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Remembering Charlie: Charles W. Bowser 1930-2010

August 29, 2010

Charles began his long career of public service in the 1960s under the tutelage of the Reverend Dr. Gray, II and Samuel Evans. In 1964, he was chosen Executive Director of Philadelphia’s Anti-Poverty Action Committee and in 1967 he was appointed the first African- American Deputy Mayor of Philadelphia by Mayor James Tate.

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PHA Director Greene to take leave

August 23, 2010

Greene made the decision following disclosure that he had fallen five months behind on his home mortgage payments, faced foreclosure proceedings, and had been named in a sexual harassment suit.

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Jazz at the Lansdowne celebrates 7th anniversary

August 23, 2010

For seven consecutive years the West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and the Paul Robeson House have partnered with the Parkside Historic Preservation Corporation to present world-class jazz performances in the tranquil, idyllic space of the garden at Lansdowne, 41st Street Parkside Avenue.

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