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The Philadelphia Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (Philadelphia NAACP) and US Airways announced today that they are partnering to enhance the airline’s workplace diversity programs in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.

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711, a Black dance tribute, video produced and directed by Karen Warrington, will air on WHYY TV12 – Sunday, Nov 14, 10:30 PM and on Y-Arts – Monday, Nov 22, 8:30 PM.

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The project will provide additional construction and permanent jobs in the community; create space for a new convenient health center; and increase the offerings at the store to include an international market.

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The celebration will take place at the Grays Ferry Triangles at 23rd and South Streets from 4 to 7pm, immediately following the bridge re-opening. Representatives from SSWBA, SOSNA, CCRA, and the Grays Ferry Triangles Group will be present to cut the ribbon with Mayor Michael Nutter…

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The Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) has tapped public housing veteran Michael P. Kelly as Interim Executive Director. Mr. Kelly comes to PHA with over 25 years of public housing experience, including nearly a decade as executive director of the Washington, DC Housing Authority.

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Joe Sestak has pulled ahead of Pat Toomey after trailing for months in their closely watched Pennsylvania U.S. Senate race, an independent poll confirms.

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Over a span of about 25 years, nearly 1000 houses have been demolished in the Logan Triangle and most of the occupants were relocated because the properties, built on unstable landfill atop old creek beds, were sinking.

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Less than three weeks before Election Day, a new analysis shows that African American voters are strategically located in states and districts where, if they turn out in substantial numbers, they could make a difference in who controls the House, the Senate and up to 14 governorships.

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A decade of passionate debate, national attention and unprecedented collaboration nears a close with the announcement that the exhibit interpretation of the site has entered the production phase. The opening event for President’s House: Freedom and Slavery in Making a New Nation is scheduled for December 6.

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In these days of manic health consciousness, candy and snack vending machines are considered inherently evil. Vending machines dispensing soda and other sugary drinks are even worse. Given that climate, you might think a wine vending machine would be rejected on its face.

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