Education

School board approves facility closure plan

Philadelphia's school board has approved a plan to close multiple school facilities across the city. The decision comes as the district faces budget pressures and declining enrollment in some neighborhoods.

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Politics

State legislator targets insider betting on prediction markets

Philadelphia Representative Tarik Khan is pushing legislation to ban insider betting on prediction markets after a U.S. special forces soldier won $400,000 betting on their own mission. The lawmaker says current rules allow people to unfairly profit from non-public information.

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Transit

Intercity bus station reopens in Chinatown area

Philadelphia travelers are welcoming the reopening of an intercity bus station on Filbert Street near Chinatown. The facility serves Greyhound and other long-distance bus carriers, though some passengers have mixed reactions to the new setup.

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Community

Weekly events calendar: May 4-10

Check out Billy Penn's roundup of the best things happening around Philadelphia this week, from festivals to concerts and community gatherings.

Culture

Homo Economicus musical in West Philly

A provocative new musical combining economics lessons with lap-dancing and strip-tease performances is playing in West Philadelphia, offering an unconventional take on Econ 101.