School district announces 76 more layoffs
The School District of Philadelphia announced the additional layoffs Friday. Sixty-three worked at the district headquarters on North Broad Street. Thirteen cut from early childhood education programs in regional administrative offices.
Philadelphia to receive 2013 United Nations Public Service Award
Mayor Michael Nutter will announce today that the Philadelphia Department of Human Services was named the 2013 recipient of the second place United Nations Public Service Award in the improving the delivery of public services category,
Philly remembers victim Anne Bryan
More than 400 people packed the Rotunda of the school’s historic building Sunday for a memorial service in Bryan’s honor.
Survivor of building collapse files lawsuit
Lawyers for Nadine White, who worked at the Salvation Army thrift store, filed a lawsuit yesterday for distress she suffered during Wednesday’s building collapse.
Philadelphia Zoo to bring in new gorilla to breed
The Philadelphia Zoo is setting up one of its studs with a gorilla from Boston.
Veterans want more from City Hall
While they sound similar, Ari Merretazon says there is a stark difference between the Veterans Advisory Commission and a Veterans Affairs Office.
VIDEO: Police looking for two men who blinded man, 26, in right eye
Police released a video today hoping someone can help identify two men who robbed a restaurant in Sharswood on May 25 and severly beat a 26-year-old man that left him blind in one eye.
Philadelphia police officer caught stealing from drug dealer
A Philadelphia Police officer was arrested Tuesday in a sting operation by federal authorities for his attempt to rip off drug dealers, reports say.
Original Bill of Rights will call Philly its home
The National Constitution Center will now display one of the 12 surviving copies on loan from the New York Public Library.
Gov. Tom Corbett to visit National Constitution Center for announcement
Gov. Tom Corbett will visit the National Constitution Center Wednesday for what the museum bills as a “historic announcement.”