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Philadelphia’s schools are 'turning the corner,' superintendent says
Philadelphia schools are making gains, but challenges like immigration policy and political uncertainty remain. Here’s how Watlington is responding.
In Philly State of Schools address, officials tout ongoing learning improvement
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington touted ongoing educational gains on Thursday, though a recent ...
How are Philadelphia schools doing? Takeaways from Watlington’s ‘State of the schools’ address
The School District of Philadelphia is accelerating,” Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. said. “Long story short, the ...
Officials to share ‘State of Schools' as report finds Philly students trailing
Officials in Philadelphia are set to share a 'State of Schools' address on Thursday morning, as a national report found local students achieved small gains, but still trail other large cities in math ...
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Legislative package seeks to increase affordable housing development in Philly
The bills are part of a broader effort to expand and protect affordable housing in the city amid an ongoing crisis.
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Local restaurants, bars and casinos selling tickets for Super Bowl watch parties
Just 20 minutes from Lincoln Financial Field, the Ridley House on MacDade Boulevard in Delaware County is already selling tickets for its Super Bowl party.
3 children, adult injured after fire at West Philadelphia rowhome
An adult and three children are injured after a fire broke out at a rowhome in West Philadelphia, according to a spokesperson ...