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School District of Philadelphia Superintendent William Hite speaks at a press conference. (City of Philadelphia)
School District of Philadelphia high school seniors are about to finish their final, fully virtual year of classes.
At his weekly press conference Thursday, Superintendent William Hite praised the class of 2021 for its resilience in the face of the coronavirus pandemic and its many, rippling disruptions.
“Our seniors have shown that even when faced with adversity they can exceed expectations,” said Hite.
Hite chose a handful of students to speak Thursday, choosing seniors from across the city who exhibit a range of accomplishments.
Community rallies around family after they lose 18-year-old son to gun violence
Community rallies around family after 18-year-old son is gunned down
Dawn Timmeney reports on the effort of those close to an 18-year-old shot and killed to help the young man s family find a new home.
PHILADELPHIA - The coronavirus isn’t the only epidemic in Philadelphia. Gun violence is a serious problem and now the mother of a teen, just 18 months away from graduating, is left mourning her son and trying to find a safe place to raise her five other children.
Her community is trying to help.