very likely a swatting group made false emergency reports targeting at least 10 universities, including Villanova.

The university’s Prison Teaching Initiative has built partnerships to scale programs that provide formerly incarcerated students with research opportunities.

The hoax calls and false alarms have hit at least 12 college campuses from Arkansas to Pennsylvania.