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School District of Philadelphia officials say that without an additional $94 million from the mayor's "Actual Value Initiative" property tax overhaul, schools may not have enough personnel to open in the fall.
The rhetoric is rising in City Council in the debate over whether to overhaul Philadelphia's property tax structure in a way that gives the School District an extra $94 million.
The mayor concedes that some of the Philadelphia school cuts will be difficult but says the district's future requires "shared sacrifice."
Reforming public education is not a phantom or a mirage, according to a Swarthmore College grad. It can be done and the secret is not money.
The schools include Girls High, AMY Northwest, and the EM Stanton School.
They were protesting the plan to turn the Creighton, HR Edmunds, and Cleveland elementary schools and the Jones Middle School over to charter providers under the district's "Renaissance" program, which turns failing schools over to outside operators.
In blunt testimony, SRC chairman Pedro Ramos said that the previous SRC applied stimulus money to new programs rather than using it to address the long-term structural imbalance of the district's budget.
City councilman Mark Squilla is proposing putting the brakes on Mayor Nutter's plan to revamp Philadelphia's broken property assessment system.
Developer Eric Blumenfeld is reported to be looking at the Divine Lorraine Hotel, on North Broad Street, as a shared-campus site for four Philadelphia high schools.
Officials of the Black Clergy of Philadelphia rallied on the steps of the School District Administration Building Tuesday afternoon to express their concerns about the effort to overhaul the city's public schools.
It happened in math class at the HA Brown School, on Sergeant Street in Kensington, around 11:30am this morning.
In the wake of allegations of cheating on standardized tests, the School District of Philadelphia is taking additional steps to make sure next week's PSSA exams are on the up-and-up.
The School Reform Commission is in the process of holding 10 consecutive school closing hearings at the School District's Education Center on North Broad Street.
The School Reform Commission has a full day of hearings scheduled tomorrow, on nine public schools slated to close.
With cheating scandals in the headlines, Philadelphia schoolteachers will not be allowed to administer a key standardized test to their own students.
No new taxes: that's the pledge -- for now -- from the Nutter administration.
Last year's hike in parking meter rates in Center City may have irritated drivers -- but officials at the Parking Authority say some of the extra cash is heading to the struggling School District.
Actor and former Philadelphia public school teacher Tony Danza (at right in photo) is joining area lawmakers and union officials in denouncing budget cuts at Philadelphia schools.
The school district last week hired the Boston Consulting Group to help restructure operations as it works to close a $71-million budget hole.
Dr. Donald Schwarz says he has "not seen anything like this before."
A prominent education voice says that as the Philadelphia school district cuts its budget, it should make keeping its schools psychologists a priority.
The School District of Philadelphia is spending money in the hopes of saving money.
Principals in Philadelphia will gather at Fels High School today, to be trained on the district's anti-bullying policy.
The School District of Philadelphia says its budget gap is even deeper than last month's figure of $61 million. But they say they're also about halfway to closing it.
The School District of Philadelphia and the City of Philadelphia have cut a deal to keep city school buildings open during the weekends for recreation programs.
Illegal dumping has long been a challenge in Philadelphia, and officials announced a new task force aimed at tackling the issue.
Donations are pouring in for the family of Kada Scott, who was killed in Philadelphia earlier this month.
A growing number of people are turning to medical marijuana instead of opioids for pain control.
The government shutdown is in Day 23 with no end in sight. It is already impacting places like the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County.
New Jersey will elect a new governor in less than two weeks and the candidates couldn't be further apart on their vision for the Garden State.
Court documents in the case of missing Philadelphia woman Kada Scott show text messages with the suspect Keon King.
Illegal dumping has long been a challenge in Philadelphia, and officials announced a new task force aimed at tackling the issue.
Donations are pouring in for the family of Kada Scott, who was killed in Philadelphia earlier this month.
A growing number of people are turning to medical marijuana instead of opioids for pain control.
The government shutdown is in Day 23 with no end in sight. It is already impacting places like the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County.
Illegal dumping has long been a challenge in Philadelphia, and officials announced a new task force aimed at tackling the issue.
Donations are pouring in for the family of Kada Scott, who was killed in Philadelphia earlier this month.
