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School District meal quality

Students described moldy sandwiches, spoiled milk, and inedible lunches and urged the School District to overhaul meal quality. Council held the resolution but adopted a separate resolution authorizing joint hearings on district meal policies.

4 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Oct 29, 2026

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Philadelphia's literacy crisis

A long lineup of literacy nonprofits testified that 70% of fourth graders read below grade level. Council declared March National Reading Month and honored organizations working on adult and childhood literacy.

1 mentionLast discussed Feb 26, 2026