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On Tuesday, March 12, 2013, Scribe Video Center will host S. Epatha Merkerson and Rockell Metcalf who will screen their film, The Contradictions of Fair Hope, at International House in West Philadelphia. The event is part of Scribe’s Producer’s Forum Series, which brings distinguished independent filmmakers to Philadelphia.

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Valentine’s Day took on a special meaning for those who had been hoping, praying and marching for justice in the case of a 5-year-old West Philadelphia girl. That’s because a suspect in her kidnapping from her West Philadelphia elementary school had been arrested.

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Following overwhelming success and critical acclaim from coast to coast, the smash Broadway hit and 3-Time Tony Award-Winning musical, Fela! returns to Philly. The recent engagement in Philadelphia played to capacity crowds and was celebrated by critics.

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State Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Phila., and Rep. Ronald G. Waters, D-Phila./Delaware, today said that they are joining forces on legislation that would repeal Pennsylvania’s costly and ill-advised voter-suppression measure.

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What follows are some of the key recommendations contained in an exhaustive 34-page analysis of the School District’s plan to close 37 schools and transfer or relocate 17,000 students. This analysis, prepared under the direction of nationally recognized scholar Dr. Cassandra Jones, was…

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Everyone knows the story of the death of Motown Icon Marvin Gaye, who was murdered at the hands of his father also named Marvin. Or at least they think they do. A new production of the play My Brother Marvin, based on the book written by Gaye’s sister Zeola and featuring…

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This loophole has effectively undermined Pennsylvania law concerning the issuance of concealed carry permits,” said District Attorney Williams. “Pennsylvanians who have had concealed carry permit applications denied, had their permits revoked, or are otherwise ineligible for a permit have…

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Chip Kelly could prove to be an exception to the rule that coaches who go straight from college ranks to head coach of an NFL team ultimately fail. Usually, the transition from an atmosphere where the head football coach is a demi-god in the collegiate setting to the rigors of…

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Wednesday’s announcement by the U.S. Postal Service that Saturday mail deliveries will be discontinued in August due to financial shortfalls caused by technological advances such as email was nothing more than sleight of hand.

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State Rep. Cherelle L. Parker, D-Phila., said recently the 2013-14 budget proposal submitted by Gov. Tom Corbett to a joint session of the General Assembly today appears to be a continuation of failed policies for the state.

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