School District of Philadelphia part of congressional antisemitism investigation, Philadelphia

Philly school district launches new office to usher in sweeping changes to facilities

From left, Deputy Superintendent of Operations Oz Hill, Superintendent Tony Watlington and Shakeera Warthen-Canty, senior ...

Philadelphia residents cite education as a top concern in new poll

Participating residents ranked education as the second most important issue in the city.

Dozens of Philadelphia schools dismissing early on June 11 due to heat

Temperatures are expected to climb into the mid-90s on Thursday and Friday, but the humidity will make it feel closer to 100 degrees.

Philly school district launches transition office for $3B facilities master plan

A new transition office will help families track progress and stay informed during the district's 10-year modernization ...

Philadelphia teachers' union calls for district to reverse cuts after receiving $48 million in city budget

Despite receiving $48 million without the ride-hailing tax being passed, the School District of Philadelphia is still cutting over 300 positions.

Philadelphia Schools Could Start Before Labor Day for the Next 2 Years

This article was originally published in Chalkbeat. Philadelphia students could head back to classes before Labor Day for the next two years, according to proposed academic calendars the district ...

340 school-based job cuts "off the table" as Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker seeks long-term funding

More than 300 school-based positions in the School District of Philadelphia are being preserved after the city committed $48 million to the district.

Philadelphia school district offering free backpacks, supplies on bus tour

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The School District of Philadelphia is kicking off back-to-school preparations with a bus tour to answer questions, provide free school supplies and also immunizations at select ...

Philadelphia school board approves first new charter school since 2018

The Philadelphia Board of Education voted Thursday to approve the city's first new charter school in nearly a decade. At a tense board meeting in a packed room, board members said they were "obligated ...

School District of Philadelphia part of congressional antisemitism investigation

PHILADELPHIA -- A House panel Monday launched an investigation into alleged antisemitism in three public school districts in California, Virginia and Pennsylvania --including with the School District ...

Bucs blanked by Sánchez as left-handed pitching continues to puzzle Pittsburgh

The Pirates have batted so poorly against left-handed pitchers that they benched two of their best hitters as a possible ...

NBA free agency 2026 live updates: Kawhi Leonard traded to Raptors; LeBron James to leave Lakers

NBA free agency begins at 6 p.m. ET Tuesday but we already know that LeBron James will be playing for another team next ...

Cavs lose free agent Dean Wade to Philadelphia 76ers

The 29-year-old Wade, who evolved from organizational afterthought into sometimes starter, entered the free agent market ...

Report: Dean Wade agrees to four-year deal with 76ers

Former Cavaliers forward Dean Wade has agreed to a four-year, $39 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers according to ESPN.

Dodgers Change Shohei Ohtani’s Schedule, Announce He’ll Now Pitch Against Padres

The San Diego Padres lineup will face Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani as a pitcher in their upcoming weekend ...

Dean Wade, 76ers Reportedly Agree to Contract in NBA Free Agency, Updated Salary Cap and Depth Chart

The Philadelphia 76ers added forward Dean Wade in free agency on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Per Charania, Wade signed a four-year, $39 million deal with the 76ers. According to ...

Speed cameras on Frankford Avenue hill in Northeast Philly trigger tickets, driver complaints

New speed cameras on Frankford Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia are issuing tickets to drivers exceeding the reduced speed limit, with particular frustration over a camera placed on a steep hill.

Cleveland Cavs free agency live updates. Latest LeBron James rumors

Check back here for the latest updates as the Cavaliers enter free agency during a vital offseason in their search for a trip ...

Sixers, Dean Wade Agree To Four-Year Deal

After spending the first seven seasons of his career with the Cavaliers, free agent forward Dean Wade has agreed to a ...

Mexico game delayed: Weather updates, start time for World Cup vs. Ecuador

Mexico and Ecuador's World Cup match on Tuesday in Mexico City is delayed after lightning in the area. The match was ...

The Sixers might be better off without Quentin Grimes and Kelly Oubre Jr.

The important thing is that the focus remains there: two or three years from now, when VJ Edgecombe will have taken more ...

PECO, IBEW Local 614, and the looming July 4 strike: What to know

IBEW Local 614 announced PECO has paused disciplinary actions against union members ahead of a planned July 4 strike, with ...