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Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington, right, gives his State of Schools address on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026 at Thomas Edison High School in Philadelphia.
Chalkbeat

Philly will launch 2 schools in new Promise Zone program even as school closures loom

Philadelphia will open two new schools as part of the new North Philadelphia Promise Zone, which is meant to boost student achievement and provide...
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Grid Magazine

Philadelphia takes on companies over alleged deceptive plastic recycling claims

When Philadelphia filed a lawsuit in September 2025 alleging two prominent companies were engaged in a “coordinated campaign of deception” regarding...
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Grid Magazine

West Philly nonprofit combats recidivism rates with literature

Incarcerated individuals often have little to read, and the range of books provided to them tends to be narrow, due to under-funded prison libraries...
Screenshot of Mayor Cherelle Parker being interviewed outdoors by Revive Media's P.O.C.

VIDEO: Philadelphia’s Mayor Parker Addresses Community Trust and Rollbacks at NoMo Foundation Event

Revive Media caught up with Philadelphia’s 100th mayor, Cherelle Parker, in a timely and revealing interview captured at the NoMo Foundation Back-to...
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The Trace

Could Philly’s $2 Billion Bet on Housing Help Reduce Gun Violence?

In Philadelphia, officials and residents hope that a new, sweeping housing plan will do more than alleviate the city’s long-standing problem of...