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Technically Philly: Student Entrepreneurs Build Startups to Initiate Change

Julie R. Smith — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:13:03 +0000

Philadelphia is undoubtedly a hotbed for startup activity in the technology, science, health and creative field. It is an equally popular place for student entrepreneur ... Read the full story >>

Technically Philly: Growing Trend of Student Entrepreneurship Continues

Julie R. Smith — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:09:20 +0000

In response to the present economy and lack of traditional jobs upon graduation, more students are turning toward entrepreneurial endeavors, creating their own startups and, ... Read the full story >>

Northeast: Tacony and Holmesburg Seeking Revitalization with Business and History

Raymond W. Boyd — Thu, 09 May 2013 23:30:08 +0000

Tacony and Holmesburg are neighboring communities that are seeking a better future for their residents. Their missions are similar but their focuses are different. Tacony ... Read the full story >>

Northeast: Dumping and Graffiti Create Problems

Steven Mitchell — Thu, 09 May 2013 15:13:29 +0000

Short dumping is a problem all over the city and has been a problem for years, but in Holmesburg it seems to be an issue ... Read the full story >>

Philadelphia Schools: A Special Report

charper — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:47:58 +0000

The School District of Philadelphia plans to close 23 schools in August–a decision aimed at saving money because of a $300 million budget deficit.

The ... Read the full story >>

Plan Philly: South Kensington Businesses Use Internet Resources for Development

Sara Khan — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:47:47 +0000

A fax machine printed out a lunch order at George’s Pizza, located at Second Street and Girard Avenue in South Kensington. Employees did not take ... Read the full story >>

Cedar Park: School Closings Create Concerns of Emotional Harm for Students

Bradley G. Feldman — Wed, 08 May 2013 02:04:11 +0000

One major, yet underexamined, issue in the publicly contentious process of closing schools is the psychological impact on young children.

More than half of the ... Read the full story >>

Graduate Hospital: Schools Need Resources

Kathryn E. McBride — Sun, 05 May 2013 13:30:35 +0000

Mayor Michael Nutter wanted to raise additional money for schools by implementing the Actual Value Initiative in 2012. Now the mayor says AVI will be ... Read the full story >>

Olney: ASPIRA Works With Olney Charter High to Achieve Higher Success

Jordan Toft — Sun, 05 May 2013 13:20:44 +0000

Olney Charter High School, formerly Olney East and Olney West High School, has laid a hopeful blueprint to student success in Northeast Philadelphia. Under the management of ASPIRA Inc. of Pennsylvania the original Olney High School has transformed into the charter that exists today with around 1,765 students from ninth to 12th grade. With 23 school closings in Philadelphia this year alone, innovative approaches to traditional learning methods have entered into the system in attempts to rekindle the vital relationship between students and their education. By specializing educational strategies, the new Olney High has been able to help tackle the various issues associated with the link between education and poverty, including attendance and literacy ratings. Read the full story...

Al Dia: A Latino Community Gets Education on Citizenship

Wafai Dias — Sat, 04 May 2013 22:03:27 +0000

Acción Colombia is a nonprofit organization that focuses on the growth of the Latino community in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. It strives to keep ... Read the full story >>