When a fire raged at 223 Tree St. last July, residents say they knew it was only a matter of time before a catastrophe would occur at that address. Prior warnings and requests to city officials didn’t help…
By Kyle Sammin and Todd Shepherd
Catholic school parents, teachers challenge recruiting allegations in federal civil rights suit
“This was about putting kids first,” say parents suing the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Organization, which has determined that a series of school transfers were done in violation of rules against athletic recruiting.
By Kevin Mooney
Ben Mannes: Fire Commissioner shifts accountability for deadly Fairmount blaze
Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel blames a lack of affordable housing for a fire that killed twelve. Further investigation shows that policy failures and PHA shortcomings contributed.
By A. Benjamin Mannes