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 >>

More than $1.5 million was given out to local arts groups earlier this year. The Philadelphia Cultural Fund distributes grants yearly to help keep community … Read the full story >>

Philadelphia’s Office of Property Assessment has implanted a new property tax reform effort, the Actual Value Initiative. Under this reform, many are paying more in … Read the full story >>

One of Philadelphia’s oldest high speed lines, the Market Frankford Blue Line, allows commuters to travel between Center City and West Philadelphia within a matter … Read the full story >>

Cobbs Creek Park runs along the course of Cobbs Creek, which bounds West Philadelphia from Delaware County. Along 63rd Street, which becomes Cobbs Creek Parkway in … Read the full story >>

When the School District of Philadelphia removed the Morton McMichael Elementary from the list of schools that would close at the end of the year, … Read the full story >>

Since Penn Alexander School opened its doors in 2001, it has consistently ranked as one of the top public schools in the city.

The independent … Read the full story >>

Pete Merzbacher is the one man force of tireless bread baking behind Philly Bread, which has operated inside of Aladdin Pizza, located at … Read the full story >>

The students in Philadelphia’s public school system want everyone to know their education should not be a victim of budget cuts.

Philadelphia Student Union is … Read the full story >>

Twenty-three Philadelphia schools are set to close, including University City High School and Alexander Wilson Elementary School, after a vote by the School Reform … Read the full story >>