Philadelphia leaders press state officials to step up education funding during visit to Harrisburg

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A road trip with a cause had Philadelphia city leaders and education supporters crossing Pennsylvania to push state officials in Harrisburg for school funding.

Mayor Cherelle Parker, City Council President Kenyatta Johnson and Superintendent Tony Watlington were just a few among those who traveled to the state capitol Monday. The visit comes on the heels of a promised push to secure more financial support for the district following the city’s newly approved budget…

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