It's 'Voucher Sunday' For Philadelphia's Catholics
Months after a school voucher program failed to pass the Pennsylvania state house, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia continues its call for school choice, declaring today "Voucher Sunday."
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Months after a school voucher program failed to pass the Pennsylvania state house, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia continues its call for school choice, declaring today "Voucher Sunday."
The spiritual leader of Philadelphia's Catholics accepted the thanks of students for keeping their high schools open, and pledged to work with students, parents, and others to strengthen Catholic education in the region.
Students, parents and alumni gathered for a rally in South Philadelphia's Pennsport neighborhood Thursday night in support of two Catholic schools set to close.
The parents of the teens who are attending Philadelphia Archdiocesan High Schools that are closing have to quickly make a decision about where their child will go next year.
Area public school districts that transport students in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will soon be altering plans for next year, when the students are transitioned to new schools, because of the just-announced closings and mergers.
As hundreds of students across the Archdiocese protested his decision to close dozens of schools, Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput spent Monday morning in calm confines at a school that will not close: Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown.
An Archdiocese panel is recommending a sweeping consolidation that includes the closure of dozens of Philadelphia-area Catholic schools.
Students huddled and hugged, some cried, outside West Catholic High School, upon news the school is on the closing list.
The girls at St. Hubert's were dismissed around 12:45 p.m. They came through the doors, tears streaming down their faces, cell phones up to their ears, calling home and letting their parents know their school was on the list.
The students want the Pennsylvania House to take up the bill already passed by the state senate that would provide vouchers to low-income students at failing schools.
For example, the 213 seniors at Sts. John Neumann and Maria Gorretti High School, in South Philadelphia, earned $9 million in college scholarships.
Archdiocesan Superintendent Mary Rochford suggests people brace themselves because the economy, paired with the high cost of education, is forcing more than a few parents to opt out of Catholic schools.
Superintendent Mary Rochford confirms the closings of Our Lady of Charity school in Brookhaven and St. Philomena in Lansdowne. She wouldn't immediately identify the third.
Catholic school teachers have authorized a strike if they don't reach a new contract with the archdiocese by the end of the summer, when the current contract expires.
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced that it would be closing seven Catholic grade schools in the Philadelphia area at the end of this school year due to low enrollment.
Runners can expect a rainy start to the Philadelphia Marathon on Saturday.
An 84-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday evening in Bensalem, police said.
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia announced on X Friday she will resign from Congress early next year, after a weekslong falling-out with President Trump and much of her party.
In a surprising shift of tone, the two were positive and often complimentary, with President Trump saying NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani "can do some things that I think are gonna be really great."
Karlie Kisha is a special athlete who has competed on an international stage while also being a cancer patient.
Runners can expect a rainy start to the Philadelphia Marathon on Saturday.
Crews will assess whether the remains of a Pottstown church that caught fire are at risk of collapsing before residents are allowed back into homes.
An 84-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday evening in Bensalem, police said.
Three people are dead after a Pennsylvania State Police pursuit and crash in Avondale, Chester County, early Friday morning.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in place for Philadelphia Marathon Weekend.
An 84-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday evening in Bensalem, police said.
Karlie Kisha is a special athlete who has competed on an international stage while also being a cancer patient.
The Philadelphia International Airport unveiled its newest Rocky statue Friday morning.
The Philadelphia Art Museum has hired a new director and CEO after the former one was ousted weeks after a rebrand campaign.
Former Sports Illustrated cover athlete and Philadelphia Taney Dragons teammate Mo'ne Davis is headed to the pros.
A shooting inside a Cherry Hill recording studio Thursday left a 36-year-old man injured, officials said.
A New Jersey family says they've seen significant progress in their son's autism symptoms after using a medication supported by the Trump administration.
Federal prosecutors say Natalie Greene, a former staffer for a New Jersey congressman, fabricated a story about being attacked.
A South Jersey community is gathering to send a powerful message that hate has no place in their streets, schools, homes or hearts.
A two-alarm fire broke out at the Haddon Commons condominium complex Thursday morning, displacing at least 12 residents.
A severe geomagnetic storm that hit the Earth's magnetic field Tuesday night made the northern lights visible across a large swath of the U.S., including in the Delaware Valley.
Veterans Day is today, and across the Philadelphia region, events are being held to honor those who served.
Police say Isiah Worthy of Dover stole cash and a state government-owned SUV, which he crashed into two parked cars.
A 12-hour Dungeons & Dragons fundraiser supporting the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia happens live on Twitch this Sunday.
Emmy Reim's family brings donations to the Ronald McDonald House in Delaware after it became a home away from home for them.
Karlie Kisha is a special athlete who has competed on an international stage while also being a cancer patient.
A New Jersey family says they've seen significant progress in their son's autism symptoms after using a medication supported by the Trump administration.
After 90% of his body was burned in the Northeast Philadelphia plane crash, 10-year-old Ramesses is close to getting out of the hospital.
The threat of flu season has arrived with a new strain that could lead to hospitalization numbers and potential deaths that surpass last year's totals.
The Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey joined the relatively few in the U.S. that routinely give the public a view of veterinary care.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
Andrew Cosenza, owner of The Bistro at Cherry Hill, is accused of failing to pay more than $271,000 in sales tax to the state.
The U.S. Commerce Department has launched an antidumping review targeting Italian pasta, claiming it's sold below market prices.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in place for Philadelphia Marathon Weekend.
A person was stabbed on the platform of SEPTA's 5th Street Station Monday night in the area of Independence Mall in Philadelphia.
SEPTA says trains on the Chestnut Hill West and Fox Chase lines will be canceled in the morning and later in the day Tuesday.
All 223 railcars have been inspected, but over 150 need to be outfitted with thermal protection circuits, a safety measure.
Starting Friday, drivers going 11 mph or more over the posted 25 mph speed limit on Broad Street will receive fines ranging from $100 to $150.
Former Temple guard Hysier Miller was declared permanently ineligible for betting on and against his own team, the NCAA says.
Former Sports Illustrated cover athlete and Philadelphia Taney Dragons teammate Mo'ne Davis is headed to the pros.
Phillies royalty gathered at Citizens Bank Park to help raise awareness and critical funds for homeless youth as part of Covenant's House National Sleep Out.
Tyrese Maxey scored a career-high 54 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' 123-114 overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday.
Travis Sanheim scored the winner with 1:09 left in overtime to rally the Philadelphia Flyers past the St. Louis Blues 3-2.
"Task," the Delaware County crime drama series, will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday.
Philadelphia Mummers Parade organizers are discussing plans for the Jan. 1, 2026, event.
Tourists at the Philadelphia Art Museum got an unexpected surprise: a film crew re-creating Rocky Balboa's sprint up the steps.
The "Home for the Holidays" concert will feature Opera Philadelphia and the Wanamaker Organ, and tickets start at $11.
The 100,000-square-foot Netflix House is free to guests and allows fans to interact with their favorite streaming shows.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
From big catches, to crushing upsets, More than 200 schools were featured in this year. Pat Gallen has your high school football highlights for the final Friday Football Frenzy of the year.
Runners can expect a rainy start to the Philadelphia Marathon on Saturday. Bill Kelly has the forecast.
Shady Brooks Farm in Yardley, Pennsylvania prepares for annual holiday light show. Krystle Rich reports.
There's no rain in the Philadelphia area for early Friday, but Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly says the Next Weather maker is on its way late at night. Here's what to know.
Starting Monday, SEPTA says it will add more cars to the evening commute on the Regional Rail. That means the transit authority can restore the express service, but only in the evening.