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To the teacher who showed me how to carry a big shtick: ¡Gracias!
Classroom teaching, I am learning, is a bit about performance art. That is, it’s more than simply the challenge of being int ...
12 years ago
Law requiring juveniles to register as sex offenders goes before Pa. high court
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court will hear oral arguments Tuesday on whether juveniles can be required to register as sex offenders. ...
12 years ago
Philadelphia Health Department pursues national accreditation
After months of work, the Philadelphia Health Department is preparing an application for national accreditation. The process has been a r ...
12 years ago
Why I run Broad Street: Solace, community, and sisterly competition
Yesterday, I was grateful for the opportunity to run Broad Street once again. It’s an honor to participate in a race that means so ...
12 years ago
N.J. considers public funding for primaries if a governor leaves office early
New Jersey lawmakers are considering a measure that would make public campaign funds available for primary election campaigns if a govern ...
12 years ago
Pa. medical marijuana proposal won’t go to lawmakers until fall
A proposal to allow a very limited medical marijuana pilot program in Pennsylvania probably won’t go before state lawmakers until t ...
12 years ago
Move to reduce pot penalty in Philly gains support
Less than a week after Philadelphia Councilman Jim Kenney introduced a bill loosening marijuana regulations, he already has at least two- ...
12 years ago
Despite rain, residents and visitors come out for annual Chestnut Hill Home and Garden Show
Germantown Avenue in Chestnut Hill hosted its annual Chestnut Hill Home & Garden Festival on Sunday. Despite a rainy sta ...
12 years ago
Tax break changes for film industry aim to get N.J. ready for its closeup
A New Jersey Senate panel is backing a measure to eliminate caps on the tax credits intended to encourage movie and TV production in the ...
12 years ago