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Arts and Entertainment

Arts & Entertainment: The Race for Mayor and The Potential Impact on the Arts in Schools

April 2, 2015

As we get closer and closer to the Philadelphia mayoral election, one of the focal points of discussion will be the candidate’s plans for bettering education in Philadelphia. Yearly budget cuts have plagued schools, resulting in layoffs,

Education

Fishtown: Hundreds Run to Raise Money for St. Laurentius School

April 21, 2013

Hundreds gathered in front of the St. Laurentius School to participate in the second annual St. LauRUNtius Fishtown 5K. While the race was designed as a day of fun, community, food, drinks, music and more

George W. Nebinger School

South Philadelphia: Students and Computers at George W. Nebinger Elementary

September 19, 2011 charper

Ly Nguyen’s classroom on the fourth floor of George W. Nebinger School is a place where students can come, plug into their headphones and recognize something familiar: computers. Nguyen’s classroom is currently the only computer

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