City Council wants answers on Philly schools’ so-called rubber rooms
City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas said he understands several hundred staff are parked in the rubber rooms every year, and ...
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Philly teens are regularly subjected to illegal lockdowns in detention, city watchdog finds
The Philadelphia Department of Human Services, which runs the detention center, conducted its own review and agreed to revise its policy, retrain staff, and improve record-keeping. One youth ...
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Philadelphia’s process for disciplining teachers to be scrutinized by City Council
Philadelphia teachers can spend lengthy periods in the ‘rubber room’ after being accused of misconduct. The head of the City ...
Philadelphia police will stop arresting kids for some crimes under a new diversion program
Commissioner Kevin Bethel, who led a similar program in the School District of Philadelphia, said the goal is to address the root causes of behavior and spare kids the trauma of being arrested.
RFK Jr. appears unfamiliar with basics of Medicare, Medicaid during Senate confirmation hearings
Kennedy struggled to identify and explain the fundamental aspects of Medicare, which provides coverage to older and disabled ...
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Philadelphia Wage Tax Refund Petition Instructions
For 2020 and 2021, the Philadelphia Department of Revenue has created a COVID-EZ Refund Petition form. Individuals who reside outside of the City of Philadelphia and had Philadelphia Wage Tax deducted ...