June 2012
19 posts
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Philly school system hires superintendent from... →
Education officials on Friday chose a Maryland superintendent as the new head of Philadelphia’s struggling district, calling him a “transformative leader” who will ensure safe, high-quality schools for all students.
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Future unclear for Pa. city's immigration law →
An attempted crackdown on illegal immigrants in Pennsylvania remains in legal limbo after Monday’s Supreme Court ruling in a similar case, and parties on both sides claim the high court’s decision bolsters their respective positions.
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Crossword Kathy : Element Of Surprise →
Just posted my thoughts on Sunday’s NYT crossword puzzle.
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It's an isolated life for Sandusky trial jurors →
There’s no Twitter, Facebook or radio. Smartphones, iPads or laptops? No way. The phones and clock radios were removed and the televisions disconnected in from their hotel rooms.
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Record heat may burn Northeast's 1st day of summer →
You won’t need a calendar to mark the start of summer in the northeastern U.S. The National Weather Service forecast potentially record-breaking hot temperatures just as the season officially begins Wednesday, the summer solstice and longest day of the year.
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Crossword Kathy : Playable →
Just posted my thoughts on Sunday’s NYT crossword puzzle.
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Almost every day is Flag Day for these Philly... →
Move over, Betsy Ross. There’s a new generation of flag makers in Philadelphia. Tucked away in a room at a military supply operation, a dozen seamstresses are responsible for hand-embroidering the U.S. presidential flags.
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Anger, frustration envelop Philadelphia schools →
The school system’s chief recovery officer was trying to explain how broke the district is, but no one could hear him. ”Save our schools! Save our schools!” More than 200 protesters had packed the Philadelphia school board meeting and were drowning out the official presentation; they also waved signs expressing “No confidence” in next year’s austere budget. It...
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Crossword Kathy : Getting Around →
Just posted my thoughts on Sunday’s NYT crossword puzzle.
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Philly archdiocese plans fundraising for 2015... →
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia expects to launch a fundraising campaign to help pay for a major convocation of Roman Catholic families and possible papal visit in 2015, Archbishop Charles Chaput said Tuesday.
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Crossword Kathy : Myth-Labeled →
Just posted my thoughts on Sunday’s NYT crossword puzzle.
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Pa. higher ed panel hears call to partner with... →
Colleges and universities need to collaborate more with businesses in order for students learn skills needed in the workforce. At the same time, institutions can’t shirk their responsibility to educate well-rounded residents who can think critically and innovate in any field.
