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School District of Philadelphia ends teacher reassignment practice known as 'leveling'

6abc.com 4/16 2:24P 6abc Digital Staff

The district said the decision to end leveling came after meetings with students, families, staff, elected officials and school communities over the past year.

Related: Philly school district reallocates $8.8 million to end ‘leveling' NBC10.com (Local)

Puttshack's new spin on mini golf brings high-tech tee times to Philly

6abc.com 4/16 11:38A CCG

Puttshack is Philadelphia's new high-tech indoor mini-golf spot.

Unidentified body found in Wissahickon Creek in Philadelphia's Manayunk section

6abc.com 4/16 11:38A 6abc Digital Staff

So far, no details about the person have been released.

Developer breaks ground on $590 million South Jersey industrial project

Philadelphia Business Journal 4/16 9:55A Paul Schwedelson

A Midwest developer continues to bet big on the Philadelphia region with plans to build a 3.8 million-square-foot industrial project off the New Jersey Turnpike.

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. not resigning after being charged with abusing teen daughter

CBS Philly (News) 4/16 9:44A Tom Dougherty

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (CBS) - The mayor of Atlantic City will not resign after he and his wife, the city's superintendent of schools, were charged with physically and...

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Important Announcement Regarding Leveling

Philadelphia City School District News 4/16 4:40A Laurie

Please use your preferred translation service to read in your language Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, For some time, the District had a practice of initiating a Fall process called...

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PhillyTrib.com (The Learning Key) 4/16 12:00A chill@phillytrib.com

Youth job and college fair held at South Philadelphia High School

March Teacher of the Month -Carly Barrist

Philadelphia City School District News 4/9 8:00A Amina

Autism Support Teacher at Richard R. Wright Elementary School , Carly Barrist has been named Teacher of the Month for April, and it is clear why she has earned this prestigious honor. Carly maintains...

March Senior of the Month -Jayliah Johnson

Philadelphia City School District News 4/9 8:00A Amina

Jayliah is one of five siblings (all girls! one is her twin who loves to make sure everyone knows is older, Jayliah laughs). She loves spending time with her family and her beloved dog, Brooklyn. All...

March Senior of the Month -Adia Davis

Philadelphia City School District News 4/9 8:00A Amina

Adia Davis, a senior at Abraham Lincoln High School , has been named Senior of the Month for March. This honor recognizes Adia s exceptional leadership, dedication, and positive impact on her school...

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Frankie Beverly honored with street renaming in Germantown

PhillyTrib.com (Lifestyle) 4/16 4:00A Jamyra Perry Tribune Corresponde

Philadelphia may be known as the birthplace of liberty, but it has also birthed some of the most notable acts in music. On May 18, one of those superstars, Frankie Beverly,...

Jason Kelce receives two Emmy nominations for ‘Kelce' documentary

NBC10.com (Entertainment News) 4/10 12:52P Mike Gavin

The former Philadelphia Eagles center will look to add a new trophy to his collection.

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Fishtown's Meyers Brewing Co. to open taproom, mini golf in Cape May County

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 4/15 6:09A Michael Tanenbaum

Fishtown's Meyers Brewing Co. plans to open a new brewery and neighboring mini golf course next month in Ocean View, Cape May County. The upcoming taproom will be more...

The new Mamajuana Cafe in Fishtown aims to recreate the vibes of a Punta Cana vacation

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 4/12 8:56A Michaela Althouse

Mamajuana Cafe, a New York restaurant chain that serves Dominican food and sushi, will open its new Philadelphia location at 1000 Frankford Ave. in Fishtown on Thursday, April...

Race Street Café’s Owner Stacy Wessel is The Wine School of Philadelphia’s 2024 Sommelier Student of...

Philly Grub 4/12 2:44A Marilyn Johnson

Keith Wallace of The Wine School of Philadelphia and Stacy Wessel of Race Street Café Keith Wallace, Founder of The Wine School of Philadelphia, has awarded Race Street Café’s Owner Stacy Wessel as...

