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After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr: “There is no perfect plan”
There have been community conversations and surveys, data collection and analysis. Now, the School District of Philadelphia is on the cusp of making …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
Sheriff Bilal’s viral response to ICE, measles on the rise, and Eagles disappoint in playoffs
After Renee Good was shot and killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis, Philadelphians held vigils while local law enforcement spoke out - with Sheriff Ro…
8 months, 2 weeks ago
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr: “"This is going to be some game-changing work"
For decades, the Harlem Children’s Zone has provided a blueprint for impoverished urban neighborhoods to improve educational and societal advancement…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
Venezuelans in Philadelphia react, Eagles playoff preview, and two new schools coming to the city
After American forces seized control of Venezuela and deposed President Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan community in Philadelphia expressed uncertaint…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr: “We will not tolerate this"
The first days of the new year brought with them a disturbing development for the School District of Philadelphia, as racist graffiti was tagged on o…
8 months, 4 weeks ago
The Year in Philly, Part 2: Elections, elation, and the end of an era
A big race in New Jersey underscored a defining national trend from an off-year election cycle, while Philly sports fans kicked off 2025 with another…
9 months ago
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: 2025 in review, 2026 resolutions
The 2025 calendar year marked Dr. Tony Watlington Sr. 's third helming the School District of Philadelphia. In a reflective conversation with KYW New…
9 months ago
The Year in Philly, Part 1: Revisiting the city’s biggest stories from 2025
From a tragic plane crash in the Northeast to a grueling budget impasse in Harrisburg that fueled a series of SEPTA sagas, 2025 was a year of heartbr…
9 months, 1 week ago
After School with Dr. Tony Watlington Sr.: Big takeaways from the facilities planning survey
The School District of Philadelphia has revealed the four primary themes that emerged from its recently-conducted facilities planning process survey.…
9 months, 1 week ago
Atlantic City mayor's verdict, officer Andy Chan remembered, and funding for Chinatown
This week, we cover the emotional conclusion to the trial of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small, who was found not guilty on all charges. We also remem…
9 months, 2 weeks ago