Education
Policy
Philadelphia students navigate school without access to school libraries
The number of school librarians in Philadelphia has declined over the past decade, from about 57 in the 2012-13 school year to just one in the 2023-24 school year
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
5 takeaways from Monday’s Philadelphia mayoral town hall
Cherelle Parker and David Oh answered voters’ questions in a rare forum before the Nov. 7 election
Campaigns & Elections
Politics
Candidates say the darndest things – at a mayoral forum for Philly schoolkids
More than 100 students from Parkside community schools spoke with the mayoral nominees about the future of the city Tuesday
Philadelphia
Policy
Philadelphia attempts to put accessibility at the forefront of disability data
The city’s disability map can help policymakers deliver more inclusive and accessible services for those living with disabilities
Philadelphia
Politics
Overdose deaths among Black Philadelphians rose by nearly 20% in 2022
The city announced there were more than 1,400 overdose deaths last year
Education
Politics
Strike averted: Local 634 reaches tentative agreement with School District of Philadelphia
The union’s 1,900 members work in food service, climate and safety throughout the district
Interviews & Profiles
Personality
Q&A with PPA Executive Director Rich Lazer
The executive director of the Philadelphia Parking Authority talks about workforce issues and fixing the agency’s reputation
News & Politics
Politics
Philly school staff strike could begin Saturday
Nearly 2,000 cafeteria workers and climate staff, members of Unite Here Local 634, are seeking a new contract
News & Politics
Politics
Philadelphia judge dismisses all charges against police officer Mark Dial
A Philadelphia judge ruled Tuesday that prosecutors had not presented evidence that Dial had committed a crime when fatally shooting Eddie Irizarry in August
Special Reports
Personality
A Q&A with state Rep. Jason Dawkins
The chair of the House Labor & Industry Committee discusses workforce priorities
Special Reports
Policy
The race to ensure PA remains an innovation hub
With other states fast encroaching on its turf, a new commitment to being business- and workforce development-friendly is the order of the day across the commonwealth.
Health Care
Policy
Greater Philadelphia Healthcare Summit welcomes the region’s top healthcare experts and officials
The summit’s panels focused on elder care, innovations in primary care delivery and more
Health Care
Personality
Q&A with state Rep. Rick Krajewski
A keynote speaker at the Greater Philadelphia Healthcare Summit previews the event and his policy priorities
Nonprofits
Politics
Google makes largest donation to date to Philadelphia reentry nonprofit
The funding will support services for women at Ardella’s House
Philadelphia
Policy
Proposed supervised-injection legislation roils Philadelphia City Council
The bill would ban supervised injection sites from every district except one covering West and Southwest Philadelphia.
Education
Policy
Lawmakers hear from parents, school leaders on school choice policies
The hearing comes as another legislative body plans to hold a statewide tour on education funding.
Philadelphia
Politics
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw resigns
Outlaw’s departure comes just months before the city elects a new mayor
Education
Personality
A Q&A with Tony Watlington
City & State spoke with the Philadelphia School District superintendent to hear about his five-year strategic plan and his message to lawmakers as they consider the future of public education funding.
News & Politics
Politics
In letter to Biden, PA mayors push president to act on immigration
Six mayors from across the state are calling on Biden to take executive action on immigration.
Philadelphia
Policy