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Gov. Josh Shapiro Targets Private Equity in Pennsylvania Health Care

Gov of Pennsylvania, Josh Shapiro, is taking a hard stance against private equity’s growing presence in health care, calling for increased transparency and oversight.  He argues that reform is needed...

Philadelphia’s InLiquid Hosts 15 Days of Art & Community

Previously known as "The Benefit," the rebranded "March for Art" expands its mission of supporting local artists while engaging the broader creative community.  The festival, which will take place from...

The city’s own urban oasis

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Pop-up park at 20th and Market, Wednesday, August 3, 2011, in Philadelphia.In Center City, a lot at 20th and Market...

Tournaments to remember

Tara Kirchner and her son Kevin Jr. pose with a portrait of their late husband and father, Kevin Tanczak, outside of their home, Thursday,...

Guiding through 350 years of Jewish history

Inside the Museum of American Jewish History, Laurie Gottlieb stood in front of an unusual display — a full-scale covered wagon.She explained to a group of visitors...

Not the same old story with ‘Once Upon A Nation’

Fairmount resident and Once Upon A Nation storyteller Katie Stickney’s permanent bench is at the Arch Street Meeting House at 4th and Arch streets.Standing next...

Kissling’s, a Philly sauerkraut dynasty

The office that Mark Kissling shares with his brother Rick in Fishtown’s A.C. Kissling Co. at 161 E. Allen St. is a shrine to...

Fairmount Park looks for ways to bring in money

Matt Hill of Civic Futures gives a presentation for Generating Future Revenue through Concessions in Fairmount Park during Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Commition meeting...
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