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ABOVE PHOTO:  State Rep. W. Curtis Thomas (insert) Looking for a job? If so, you should check out State Rep. W. Curtis Thomas’ annual Private Sector Job Fair being held 10:00AM to 2:00PM, Friday, October 25 at the Columbia YMCA North, 1400 N. Broad Street.  A wide range of private sector employers offering jobs and…

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BPT For many, earning a college degree opened the door to the working world it may have even been instrumental in landing your current job. But are you applying what you learned in college to your current career field? A recent survey suggests this might not be the case. Only 35 percent of college-educated workers…

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Center for american progress A new report published today by the Center for American Progress found that teachers have lower expectations for students of color and those from high-poverty backgrounds. The report also found that high school students who have teachers with higher expectations were more than three times more likely to graduate from college…

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Event kicks off distribution of more than 37,000 new coats to low-income youth throughout Greater Philadelphia area in October. EAST NORRITON, Pa.– The Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation in October will distribute more than 37,000 new winter coats to underprivileged children in the five-county Philadelphia region through its Driving Away the Cold program. The…

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By Lekan Oguntoyinbo los angeles wave Give Bruce Levenson, co-owner of the Atlanta Hawks, credit: he gets it, sort of. Earlier this month, Levenson announced he would sell his interest in the Hawks after a two-year-old email surfaced in which he complained that there are too many black folks at Hawks’ games. He griped about…

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ABOVE PHOTO: The long-awaited implosion of the Queen Lane high-rise took place on Saturday, September 13. For over three years, local residents, community leaders and partners joined PHA to collaborate efforts to ensure the new development would not only provide housing for those in need but also spark economic growth within the neighborhood.  (Photo Credit: Philadelphia…

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By Christopher S. Rugaber associated press WASHINGTON — The number of U.S. job openings remained near the highest level in 13 years in July, and companies also stepped up hiring that month to the fastest pace in nearly seven years, two signs the job market is slowly healing. The tally of available jobs ticked down…

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BPT If you’ve sweltered throughout summer and have noticed your cooling bills increase every month, now may be the opportune time to consider some home improvement upgrades that will let you better manage your HVAC equipment while lowering your monthly expenses. Building industry experts suggest that creating a comfortable home shouldn’t mean homeowners have to…

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Diabetes Health A new wound-care dressing developed by a California firm has been shown to not only reduce the cost of treating wounds, but also to improve the outcomes of those treatments. That’s good news for diabetics. According to statistics, about 15 percent of those with the disease develop chronic wounds ‘most often foot ulcers’…

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350 new backpacks were distributed to ACLAMO for children in need Citizens Bank volunteers made a special donation last week as part of its annual Gear for Grades initiative, delivering 350 new backpacks to ACLAMO Family Centers in Norristown. During the event, representatives from ACLAMO accepted the donated school supplies and distributed them to families…

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