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January 3, 2011
On a chilly, overcast Saturday afternoon in Philadelphia, the tumultuous parade down Broad Street for the North Philly Black Hawks and the Frankford Chargers had the kind of pomp and circumstance usually reserved for the city’s big four pro teams—The Phillies, Eagles, Flyers, and Sixers.
January 3, 2011
In an effort to reduce underage smoking, Councilwoman Marian Tasco introduced legislation on behalf of the Nutter Administration which increases the penalty for merchants who illegally sell tobacco to youth.
January 3, 2011
Philanthropist and businessman Mel Heifetz submitted an offer to purchase the City-owned Winter Street property that is currently occupied by the Cradle of Liberty Council of the Boy Scouts near Logan Square.
December 23, 2010
The NBCSL—whose membership includes African-American state legislators throughout the United States—ratified the resolutions condemning the Arizona immigration law, and supporting cultural competency training for health care professionals.
December 19, 2010
At the end he was ridiculed by some, disliked by many, and ignored by most. But at his prime and in his time, he was among the most powerful politicians in America, widely respected, frequently feared, and always a presence.
December 19, 2010
The Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, in cooperation with the U.S. Dept. of Justice, today signed settlement agreements with the School District of Philadelphia resolving eight discrimination complaints alleging widespread harassment of Asian students at South Philadelphia High School.
December 19, 2010
The renovation project is the largest PHA stimulus-funded project to date. PHA began construction on the first of the scattered site units in May 2009. The project, spanning seven council districts, created hundreds of direct and indirect jobs.
December 12, 2010
More than 30 speakers from churches, civil rights and business associations and elected officials bluntly refuted the printed criticisms to support the administration’s decision to more aggressively insist that non-white firms get an opportunity to share in the more than $3 billion spent by the school district each year.
December 12, 2010
Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus (PLBC) chairman, State Rep. Ronald G. Waters, D-Delaware/Phila., said caucus members support Dr. Arlene Ackerman, Superintendent of the School District of Philadelphia, and commend her for her commitment to diversity.
December 12, 2010
How short sighted and unfortunate that these “Philadelphians” were so blind. Characterizing Dwight’s efforts to help all of Philadelphia as “cronyism” is a weak, hollow excuse for an old fashioned political strong arming.
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