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June 6, 2011
In an effort to continue the national conversation sparked last fall with the launch of “Education Nation” in New York City, NBC News has launched “Education Nation On-The-Road.” The final stop of this three-city tour is Philadelphia, beginning on June 5th.
June 6, 2011
In releasing his recent audit of the School District of Philadelphia’s financial statements that found serious financial errors, City Controller Alan Butkovitz today called for more financial oversight and auditing authority for the City and the Controller’s Office over the School District’s finances.
May 30, 2011
Mayor Nutter, accompanied by Deputy Mayor for Health and Opportunity Donald F. Schwarz and Deputy Mayor for Environmental and Community Resources Michael DiBerardinis, signed an executive order to make the more than 200 city owned recreation centers, playgrounds, and pools 100% smoke-free…
May 30, 2011
Students in the United States diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) who are planning to pursue higher education have a new scholarship program opportunity. The Shire ADHD Scholarship includes a monetary award and a prepaid year of ADHD coaching services…
May 30, 2011
Senate Bill 1 is written to remove every government regulation that has protected our children since 1938. There are no civil rights protections, hence, no special education services required. There is no required curriculum, no requirement to report abuse, no oversight of how funds are spent, and no…
May 23, 2011
Maybe it’s time for Pennsylvania to consider the whole early voting/voting by mail thing. Why do I say that? Because that might be the only way to get folks to vote in primaries or any other election in Philadelphia for that matter, when it rains.
May 23, 2011
Comic book writers, extreme sports, spoken-word, film, a laugh-riot WURD radio kick-off, the heartwarming Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony on June 2 honoring J. California Cooper, evening author discussions, family-friendly events, and finally, the outdoor-indoor Saturday festival at Temple University.
May 23, 2011
Denzel Washington confessed to a bit of stage fright in his latest role: Commencement speaker at the University of Pennsylvania. Addressing about 5,000 graduates at the Ivy League school in Philadelphia…
May 15, 2011
Though she hasn’t made any definite decisions regarding her next steps after graduation, Williams does know she’d like to go into network news. She hopes to one day have her own talk show broadcast in both English and Spanish.
May 15, 2011
Police say a 39-year-old southwest Philadelphia woman died Saturday after she was hit by a bullet meant for her son.
May 15, 2022
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