Bob Perkins, the beloved Philadelphia jazz DJ known as ‘BP with the GM,’ has died at 91
Bob Perkins, 91, of Wyncote, the jazz DJ whose sonorous, deeply relaxing, and reassuring voice on the Philadelphia airwaves ...
How do you raise the high school graduation rate? Philly is betting a focus on ninth grade will help.
Philadelphia School District leaders have long said they want to improve the system’s four-year graduation rate — currently ...
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School of the Week: Roxborough prepares students for high achievement
Academies at Roxborough is a high school that provides its 600 students with the educational skills to help them reach their ...
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Philly school leader named Superintendent of the Year
School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. has been named 2025 Superintendent of the Year by the ...
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Philadelphia School District’s Tony Watlington Named 2025 Superintendent of the Year
Philadelphia School District Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. is being honored by the District Administration Leadership ...
Philadelphia officer struck by vehicle at South Philly Sports Complex; 1 arrested, police say
A Philadelphia police officer was taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle at the South Philly Sports Complex on ...
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Philly's port saw record container volume last year — but some warn it's losing business to competitors
The Philadelphia port handled about 841,000 shipping container units in 2024, up 13% over the prior year, according to the ...
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‘Initial skepticism, dazed elation, then cautious optimism’ – Arena opponents relieved after Sixers say they’ll stay in South Philly
Opponents of the Sixers arena proposal to build in Center City were ectstatic Sunday at news the team would stay in South ...
In a Surprise, 76ers Say They Are Staying in South Philadelphia
The city had approved a plan for a new arena in a struggling part of downtown. But on Monday, the Sixers said a new venue ...
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Philadelphia mayor announces new plan to keep 76ers arena in South Philadelphia, pursue WNBA team
The team, whose ownership group is led by investor Josh Harris, said it had formed a 50-50 joint venture with Comcast to ...
Sixers and Comcast plan a new South Philly arena and event complex; Mayor Parker calls change of plans a ‘curveball’
What you should knowThe 76ers are going to remain in South Philly after abandoning their plan to build a new arena in Center ...
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76ers abandon plan for $1.3B downtown arena, will stay in South Philly: Reports
The Philadelphia 76ers have decided not to build a $1.3 billion downtown arena, a surprising move that comes just weeks after ...