Past, present and future Bambies gathered early Friday morning outside the school ahead of an announcement the community will try to raise $1.2 million to keep St. Hubert's open. Photo/Michelle Alton

As has been a common scene on Torresdale Avenue since word came that St. Hubert’s High School is set to close at the end of the school year, faculty, staffers and current and former students lined the sidewalks in brown and gold Friday morning for a rally and an announcement.

Flanked by city and state politicians, school leaders vowed to fight. Messages of support and offers of donations came pouring in soon after the Blue Ribbon Commission’s recommendation, but the fight to save the all-girls school began in earnest with Friday’s event.

“In response to the Archdiocesan statement today that raising funds is not a prerequisite to an appeal hearing, the St. Hubert’s Advisory Board and Alumnae Association gratefully accept this recent news and will redouble their efforts at fundraising,” reads the statement from the board and association following the news that the school’s appeal will be considered regardless of whether the community can secure $1.2 million cash beforehand. continue reading »

As soon as word came the the Blue Ribbon Commission has recommended St. Hubert High School for closure, the community began an effort to fight back.

The commission, which made recommendations Friday that the Archdiocese of Philadelphia close or consolidate 48 schools, tapped the Torresdale Avenue all-girls high school for closure at the end of the school year. Students and administration were given the news at noon Friday ahead of the commission’s afternoon news conference. continue reading »

Photo taken by Bill Achuff in the December 2009 storm.

Here is the official word on school closings for Monday, Dec. 27, as stated by the School District of Philadelphia:

*Note: This post may be updated as new information comes in. continue reading »

UPDATE (Oct. 12 11:05 p.m.) — The fire has been ruled an arson. While authorities search for a suspect and crews clean up the damage, the school will be open Wednesday.

Central High School will be closed today after an overnight fire in the building.

Though firefighters extinguished the second-floor blaze quickly, the extent of the damage has not been assessed.

All Philadelphia schools will be closed today due to the impending snow storm. Snowfall began falling, and is expected to continue through Friday morning.

Regional and administrative offices for the School District of Philadelphia will be open today, but will close early at noon. All sports and extracurricular activities are canceled for the day. continue reading »

Parents, get ready for a long weekend with the kids.

The School District of Philadelphia and Archdiocese of Philadelphia have announced that all city schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 12 due to the lasting snow from Wednesday’s blizzard. All administrative and regional offices will open at regular hours.

You can check the School District and Archdiocese Web sites throughout the day tomorrow for updates, or stick with NEast Philly for the latest.

Snow day!

The School District of Philadelphia and Archdiocese of Philadelphia have announced that all city schools will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, Feb, 9 due to snow.

You can check the School District and Archdiocese Web sites throughout the day tomorrow for updates, or stick with NEast Philly for the latest.

The city is in for more snow, in addition to the 20+ inches seen here in the December 2009 storm. Photo by Bill Achuff.

As of 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, the following weather announcements have been made:

-Tonight’s Holmesburg Civic Association meeting is canceled.

-All public and parochial schools will be closed Wednesday, Feb. 10. KYW has school closings by code.

-All city employees not required to help with snow removal are encouraged to stay home from work tomorrow, and all city offices will be closed to the public.

-Tomorrow’s meeting of the Parkwood Civic Association is canceled.

-Phone calls to the  Somerton Civic Association have not been returned, but we’re assuming tonight’s meeting canceled, as well.

Snow day!

The School District of Philadelphia and Archdiocese of Philadelphia have announced that all city schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, Feb, 8 due to snow. After school activities and yellow bus services are also canceled, but administrators will report to work two hours late.

You can check the School District and Archdiocese Web sites throughout the day tomorrow for updates, or stick with NEast Philly for the latest.

Snow day!

The School District of Philadelphia and Archdiocese of Philadelphia have announced that all city schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, Dec. 21 due to snow. After school activities are also canceled, but administrators will report to work two hours late.

You can check the School District and Archdiocese Web sites throughout the day tomorrow for updates, or stick with NEast Philly for the latest.