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The Celebration’s theme “Movement: Paying it Forward,” honors the many recent and upcoming civil rights anniversaries. Art Sanctuary will look at the accomplishments of the movement–and the way contemporary writing continues to advance the Movement’s unflinching social justice agenda.

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For new Channel 6 weather personality Melissa Magee, coming to Philadelphia has been a dream come true. Having climbed the highly competitive ladder of a news anchor at an impressive pace, Magee has reached yet another pinnacle…

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Mayor Michael A. Nutter, a champion of the 2010 Census, addressed a group of Census Takers last week, thanking them for their commitment to their community’s progress, and conveying the benefits reaped by a complete count in Philadelphia.

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Tina, 67, had just been seen laughing and joking with dozens of her friends and associates at a campaign fund-raiser the night before she died April 24. The unexpected abruptness of her death left her numerous friends and family members in an utter state of shock and disbelief.

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In his run for the Democratic nomination for governor, state Sen. Anthony Williams’ television commercials portray him as the candidate who thinks out of the box. In fact, he is seen carrying a box to symbolize what he feels is his unorthodox approach to solving the state’s problems.

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Pennsylvania Treasurer Rob McCord last week announced that, for the first time ever, Pennsylvania’s 529 College Savings Program – which is run by the State Treasurer’s office – reached the $2 billion milestone in total assets saved and invested.

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Nurses and other professional staff at Temple University Hospital have voted to ratify a contract proposal, ending a monthlong walkout.

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Mayor Michael A. Nutter joined Philadelphia elected officials last week at Brown’s Parkside Shoprite in West Philadelphia to underscore how an accurate census count impacts private sector investment decisions as well as the city’s ability to lure new business and job opportunities to underserved neighborhoods.

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In 1992, following several hardships, including serving a prison sentence for illegal activities and having been shot while driving away from a dispute, Moffitt began his professional writing career from a hospital bed.

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Stephanie Humphrey is a hot Philadelphia property with Midas touch. The actress, model, journalist, lifestyle maven and pitch person has amassed an impressive array of credits. In the mix, Humphrey has been the producer and host of her own locally broadcast lifestyle program, ‘styletips’…

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