Mayor Parker urges PA leaders to close $1.4B education funding gap as Roc Nation's new campaign faces backlash fox29.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from fox29.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Philadelphia schools have a $1.4 billion gap between the state funding they receive and what experts say they need to adequately educate all students, adjusted for need.
Former West Philly State Rep. Jim Roebuck passes away. Funeral services announced for June 7th (updated) westphillylocal.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from westphillylocal.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
He was born and lived in West Philadelphia, and served 35 years in the state's House of Representatives. He "had a deep and unfailing commitment to public education," a former colleague said.