Stephen Williams

Philly’s arts education programs, like Project 440, inspire young musicians to lead and succeed.

Hip-hop music draws students to engage in an anti-bullying discussion and focus on future career goals.

The Philly-based quilt shop and sewing studio will be represented in February at the national quilting event.

Laila Erica Drew’s journey reflects what arts advocates say: school arts programs nurture discipline and teamwork — essential skills for success on stage, and in life.

The Philadelphia area comes to life as people celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa with a wide variety of activities.

Bergey helped the Philadelphia Eagles reach the Super Bowl in 1980.

The nonprofit helps children’s learning experience by providing free meals, health services and tutors.

The average age of Philly public school buildings is 73 years old. School leaders are working on plans to improve the aging infrastructure.

Summer jobs, internships help teens gain skills and confidence.

Philly school leaders hope even participating in the space essay contest will encourage students to get more interested in science.

The first woman president at Jefferson University is poised to lead the Philadelphia institution into the future.

While school-related threats of violence are on the rise this academic year, experts caution that it is too early to determine if this upward trend will continue.