New York State as weighed by the data
Last week, Gov. Hochul and her GOP challenger, Rep. Elise Stefanik, sparred over affordability in New York. To assess the Empire State’s level of affordability, they both turned to U.S.…
Police search Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 9 on campus
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI, JENNIFER McDERMOTT and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A shooter dressed in black killed at least two people and wounded nine others at Brown University…
Philly Council greenlights new retirement savings program as part of year-end legislative blitz| City Council roundup
Philadelphians without retirement savings plans through their employers could soon have access to a plan through the city after lawmakers approved legislation Thursday to enable the novel program to move…
Philly’s school board will explore giving its vacant schools to the city, though some object
Philadelphia’s school board voted Thursday night — over some objections — to explore giving its surplus buildings to the city. The vote does not bind the district to hand anything…
Hospital-based anti-violence programs get $3 million in state funding
Several Philadelphia-area violence prevention efforts will benefit from nearly $3 million in newly released state funding to help hospitals address a leading cause of death and injury. The new funding…
A Philly judge’s ruling in a charter case has called into question Joyce Wilkerson’s seat on the school board
A judge this week said arguments questioning the legality of Joyce Wilkerson’s seat on the Philadelphia school board had merit, and directed the board to halt non-renewal proceedings for two…
When should kids get a smartphone? A CHOP study links owning one before age 12 to health risks.
Ran Barzilay, a psychiatrist and researcher at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, won’t be letting his 9-year-old son get a smartphone before age 13. He made the decision based on data…
Cescaphe’s 10th wedding venue is set to be this historic mansion in Northeast Philly
Glen Foerd, the historic Northeast Philadelphia estate on the Delaware River, is set to become a Cescaphe wedding venue. The partnership is scheduled to begin in spring 2027, after the…
NYC public schools developing new language app to improve communication with families
The New York City public school system is developing a new language translation app to help families better connect with teachers and other school staff, Mayor Adams and Chancellor Melissa…
Retired New Jersey school teacher who performs as Santa Claus charged with distributing child porn
A retired New Jersey teacher who advertises himself as a Santa Claus performer has been charged with distribution of child pornography, Mercer County Prosecutor Janetta D. Marbrey said Monday. Mark…