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Ridley High School graduate overcomes major medical obstacles to receive diploma
RIDLEY TOWNSHIP, Pa. (CBS) – A Ridley High School graduate tackled some major medical hurdles to walk across the stage this week.Cole Steiner, 18, had three brain surgeries to treat Chiari malformation, a rare condition in which the brain tissue extends into the spinal cord. He also had two spinal surgeries to treat severe scoliosis, with a 120-degree curve in his spine.Steiner says he's endured years of physical and occupational therapy, but through it all, he has always maintained his positive spirit."It made me more resilient and stronger and made me feel much more confident in myself and made me feel empathetic," Steiner said.His mother called him her medical miracle."His neurosurgeon at Children's National Medical Center in D.C. actually presents Cole's case all throughout the country, so he is literally in a book," Cole's mother Nicole Steiner said. "His name is never given."Steiner graduated from high school on Tuesday and was originally planning to attend University of the Arts. With University of the Arts permanently closed, he is now planning to study music at Temple University.
More than 700 people laid off as Pa. college closes
Another college in the Philadelphia area has closed. The University of the Arts at 320 Broad St. in Philadelphia has filed a WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) notice with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry informing the state that it was closing and 704 people will be laid off.
After the fall: Philly arts programs search for a way out of the collapse of UArts
Philadelphia’s University of the Arts recently announced its sudden closure. The abrupt closure has sparked widespread criticism from students, faculty and staff, who have pushed for answers from the university. UArts president Kerry Walk resigned shortly before the university’s last day. The future remains unclear for UArts students,...
JAY-Z’s Roc Nation Criticized For Philadelphia School Voucher Campaign: ‘It’s To Convince Poor Black Parents To Leave The Public Schools’
An announcement on Friday that Roc Nation was launching a new, multi-million dollar initiative to provide scholarships for Philadelphia students caused controversy as the details became apparent. Many are slamming the company for supporting a school voucher program, which critics maintain is harmful to public education.
Website on Philadelphia school building conditions goes down without explanation
An interactive website that gave families crucial information about the physical condition of Philadelphia public schools went down last month, and the district won’t say why.The site contained data on 211 schools, more than two-thirds of which were found to be in “unsatisfactory” or “poor” condition, according to a previous analysis by the Logan Center. Parents could use the site to see the results of their school’s latest inspection and which aspects of the school were in the best and worst shape.The website going down “is deeply problematic,” said City Councilmember Nina Ahmad, a member of the Education Committee. “This...
La Salle rally comes up just short in PIAA Class 6A state championship game
La Salle College High was stymied in its bid for a fourth PIAA baseball championship Thursday night, falling to District 3 champion Hempfield 3-2 in the Class 6A state title game at Penn State. The loss snapped a 13-game win streak for the District 12 and Philadelphia Catholic League champion...
Carper, Coons, Blunt Rochester host Delaware students accepted into U.S. Service Academies
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, along with Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester (all D-Del.) hosted Delawareans accepted into U.S. service academies June 12 ...
Mayor Parker urges PA leaders to close $1.4B education funding gap as Roc Nation’s new campaign faces backlash
Mayor Parker calls on state to pass new education funding bill as Roc Nation's campaign faces backlash. Mayor Parker is calling on state leaders to pass a budget that would provide the School District of Philadelphia with $242 million dollars in new funding. Meanwhile, the PA and Philly branches of the Federation of Teachers are calling out Jay Z’s Roc Nation campaign aimed at providing private school scholarship money for low-income kids in Philly.
Dawn Staley Returns to Her North Philly Alma Mater, Dobbins High School, As She is Honored
Dawn Staley, a 1988 Dobbins alumna, recently returned to her North Philadelphia alma mater, to accepted an honor for her impact of the game of basketball. North Philadelphia native Dawn Staley recently returned to her North Philly roots when she was honored at her alma mater, Dobbins High School, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio.
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