Universities, Nonprofits Step Up to Aid Depleted Philadelphia Public School Libraries

This article was originally published in Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Philadelphia is known for its prominent universities like the University of Pen...

August 4, 2023
1:26 AM

This article was originally published in Pennsylvania Capital-Star. Philadelphia is known for its prominent universities like the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel, Temple, St. Joseph's, and others. Their presence boasts a rich educational and medical landscape. While the abundance of such institutions suggests an ample availability of libraries, this is seldom the case for Philadelphia public school students. And according to one union leader, the numbers are stark. Get stories like these delivered straight to your inbox.

Ella Lathan