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Young athletes prepare for locked schools
WPVI-TV Local News
Feb 06The latest cost cutting move by the Philadelphia School District affects children who use school buildings for extracurricular activities. Starting next weekend, the doors to Philadelphia's public schools will remain locked and that means hundreds of k... »
Last minute Super Bowl watch party ideas
WPVI-TV Local News
Feb 05Still haven't figured out where to watch the Super Bowl game? Don't worry - there are plenty of last minute ideas. AND MARKS-- If so - don't despair. There are plenty of last minute ideas and even places you can go to enjoy the big game, right here in ... »
Philly Schools to Close on Weekends
NBC Philadelphia Beat
Feb 04The Philadelphia School District has announced that it will cancel weekend programs and close school buildings at 8 p.m. on weekdays in a radical new effort to cut costs. »
Amanda Barretta Named Mrs. Patch 2011
Limerick-Royersford-Spring City Patch
Feb 01It's kind of a bittersweet day. It's been an absolute blast interacting with the community and getting the opportunity to award some of our finest people. It's been even better to watch in anticipation as you, the readers, voted for those people. So, n... »
Top 12 Reasons to Visit Bucks County
Bensalem Patch
Feb 01Visit Bucks County, the county’s tourism office, has created a list of 12 reasons for tourists to visit Bucks County in 2012. Making the list were various art exhibits, anniversaries and openings as well as the multi-million dollar Cotillion Stakes at ... »
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The Week Ahead: Philadelphia School District February 5th-11th
Examiner Philadelphia Edition
Feb 06Right about now, the Philadelphia School District could really use some good news. Unfortunately, this week won’t deliver anything but more problems.Last week, City Controller Alan Butkovitz told anyone who was listening that the district... »
Weekend Warrior, February 3 - 5
The Deli Philly Scene
Feb 03Break ups are hard (duh). There's always more emotion than expected and, if you're on the receiving end, you're left battling snot-filled nights of Jim Beam and self-loathing. It takes a toll (duh-twice). But - and this is an ancient secret - there are... »
News – Jason Lazarus, Knapp Gallery closing, Richard Torchia at CENTERpieces, and curators, curators, curators
Artblog
Feb 03News Jason Lazarus will take your unwanted photos Do you have photos that are too painful to keep around? If so, Chicago-based artist Jason Lazarus will take them. He’s collecting unwanted photos for an art installation. There’s no need to provide the... »
Councilwoman Proposes Ads on Philly School Buses
Around Philly
Feb 02The Philadelphia School District is desperately seeking a solution to their $60 million $80 million deficit, and Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown may have just the plan, just don’t be surprised when your kid starts blurting out TD Bank propaganda u... »
Paris Wine Bar to Bring Visions of Starry Nights to Fairmount
Phoodie.info: The New Food and Drink Blog for Philadelphia
Jan 30London Grill is going French style with an intimate, 50-seat Paris Wine Bar, opening Thursday, February 9th at 2303 Fairmount, a sister-in-spirit to the established restaurant by Terry Berch McNally and Chef Michael McNally. “Six wines will be offered ... »