Update 4/16/25: This story has been updated with the number of backlogged cases and people currently assigned to reassignment rooms. The School District of Philadelphia is overhauling its process of …
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The driver accused of fatally striking Children's Hospital of Philadelphia doctor Barbara Friedes on her bike in Center City last summer pleaded guilty Tuesday to multiple offenses, court records show. …
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Mayor Parker’s proposed raise for Philly teachers won’t do much to close the pay gap with suburban school districts
Mayor Cherelle Parker, a former educator, has been pushing for higher pay for teachers, saying they "deserve to earn a living wage" and proposing an addition $12 million annually to …
Pennsylvania State Police said they're investigating an "act of arson" that took place early Sunday morning at Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence. At approximately 2 a.m., the Harrisburg Bureau of Fire …
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Millions of immigrants without legal status must now register and carry documents after court ruling
Millions of immigrants in the country without legal authorization are required as of Friday to register with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security after a federal judge rejected advocacy groups’ …
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Philly renters could get more protections under bills aimed at making landlords keep up with repairs
Philadelphia renters could get more protections from negligent landlords who leave properties in disrepair under new legislation introduced Thursday in City Council. A bill package titled the Safe Healthy Homes …
Wawa is closing two stores in Northeast Philadelphia later this month, bringing its number of city locations down to 17. The convenience store chain said it would shutter its locations …
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Trump administration extends deadline for schools in Pa., N.J. and other states to meet anti-DEI order or lose funds
The U.S. Education Department has agreed to delay for nearly two weeks enforcement of a disputed directive seeking to ban diversity, equity and inclusion practices, according to a court filing …
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino stops by City Council, pledges $1 million to Philly and says ‘Go Birds!’
When FIFA President Gianni Infantino stopped by City Council on Thursday, he admitted it can be confusing for him to talk about "football" in Philly with the Eagles just a …
Faced with an impending fiscal crisis, SEPTA proposed a budget Thursday that would raise fares by 21.5% on Sept. 1 and significantly cut service across the public transportation system if …