11 charged after fights at West Philadelphia High Eleven West Philadelphia High students were arrested Tuesday after a series of fights - a sign of what some teachers say is a troubled, disorganized school.
Drexel's new president outlines plan to revitalize neighborhood Drexel University's new president, John A. Fry, on Tuesday outlined a five-point plan to improve the neighborhood, including an expanded safety-patrol zone and a loan forgiveness program for employees who buy homes in the area.
Wagner urges moratorium on new Pennsylvania charter schools Pennsylvania Auditor General Jack Wagner, a longtime critic of how the state funds charter schools, called Tuesday for a statewide moratorium on new charters until a flawed funding system is replaced.
