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A first-hand look at how Philly's becoming a hub for the strange sport of cyclocross

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The menu at the revamped Boot & Saddle is at risk of outshining the booking

FoodThe menu at the revamped Boot & Saddle is at risk of outshining the booking
Contract reflects ed-reform group's rise to power in Philly

NewsContract reflects ed-reform group's rise to power in Philly


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Contract reflects ed-reform group's rise to power in Philly
Daniel Denvir
12/12/2013

Sylvia Simms, as one of five voting SRC members, holds significant power over issues of great concern to the Philadelphia School Partnership, including the district's efforts to close public schools, rein in the rapid and costly growth of charter schools and salary, benefit and work-rule concessions from the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers.

Terms of victory in new land bank bill

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Today's Events

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Theater

The Big Time: New Vaudeville for the Holidays

Sure, 1812 has done vaudeville before — 12 years ago. A lot has happened to the all-comedy...

Food

The menu at the revamped Boot & Saddle is at risk of outshining the booking
Adam Erace
12/12/2013
It’s not the Holograms, who’ve come all the way from Sweden to play here....

Avance marks a new chapter at a storied restaurant address
Caroline Russock
12/12/2013
Justin Bogle’s name was tossed into the hat during the final days of Nicholas...

Restaurants opening, closing and pending
Caroline Russock
12/12/2013
George Sabatino's latest seasonal endeavor, a bistro from BYO masterminds of...

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