Art by Springside Chestnut Hill Academy Students was used to decorate Big Belly trash compactors in Manayunk.
East Mt. Airy Neighbors, Mt. Airy USA and West Mt. Airy Neighbors are holding a school supply drive.
The Interfaith Hospitality Network of Northeast and Northwest Philadelphia desperately needs gently used school uniform donations.
Parents enlist the help of Suave for its ability to gently soothe and wash away the remnants of the game. Sponsored by Suave.
Buzzfeed says the school looks like Hogwarts. Also, something about a guy who won a Nobel Prize.
A East Mt. Airy Neighbors, Mt. Airy USA and West Mt. Airy Neighbors are holding a school supply drive.
Donate school supplies to the Northwest Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network help families in need.
Before the school year begins read the rules of the road and the consequences of breaking them.
With school slated to start on time, here are some links to help you get ready for the beginning of the year.
See how full the hallways have been over the years.
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter authorizes the city to borrow $50 million to ensure city schools open on time.
It's been a tumultuous couple of months for the Philadelphia School District. Here's a couple of tools parents can use to find what's what.
You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.
See what Philadelphia district expends per student in comparison to other regional school districts, the state and the nation.
See how many teachers taught Philadelphia students over the years.
Along with shopping for school supplies, add checking up on your child’s vaccinations before he or she starts a new grade.
The first day of school could be delayed in the Philadelphia School District.
As you prepare for back to school, make sure your child's backpack isn't a pain in the back.
Here's what you need to do to get ready for the new school year in Chestnut Hill and Mt Airy.
A four week summer camp at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy gathers 47 children from 12 different countries.
How many teachers instruct at Philadelphia schools compared to other districts?
See how your schools have done over the past 10 years.
See what Philadelphia School district collects per student in comparison to other regional school districts.
How much personal attention are Philadelphia Area students receiving at school?
Find out where your school district fell among the regional data.
Find out what tuition, fees and room and board will cost you for 2013-2014 at a number of Philadelphia area schools.
If you're enrolled for the coming school year at one of the state-owned universities, your bill just went up.
State Rep. Cherelle Parker says the state didn't do enough to help Philly schools.
A state tax credit program can save businesses up to 90 percent on their tax bill if they donate to local schools.
The president of the Friends of the Jenks School can't fathom the effects the Philadelphia School District's proposed cuts will have on the school.
A panel on the future of Mt. Airy stresses the importance of the neighborhood schools.
A music teacher at CW Henry invites residents to several upcoming music shows to help the music program.
The CW Henry Community held a rally on Thursday to protest the proposed budget for the Philadelphia School District.
The Mt. Airy elementary school has a fitness festival in the works for June.
Proud parents (and students) can get the word out whenever they want, via Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy Patch's homepage and daily email newsletter.
Germantown High School will be closed by the Philadelphia School District.
The lecture will focus on Hypoxia.
Nine academy staff members were honored for their service at a recent ceremony.