School choice tax credits pay off: Report, Philadelphia

Philly is starting on a process that will likely lead to school closures, new buildings. Here’s what you should know.

Some schools are bursting at the seams and others are underenrolled. School closures are possible, but so are co-locations, ...

Former Philadelphia high school teacher sentenced to 30 years for child exploitation catfishing scheme

Former Lower Merion Township and Philadelphia teacher Jeremy Schobel, 33, was sentenced to 30 years in prison for a child ...

School closures ‘likely’ in Philadelphia in next few years, school board president warns

Philadelphia may close some schools in the next few years, the board president warned on Tuesday, as the district tries to ...

Traffic nightmare impacting school drop-off, pick-up at this Philadelphia school

FOX 29's Jennifer Joyce heads to Somerton to get the scoop on a traffic nightmare causing major issues at MaST Community ...

Philadelphia’s Building 21 Pushes Students to Tackle ‘Unfinished Learning’

From the outside, Building 21 looks like a typical school in Philadelphia’s West Oak Lane neighborhood: four stories, brick, ...

More than 20 schools in Philly's Mastery Charter School network facing IT disruption: officials

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- An investigation is underway into an IT outage impacting Philadelphia's largest charter schools ...

School choice tax credits pay off: Report

Private school students who pay tuition using taxpayer-funded scholarships achieve higher academic proficiencies than their ...

No threat to Wissahickon High School after bullet found, but police are on alert, principal says

Extra police officers will be at Wissahickon High School in Ambler for the next few days after a security scare on Thursday.

Run-DMC legend reads children's book to students at Philadelphia elementary school

A member of the legendary rap group Run-DMC stopped by Mary McLeod Bethune School to read his children's book, showing students that storytelling is the ultimate track.

Why schools are ripping up playgrounds across the U.S.

As extreme heat worsens, schools nationwide are increasingly replacing asphalt playgrounds with green, cooler spaces.

Former Reps Bullock and Kinsey’s Philadelphia state House districts are up for grabs Tuesday

Voters will elect representatives for two Philadelphia state House districts vacated by Democratic Reps. Donna Bullock and ...

Democrats run unopposed to fill 2 state House vacancies in Philadelphia

HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Philadelphia voters on Tuesday will fill two vacant state House seats in special elections, and in both ...

Democrats run unopposed to fill 2 Pa. House vacancies in Philadelphia

Philadelphia voters are filling two vacant seats in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. In both cases the Democratic candidates are the only ones on the ballot.

Meet the Pa. House candidates running unopposed in special elections in Philly today

Keith Sea Harris, the 28th Ward leader and a local landlord, is running unopposed in North Philadelphia to fill the vacancy ...

Too much of our conversation in Philadelphia centers addiction, not recovery

When we spend more energy helping people recover rather than punishing them for having a substance use disorder, we make a ...

Philadelphia’s Building 21 Tackles ‘Unfinished Learning’ While Pushing Students to Find Their Passions

Founded by two Harvard classmates, it prioritizes internships, asking why learning must stay confined to ‘this place called ...

Harris’ Jobs Remarks Lack Context

In boasting of job creation, Vice President Kamala Harris told an organization of Black journalists, "We have the lowest ...

Benching Bryce Young Was Not a Rash Decision

Understanding the Panthers’ decision to sit him. Plus, more notes on Sam Darnold, the Falcons’ plan around Kirk Cousins, ...

HBCU alumni shine as NFL Cheerleaders

Lincoln University graduate Tamia Casey transitioned from HBCU cheerleading to the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles, ...

Kalen Jackson grew up in football, developed a passion for using the game to help others

Kalen Jackson was born into the NFL as the youngest daughter of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, so her love for the sport ...

Nakobe Dean, leader of the pack of Eagles’ Dawgs, knows they must improve against the run

Nakobe Dean and Jordan Davis lounged on Nolan Smith’s couch, still in their semiconscious state from a 10-hour plane ride, ...

Barkley’s pivotal drop late in 4th quarter burns Eagles in 22-21 loss to Atlanta Falcons

Saquon Barkley had at least a first down, maybe even a touchdown, in his grasp that would have sealed the Eagles’ win in ...

Brewers beat Phillies 6-2 in matchup of NL division leaders

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Joey Ortiz and William Contreras each drove in two runs, and the Milwaukee Brewers moved a step closer to ...