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As families across Philadelphia come together to celebrate Thanksgiving, one area charter school is sharing a “second helping” of Thanksgiving by hosting a traditional African American feast for its students.

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The City of Philadelphia began a new measure to collect delinquent taxes from City pension benefit recipients. Currently, the City of Philadelphia has 33,000 pensioners and beneficiaries receiving pension benefits. Of that, approximately 2,500 owe $12.9 million to the City in delinquent taxes.

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Because of changes within the Occupy Philly contingent since its arrival in early October and a refusal to communicate regularly with the city, and safety issues including thefts, assaults and a sexual assault that is currently being investigated, the City is stepping up police patrols…

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Karin Phillips mother, Dorris Phillips said through tears, “It’s a real honor and I know Karin would be proud and happy. She loved what she did and she loved the people.”

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I was deeply saddened to hear that Joe Frazier passed away earlier today, like I’m sure most of the boxing world was. He was a living legend and right up to his passing was so dedicated to the sport that bought him fame and fortune.

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High schools throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania are invited to participate in Shire’s Great Food Fight! Benefitting Philabundance to help raise food in support of families in need across the Greater Philadelphia region.

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Dr. King’s vision of America is captured in his messages of hope and possibility for a future anchored in dignity, sensitivity, and mutual respect; a message that challenges each of us to recognize that America’s true strength lies in its diversity of talents.

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Vivant Art Collection will mark its fourth anniversary with a vibrant four-day celebration featuring a series of events from a “Vivant Salute,” recognizing some of Philadelphia’s most influential women business owners to a celebrity art auction.

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Mayor Michael A. Nutter last week announced the retirement of Anthony McIntosh, Executive Vice President of the Philadelphia Housing Development Corporation (PHDC), a private, non-profit that provides housing, home repair programs and other services to low- to moderate-income individuals.

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This Sunday, November 6, 2011, thousands of motorcycles will descend on Philadelphia for the 31st Annual Toy Run sponsored by the Delaware Valley A.B.A.T.E. (Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education) and the Greater Philadelphia Traditions Fund.

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