Education
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DNC 2016 in Art MuseumNorth Philly Mighty Writers Help Set a Guinness World Record at Art Museum Steps
Oh the things you would do if you were President. Making new laws, getting rid of old laws, making life easier for everyone — the works. Now imagine if you…
Bob Stewart and Megan Matuzak | 07/28/2016 -
Education in Port RichmondOur Lady of Port Richmond Receives Pre-K Expansion Grant From The Philadelphia School Partnership
The Philadelphia School Partnership (PSP) presented a $60,000 grant to Our Lady of Port Richmond Regional Catholic School on Wednesday, June 29. The grant will go toward the expansion of…
Patrick Clark | 07/06/2016 -
Education in KensingtonGPAR Donated More Than $2,200 to Benefit Literacy Program at Kindergarten Graduation
On June 21, 2016, the Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors (GPAR) and its Affiliate Membership Committee presented a donation over $2,200 to benefit the Lewis Elkin Elementary School, located at 3199…
Spirit Staff | 06/29/2016 -
Education in Spring GardenCommunity College of Philadelphia Looks to Broaden Foreign Enrollment With New Residence Buildings
The Community College of Philadelphia (CCP) noticed a slight dip in enrollment during the 2014-2015 academic year. One way the college plans on boosting enrollment past their peak of…
Whitney Johnson | 06/22/2016 -
Education in FrancisvilleNational Liberty Museum Hosts Year-end Celebration of Young Heroes Outreach Program at Girard College
Chants echoed throughout Girard College’s gymnasium on Saturday, June 4. The words “Young Heroes, thank you,” were just some of the chants that rang out as students and teachers from…
Danielle Nelson | 06/15/2016 -
Education in KensingtonEvery Tooth Counts: St. Christopher’s Foundation Launches Ronald McDonald Mobile Dental Unit
As part of the Every Tooth Counts Campaign, St. Christopher’s Foundation for Children launched a Ronald McDonald Mobile Dental Unit on Wednesday at 1750 N. Front St. in Kensington.…
Ruthann Alexander | 06/15/2016 -
Community in KensingtonMoffet Elementary Celebrates the Arts, Culture and the Kids With Al-Bustan’s Arab Arts After-School Program
In Arabic, al-bustan means “the garden.” For those at Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture, the phrase has a symbolic value, reminiscent of their mission to garner awareness and appreciation for Arab…
Grace Shallow | 06/10/2016 -
Education in Strawberry MansionAnd Still I Rise: ASIR Philly Provides Space and Goals For Neighborhood Kids to Succeed
Kareem, 13, introduces himself with a bright, toothy smile and firm, practiced handshake. He’s all smiles and youthful energy as he bounces from desk to desk, stopping once to help…
Shane English | 06/08/2016 -
EducationGSK’s Science in the Summer is Offering Fun Science Classes at Neighborhood Libraries
Summer usually means class-free fun in the sun, and elementary school students probably don’t have school on their minds. However, GlaxoSmithKline’s Science in the Summer is looking to change that…
Max Pulcini | 06/02/2016 -
Community in Strawberry MansionFREE LIBRARY FOCUS: Widener Branch In Strawberry Mansion Has Kids Living For the Library
Draped in a grey suit jacket, 15-year-old Musa Andrews stood in front of a room attempting to compete with the roar of children who had filed into rows of plastic…
Cindy Stansbury | 05/19/2016 -
Education in FrancisvilleStudents from Girard College Appear at Global Economic Forum
On Wednesday, April 27, the World Affairs Council of Girard College (2101 S. College Avenue) attended the Global Economic Forum at Temple University’s Fox School of Business. The Global Economic…
Grace Shallow | 05/10/2016 -
Education in FishtownComcast Cares Day Caps off “Historic Week” at Alexander Adaire Elementary School
More than 250 volunteers, most of them from right in the neighborhood, gathered in the schoolyard at Alexander Adaire Elementary School on Saturday morning on East Palmer Street in Fishtown.…
Michael Hanisco | 05/05/2016