Parents grill officials over discovery of asbestos at North Philadelphia elementary school
Anger boiled over at North Philly’s T.M. Peirce Elementary School Monday night as parents grilled Philadelphia School District officials about the recent discovery of exposed asbestos and flaking paint around pipes in the gym and school bathrooms.
Dozens of volunteers brighten and 'sparkle' West Philadelphia elementary school
Some West Philadelphia students will walk into a big surprise when they step into their school Monday morning.
Dozens of volunteers brighten and 'sparkle' West Philadelphia elementary school
Kelly Rule talks to volunteers donating their time to improve a West Philadelphia elementary school
Officials: Asbestos-containing insulation found in basement at North Philly elementary school
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers says an environmental scientist tried to warn the district last month about asbestos at a North Philadelphia elementary school.
2 students in custody after reportedly setting fireworks off in Crescentville school
Two teens are in custody after they reportedly set firecrackers off in a school in Crescentville.
Students displaced by asbestos discovery head back to class at relocation sites
Students and faculty displaced by an asbestos discovery at two Center City schools will head back to class Monday at nearby relocation sites.
Philadelphia School District announces relocation plan for students displaced by asbestos discovery
The Philadelphia School District announced a student relocation plan Thursday after an asbestos infestation forced two Center City schools to close.
School district holds town hall on relocating students after asbestos discovery
Parents, teachers and students are demanding answers after two Center City schools were closed due to asbestos.
2 Philadelphia schools closed indefinitely due to asbestos
Two Philadelphia schools are closed indefinitely following the discovery of asbestos.
Top chefs to compete in Philly 'Burger Brawl' while raising funds for underserved students
The 9th Annual Philadelphia Burger Brawl returns to Philadelphia on Sunday.
Union calls for immediate $100 million for asbestos and lead abatement in Philly schools
The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers is calling for an immediate $100 million investment to perform lead and damaged asbestos abatement in Philadelphia's public schools.
Philadelphia School District gears up for 2nd Annual 'Dress Down Day'
Dress Down Day isn’t until the beginning of October, but the annual fundraiser benefitting Philadelphia’s public schools is already generating buzz.
Cristo Rey welcomes students to brand new campus in Tioga
The first day of school for students and faculty members at the Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School was particularly remarkable Monday.