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A really bad idea

September 23, 2011

In the past three elections, the state’s battleground status has meant repeated visits by presidential candidates and their surrogates, making the state one of the most visited states by candidates. In 2012, the state’s 20 electoral votes are up for grabs, under the existing “winner take all” system.

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KYW Newsradio reporter Karin Phillips dies

September 18, 2011

Beloved KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Karin Phillips passed away suddenly on Tuesday after a brief illness. Karin’s news beat kept the Philadelphia region aware of all the unique organizations, programs, and events that make a difference in our community.

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Leon : The Dimensions of a Renaissance Man

September 18, 2011

Given the title as one of the Sexiest Actors of All Time by AOL Black Voices and noted for his sexy bad boy roles, Leon expands his resume with the starring role of Silk in the nationally touring revival of Why Do Good Girls Like Bad Boyz.

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Stop the execution of Troy Davis!

September 18, 2011

Guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. It’s the foundation of our justice system, built to serve and protect the wrongly accused. But in the case of Troy Davis, it’s a principle that has been defied, ignored and trampled on.

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Sept. 11: what changed… and what didn’t?

September 12, 2011

“What gets us into trouble is not what we don’t know; it’s what we know for sure that just ain’t so.” Mark Twain’s famous maxim comes to mind while reading an article we wrote on September 28, 2001, shortly after terrorists attacked America.

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Philadelphia remembers Sept. 11

September 12, 2011

On the 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 tragedy, which is now recognized as the National Day of Service & Remembrance, please join Global Citizen, Greater Philadelphia Cares, and SERVE Philadelphia at our 3rd Annual Civic Engagement Expo.

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