It's almost a cliche. First, someone talking about Blacks makes reference to fried chicken, watermelon, monkeys or dogs — all stereotypes used to denigrate African Americans. Someone might even use the indefensible N-word. Then, along…
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The Comcast Foundation — the philanthropic wing of cable/Internet giant Comcast — has continued with its mission of investing in, and partnering with, individuals, programs and organizations that move our communities forward through leadership, empowerment,…
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Independence Blue Cross has announced strong financial results for 2012. IBC officials reported a net profit margin of 1.8 percent and a net after-tax income of $191.1 million. The company attributes these results to strategic…
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Mayor Michael Nutter, flanked by Senator Anthony Williams, School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. William Hite Jr., School Reform Commission members and roughly a dozen charter school operators, reaffirmed his call for supporting the twin…
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Mayor Michael Nutter, in a wide-ranging discussion with the Tribune’s Editorial Board, offered his most expansive comments yet on his three-pronged approach to helping the School District of Philadelphia climb out of its gaping fiscal…
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WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Thursday defended America's controversial drone attacks as legal, effective and a necessary linchpin in an evolving U.S. counterterrorism policy. But he acknowledged the targeted strikes are no "cure-all" and…
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