Chalkbeat Philadelphia

Dozens of Philadelphia schools will go virtual on Friday due to soaring temperatures. It’s the second time the district has closed buildings due to high temperatures in less than a month.

52 Philly schools can’t stand the heat and will go virtual Friday

City Councilmembers gave initial approval to a $7 billion budget deal that does not include the Mayor’s proposed Uber tax.

Philly City Council rejects rideshare tax. Councilmembers say they’ve found another way to fund schools.

The decision by the Philadelphia Board of Education’s appointed members to close 17 schools has revived demands to hold school board elections. But that change would be very complicated.

Could Philadelphia voters elect school board members? Here's what it would take.