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New ShopRite Supermarket breaks ground

April 3, 2011

This groundbreaking is in conjunction with the real estate development firm Metro Development Company at what will be the Baker’s Square shopping center in the Hunting Park West section of Philadelphia.

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Mayor Nutter campaign taps long-time businessman Sid Booker

March 27, 2011

Booker owner of The Stinger Lounge at 4600 N. Broad Street, is a well-known figure in the African-American community and throughout the Philadelphia region. His legendary restaurant has long served as a gathering place for African-American elected officials and others of influence in the community.

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Parker invites residents to annual College-Vocational-Labor Fair

March 27, 2011

Parker said more than 50 accredited colleges, universities, labor unions’ apprenticeship programs and vocational schools will be on hand for the event, as well as agencies and organizations that can assist students in finding financial aid, scholarships and other funding opportunities.

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Ringling Brothers and Barnum Bailey Politics

March 13, 2011

I thought of my favorite part of the circus as I stood in front of Room 142 at City Hall, the city’s Board of Elections on Tuesday, the day that nominating petitions for the May 17 primary had to be turned in.

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