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School Closings: And So it Continues…
Our riverwards have been hit hard by the Archdiocese’s decisions to close Catholic Schools. The list now grows longer. Added to our past experiences with the closing of Holy Name,…
Spirit Staff | 01/11/2012 -
Community in FishtownWhat About St. Laurentius School in Fishtown?
On Friday, January 6, Catholics all over Philadelphia sat in waiting, anticipating important news from the Archdiocese. According to a press release issued by the Archdiocese, the Blue Ribbon Commission…
Jeff Kilpatrick | 01/11/2012 -
Education in Port RichmondPort Richmond’s St. George School – The Dragon Slayers
Before you read about St. George Parish in Port Richmond-how about a history lesson about St. George and the dragon? The story of Saint George and the Dragon took place…
Patty-Pat Kozlowski | 01/11/2012 -
Education in Port RichmondOur Lady of Port Richmond Welcomes Newest Addition
170 little fingers, 170 tiny toes, the sweetest of smiles, each with a cute little nose! After nine months of planning and preparation – everything from painting the room and…
Renee Rozniatoski | 10/12/2011 -
Education in Northern LibertiesPucker Up: First Annual “Kiss a Pig” Fundraiser at the Piazza
What do farm animals, fundraising and financial literacy resources have in common? They all add up to create a fun way to help three local elementary schools. Trumark Financial Credit…
Stephanie Weaver | 09/28/2011 -
Education in FishtownRock on Philadelphia!
Rock to the Future, a free music and education program in Fishtown, is now accepting applications for its 2011-2012 season. Low-income students ages 9-14 are encouraged to apply, regardless of…
Jill Kozak | 07/27/2011 -
Education in KensingtonEagles Join Local Students at Moffet School
Eagles Youth Partnership (EYP) and the Philadelphia Eagles Football Club teamed up with the John Moffet Elementary School on Oxford Street in Kensington on Wednesday, June 8 for the Eagles…
Spirit Staff | 06/22/2011 -
Education in KensingtonFarewell to a Family: Ascension of Our Lord Elementary School Has Final Dismissal
On Friday, June 11, 2011, students gathered in the cafeteria at Ascension of Our Lord Elementary School in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia before their noon dismissal. Similar to previous…
Melissa Krupa | 06/15/2011