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June 13, 2010
The world of Cleopatra VII, which has been lost to the sea and sand for nearly 2,000 years, surfaced on June 5 when “Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt” opened its doors to the world for the first time at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia (through January 2, 2011).
June 13, 2010
Understanding the need to offset the costs associated with tuition, room and board, and other expenses, the Urban League of Philadelphia is proud to announce that $70,000 in scholarships have been awarded to 36 students from the Greater Philadelphia region.
June 13, 2010
With the nation’s unemployment rate still near 10 percent – and economists pondering whether a “double dip” recession is in the offing — it’s not enough for those seeking work to post a resume on a job-search Web site or hire a headhunter.
June 4, 2010
Two years after being shutdown for repairs and renovation, the Dell East will re-open this summer and will once again entertain city residents with an eight-concert series featuring some of the top acts in the music industry.
June 4, 2010
In an age of loud-mouthed pundits and snappy sound bites lacking context and substance, the musical and artistic genre known as “Hip-Hop” has been used as a “boogeyman” — the root of the all evil facing urban youth today
June 4, 2010
Congressman Robert A. Brady (D., PA) has selected the artwork of Cornelius Hawes, a senior at Creative Arts and Performing Arts High School (CAPA) in South Philadelphia to represent the First Congressional District in the 29th annual Congressional High School Art Competition.
June 4, 2010
The Philadelphia Housing Authority introduced a ground-breaking educational proposal before the School Reform Commission last week – a “Promise Neighborhood” in West Philadelphia, including two charter schools, one of which would be a boarding school.
May 30, 2010
The ceremony will include a keynote address by the First Lady of Pennsylvania, the Honorable Marjorie O. Rendell; remarks by Constitution High School Principal Dr. Thomas R. Davidson, Constitution High School President Todd Alexander Latimore-Handy, and National Constitution Center President and CEO David Eisner…
May 30, 2010
Mayor Michael A. Nutter released the Greenworks Philadelphia 2010 Progress Report detailing the many significant sustainability achievements made by the City of Philadelphia in the first year of Greenworks Philadelphia.
May 30, 2010
Mayor Michael A. Nutter announced the re-opening of the Robin Hood Dell East. The music venue closed in 2008 for renovations. The legendary amphitheater will host an eight week summer concert series, beginning July 12.
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