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In the 20 years that I’ve been a reporter, I’ve written probably a lot of obituaries. And with most of them, after I’ve written all of the standard information, I usually ask the question of the family of the deceased: “If there were anything that you would want people to know about your loved one, what would that be?”

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Several hundred people are continuing to protest in downtown Philadelphia as part of the ongoing effort to demonstrate against corporate influence on politics.

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The Corbett Administration’s education plan misses the mark by focusing on tuition vouchers and expansion of charter schools, which could undermine vital support for the public schools attended by nearly 90 percent of the state’s school children, according to the Pennsylvania School Boards Association.

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The Philadelphia Housing Authority formally opened the award-winning Mantua Square at 35th Street and Fairmount Avenue in West Philadelphia today as part of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NAHRO) “Housing America” month celebration.

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Greater Philadelphia Cares will mobilize more than 7,000 volunteers on Saturday, October 22 for the 18th annual Philly Cares Day. Projects will be held at more than 100 sites throughout the region, including schools, community spaces, and recreation centers.

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Philadelphia BAEO (Black Alliance for Educational Options) celebrated this year’s scholarship recipients, 2010-2011 straight “A” students, and PECO as the “Corporation of the Year” at the African American Museum in Philadelphia. Over 30 parents and children attended this event, held October 1.

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The advanced Combined Heat and Power (CHP) microturbine system, the largest installed in the city to date, utilizes natural gas to generate approximately 40 percent of the building’s electricity on-site.

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The Pennsylvania House of Representatives early last summer passed a bill known as the “Voter Identification bill” to change the current Election Code. Before it actually becomes law, this Bill must be approved by the PA Senate, then signed by the Governor.

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Come to Historic Berean Institute’s Transformation Day, Saturday, Oct. 15 from 11:00AM to 5:00PM, at its 19th and Girard Avenue campus. Bring your documents to be shredded by the Pro Shred Company and enjoy a variety of vendors, food, line-dancing, entertainment and a children’s corner.

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I remember comedian Bill Maher making a joke that alluded to the fact that he wished President Barack Obama was less Bill Cosby and more Super Fly. He wasn’t alone in that sentiment.

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