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June 27, 2025

Philadelphia School District becomes first in U.S. to face criminal charges over asbestos failures
In an unprecedented move, the Department of Justice has charged the School District of Philadelphia with failing to properly manage …
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July 2, 2025

Safe2Say Program receives 32,000 tips during 2024-2025 school year
The program, which allows students to anonymously report safety concerns through an app, text messages or phone calls, has processed …
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July 3, 2025

New teacher shortage is hurting PA kids’ academic prospects, report says
Advocates are currently pushing state lawmakers to continue sending more money to the state’s poorest schools and provide more funding …
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July 11, 2025

Large PA cyber school facing wrongful death suit says it’s ‘unreasonable’ for teachers to see students weekly
State lawmakers are pushing to update the law’s language to ensure these wellness checks happen
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July 22, 2025

With state budget delayed, SEPTA cuts could impact Philadelphia students
Pennsylvania’s state budget is now more than three weeks overdue, with no clear timeline for when lawmakers will reach a …
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August 8, 2025

Philadelphia schools face perfect storm as teachers poised to strike, transportation crisis looms
Philadelphia schools face a perfect storm as 14,000 teachers threaten to strike just days after SEPTA cuts 32 bus routes, …
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August 18, 2025

$500 grants available for PECO customers through new relief fund
The PECO Customer Relief Fund is funded by PECO’s parent company Exelon and will provide one-time $500 grants
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August 19, 2025

Report says Metro Philly AICUP colleges generate $15B revenue
AICUP member schools in the Metro Philadelphia region support over 97,000 jobs.
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August 21, 2025

Villanova University says active shooter report was a 'cruel hoax'
Villanova University President Father Peter Donahue sent a message to the entire Villanova Community about 90 minutes after the report …
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September 11, 2025

Philly School District spent at least $309,000 sending staff to local union conference despite travel policy
Learn how school district funds, including hotel stays for a Philadelphia-based conference, were used