McClure Elementary School reopens after asbestos treatment

McClure Elementary School reopened students and staff on Wednesday amid the city's ongoing battle over asbestos.

'The game goes on': Basketball tournament Kobe Bryant inspired continues his legacy

Kobe Bryant inspired a basketball tournament with stellar list of alumni involved. That tournament was in full swing Sunday when news broke of Kobe Bryant’s passing.

Wolf to seek school construction aid amid lead, asbestos issues

Gov. Tom Wolf’s administration is developing a plan to help deal with aging school buildings plagued by environmental problems, including lead paint and asbestos insulation, his office said.

Philadelphia’s teachers union sues school district over asbestos

The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers announced legal action against the School District of Philadelphia Monday amid ongoing asbestos issues.

Hundreds turn out for MLK Teen Peace and Justice Summit in Bensalem

Hundreds of young people, community members and police filed into the auditorium at Bensalem High School for the Peace Center’s seventh annual MLK Peace and Social Justice Summit.

Pa. awards $1M to 36 colleges, universities to fight campus sexual assault

Pennsylvania officials announced that nearly $1 million in grants were awarded to prevent and respond to sexual assault at 36 colleges and universities.

Trump administration proposes rollback to Michelle Obama school lunch guidelines

The Trump administration has taken another step toward dismantling Michelle Obama's school nutrition guidelines, proposing a new rule that could lead to more pizza and fries and less fruit and a smaller variety of vegetables on school menus.

McClure Elementary School closed Friday following latest asbestos air test results

School officials announced Friday that Alexander McClure Elementary School in Hunting Park will be closed after two air tests showed "slightly elevated" levels of asbestos.

Philadelphia School District, teachers union spar over latest asbestos test results at McClure Elementary School

A day after Alexander McClure Elementary School in Hunting Park reopened to students, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT) and the Philadelphia School District sparred over the results of recent air quality tests.