Broad-Based Organizations Announce Pledge for Philadelphia’s Children
For Immediate Release CONTACT: Anthony Hopkins, anthonyh@childrenfirstpa.org 215-563-5848 x23 (w) or 484-433-7490 (c) 24 Broad-Based Organizations Announce Pledge for Philadelphia’s Children PHILADELPHIA, PA (March…
PCCY and Area Dentists Taking Appointments Now for Free Dental Care at “Give Kids a Smile Day”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Anthony Hopkins, anthonyh@childrenfirstpa.org 215-563-5848 x23 (w) or 484-433-7490 (c) PCCY and Area Dentists Taking Appointments Now for Free Dental Care…
Do You Think Congress Should Act for Kids? – March 13, 2015
Today, we are highlighting four actions Congress can take to help children Keeping Kids Healthy Why tinker with something that isn’t broken? That’s the…
What Proposed Budgets Mean for Our Region’s Children – March 6, 2015
The $1 Billion Win for Children in Southeastern Pennsylanvia The winds of change are sweeping into the State Capitol. Breaking from the mold of…
Mayor’s Proposed Budget is a Huge Victory for Philadelphia Children – March 5, 2015
PHILADELPHIA (March 5, 2015) – Public Citizens for Children and Youth released the following statement on Mayor Michael Nutter’s proposed FY 2016 budget: Mayor…
Governor Wolf’s Proposed Budget is a $1 Billion Win for Children and Homeowners in Southeastern Pennsylvania
Provides New Investments in Schools and Property Tax Relief for Homeowners PHILADELPHIA (March 3rd, 2015) – Governor Tom Wolf’s proposed budget will net Southeastern…
Superintendent Hite ‘elated’ by Wolf budget – Philadelphia Inquirer – March 3, 2015
Gov. Wolf’s budget proposal would be very good for the Philadelphia schools. His plan calls for a nearly $160 million increase in state funds…
A New Blueprint for How Pennsylvania can Fairly Fund its Schools – February 27, 2015
Breaking News: Campaign for Fair Education Funding Proposes New Funding Formula to Help Struggling Pennsylvania Schools More than 90% of schools cut staff, 91…
Pre-K Commission charter change gets nod from Philly City Council – WHYY Newsworks – February 26, 2015
Philadelphia voters are going to be asked to create a commission on expanding pre-kindergarten citywide. The proposed change to the city charter would establish…
Political updates on the State & Local Level – February 25, 2015 – Center City Weekly Press
State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown, D-Phila., chairwoman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, has announced the PLBC’s annual scholarship competition is open for the…