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“I’d be…salty, too” | After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.
The School District of Philadelphia won’t be closing any facilities until after the 2026-27 academic year, but with his plan now approved by the Boar…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Colman Domingo’s KYW connection, city budget hearings finale, PGA preview
Colman Domingo’s star has seen a meteoric rise the past decade. But the West Philadelphia native and Academy Award-nominated actor hasn’t forgotten t…
4 months, 3 weeks ago
Phillies shake up their management, school closure plan passes, and Market East gets a glow-up
Protesters caused a ruckus at this week’s Philadelphia School Board meeting, where the Board ultimately voted to pass the superintendent’s facilities…
5 months ago
School Board delays vote on closing schools, an email prompts an ICE investigation, and the Eagles get aggressive in draft
The Philadelphia School Board was scheduled to vote on a plan to close 17 schools in the district this Thursday, but after pressure from City Council…
5 months, 1 week ago
Final “final” changes to facilities plan | After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.
As the Board of Education appears poised to take a long-awaited position on the School District of Philadelphia’s facilities master plan, tensions ha…
5 months, 1 week ago
Parker vs. Uber, ICE hearings, and a fun Flyers playoff run
Cue the boxing bell! It’s round 1 between Mayor Parker and Uber, as the two sides duke it out over the administration’s proposed rideshare tax to hel…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
“Our schools need attention” | After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.
So far, the press for the School District of Philadelphia’s $2.8 billion facilities plan has skewed mostly in one direction. Superintendent Dr. Tony…
5 months, 2 weeks ago
CHOP garage collapse, and America 250 may draw less tourism than we thought
A garage being built for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia collapsed on Wednesday, killing multiple construction workers. America 250 has been …
5 months, 3 weeks ago
When will Board of Education weigh in on facilities plan? | After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.
Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. believes the School District of Philadelphia’s $2.8 billion facilities master plan presents a “once-in-a-lifetime” opportunit…
5 months, 3 weeks ago
Birthright citizenship explained, UPenn ordered to give lists of Jewish staff and students, and a time-honored Center City classic returns
The U.S. Supreme Court held a hearing this week on birthright citizenship for the children of undocumented immigrants. We break down the case, plus g…
6 months ago