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Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington, second from left, Mayor Cherelle Parker, and Philadelphia Federation of Teachers President Arthur Steinberg stand along others on the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 (Carly Sitrin / Chalkbeat)
Chalkbeat

Philadelphia teachers union ratifies new contract that gives teachers raises, parental leave

Members of the Philadelphia teachers union voted to ratify the union’s new contract with the school district Thursday that includes annual 3% raises...
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...
Collage of EVEV Ambassadors
The Lenfest Institute

Meet the Philly social media influencers making civic content resonate

Every Voice, Every Vote partners with a cohort of Philadelphia-based social media ambassadors to share civic content. From left: Nyia Moore, Mejire...
Two people and a bike on grass, Philadelphia cityscape in background (Associated Press)
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.
District attorney candidates Larry Krasner and Patrick Dugan
The Lenfest Institute

No TV debate for Philly's hot DA election? That could lead to a win for incumbent, observers say, but it’s a loss for voters. 

Philadelphia District Attorney candidates Larry Krasner (left) and Pat Dugan (right) appearing this week on WURD Radio (CREDIT: WURD Radio livestream)...