May 2012
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Pa. commission on higher ed to hear from... →
A state panel formulating a new framework for higher education in Pennsylvania will hear from more than a dozen stakeholders this week, including a community college student, the provost of a small Catholic university and the chairman of a veterans program.
May 31st
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Crossword Kathy : State Quarters →
Just posted my thoughts on Sunday’s NYT crossword puzzle.
May 28th
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May 24th
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1000s demonstrate against cuts to education in Pa. →
Thousands of demonstrators statewide took to the streets Wednesday to protest education cuts they say have decimated school districts across Pennsylvania, and they called for lawmakers to reject further reductions Gov. Tom Corbett proposes for next year.
May 24th
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May 21st
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Crossword Kathy : Wisecracks →
Just posted my thoughts on Sunday’s NYT crossword puzzle.
May 20th
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May 17th
May 16th
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May 15th
May 13th
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Crossword Kathy : Indies →
Just posted my thoughts on Sunday’s NYT crossword puzzle.
May 13th
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Pa. library services for blind to be overhauled →
A plan to restructure statewide library services for the blind and disabled is being criticized by librarians and patrons who say the ill-conceived overhaul will limit book availability and hinder service for thousands of patrons in eastern Pennsylvania.
May 11th
Canstruction
jimmacmillan: The Canstruction.org art project against hunger has returned the the atrium at Liberty Place in Center City Philadelphia again this year. Jim MacMillan photo. jim@jimmacmillan.com
May 9th
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Philadelphia University receives $15 million gift →
Philadelphia University has received a $15 million gift — the largest donation in its history — to name a college and support the school’s vision for transdisciplinary learning, President Stephen Spinelli announced Tuesday.
May 8th
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Pa. college students: Don't double loan rates →
Pennsylvania college students are urging federal lawmakers to strike a deal to avert a spike in student loan interest rates, saying higher education is already expensive enough.
May 8th
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Crossword Kathy : A-V Club →
Just posted my thoughts on Sunday’s NYT crossword puzzle.
May 6th
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Maya exhibit in Philly seeks to dispel 2012 myths →
If the world ends on Dec. 21, 2012 - as some believe the Maya predicted - that leaves plenty of opportunity to see a new exhibit that examines the civilization’s ancient kingdoms, intricate calendar systems and current culture.
May 4th
May 4th
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