Education
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A&E in KensingtonFree Screening of “Girlhood” at KCAPA
As part of their Movies on the Block program, Philadelphia Film Society partnered with Kensington Highschool for the Creative and Performing Arts (KCAPA), Fishtown Neighbors Association, Philadelphia Education Fund and…
Ben Smolin | 09/02/2015 -
EducationAn Open Letter to Parents and Students as We Go Back to School
Students, let me invite you into my classroom on the first day of school. Every year, after the usual housecleaning of learning names, checking schedules and introducing ourselves, I shut…
Frank Stepnowski | 09/02/2015 -
CommunitySRC Approves Sale of Two Riverwards Schools
The Philadelphia School Reform Commission approved the sale of two Riverwards schools on Thursday, August 20. The SRC is selling Willard Elementary School in Kensington to the nonprofit Project HOME…
Ben Smolin | 08/24/2015 -
Community in Port RichmondOpen House at Renovated St. Anne’s School
NHS Human Services will be holding an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony at St. Anne's on Wednesday, August 26, from 5:30-6:30 PM. After a year's worth of renovations and upgrades,…
Ben Smolin | 08/24/2015 -
Education in KensingtonPhilaSoup Annual Kick-Off Party at Keystone Mini Golf
Philasoup will be holding their annual kick-off party at Keystone Mini Golf on Sunday, August 23. The event will take place from 5:30-7:30 pm and will cost $20 to attend.…
Ben Smolin | 08/11/2015 -
EducationKids of the Riverwards
You were a kid once. I was a kid once. And, hopefully, we are all still kids at heart, at least a little. Kids enjoy pretending to be part…
Joshua Albert | 07/30/2015 -
Education in KensingtonKensington Teacher Seeking Help To Raise Money For Autistic Students
The Philip H. Sheriden Elementary School in Kensington is looking for help in purchasing five new iPads Minis for their students on the autistic spectrum. According to Mr. Breen, the teacher…
Hayley Marks | 07/14/2015 -
Education in Port RichmondA “Happy” Video From Portside Arts Center
Remember that Happy song that was huge when it came out? You know, the one that spawned countless tributes, controversies and parodies around the world? Well the kids over at Portside Arts Center…
Max Pulcini | 06/29/2015 -
Community in KensingtonKensington Urban Closing to be Postponed One Year
District officials announced Tuesday that the merger of Kensington Urban Education High School and Kensington International Business High School will be postponed by one year in order to keep the…
K. Andrew Deffley | 06/17/2015 -
Education in FishtownPFCU Student Art Competition Names Local Winners
Philadelphia Federal Credit Union’s (PFCU) 4th annual art competition coincided with National Financial Literacy Month in April. This week, the credit union was pleased to name the winners of the…
Max Pulcini | 06/05/2015 -
A&E in FishtownFishtown Artist, Entrepreneur Crowdfunds her Dream for Children’s Art, Dance Center
Fishtowners, let's introduce you to Alexis Talia Olsen, a local artist who's looking to spread her passion to the youth of the Riverwards by founding the Palmer Pond Art Center.…
K. Andrew Deffley | 06/05/2015 -
Education in Port RichmondCADEKids Prepares Students For Life
If you’ve watched PHL17 recently you may have been greeted by a chorus of “Good morning, Philadelphia!” delivered by a bunch of children clad in blue and armed with bright…
Ben Smolin | 05/28/2015