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Philadelphia’s new mom school brings postpartum community to Rittenhouse Square

For many new mothers, the support that surrounds pregnancy tends to disappear the moment the baby arrives, Eva Almiñana wants ...

Philadelphia plans to close 17 neighborhood public schools – here’s what went wrong when it shuttered 30 schools in 2013

The Philadelphia School Board voted in May 2026 to close 17 of its 218 schools. Seven are elementary schools, five are middle ...

Over 50 Philadelphia public schools going virtual Friday due to heat

The School District of Philadelphia says 52 schools will shift to virtual learning Friday because a number of schools lack ...

Teachers union blasts Philadelphia City Council after school funding proposal rejected

Philadelphia City Council rejected several tax proposals from Mayor Parker, including a measure intended to generate funding ...

School board passes controversial plan that will close 17 Philadelphia public schools

Ross DiMattei comes to Philadelphia from KTNV-TV in Las Vegas, where he anchored and reported for more than two years. He is most proud of his interview with then-presidential candidate Joe Biden, ...

Philly students head back to school

School bus drivers in Northeast Philadelphia were gearing up to begin the process of picking up students for their first day of school for the School District of Philadelphia as the sun began to rise ...

School Dist. of Philadelphia opening 2 hours late; Archdiocesan schools going virtual due to storm

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Schools in Philadelphia are making some adjustments on Tuesday due to snow in the forecast. The School District of Philadelphia will operate on a two-hour delay. All athletic ...

Dozens of Philadelphia schools going virtual on Friday due to extreme heat

More than 50 Philadelphia schools are being forced to hold virtual classes on Friday, June 5, because of forecasted heat in ...

Philadelphia school district plans a $4.6B budget with classroom cuts

Opponents of the district's facilities plan, which would close 17 schools and renovate 169, will also gather before ...

Philadelphia teachers gifted school supplies as part of 'Abbott Elementary' tour

PHILADELPHIA -- Teachers at several public schools in Philadelphia were gifted meals and school supplies on Friday as part of the "Lunch Break with Abbott Elementary National Tour." The tour, which ...

New poll shows parents hold improved perception of Philly school district

From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know! The parents of Philadelphia school students are split regarding whether the district ...

7 hurt, 2 critical, after mass shooting in Trenton, New Jersey

Police are investigating after seven people were hurt in a late-night shooting in Trenton, New Jersey. Detectives spent all ...

Woman beaten to death with bricks in North Philadelphia, police say

A woman was beaten to death with bricks in an alley in North Philadelphia in the morning hours of Sunday, June 7, police said ...

GM says Eagles 'wanted' this before Browns traded Myles Garrett to Rams

A previous report suggested that the Browns wanted defensive tackle Jalen Carter from the Eagles and that Roseman wouldn't include Carter in any deal for Garrett. However, Mary Kay Cabot of the ...

The biggest questions facing the Sixers as the Mike Gansey era begins

On Monday morning, the Philadelphia 76ers introduced Mike Gansey as their new president of basketball operations. He read ...

WWE's Growing Problem Blurring the Lines of Heels and Babyfaces

The blurring of the line between heels and babyfaces in WWE has become a growing problem, with the top of the card on both ...

DOJ launches investigation into allegations of unconstitutional gun permit standards in Philadelphia

Law-abiding Americans, regardless of where they live, should not have to worry that their city will revoke their means of ...

Beyond the 1911: Wilson Combat's New Bulwark

The Bulwark is designed as a “hard-use service pistol” that combines the best features of a 1911 with those of a daily-carry ...

Ranking every Eagles starter by job security entering camp

A ranking of every projected Eagles starter by job security entering training camp, from Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley to ...

DOJ investigating Philadelphia Police Department for alleged unconstitutional gun permit revocations

The Justice Department launched an investigation into the Philadelphia Police Department. It is looking into the city's ...

Funeral arrangements announced for Penn State student killed in Philadelphia

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Wiliam ‘Billy’ Schmidt, a Penn State student who was callously gunned down near ...

Longwood Gardens' beauty and history continue to draw generations of visitors to Chester County

Spanning more than 1,100 acres, Longwood Gardens features indoor gardens, outdoor gardens and striking architecture.

Tanner McKee Trade Rumors: 3 Teams That Could Target The Eagles QB

Tanner McKee trade rumors are beginning to heat up. Here are three NFL teams that could target the Philadelphia Eagles backup quarterback.