Education
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Education in KensingtonGateway to the Future: Hackett School Dedicates New Archway at Community Ceremony
It was a cloudy morning in East Kensington: over a hundred elementary school students sat cross-legged on the barren expanse of blacktop outside the Horatio B. Hackett school at Tulip…
John Henry Scott | 05/04/2016 -
Education in Temple UniversityUniversity-As-Business: Fiscal Brinksmanship at Temple University
Temple University (TU) has in the past three years sustained a lot of damage to its public image: sexual misconduct allegations against Bill Cosby; the rather unpopular stadium proposal and…
Jack Grauer | 05/02/2016 -
Community in Temple University“Up With the Community, Down with the Stadium”
Stadium Stompers Among Several Groups Protesting Through North Philly, Center City In “Day of Action.” On April 14th, around 2 PM, chants of “Up with the community, down with the…
Grace Shallow | 04/21/2016 -
Education in Temple UniversityTemple University the new Animal House?
On April 5, 2016 just before 9:30AM, Temple University students were sent an email from President Neil D. Theobald regarding a very touchy topic — alcohol consumption. The email discussed…
Whitney Johnson | 04/19/2016 -
Education in BrewerytownCommunity Partnership School: Local School Proves it Takes a Village to Raise a Child
When Harry Johnson, 12, goes to school, sometimes he is the head chef. Draped in a white jacket, he crafts delicacies like sloppy joes. A wide grin spreading across his…
Cindy Stansbury | 03/31/2016 -
EducationMarch Madness Hits the Riverwards: Community Celebrates Local Kids Who Achieve in Community Sports and Academics
While the rest of the country is captivated with March Madness, members of our community celebrated the achievements of local kids participating in youth sports and academic challenges. Port Richmond…
Spirit Staff | 03/23/2016 -
Education in KensingtonThe 21st Century Library Set For 6th and Lehigh – Free Library Focus
The Lillian Marrero Branch (601 Lehigh Ave.) is the picture of a library — an elegant facade complete with two towering ionic columns. The words “Free Library of Philadelphia” are…
John Henry Scott | 02/17/2016 -
Education in BridesburgFormer Principal of Franklin Towne Charter Files Lawsuit Against the School
According to Philly.com, Todd A. Dupell, the former principal of Franklin Towne Charter School in Bridesburg, is filing a lawsuit for wrongful termination after having leaked information to the board…
Thomas Beck | 02/11/2016 -
Community in Temple UniversityStadium Plans Move Forward
After a special meeting on Monday, Temple University’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted to move forward with preliminary designs and impact research for the proposed 35,000 seat football stadium. “Temple…
Angela Gervasi | 02/11/2016 -
Community in Strawberry MansionA Young Student’s Haven, Strawberry Mansion Learning Center
A handful of young students milled about the table in the front room of a small building in Strawberry Mansion. Some socialized and chatted about schoolwork while others scanned the…
Mark Brakeman | 02/11/2016 -
Education in Temple UniversitySnøhetta Releases Projected Images of Temple University’s New Library
According to Philly Magazine, Snøhetta, an international design and architectural organization, released several projected renderings of the new Temple University library on Tuesday, January 26. The site of the undertaking…
Thomas Beck | 01/29/2016 -
Education in Temple UniversityTemple Forbids Hoverboards on Campus
Temple University students will be leaving their hoverboards at home this year. A statement issued on the university’s website stated that the popular holiday gifts are now forbidden on campus.…
Thomas Weir | 01/15/2016