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(Philadelphia police escort about 1,000 students down Broad Street toward City Hall. Credit: Mike DeNardo)

Public School Students Flood North Broad Street For School Funding Rally

More than 1,000 students walked out of class at noontime and converged at school headquarters, then marched to City Hall.

2013/05/17

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

Le Bec Fin Will Close Its Doors, Ending An Era In Fine Dining

For more than 40 years, Le Bec Fin was Philadelphia’s five-star gold standard in French dining.

2013/05/16

(VP Joseph Biden with Univ. of Pa. president Amy Gutmann at Monday's commencement ceremony. Credit: Mike DeNardo)

VP Biden Tells Penn Grads To Keep Chin Up As They Go Forth

Biden received an honorary law degree. He joked with Penn president Amy Gutmann, “It’s much cheaper to get a degree this way, isn’t it?”

2013/05/13

Philadelphia Cab Drivers Demand In-Cab Cameras To Deter Assaults

Ronald Blount, president of the Taxi Workers Alliance of Pennsylvania, led a noontime rally of about 100 cabbies at 31st and Market Streets on Friday.

2013/05/10

(Mayor Nutter with state legislators at Jackson Elementary School, in South Philadelphia. Credit: Mike DeNardo)

Nutter, State Legislators Promise They’ll Scrounge For School District Stopgap Funds

Mayor Nutter says he’ll present a package of proposals in a week or so to raise $60 million for city schools.

2013/05/09

There's no word on if any of Andy's old, laminated play sheets will be up for sale. (credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Andy And Tammy Reid Selling Some Unique Eagles Memorabilia At Charity Moving Sale

You spend 14 seasons in one place, you’re going to accumulate stuff. And now that Andy’s coaching in Kansas City, Tammy Reid says they’re selling hundreds of Eagles items.

2013/05/09

(Produce is sold from the new "Mobile Market" trailer in Camden. Credit: Mike DeNardo)

Fresh-Deprived Camden Gets a Mobile Fruits-and-Veggies Store

A new mobile produce van made its first stop on Wednesday, selling fruits and vegetables on the streets of Camden, NJ.

2013/05/08

file photo (credit: Miguel Gutierrez/AFP/Getty Images)

Survey: School Nurse Shortage Having A Big Impact On Philadelphia Schools

Cuts to Philadelphia’s school nursing staff has had a negative effect on students, according to a new survey.

2013/05/08

Jeffrey Rosen Named New Head of National Constitution Center

Rosen is a law professor at George Washington University and legal affairs editor at “The New Republic.”

2013/05/06

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

(Philadelphia Police and Fire Bagpipers play during the Living Flame memorial ceremony. Credit: Mike DeNardo)

Names of Philadelphia’s Latest Fallen Heroes Added To Franklin Square Memorial

Three names were added: those of police officers Brian Lorenzo and Moses Walker, killed last summer, and fire captain Michael Goodwin, killed just last month fighting a fire in South Philadelphia.

2013/05/01

(Community activist Cheri Honkala testifies before Philadelphia City Council on the school budget crisis. Credit: Mike DeNardo)

Education Activists Plead For $60-Million Stopgap For Philadelphia Schools

Council hasn’t decided whether or how it can give the school district $60 million more, but dozens from the public urged Council to find a way.

2013/04/30

(L-R: SRC chair Pedro Ramos, superintendent William Hite, and district CFO Matthew Stanski. Credit: Mike DeNardo)

Philadelphia School District Makes Its Case For Latest Funding Stopgap

“The budget, in its current form, simply cannot support the services provided this year,” SRC chair Pedro Ramos told Philadelphia lawmakers.

2013/04/29

(Science Leadership Academy principal Chris Lehmann, in file photo. Photo provided)

Local Educator Wants Philly Pro Teams To Underwrite School Athletics

Chris Lehmann, the principal of Science Leadership Academy, has launched an online petition calling on Philadelphia’s professional sports teams to fill the financial gap that could mean the end of scholastic sports.

2013/04/26