A private donor contributed specifically to support students studying music at the college level.
Mahaj Stevens, 9, said he had never seen his class come together like they did for this competition.
The phased return to in-person learning is meant to "provide more small group and individualized support" for students, Crowder said.
"I'm sure folks have told you again and again – like we're doing today – how important voting is," said council member Nic O'Rourke.
Roman Catholic High School grad and South Philadelphia native Dom Colasante donated over $500,000 to his alma mater.
All athletic events and after school activities go on as scheduled with the district operating on a two-hour delay Tuesday.
The school recently welcomed Grand Hank, a well-known scientist and educator, to provide a live science demonstration for students.
As part of its "Mission 1865" campaign, the lifestyle retailer aims to highlight talented Black educators across the country
Whether it's sports, mentorship or educational programs, each of the kids has a personal connection to the PAL.
All after-school activities, including athletic programs and professional development sessions scheduled for Friday, are canceled as well.
These schools in the city will use a Flexible Instruction Day. Archdiocese families should refer to their local school website for updates.
The University of Pennsylvania is under investigation by another congressional committee.
Drexel University, UPenn, and Lafayatte College are all being investigated for alleged shared ancestry violations of the Civil Rights Act.
J. Larry Jameson is the Executive Vice President of the school's Health System and Dean of the Raymond and Ruth Perlman School of Medicine.
The two university officials stepped down Saturday, after calls for their resignation and accusations Penn fails to protect Jewish students.
University of Pennsylvania students and staff protested Thursday outside the office of President Liz Magill.
Two Jewish students allege the school allows antisemitism to flourish while President Liz Magill's congressional testimony has drawn ire.
UPenn is now the second school to attempt to cancel one of these student-led screening events.
The screening of a film about Israel and Palestine is causing controversy on campus at the University of Pennsylvania.
Many of these trendsetting looks displayed at the exhibition were created here in Ms. Nadine Artis' classroom.
The University of Pennsylvania and Lafayatte College are among seven other schools being investigated by the US Department of Education.
The Center for Black Educator Development will kick off its annual conference Thursday at the Loews Hotel in Center City.
Penn President Liz Magill said Penn Commons, Huntsman Hall, and Irvine Auditorium had the messages projected on them.
Karim said he wasn't planning on coming that night but his friends convinced him.
This comes after several recent incidents at Penn, including someone vandalizing the building where Jewish students hold services.
Beginning Tuesday morning, Southwark students will begin virtual classes because of asbestos concerns.
"I saw that as love and I told them they have the right to protest," Veronica Joyner said.
The new guidelines are effective immediately and for the rest of the fall sports season.
After acting Temple University President JoAnne Epps' death, former president and current Chancellor Richard Englert will fill her spot.
State flags on all state facilities, public buildings, and grounds in Philadelphia will be at half-mast until JoAnne Epps is interred.
Acting Temple University President JoAnne A. Epps died after suddenly falling ill during a memorial event Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
Over 16,000 students have been named semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. See local semifinalists here.
Father Judge's new Career and Technical Education Academy has 20,000 square feet of space and will house new automotive, HVAC and welding.
A dozen more School District of Philadelphia schools are closing early this week due to intense heat in the forecast. See the list here.
Watlington is also a former school bus driver. He came out to the bus depot to thank the drivers for keeping Philly moving.
Dozens of School District of Philadelphia schools will dismiss early this week due to extreme heat and a lack of cooling systems.
The School District of Philadelphia said parents and guardians who take their kids to school instead of using buses can earn $300 a month.
Rising junior Terrence Butler was found dead in his on-campus apartment Wednesday. He was a forward on the school's basketball team.
For soon-to-be 4th grader, Amaris Vargas, Monday's assignment was all about preparing for the new school year.
Interested families are invited to explore classrooms, meet school leaders and learn about Chesterbrook Academy’s curriculum