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Members of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers voted Thursday to approve a three-year contract with the school district, union leaders announced after a membership meeting. An “overwhelming” 70% of members who joined call voted to ratify the collective bargaining agreement, union president Arthur G. Steinberg said during a press conference. The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers […]
Four men have sustained injuries after a tree branch from a large tree, fell on them in Philadelphia's Fairmount park section.
As summer begins its final descent, Americans are packing their bags—and their trunks—for the long Labor Day weekend, set to run from August 29 through September 1. With air travel, road trips, and spontaneous getaways on the rise, travelers have more options—and more information—than ever to help navigate the chaos. This year brings a notable […]
As back to school season begins, Saquon Barkley wants to make sure kids of one of the most important resources for a successful school year.
Black PR Wire) According to the National Institutes of Health, over six million Americans are currently living with dementia. The condition also accounts for about 100,000 deaths annually. Additionally, researchers estimate that over 40 percent of Americans over the age of 55 will be diagnosed with dementia in the near future, and the number of new […]
All 32 teams have whittled their preseason rosters down to 53 players. So who made the Eagles’ final 53-man roster, and who’s out?
Attendance has been down throughout the entire Philadelphia school district as students struggle to commute to class.
The ‘Long Hots & Sharp Provolone' flavor was selected as the winner of the Herr's ‘Flavored by Philly' contest; earning a total of199,008 votes
Villanova University went into lockdown this weekend after multiple false shooter calls triggered a massive law enforcement response and widespread panic on campus. The incident began Saturday evening when several 911 calls reported an active shooter inside a residence hall. Radnor Township Police and university public safety officers rushed to the scene. Officers swept several […]
An American Airlines flight that departed Philadelphia International Airport this weekend was forced to make an emergency landing at Washington Dulles International Airport after the crew reported a mechanical issue midair. Flight 2137, bound for Orlando, took off from Philadelphia on Saturday afternoon with more than 150 passengers on board. Roughly 45 minutes into the […]
Just hours before Philadelphia’s new school year was set to begin, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) and the School District of Philadelphia struck a tentative three-year contract agreement, averting the threat of a strike and ensuring classrooms open on time. Union leaders hailed the agreement as a major victory for educators. “This pact ensures […]
Philadelphia’s public school students are feeling the ripple effects of service cuts at SEPTA, the city’s transit authority, as reduced routes and fewer drivers place new burdens on families and school districts. For many students, particularly those who rely on buses and subways to reach classrooms across the city, the changes have added layers of […]