Philly Food News Roundup – April

Philly Grub 4/11 3:24A Marilyn Johnson

Philly Grub, a stalwart in Philadelphia food news reporting, is on the cusp of its 16th Anniversary. This milestone marks a significant achievement and raises questions about...

Top Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Philadelphia

Philly Eater 4/10 7:21P Ernest Owens

Frankford Hall Where to take the whole family out to eat well Dining out with kids can be a challenge, but some restaurants make it easier with dedicated menus, roomy booths, and comfort food....

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The Best Mom Backpacks for Everything

Living Lesh 4/11 12:00A Iesha Vincent

With another little one on the way, I m gearing up to get back in the swing of newborn life again. I definitely feel more prepared with my second baby than I did with my first...

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Celebrating Sporting Excellence: Tips for Hosting a Successful Golf Tournament

Philadelphia Sports Nation 4/16 11:22A PHLSportsNation

Organizing a golf tournament is not just about letting people endlessly swing the clubs on a field all day . It’s an event where golf enthusiasts, sponsors, and communities come forward to celebrate a...

Pitcher Kyle Freeland gets hurt while being used as a pinch runner by Colorado Rockies

CBS Philly (Sports) 4/16 7:50A Jesse Sarles

Pitcher Kyle Freeland is listed as day-to-day on the Colorado injury report after hurting his shoulder while he was being used as a pinch-runner on Monday in what was a rough night for the Rockies....

Bad Bunny concert in Philadelphia could be rescheduled if 76ers lose to Miami Heat Wednesday

CBS Philly (Sports) 4/16 4:43A Joe Brandt

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Bad Bunny fans in the Philadelphia region are preparing for a worst-case scenario - seeing the Latin trap and reggaeton artist on a weeknight. Right now,...

The Eagles' offense is (mostly) set for the next few years

PhillyVoice - Sports 4/16 4:39A Jimmy Kempski

The Philadelphia Eagles have been busy this offseason signing core offensive players. LG Landon Dickerson was first, then LT Jordan Mailata, and on Monday, WR DeVonta...

NHL Playoff Push: Flyers need to beat Caps in regulation, and need everyone else to lose

PhillyVoice - Sports 4/16 4:39A Nick Tricome

What the Flyers need to make the playoffs is clear now, but it'll be extremely tough to come up with heading into their final game.

Related: The Philadelphia Flyers can still make the NHL playoffs. Here's what needs to happen. CBS Philly (Sports), NHL Playoff Push: What is the Flyers' final way in? PhillyVoice - Sports

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A Temple Hospital worker needed a kidney transplant. When the call finally came, his colleague...

Philly Voice (Health) 4/16 10:47A Courtenay Harris Bond

Julian Harmon, a perioperative services assistant at Temple University Hospital, received word that he was up for a kidney transplant in January 2023. Within hours, his...

Laughter may be the best medicine

Philly Voice (Health) 4/16 7:57A The IBX Insights Team

While you should always take your mental and physical health seriously with appropriate medical treatment, finding opportunities to laugh is a great way to help yourself...

People with obesity may benefit most when exercise is done in the evening

Philly Voice (Health) 4/15 10:14A Franki Rudnesky

Working out in the evening may be linked to a lower risk for cardiovascular disease, microvascular disease and premature death among people with obesity, according to a new...

Exceptional nurses can be nominated to receive IBX's Sunshine Award

Philly Voice (Health) 4/15 7:31A PhillyVoice Staff

Independence Blue Cross will honor three outstanding nurses with through its annual 'Celebrate Caring' campaign. The winners will receive the health insurer's Sunshine Award...

Understanding the importance of kidney health

Philly Voice (Health) 4/12 10:42A Peter Key, sponsored by Independ

When you think of your vital organs, you probably think of your heart and lungs. But your kidneys also play a big role in how your body functions.

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