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CBS News
5 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Map shows where Philadelphia parents can get free backpacks, immunizations ahead of school year
Is it too soon to talk back-to-school? Not for the School District of Philadelphia. The district is gearing up for its annual "Ring the Bell" bus tour, designed to connect families with essential school resources ahead of the upcoming academic year. Over the next few weeks, families can spot a colorful "Ring the Bell" school bus making stops in neighborhoods across the city. The goal: to bring support directly to where families live, work and shop. All stops run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At each stop, parents and guardians can: Parents don't need to bring their student to the tour — only their student ID. Philadelphia public schools reopen Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. Check out the map above for locations where you can get a free backpack for your child, or get them their required immunizations and physicals for the upcoming school year. Monday, July 28, 2025*School of the Future – 4021 Parkside Ave, Phila., PA 19104 Friday, Aug. 1, 2025Fashion District Philadelphia – 901 Market St, Phila., PA 19107 Monday, Aug. 4, 2025*Martin Luther King High School – 6100 Stenton Ave, Phila., PA 19138 Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025*George Washington High School Football Field – 10175 Bustleton Ave, Phila., PA 19116 Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025Citizens Bank Park – 1 Citizens Bank Way, Phila., PA 19148 Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025Marcus Foster Memorial Stadium (Gratz Supersite) – 1627 W. Hunting Park Ave, Phila., PA 19140 Friday, Aug. 15, 2025Roosevelt Mall – 2329 Cottman Ave, Phila., PA 19152
CBS News
05-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- CBS News
Philadelphia nonprofit donates new suits to graduating seniors at MLK High School
Wednesday was a powerful day of encouragement and empowerment at Martin Luther King High School in Philadelphia. The Men of Germantown, a local nonprofit, hosted its annual "Suit Up Initiative," a program designed to equip students with more than just clothing, but also confidence for the future. Each participating student received a brand-new suit, tailored to help them feel prepared as they step into life after graduation. Mentors, educators and volunteers walked the halls with the young men and women, offering guidance, affirmations and a strong show of community support. The day culminated in a moving scholarship presentation. Sixteen graduating seniors were awarded $500 scholarships, giving them a financial boost as they prepare for college, trade programs, or career pursuits. Additionally, 10 students were named "Men Who Care" Ambassadors, each receiving a $100 award in recognition of their leadership, character and commitment to excellence. Organizers say the goal is simple: to help students walk boldly into their next chapter — suited up, supported and seen.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Photo Essay: A transgender high school athlete navigates a fight she never asked for
On the morning the Trump administration threw its weight behind a local lawsuit challenging California rules that allowed her to compete on her high school track and field team, Abi had more pressing concerns. The 17-year-old transgender athlete was graduating that evening from Martin Luther King High School in Riverside. Her competing in girls' hurdles had kicked up protests, and she was nervously planning one last act of high school rebellion. "The [school administration] was not allowing students to bring anything except their phones, and they were searching us before," she said, referring to the graduation ceremony. "So I had to smuggle contraband into a high-profile event with the risk of losing my diploma that I worked so hard to get this year." Hours later, Abi whipped out a small transgender flag. As she walked across the graduation stage in her cap and gown, she waved it above her head despite being terrified that doing so would land her in trouble. "I have always loved running, I've been doing it as long as I can remember." She also knew from months of fighting for her right to compete that many people in the crowd disagreed with her on transgender rights, and some were outwardly hostile. But she didn't flinch. It was a milestone moment for a transgender teen who dealt with — and survived — a modern American political gantlet because she "didn't have much of a choice." "No one asked me if I had the mental strength or not before they sued California over me or before they sent hundreds of students to protest against me all day," Abi said. "I just figured everything out on the go.' Since writing about and photographing Abi for a February story, The Times has followed her closely to capture what life is like for a teenager caught in the middle of that debate. In February, she asked to remain anonymous given the threats to transgender athletes. But now, along with her mother, Abi agreed to have the resulting photographs, and her name, published here. Even though just days have passed since another transgender athlete — AB Hernandez — drew protests at California's high school track and field championships. Abi did not qualify to compete. Transgender activism "was never something I was planning on doing," Abi said, "but I'm a fighter." "My experience on the track team was actually pretty good. I was friends with all the girls on my team." "No one asked me if I had the mental strength or not before they sued California over me or before they sent hundreds of students to protest against me all day, I just figured everything out on the go.' Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
