Tag: Philadelphia High School for Girls

Jill Scott mural.Art

North Philadelphia's Jill Scott Honored With New Mural at Alma Mater

Jill Scott, the Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter from North Philadelphia, was recently honored by Mural Arts Philadelphia with a new mural, writes Amanda Fitzpatrick…

Erika Alexander poses with "Erika Alexander Way" sign, alongside Malcolm Kenyatta, Sharif Street, and Jeffrey Young.Entertainment

Erika Alexander Way: Girls High Grad, Award-Winning Actress Honored with Street Renaming in North Philly

This year marks 40 years since award-winning actress Erika Alexander was discovered at the age of 14 while attending Freedom Theater in North Philadelphia…

Members of Mural Arts Philadelphia staff and partners for Mural Arts Philadelphia's 40th anniversary.Art

Mural Arts Philadelphia Celebrates 40th Anniversary With Mural Arts Month 2024 Theme “Roots & Reimagination”

Mural Arts Philadelphia (“Mural Arts”), alongside presenting sponsor TD Bank, has announced Mural Arts Month 2024 celebration this October, honoring its remarkable 40-year journey…

Becky Pringle speaking at the DNC.Government & Politics

Philadelphia-born President of Nation’s Largest Union Spoke at the Democratic National Convention Last Week

During her address at the Democratic National Convention last week, Philadelphia High School for Girls alumn Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association, the…

Widener President Stacey Robertson and Tracy Davidson from last year's High School Leadership Awards, Both of them will be speaking again at this year's event.Education

Widener University Honors Student Winners of the 13th Annual High School Leadership Awards

Widener University, in partnership with NBC10 and Telemundo62, announced the winners of the 13th annual Widener University High School Leadership Awards.

The awards recognize high…

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Four Philadelphia High Schools Recognized with Female Diversity in Computer Science Award

The College Board has bestowed four Philadelphia high schools with the AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for expanding young women’s access to computer…

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Actress Erika Alexander, Star of New Film ‘American Fiction’ Speaks On Philly Roots, Acting Career

Actress Erika Alexander may be best known for her role as Maxine Shaw in the 1990s hit show Living Single, but she is also the…