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Month: June 2012

Education

Wynnefield: Free Library Gears up for Summer Reading Programs

June 4, 2012

State budget cuts in education have forced schools to cut back on summer school programs. That could lead to many children with nothing to do. But The Free Library of Philadelphia’s Wynnefield branch has geared

Education

North Philadelphia: Summit Discusses Education Problems in Hispanic Community

June 4, 2012

White House officials attended a summit held at Temple University’s Howard Gittis Student Center, joining area residents and professionals to discuss issues facing the Hispanic community in education, especially higher education. The summit, hosted last

Education

University City: School’s 5K Run Raises Thousands for Educational Programs

June 4, 2012

University City residents came out early on a Sunday morning to support the Penn Alexander School’s 2nd Annual 5K Run and Mile Walk for Art and Science. The K-8 school located at 4209 Spruce Street

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