Ella Lathan News Today

Feb. 29 - March 3: Philadelphia Comic-Con, “Fiddler On the Roof” in N.J. and “The Little Mermaid” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

Without staffing – and resources – many of the city’s public school libraries are unable to run at full capacity. While teachers and volunteers are trying to make sure students have access, a number of groups around Philadelphia are also working to make a difference.

Its infuriating, Edward T. Steel Elementary special education teacher Nicole Wyglendowski told the Capital-Star.The post Funding the 500: Crumbling buildings, asbestos and gun violence add to Philly schools’ challenges appeared

April 14 - April 16: Wine & Daffodils in Del., Cherry Blossom Fest in Philly, Chicago Experience in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

Visitors from all over the world traveled alongside the Schuylkill River trail to connect with nature and its importance.

A five-week strike by graduate students who work in research labs and teach at Temple University is impacting grants and lab goals. WHYY’s Ella Lathan spoke with Dr. Ingrid Olson, the head of Brain Science research at Temple, to learn more about the challenges facing her department.

Get your green gear out, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations have begun in Philly.

Ahead of Super Bowl LVII, the Eagles’ season-long success inspires and ignites change in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia muralist Meg Saligman is taking up the paintbrush once again for the Eagles, after her 2018 Super Bowl mural went viral.

The Betsy Ross House Courtyard in Old City was filled with Philadelphia Eagles fans eager to cheer on the Birds.