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This February, in celebration of the remarkable contributions made by African Americans, Macy’s commemorates Black History Month with special events that celebrate you. In honor of African Americans past and present who have made an impact in their communities…

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Philadelphia Gas Works’ (PGW) six Customer Service Centers will be closed on Monday, February 15 in observance of President’s Day. The Commercial Customer Call Center will also be closed. The Residential Customer Call Center will remain open on President’s Day from 8 AM to 4:30 PM.

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Newby, an avid Alfred Hitchcock fan and self proclaimed film geek, is always thrilled to share the hundreds of bizarre story ideas he’s been writing over the years while instilling his trademark glimmer of hope that many of his films contain.

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With over 30 international artists and over 50 works of art to display, the Idea Coalition presents an art exhibit like no other, through a fusion of Black and Jewish art exploring the common histories and struggles of these two communities

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A 5th grade class at John Wister Elementary School is sharing what they’ve learned from a humane education program with the help of some PAWS dogs! Claire Tillman, Citizens for a No-Kill Philadelphia’s Director of Humane Education, developed the program and

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Comcast Corporation, one of the nation’s leading providers of entertainment, information and communication products and services, announced last weeks launch of Black Cinema On Demand, a new monthly video-on-demand offering dedicated to the celebration of black films…

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Thank you for giving me this opportunity to speak with you today on behalf of the Honorable Vivian T. Miller, I am Marc Gaillard, Deputy to the Clerk of Quarter Sessions, Philadelphia County. We understand that we are here to speak with you today about the way the bail process works in Philadelphia County…

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Valentine’s Day comes early when Grammy® and Tony® award-winning jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater returns to the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts to perform highlights from her soon-to-be-released album Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie With Love From Dee Dee on Thursday, February 11, 2010 at 7:30 PM.

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The Knowlton Leadership Program of Settlement Music School, designed to enrich the learning experience for all Settlement students and anyone else considering a career in music, is offering a free workshop on Sunday, February 21, 2 PM at Field Hall, Mary Louise Curtis Branch, 416 Queen Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147.

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State Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown voted for a bill that passed the House of Representatives that would make it a primary offense for motorists in Pennsylvania to use handheld mobile phones to make calls or text while driving, punishable by a $50 fine.

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