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Clubs and sports bring relief to FLC
Clubs and sports bring relief to FLC
October 7, 2021
Dismissal disrupted by gunfire
September 16, 2021
Laura Bonnani, a Kindergarten teacher at Nebinger, teaches virtually via Zoom.
Postponed hybrid learning plan brings relief
December 10, 2020
9th grade students are using Discord to get to know each other.
Class of 2024 finds itself in Discord
October 8, 2020
Day-long protest for George Floyd starts peacefully, turns violent
Day-long protest for George Floyd starts peacefully, turns violent
May 31, 2020
Clubs and sports bring relief to FLC
Clubs and sports bring relief to FLC
October 7, 2021
Dismissal disrupted by gunfire
September 16, 2021
Laura Bonnani, a Kindergarten teacher at Nebinger, teaches virtually via Zoom.
Postponed hybrid learning plan brings relief
December 10, 2020
9th grade students are using Discord to get to know each other.
Class of 2024 finds itself in Discord
October 8, 2020
Day-long protest for George Floyd starts peacefully, turns violent
Day-long protest for George Floyd starts peacefully, turns violent
May 31, 2020
Day-long protest for George Floyd starts peacefully, turns violent
Day-long protest for George Floyd starts peacefully, turns violent
May 31, 2020
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
March 10, 2020
Trump acquitted by Senate
February 28, 2020
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
February 28, 2020
Mr. Fantini explains the Impeachment Inquiry
Mr. Fantini explains the Impeachment Inquiry
November 21, 2019
COVID-19 myths debunked
COVID-19 myths debunked
March 18, 2020
Xinjiang, China
Identity Stripped Away from Uyghur Muslims in China
January 31, 2019
Contributing Illustrator Paladin Jenkins
Migrant Caravans Continue to Head for U.S. Border
January 31, 2019
The Science of the Seasons
The Science of the Seasons
April 4, 2018
Photo taken for The Flash by Daisy Toledo Mald
Puerto Ricans Set to Leave After Hurricane Maria Limits Resources
December 18, 2017
Looking out from the El
My dad is homeless. I don’t think Philly is doing enough to help him
October 1, 2021
Its all up to you
It’s all up to you
October 28, 2020
Is Andrew Yang right?
May 18, 2020
Cat memes past, present, and future.
Memes can’t evolve enough to outlive their creators
February 28, 2020
The new Fashion District, located at 9th and Market, opened on September 19th, 2019 with multiple floors of up to 55+ stores to shop in with many more stores to open soon.
Fashion District provides a needed social spot downtown
February 28, 2020
NLA senior Rosario Lemus sits excluded from the classroom discussion.
NLA students feel excluded from FLC
February 3, 2020
NLA senior Rosario Lemus sits excluded from the classroom discussion.
Los estudiantes de NLA merecen el mismo trato
February 3, 2020
NLA senior Rosario Lemus sits excluded from the classroom discussion.
Les étudiants de NLA se sentent exclus de FLC
February 3, 2020
SDP Facilities report card: Flash Ed-board grades cleanup effort
SDP Facilities report card: Flash Ed-board grades cleanup effort
January 23, 2020
1 in 7 FLC teachers leave the school each year· Tiffany Rodriguez / PHOTO ILLUSTRATION
FLC teachers are leaving. Can we keep them here?
November 14, 2019
The Reality of Life After High School
May 23, 2019
Williams’ poster will be used to advertise the February Auto Show. She received a new laptop and her entire class received two tickets to the 2020 Auto Show as part of her prize.
Student illustration gets auto show spotlight
January 21, 2020
FLC senior Isaiah Charity holds a presence on Soundcloud as rapper LoneWolfOmega. Photo Courtesy of Isaiah Charity
Student musicians use rap as a form of expression
January 16, 2020
Photos: 2019 Pep Rally
Photos: 2019 Pep Rally
November 27, 2019
The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee Runs at FLC
November 27, 2019
Paladin Jenkins / ILLUSTRATION
“Sticks and Stones” and the Modern Comedy World
November 14, 2019
Photos: 2019 Pep Rally
Photos: 2019 Pep Rally
November 27, 2019
Stage Crew members Daniel Castro, Tai Dang, and Anache Shivers push a stage prop carrying Erin Davis.
Performing Arts Department Has “Magic To Do” With It’s Upcoming Musical
April 19, 2018
A Day in the Life of A Dance Major
A Day in the Life of A Dance Major
December 16, 2016
FLC senior Isaiah Charity holds a presence on Soundcloud as rapper LoneWolfOmega. Photo Courtesy of Isaiah Charity
Student musicians use rap as a form of expression
January 16, 2020
The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee Runs at FLC
November 27, 2019
Stage Crew members Daniel Castro, Tai Dang, and Anache Shivers push a stage prop carrying Erin Davis.
Performing Arts Department Has “Magic To Do” With It’s Upcoming Musical
April 19, 2018
The Making of an Expert
The Making of an Expert
December 4, 2017
FLC Teacher Band Performs at Holiday Show
FLC Teacher Band Performs at Holiday Show
December 24, 2016
Paladin Jenkins / ILLUSTRATION
“Sticks and Stones” and the Modern Comedy World
November 14, 2019
Joshua Ramirez / ILLUSTRATION
What’s up with Joker?
November 14, 2019
Is the movie even worth it?
Is the movie even worth it?
October 15, 2019
Not the Cats Pajamas
Not the Cat’s Pajamas
February 26, 2019
Recycled Ideas
Recycled Ideas
February 1, 2019
Ninth grade cheerleaders reveal the prep behind their pep
Ninth grade cheerleaders reveal the prep behind their pep
March 10, 2020
Franklin Learning Center’s Health and Physical Education teacher as well as sports coach Mr. Kelly, was encouraged as a kid to stay focused on his education and encouraged by his father to get into sports.
Who is the man behind the FLC’s athletic department?
March 10, 2020
The Bobcats Girls Varsity Basketball Team Captain, FLC junior, Ericka Porterfield, frustrated after one of the girls from Edison High ́s basketball team stole the ball.
Bobcats Show Optimism in Frustrating Defeat
January 16, 2020
Players from both teams spent some time on the ground during the fourth quarter.
New Year, New Victories: FLC boys basketball wins against Swenson
January 14, 2020
Boxer and FLC Alumni, Aanjhrue Williams, (right) spars at Rock Ministries Boxing Gym on October 10. · Sandraliz Flores / STAFF
FLC alumnus to be signed as pro boxer
November 14, 2019
Ninth grade cheerleaders reveal the prep behind their pep
Ninth grade cheerleaders reveal the prep behind their pep
March 10, 2020
Franklin Learning Center’s Health and Physical Education teacher as well as sports coach Mr. Kelly, was encouraged as a kid to stay focused on his education and encouraged by his father to get into sports.
Who is the man behind the FLC’s athletic department?
March 10, 2020
The Bobcats Girls Varsity Basketball Team Captain, FLC junior, Ericka Porterfield, frustrated after one of the girls from Edison High ́s basketball team stole the ball.
Bobcats Show Optimism in Frustrating Defeat
January 16, 2020
Players from both teams spent some time on the ground during the fourth quarter.
New Year, New Victories: FLC boys basketball wins against Swenson
January 14, 2020
Sports Season Roundup
Sports Season Roundup
May 23, 2019
Boxer and FLC Alumni, Aanjhrue Williams, (right) spars at Rock Ministries Boxing Gym on October 10. · Sandraliz Flores / STAFF
FLC alumnus to be signed as pro boxer
November 14, 2019
Deal Towards Victory
April 2, 2019
When Will He Be Back?
December 4, 2017
A young boy participates in one of the many activities available at the NFL Draft
NFL Draft: Huge Success in Philadelphia
May 30, 2017
CTE: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
December 20, 2016
What quarantine cooking means to me
What quarantine cooking means to me
October 13, 2020
The Good and The Bad of The Lunch Out Program
The Good and The Bad of The Lunch Out Program
October 2, 2018
Sweet and spicy wings, made by the author · Food Writer Alex Fernandez
Sweet N Spicy Buffalo Wings
May 31, 2018
Italy’s Finest: Pizza and How to make it
Italy’s Finest: Pizza and How to make it
March 12, 2018
Chinese Takeout: Tsos Chicken
Chinese Takeout: Tso’s Chicken
February 16, 2018

