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Philly charter leader says district offered 'backdoor' deal for neighborhood high school  PA Post

Did Philadelphia school officials try to hand over one of their neighborhood high schools to a charter operator? That's one of the eyebrow-raising accusations ...

Federal lawmakers request posthumous Medal of Honor for Overbrook High grad turned WW2 hero  KYW Newsradio 1060

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Dozens of black federal lawmakers are teaming up with members of the U.S. Senate to push for a posthumous Medal of ...

City coroner cites 'drug intoxication' in Lewis Lloyd's death  The Philadelphia Tribune

The Medical Examiner's Office has ruled the death of former Overbrook High School, Drake University and NBA standout Lewis "Black Magic" Lloyd was drug ...

Overbrook High School honors track and field coaching legends Jonas Harding, Mervin Jones and Fred Rosenfeld  The Philadelphia Tribune

More than 100 people poured into the auditorium at Overbrook High School on Thursday to pay tribute to three legendary coaches — Jonas Harding, Mervin ...

Overbrook High legend Jeffrey Leonard remembers Frank Robinson  The Philadelphia Tribune

The words didn't come easy to Jeffrey Leonard. A former standout at Overbook High School and a veteran of playing 14 seasons of Major League Baseball, ...

South Jersey Veteran Receives High School Diploma 50 Years After Enlisting To Fight In Vietnam During Senior Year  CBS Philly

PINE HILL, N.J. (CBS) – Students in Overbrook High School's graduating class of 2019 received their diplomas on Monday night. Among them was one student ...

Ex-Overbrook High track and gymnastics coach Jonas Harding has great memories  The Philadelphia Tribune

If you are a coaching legend like Jonas Harding who was a head coach in track and field and gymnastics at Overbrook High School, it's always nice to reflect on.

Vietnam veteran who dropped out to join Army gets high school diploma 50 years later  The Philadelphia Inquirer

Army Sgt. George H. Schaefer Jr. was a senior in high school when he dropped out, unwilling to wait until graduation to join the military and serve the country in ...

Overbrook High School Opens Renovated Digital Media Lab  CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A new digital production lab at a Philadelphia high school is helping students build a foundation for the future. The ribbon was cut for ...

Overbrook High School's Class of 1967 celebrates 50th Reunion  The Philadelphia Tribune

Congratulations to Overbrook High School, (OHS) Class of 1967, who celebrated their 50th Reunion on Aug. 19. There was a great turnout with over ...

Overbrook High School's 50th Reunion  Philadelphia Sunday Sun

ABOVE PHOTO: The Overbrook High School 50th Reunion committee poses for a photo. (Photo: Robert Mendelsohn). Image. Patricia Gilliam Clifford.

Volume 66 Number 1  UPENN Almanac

Establishing The Mark Foundation Center at Penn, standing left to right: Kevin Mahoney, James Metz, Michele Cleary, Robert Vonderheide, Jon Epstein.

Good news in the district  The Philadelphia Tribune

Lindback Foundation honors teachers for excellence.

Remembering 'Wilt the Stilt' Chamberlain and his 100-point game in Hershey in 1962  PennLive

On March 2, 1962, Wilt Chamberlain scored 100 points for the Philadelphia Warriors in a basketball game against the New York Knicks at Hersheypark Arena.

2 Charged In Murder Of Overbrook High School Student  CBS Local

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Two men have been charged in the murder of Bernard Scott, a 17-year-old Overbrook High School student who was shot and killed in a ...

Overbrook track star Deworski Odom to be inducted into the Overbrook High Hall of Fame  The Philadelphia Tribune

Overbrook High has produced a lot of track and field stars over the year. Deworski Odom is certainly one of them.

Film director Benny Boom returns to Overbrook High  The Philadelphia Tribune

Benny Douglas, who goes by the name Benny Boom, returned to the Overbrook High School auditorium where he once sat as a student.

Pennsylvania schools in need of overall improvement  Allentown Morning Call

The Pennsylvania Department of Education has released its lists of schools that need to improve and will receive additional funding to do so.

Daryl Bell: Once retired, coach takes SLA Beeber to city title game  The Philadelphia Tribune

James Brown didn't come out of retirement for nothing. The former Overbrook High School and West Chester State College standout came back to Public ...

