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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, flanked by Superintendent Tony Watlington and Education Chief Debora Carrera, announces that 15 new schools will participate in the “extended day, extended year” school initiative at Philadelphia City Hall on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Carly Sitrin / Chalkbeat)
Chalkbeat

Philly mayor adds schools to extended-day initiative, says it’s year-round school ‘in my mind’

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker’s signature “extended day, extended year” school initiative is expanding to 15 new schools next year, even as it...
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The Trace

Can a Greener Philly Reduce Crime?

In a bid to improve public safety, quality of life initiatives are bringing brighter lights and more green spaces to Philadelphia. Read more.
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The Philadelphia Inquirer

Here’s how Philadelphia-area hospitals fared in Leapfrog’s latest safety report card

Eight Philadelphia-area hospitals owned by Jefferson Health and Virtua Health improved their ratings in the latest report card from a leading hospital...
A bright yellow pedestrian crossing sign is posted along a city street lined with parked cars and a historic stone building, as a black SUV drives by.
Technically Media

Philly’s new Vision Zero dashboard shows where and how crashes happen

Early in her administration, Mayor Parker signed an executive order to eliminate all traffic deaths on Philadelphia Streets. Dubbed "Vision Zero," the...
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Philadelphia Gay News

Alba Martínez to step down as commerce director to produce an original musical

Alba Martinez, Philadelphia’s first Latina and LGBTQ+ director of commerce, is stepping down May 1 to produce an original musical. Read more.