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As state lawmakers and the governor struggle to work out a consensus on transportation, a new poll indicates the issue isn’t high on Pennsylvania voters’ list of wants. Announced by the Pennsylvania Budget and Policy Center (PBPC), a Harrisburg-based, liberal-leaning...

A new survey by pro-education groups showcases deep concerns about cuts to the state’s schools. They hope to pressure lawmakers to consider education funding a top priority during the budget negotiations this week. The poll, conducted by the Democratic firm Lake...

Most Pennsylvania voters wouldn't mind a hike in their income taxes if it would help to fund public schools, according to a poll released Monday. The poll co-sponsored by Philadelphia-based youth advocacy group Public Citizens for Children and Youth says 28 percent of...

MEDIA — Sister Sandra Lyons has seen a lot in her 25 years of serving the people of Chester in Delaware County. But Friday, she didn’t want to see less of something. Lyons, the director of the Bernadine Center in Chester for the last six years, was representing one of...

Ravi Giberson, 11, will no longer be able to receive musical instruction at school because of the drastic budget cuts this year in the Philadelphia public school district. Ravi Giberson has been playing saxophone since he was eight years-old, but his passion for music...

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Download PDF Students Create Lamps Inspired by American Literature, Now on Display in Center City (PHILADELPHIA) June 21st, 2013 – On Wednesday, June 19, students from Swenson Arts and Technology High School shined a light on literature in Center City...

Download PDF Delaware County Families, Faith-Based Organizations & Advocates Unite to Call for Delay on Tax Cut for Corporations   WHAT: A coalition of organizations plan to rally in Media to urge PA lawmakers to take action on a plan that would save $360...

Philadelphia News, Weather and Sports from WTXF FOX 29 PCCY's Education Policy Director, Shanee Garner along with other advocates and parents at City Council talking about children's education and the school district and city/state budgets.

Download PDF Delaware County Families, Faith-Based Organizations & Advocates Unite to Call for Delay on Tax Cut for Corporations   (PHILADELPHIA) June 21st, 2013 –Families, faith-based organizations and advocates from across the region will took the...