Overbrook High School Gymnasium Gets A Facelift  CBS Local

By Paul Kurtz. PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — The Overbrook High School gymnasium is getting a facelift, thanks to the work of the school's athletic director and ...

2 teenagers injured in double shooting in Overbrook  6abc.com

A double shooting near Overbrook High School sent two teenagers to the hospital.

Overbrook High basketball great Kevin Washington inducted into Hall of Fame  The Philadelphia Tribune

Former Overbrook High standout Kevin Washington is a big part of the Panthers' basketball legacy going back to the early 1970s.

Police Mistakenly Draw Guns on Pa. HS Runner  NBC Southern California

Saabir Ali, an athlete competing in the Penn Relays, was startled to see Philadelphia police draw their guns on him as he made his way home from the ...

Overbrook School for the Blind gets new horticultural center  WHYY

When we think about flowers, most of us contemplate colors or scents. But for Overbrook School for the Blind students Shamirah Brown, 18, and Ashlee Preston, ...

Overbrook High School  Philadelphia Public School Notebook

Yvette Jackson, Principal. yljackson@philasd.org. Enrollment and Demographics. Type of School:Neighborhood. 2014-2015 Enrollment: 572. Grades Served: 9- ...

Stanford H. James, 91, retired school principal | Obituaries  The Philadelphia Tribune

Stanford H. James, a retired school principal, died on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. He was 91.

Doris L. Beatty, 69, educator | Obituaries  The Philadelphia Tribune

Doris L. Beatty, an educator who coached teachers, died on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019. She was 69.

Michael K. Beatty, 64, guitarist and community leader | Obituaries  The Philadelphia Tribune

Michael K. Beatty, a guitarist and community leader, died on Tuesday, April 23, 2019. He was 64.

A Wedding Story: Michael Davis Africa and Debbie Sims Africa  The Philadelphia Tribune

Michael Davis Africa and Debbie Sims Africa were married in a lovely afternoon ceremony on Saturday, April 6, 2019. The ceremony took place at noon at The ...

Ted Kirsch to retire: Longtime union leader once led the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers  The Philadelphia Inquirer

Ted Kirsch started as a Philadelphia public schoolteacher, rose to the ranks of union president, and for decades has served as a key education labor leader, ...

From Overbrook High to Baltimore's next mayor  The Philadelphia Tribune

Baltimore Mayor-elect Catherine Pugh has a vision for the Mid-Atlantic city known for its beautiful inner harbor, scrumptious crab cakes and closely built ...

How an Overbrook High grad went from jail time to a career in engineering  Billy Penn

Paul Johnson talks about his time in the PowerCorps program and the motivation to get his life back on track.

Philly coaching legend Lurline Jones is still fighting  WHYY

Lurline Jones is a legendary coach and local civil rights trailblazer. But why is the 75-year-old still coaching in the last place you'd expect?

Louise Burke, 96, retired Samuel B. Huey School secretary  The Philadelphia Tribune

Louise Burke, a retired elementary school secretary, died on Saturday, June 1, 2019. She was 96.

Richard A. Ellis, 94, ophthalmologist and philanthropist  The Philadelphia Inquirer

Dr. Ellis, who performed surgery at Wills Eye Hospital, endowed a lecture series bringing in experts to speak.

60 low-performing schools receive new state designation for extra comprehensive support  KYW Newsradio 1060

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Sixty low-performing Philadelphia schools stand to receive extra help under new designations released Thursday by the ...

Study: What happened when Philly closed 30 schools?  WHYY

Closures displaced thousands of students, but a new study suggests the kids who fared worst academically were at schools where most displaced students ...

Wilt Chamberlain's high school coach is still alive and has incredible stories  USA TODAY High School Sports

https://twitter.com/HistoricalSport/status/472471033749180416 Legendary NBA Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain has been dead for more than 17 years. His high ...

Velma Riddick-Thomas, 65, retired crossing guard | Obituaries  The Philadelphia Tribune

Velma Riddick-Thomas, a retired crossing guard, died on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, at Lankenau Hospital in Wynnewood. She was 65.

James L. Glover Jr., 59, auto mechanic and Overbrook grad  The Philadelphia Tribune

James L. Glover Jr., an auto mechanic, died on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. He was 59.