03-06-2025
- General
- Los Angeles Times
Photo Essay: A transgender high school athlete navigates a fight she never asked for
On the morning the Trump administration threw its weight behind a local lawsuit challenging California rules that allowed her to compete on her high school track and field team, Abi had more pressing concerns. The 17-year-old transgender athlete was graduating that evening from Martin Luther King High School in Riverside. Her competing in girls' hurdles had kicked up protests, and she was nervously planning one last act of high school rebellion. 'The [school administration] was not allowing students to bring anything except their phones, and they were searching us before,' she said, referring to the graduation ceremony. 'So I had to smuggle contraband into a high-profile event with the risk of losing my diploma that I worked so hard to get this year.' Hours later, Abi whipped out a small transgender flag. As she walked across the graduation stage in her cap and gown, she waved it above her head despite being terrified that doing so would land her in trouble. She also knew from months of fighting for her right to compete that many people in the crowd disagreed with her on transgender rights, and some were outwardly hostile. But she didn't flinch. It was a milestone moment for a transgender teen who dealt with — and survived — a modern American political gantlet because she 'didn't have much of a choice.' 'No one asked me if I had the mental strength or not before they sued California over me or before they sent hundreds of students to protest against me all day,' Abi said. 'I just figured everything out on the go.' Since writing about and photographing Abi for a February story, The Times has followed her closely to capture what life is like for a teenager caught in the middle of that debate. In February, she asked to remain anonymous given the threats to transgender athletes. But now, along with her mother, Abi agreed to have the resulting photographs, and her name, published here. Even though just days have passed since another transgender athlete — AB Hernandez — drew protests at California's high school track and field championships. Abi did not qualify to compete. Transgender activism 'was never something I was planning on doing,' Abi said, 'but I'm a fighter.'
Yahoo
31-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Detroit prom send off turns chaotic when shots ring out near MLK High School
The Brief A Detroit high school's prom sendoff turned terrifying for students after shots rang out on the city's west side. Approximately 20 rounds were fired near MLK Senior High at a time when students were taking pictures. Detroit police are now searching for a person-of-interest who was caught on security footage. DETROIT (FOX 2) - High school students gussied up in their dresses and suits were celebrating their prom at a Detroit high school when shots rang out. Police are now looking for the man accused of firing approximately 20 rounds on Detroit's east side. What we know An individual fired approximately 20 rounds near a Detroit high school early Thursday evening. No one was injured, but dozens of students getting ready for their senior prom were sent fleeing. It happened in the 3200 block of E. Lafayette, near Martin Luther King High School around 8:30 p.m. Police are searching for a Black male who was wearing a white zip-up, identifying him as a person-of-interest. Local perspective Davon Hall was among those near the school when shots rang out. He said the scene was "hectic, scary" and chaotic with kids running in different directions. Kids flying out of here in all type of cars, traffic everywhere. Police just sitting there," he said. "It was a secure area but it turned crazy like a movie real quick." Hall was taking photos and videos of the students decked out in suits and dresses, readying up for prom, when the shots rang out. "I recorded just instantly and I start seeing the kids running around and following them. I was trying to be as aware as I could," he said. He was left dejected by the picture the tarrying scene painted for the area. "We are not like this. King high school has been elevated and has been bringing nothing but good news to the community. This is something that is so depressing," said Hall. Dig deeper Maurice Hardwick, who goes by Pastor Mo and frequently commentates on community violence and the impact it has on young people, echoed Hall's sentiment. "When bullets fly people die. We can't have a shooting around a school, around a prom, around a graduation - anything like that," Hardwick said. "You didn't deserve to be scared like that, you didn't deserve to have bullets ring out on your one night of celebration like that." Hardwick works with Living Peace Movement. He said more mentorship is needed to stamp out the kind of gun violence that rang out Thursday evening. "Celebrate and keep on achieving and use this as a tool to say 'I'm not going to be involved in violence,'" he said. What you can do Police are searching for the individual and want anyone who was in the area at the time to give them a call. They may also ring Crime Stoppers at 1-800 Speak Up. The Source Interviews with witnesses and video of the scene was used while reporting this story.
