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Philadelphia leaders press state officials to step up education funding during visit to Harrisburg
Philadelphia city leaders and education supporters traveled to Harrisburg to urge state officials for increased education funding. Mayor Cherelle Parker, City Council President Kenyatta Johnson, and Superintendent Tony Watlington emphasized that the city has fulfilled its financial commitments and now seeks state support for schools across Pennsylvania.
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