HARRISBURG, Feb.10, 2016 – State Sen. Vincent Hughes will announce a federal grant for a West Philly charter school at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 11.

The 21st Century Community Learning Centers award to Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School is one of 50 the state Department of Education has announced.

The money will help Harambee Institute deliver additional academic, artistic and cultural enrichment opportunities.

Media coverage of Sen. Hughes’ check presentation is welcomed.

WHAT: Sen. Vince Hughes to present grant to Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School

WHEN: 8:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 11

WHERE: Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School, 638 N. 66th St., Philadelphia

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Contact: Mark Shade

Phone: 717-787-9220

mshade@pasenate.com

Contact: Sandra Dungee Glenn

Phone: 215-472-8770 ext. 223

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