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The Nomads

The 28th annual Philadelphia Film Festival culminates on Sunday with a so-Philly film that explores our schools, our sports and our underdog spirit

By Jessica Blatt Press
Citizen of the Week

Doha Ibrahim

The Lincoln High senior, one of two student reps on the School Board, wants to empower her peers to be stronger than they think they are

By Elizabeth Warner
Week 7

Jason Kelce’s Eagles Education Season

This week, the Super Bowl-winning offensive lineman compares Philly schools to those of Dallas—and celebrates a local education innovation

By Jason Kelce
Week 6

Jason Kelce’s Eagles Education Season

This week, the Super Bowl-winning offensive lineman compares Philly schools to those of Minneapolis, Minnesota—and celebrates a local education innovation

By Jason Kelce
Week 5

Jason Kelce’s Eagles Education Season

This week, the Super Bowl-winning offensive lineman compares Philly schools to those of New York City—and celebrates a local education innovation

By Jason Kelce

Reality Check with Jill Bazelon And Keith Weigelt

Jill and Keith joined Charles to discuss a program called Bridges to Wealth, that is bringing financial empowerment training to students and adults in Philadelphia, as a way to lessen the wealth gap in the city.

By Charles D. Ellison
Citizen of the Week

Imere Williams

The Boys’ Latin senior, one of two student reps on the School Board, wants to be the voice of his peers

By Kiersten A. Adams
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Supporting Holocaust Education

Our city is home to the oldest Holocaust memorial in the U.S. During this Jewish holiday season, supporting the work of the Philadelphia Holocaust Remembrance Foundation is more meaningful than ever

By Jessica Blatt Press
Week 4

Jason Kelce’s Eagles Education Season

This week, the Super Bowl-winning offensive lineman compares Philly schools to those of Green Bay—and celebrates a local education innovation

By Jason Kelce

Reality Check with Angela Beale-Tawfeeq

Angela Beale-Tawfeeq talks to WURD host Charles D. Ellison about the swimming program she created for kids in urban areas

By Charles D. Ellison