A look at the most diverse school in Philadelphia  The Philadelphia Tribune

Principal Omar Crowder describes Northeast High School as a “small city.”

Baltimore mayor, a Philly native, goes on leave amid book scandal  The Philadelphia Tribune

BALTIMORE — Baltimore's embattled mayor announced Monday she is taking an indefinite leave of absence, just as a political scandal intensifies over what ...

Bevins twins explore family dynamics in new spoken word play  The Philadelphia Tribune

When we first met filmmakers Jean “Lu” Bevins and her identical twin sister Joyce “Eli” Bevins, they had recently learned that their short film, “My Dear Arthur,” a ...

Deborah Jeter, 66, behavioral health specialist | Obituaries  The Philadelphia Tribune

Deborah Jeter, a behavioral health specialist, died on Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. She was 66.

Jan L. Haley, 60, bank supervisor | Obituaries  The Philadelphia Tribune

Jan L. Haley, a supervisor for Central Penn National Bank of Philadelphia, died on Saturday, March 2, 2019. She was 60.

Lawrence E. Woods, 62, a former US Marine | Obituaries  The Philadelphia Tribune

Lawrence E. Woods, a teacher who formerly served in the United States Marines, died on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. He was 62.

The Pa. schools with the worst SAT scores  PennLive.com

They have common denominators - poverty and crime chief among them. The schools that posted the 50 worst SAT scores in Pennsylvania share among ...

As more Philly teens are killed, a need for initiatives that work  The Philadelphia Tribune

More than one out of every 10 gunshot victims in Philadelphia is a teenager. Each year, that translates into about 150 teens wounded by gunfire. And on ...

Maxine Ward, 80, retired executive assistant and business owner  The Philadelphia Tribune

tribune staff writer. Maxine Ward, a former executive assistant, died on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. She was 80. She was affectionately known as “Mitzi” to her ...

Michelle Stowe-Repass, 65, daycare owner | Obituaries  The Philadelphia Tribune

Michelle Stowe-Repass, the owner of Tiny A. Daycare, died on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. She was 65.

Childhood mentor helped mayoral candidate Butkovitz learn to express himself effectively  WHYY

Mayoral candidate Alan Butkovitz sees the irony in the fact that everything he had trouble with in school, he ended up having to do as part of his work or part of ...

Report: Stationing police in schools is costly, causes trauma for students of color  Philadelphia Public School Notebook

A new report by the Advancement Project and the Alliance for Educational Justice says that police should not be stationed in schools. The two advocacy groups ...

Charles Frazier  Martha's Vineyard Times

Charles was born on August 23, 1931, to Ross Frazier Sr. and Clara Frazier. He was the sixth of eight children born to that union. Charlie was born in ...

High school soccer in Chester returns after 30 years  WHYY

It has been 30 years since the Chester-Upland School District in Delaware County had a high school soccer team. Come this fall, players will return to the field.

An early Christmas for Clarence 'Eggy' Tillman  The Philadelphia Tribune

Christmas came early for Clarence “Eggy” Tillman. On Tuesday, Tillman, who became a household name and a Philadelphia schoolboy legend in the 1970s as ...

Constitution High raises the bar on academic excellence  The Philadelphia Tribune

Producing the next wave of Philadelphia college-bound scholars is just one job Constitution High School has. The other is churning out the next wave of ...

Pa. lawmakers want to reform school construction program, but funding remains a question  WHYY

“[Anything] that mentions microfiche is probably worth revisiting and looking to update,” said Pedro Rivera, Pennsylvania's secretary of education. Over the last ...

James E. Simmons Jr., 60, loving husband and father  The Philadelphia Tribune

James E. Simmons Jr., a loving husband and father, died on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, at Jefferson Hospital. He was 60.

Irving H. Anderson Jr., 72, Army veteran | Obituaries  The Philadelphia Tribune

Irving H. Anderson Jr., a U.S. Army veteran and retired librarian, died on Monday, Oct. 8, 2018, following an eight-year battle with non-Hodgkins lymphoma.

Public school parents run their first-ever campaigns in crowded primary  Philadelphia Public School Notebook

This year's crowded campaigns for City Council, judge, and city commissioner feature several public school parents and teachers running for the first time.

