Community College of Philadelphia

Possible Teacher Strike Looms at Community College of Phila. As Talks Continue

The two sides have been negotiating for more than a year. Their five-year contract expired last August.

2012/02/24

File Photo: Dr. Donald Schwarz, Philadelphia's deputy mayor for health and opportunity. (Credit: Mike Dunn)

Philadelphia Officials Warn State Cuts Will Decimate Mental Health Services Here

Dr. Donald Schwarz says he has “not seen anything like this before.”

2012/02/21

Black History Month Events Guide

Since 1976, the United States has set aside February as Black History Month. Here’s where to take part in the celebration of African American history, culture and heritage in the Philadelphia area.

2012/02/01

(Credit: African American Children's Book Fair)

Community College Of Philadelphia Hosts 20th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair

The 20th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair will take place next Saturday.

2012/01/29

A Yes Philly student self portrait (credit: Cherri Gregg)

‘YESPhilly’ Helps Non-Grads Succeed With Art & Creative Incentives

YesPhilly is a non-profit that uses art and creative incentives to motivate non-grads to do more than just get a GED.

2011/12/17

Community College of Phila. Hosts Conference Exploring Witness Reluctance

“Snitching” and witness reluctance were the focus of a daylong conference at Community College of Philadelphia.

2011/11/17

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From Peoria To Beijing

The Caterpillar Company, which makes tractors and other heavy equipment, is headquartered in Peoria, Illinois and students at the city’s community college, Illinois Central are getting training for work at Cat — in China.

2011/08/08

(Today's hearing by the Democratic Policy Committee of the Pennsylvania State Senate, at Community College of Philadelphia. Credit: Mike DeNardo

Pennsylvania Legislators, In Philadelphia, Weigh School Voucher Programs

The divisive issue of school vouchers took center stage on Tuesday at a hearing in Northeast Philadelphia.

2011/08/02

Philadelphians In Recovery Take Part In TV-Inspired In Talent Competition

“Philadelphia Recovery Idol” is modeled after a popular television show.

2011/07/21

Part 2: Private vs. Public Colleges

The cost of college can vary widely between low-priced community colleges and elite private universities. What do students at each kind of school get for their tuition dollar?

2011/03/04

(US labor secretary Hilda Solis, left, walks with AFSCME Philadelphia president Henry Nicholas today in Philadelphia. Photo by Pat Loeb)

US Education, Labor Secretaries In Philadelphia To Promote Funds For Retraining

At Community College of Philadelphia, US labor secretary Hilda Solis (far left) addressed a gathering of community college presidents from across the East Coast.

2011/02/28

PAFA dates back to 1791, making it the oldest operating art school and museum in the United States. (Credit: www.pafa.org)

A Guide To Philadelphia Art Schools

While cheesesteaks may be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Philadelphia’s claim to fame, art schools could be the next runner up.

2010/10/09

Chess and Beyond

For Anthony Upsey, chess has been an important part of his life since he was a freshman at Bok High School. “Chess has taught me to think before I make decisions,” said the North Philadelphia […]

2010/07/19

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