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Its all up to you

It’s all up to you

Damein Williams • October 28, 2020

It's all up to you. Vote That Jawn is a Philadelphia organization that encourages teens to vote. We spoke to Lorene Cary about how to vote and how youths can encourage their friends and family to get...

VIDEO: A day in the life of Alex Rodriguez

VIDEO: A day in the life of Alex Rodriguez

May 31, 2020

https://youtu.be/GTZ2t-pP_HY

Video: A day in the life of Alyssa Barkley

Video: A day in the life of Alyssa Barkley

May 31, 2020

https://youtu.be/R_zLe2IxP20

VIDEO: A day in the life of Kim Musallam

VIDEO: A day in the life of Kim Musallam

Deja Dawkins • April 27, 2020

https://youtu.be/AQ08uDy-vUM

VIDEO: A day in the life of HeeYoung Yim

VIDEO: A day in the life of HeeYoung Yim

April 27, 2020

Correction: A previous version of this story named Yim Heeyoung as the subject. Her name is HeeYoung Yim. https://youtu.be/y_mYr9Kn5Xo

VIDEO: Louis Fantini makes a breakfast sandwich

VIDEO: Louis Fantini makes a breakfast sandwich

April 27, 2020

https://youtu.be/oaqofhkQXN8

VIDEO: FLC staff sends message to students

VIDEO: FLC staff sends message to students

April 13, 2020

On April 13, 2020, members of the staff of Franklin Learning Center released this video to students, set to a recording of FLC student group Universal Language. https://youtu.be/pDrDMSH7Bgs

Mr. Fantini explains the Impeachment Inquiry

Mr. Fantini explains the Impeachment Inquiry

Deja Dawkins • November 21, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwwp_7v0JMU

Central Students Turn Out the Vote, Despite Controversy

Central Students Turn Out the Vote, Despite Controversy

Anannya Kundu • November 30, 2018

By Dariana Garcia-Bernabe, Anannya Kundu, Bwe Ku, and Hannah Woodruff Published in partnership with PBS Newshour Student Reporting Labs.

A Day in the Life of an Art Major

A Day in the Life of an Art Major

Deja Dawkins • October 25, 2018

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