Philly had a link with Ali | Sports  The Philadelphia Tribune

Growing up in the Overbrook section of Philadelphia, lovingly referred to by its inhabitants as the Hill Top, there's a certain aura of pride, especially in the 6200 ...

Local schools' selections for 2018 Best of the Class  6abc.com

For more than 30 years, 6abc has coordinated The Best of the Class Event - a free daylong celebration of academic achievement inviting high school ...

Mike Gale humble in return to basketball roots  The Philadelphia Tribune

You didn't have to be an Overbrook High School alumnus to enjoy the 25th annual Hall of Fame banquet and ceremony. The school's alumni on Friday inducted ...

One 15-Year-Old Arrested, Another Wanted for Murder of Dog-Walking Overbrook Man  Philadelphia Magazine

On Thursday morning, we reported that police had two teens in custody for the shooting death of 51-year-old Overbrook man Jim Stuhlman and that the arrest of ...

Helen Oakes, civic activist and former school board member, dies at 94  Philadelphia Public School Notebook

Helen Oakes, who served seven years on the city's Board of Education and for 19 years wrote an influential newsletter about crucial issues in Philadelphia's ...

Longtime Lawyer Stephen J. Korn Dies at 94  Jewish Exponent

Stephen J. Korn, a World War II veteran with decades of legal experience, died at 94 on March 1 in Mount Horeb, Wisconsin. He had moved there last year to be ...

Vince Miller to be honored at legends banquet  The Philadelphia Tribune

The Philadelphia Association of Black Sports and Culture (PABSC) regularly honor some very deserving people every year. The PABSC will recognize a real ...

Philly educators group looks to high school to introduce young black men to teaching career  WHYY

Black men make up about 4 percent of Philadelphia's public school teachers, and a city organization wants to raise that by extending the career pipeline.

Pa. charter appeals board criticized by school leaders in Philly, Pittsburgh  WHYY

School board members in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are pushing for higher standards for charter schools. They say the state appeals board undercuts their ...

Anthony D. Penn, 53, Aria Hospital employee | Obituaries  The Philadelphia Tribune

Anthony D. Penn, an employee of Aria Hospital, died on Friday, Oct. 12, 2018 at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He was 53.

Ralliers flood Pa. Capitol, push for a shift in education funding  WHYY

The money Pennsylvania schools receive per pupil varies widely, and on average, students of color get fewer resources. The state has a formula designed to ...

Will Smith mural nearly done  The Philadelphia Tribune

Tribune Staff Writer. If the weather cooperates, West Philadelphia will be home to an impressive new tourist attraction this week. Richard Wilson, a 44-year-old ...

Philadelphia Board of Education rejects three charter schools  WHYY

Update: 3/1/19 10:25 a.m.. In a move bound to raise eyebrows across the state, Philadelphia's new Board of Education unanimously rejected three new charter ...

W. (William) Barry Nichols | Obituaries  LancasterOnline

W. (William) Barry Nichols, 85, of Garden Spot Village, formerly of King of Prussia, earned his heavenly reward on Tuesday morning, June 4, 2019.

Who's Next Education: 16 young educators helping make Philly's future bright  Billy Penn

Philadelphia's kids are lucky to have these dynamic teachers, grant writers, project coordinators, principals and founders.

Community Briefs: The Rooster Crows for the Last Time and More  Jewish Exponent

Pennsylvania Well-Represented in International Maccabi Games. Pennsylvania will send 26 athletes, a coach, four accommodations managers, a doctor and ...

Allentown SD selects new principal for William Allen High School  69News WFMZ-TV

The Allentown School District has selected a new principal for William Allen High School.

Palumbo preps students to pursue their dreams  The Philadelphia Tribune

The seniors of Academy at Palumbo are setting their sights beyond their high school walls and into the halls of colleges and universities in the region and across ...

Drinking water at 40 Philly schools being retested for lead concentrations  PhillyVoice.com

The School District of Philadelphia is retesting drinking water outlets for lead concentration levels at 40 schools across the city to ensure they meet federal and ...

Eloise Johnson, 96, retired teacher's aide | Obituaries  The Philadelphia Tribune

Eloise Johnson, a retired teacher's aide, died on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018, after a brief illness. She was 96.

