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Philadelphia Teachers, School Officials At Odds Over How To Close Budget Gap

Superintendent William Hite’s budget relies on labor concessions — including teacher pay cuts from 5 to 13 percent, and an end to teacher seniority.

2013/05/17

Questlove Steps Up To Ensure Next Year’s CAPA Musical Will Go On

A famous alumnus of Philadelphia’s High School for the Creative and Performing Arts is reaching into his own pocket to make sure that next year’s musical at his alma mater won’t be scrapped, as this year’s was.

2013/05/06

(CAPA principal Johnny Whaley Jr. with some of his students. Credit: Steve Tawa)

Philadelphia Performing Arts H.S. Cancels Spring Musical Due To Budget Crunch

The spring musical, a signature event at Philadelphia’s High School for Creative and Performing Arts, will not go on as planned this year because of Philadelphia School District cutbacks.

2013/04/26

(Ta'Rea Campbell, an alumna of Philadelphia's High School for the Creative and Performing Arts, talks with current students. Credit: John McDevitt)

Homegrown Acting Star Meets With Students at Philly’s Creative Arts High School

Students of the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts had the opportunity to ask questions of Ta’Rea Campbell, the lead of “Sister Act” who was once a student at CAPA.

2013/04/03

(Ezra Ali and fellow CAPA students entertain children at a South Philadelphia day care center. Credit: Steve Tawa)

Philadelphia Students and Cops Create Holiday Fun For South Philly Tots

Students of the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts (“CAPA”) stopped at four daycare centers in South Philadelphia along with “Santa” and his helpers (officers in the 17th Police District) to offer stories and songs.

2012/12/05