A growing number of people are turning to medical marijuana instead of opioids for pain control.
A Delaware County couple's private love letters took an unexpected detour, and it's all because of a book they donated to a Little Free Library.
Officials revealed the full list of 52 Weeks of Firsts for 2026 as Philly prepares to celebrate America's semiquincentennial.
New Jersey will elect a new governor in less than two weeks and the candidates couldn't be further apart on their vision for the Garden State.
The legendary rockers will play on July 7, 9, 12 and 14 in New York City -- before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and London.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
An 11-year-old with autism who was reported missing was found safe in Washington Township, Gloucester County, New Jersey.
Another fire at a Camden metal recycling yard has reignited frustration and questions about who's responsible for keeping nearby families safe.
A Delaware bus driver died after a crash in a school parking lot, police say.
The Food Bank of Delaware is bracing for an increase in need if families don't get November SNAP benefits.
New Castle County Police are investigating after dozens of tire slashings in North Wilmington, Delaware.
Tuesday will be cloudy and breezy in the Philadelphia area with highs in the 60s.
The significant coastal storm continues to impact the Philadelphia region and Jersey Shore on Monday.
A growing number of people are turning to medical marijuana instead of opioids for pain control.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
A growing number of people are getting genetic testing for breast cancer, which has become more comprehensive and cost-effective.
A doctor in Allentown marks breast cancer awareness month with a growing collection of pink shoes — a tribute with a personal connection.
A South Jersey facility called Project Walk has this non-invasive spinal cord stimulation therapy that is helping a lifeguard who broke his neck.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The next generation of business owners showed off their passions during the NOMO Foundation's Small Business Expo in West Philadelphia.
By HughE Dillon.
The first Jordan Brand store in the United States is opening in Philadelphia on Friday morning.
It's the age-old question for Pennsylvanians: Sheetz or Wawa?
A crash on I-76 eastbound in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, is slowing down traffic Thursday morning.
A woman was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on Route 38 eastbound in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, on Tuesday morning, police said.
The City of Philadelphia announced an array of road closures, parking restrictions and SEPTA detours ahead of the annual Philly Bike Ride this Saturday.
SEPTA officials faced questions from council members over its federal mandate to inspect more than 200 Silverliner IV railcars.
A new quarterly report shows crime has continued to drop on SEPTA as the Philadelphia-based transit agency cracks down on fare evasion.
Injuries have impacted Eagles left guard Landon Dickerson's play in 2025, but just how injured is the Pro Bowl O-lineman?
Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and former NBA player Damon Jones.
Tyrese Maxey scored 40 points and VJ Edgecombe added 34 in his NBA debut to help the Philadelphia 76ers rally to beat the Boston Celtics 117-116 in their season opener Wednesday night.
VJ Edgecombe broke records held by LeBron James and Allen Iverson in his Philadelphia 76ers debut vs. the Boston Celtics.
Wide receiver A.J. Brown was among several Eagles to miss Wednesday's practice with an injury before Week 8 vs. the New York Giants.
The legendary rockers will play on July 7, 9, 12 and 14 in New York City -- before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and London.
Philadelphia's theater scene is buzzing with energy, and there's a way to enjoy the spotlight without the steep ticket prices.
By HughE Dillon.
The Philly Pops are back, and the group will perform at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia this weekend.
From a Taylor Swift–inspired drag brunch to a rock legend in Atlantic City, this weekend in Philly has something for every kind of fan.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
SEPTA had to postpone purchasing new buses and other projects because it had to transfer money to its operating budget in order to keep service intact.
According to the lawsuit, at the time of the toddler's death, the foster mom was "at her max with the children in her home."
A judge ordered Keon King to be held without bail in connection with the homicide of Kada Scott in Philadelphia. King appeared in court Thursday but has not entered a plea.
Any minute now, city councilmembers in Ocean City could vote to declare a local erosion emergency. The beach town suffered substantial erosion across all its beaches from the latest nor'easter and as Hurricane Erin passed by in August. Ryan Hughes reports.
The task force officially launches on Nov. 3. It's just one part of the city's broader plan to stop illegal dumping.