Penn Relays: Five things to look for from the Shore, with one exception  Asbury Park Press

Track and field season in New Jersey has been ongoing this month, but it feels like it will begin in earnest Thursday at the 125th running of the Penn Relays in ...

City school bus attendant's job inspired her to return to school  The Philadelphia Tribune

Every morning for the past 29 years, Patricia Taylor has gotten up by 4 a.m. and to work by 6 a.m..

Penn Relays: Rutgers' Richards, Union Catholic's girls post big efforts  Asbury Park Press

PHILADELPHIA - How talented is Reanda Richards? The Rutgers women's track and field phenom placed second in the 400-meter hurdles at the Penn Relays ...

Shoot for the Stars Basketball Camp at High School of the Future  The Philadelphia Tribune

High School of the Future to host hoops camp. It's the summer in Philadelphia. Basketball is the hottest sport in the city. For many youngsters looking to learn the ...

Phila. Black Basketball Hall of Fame announces Class of 2019  The Philadelphia Tribune

A twenty-five man list of outstanding Philadelphia basketball players whose careers span over five decades make up the Philadelphia Black Basketball Hall of ...

New Allen High principal a familiar face  Allentown Morning Call

Shannon Mayfield, the popular Allen High principal who left after just one year in the position because of a fractured relationship with a former superintendent, ...

What High Schools Have Graduated the Most NBA Players?  Bleacher Report

The preps to pros era is over, so the connection of high school basketball programs to the NBA organization is not as discussed as it was 10 years ago...

Former Controller to Challenge for Mayor  Jewish Exponent

Alan Butkovitz, 66, wants to be clear: He, Alan Butkovitz, a Democrat, a 25-year ward leader, a 15-year veteran of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives ...

Lawsuit: Mastery Charter Schools mishandled alleged sex assault  WHYY

Mastery Charter Schools suspended a student after she had a sexual encounter in a school auditorium. But her guardian now says it was rape, and she's suing.

More great old Philly pics from this wildly popular Facebook page  Technical.ly Philly

“Old Images of Philadelphia” is a treasure trove of historic pics. It just hit 200,000 likes. More great old Philly pics from this wildly popular Facebook page.

Penn Relays: Strong triple effort for Rumson-Fair Haven girls track  Asbury Park Press

Traditionally, Rumson-Fair Haven High School girls track is known for distance running. It's time to broaden that tradition. The Bulldogs are still plenty good in the ...

Applying to a Philly charter school? This new website wants to make it easier  WHYY

For years, trying to get your kid into a Philly charter school has been a byzantine hassle. Each school has its own application, own deadline, and own response ...

Allen High Principal: 'We are not waiting in line for greatness'  Allentown Morning Call

Shannon Mayfield, the popular Allen High Principal who left after just one year in the position, is back and ready to get to work leading Allentown's largest high ...

Retiring Buddy Bear Reflects on 46 Years as Jeweler  Jewish Exponent

Buddy Bear, 74, is retiring after more than four decades of running his Merion Station shop, Buddy Bear Jewelers, which will close this summer.

Two West Philadelphia Schools Placed On Lockdown Following Shooting Outside School  CBS Philly

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Two schools in West Philadelphia were placed on lockdown following a shooting outside of a school. Police say shots were fired ...

High school principal admits stealing medication, resigns | Metros  The Philadelphia Tribune

MALVERN, Pa. — A Pennsylvania high school principal has resigned after he admitted stealing prescription drugs from the school nurse's office.

Forgotten warriors: Recognizing the black soldiers of D-Day  KYW Newsradio 1060

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — There used to be a prevailing myth that no black men participated in D-Day — by far one of the most important days of ...

Overbrook places four on All-Public baseball teams  The Philadelphia Tribune

It's been a big year for many Public League baseball teams this season. Of course, Frankford captured the Public League and city championships. Obviously ...

Friends' Central celebrates student achievements | Lifestyle  Main Line

LOWER MERION—On Wednesday, May 15, Friends' Central School held its annual Upper School Academic Awards Ceremony, recognizing students for their ...

Workshop School's programs, projects help students explore interests  The Philadelphia Tribune

The Workshop School is raising the bar in how education is taught in schools. The Workshop School, at 221 Hanson St., is a small project-based high school in ...

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