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January 2009

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January 2009 Articles:

Another Phila. tradition coming to an end:
Robin’s Bookstore

By John Oliver Mason 

Larry Robin Robin’s Bookstore, Philadelphia’s oldest remaining independent bookstore, prides itself on selling books the big chains don’t carry — books on politics from farthest left to farthest right, new age and the occult. More   

 

robert.jpg Through ‘Ready to Serve’ at Phila. Senior Center, volunteers combat crime

Aim of program is
to ‘give back to
the community’

By Alicia Colombo
The auditorium of Philadelphia Senior Center (PSC), at Broad and Lombard Sts., is adorned with a tree mural, bearing the words ‘We are all connected to the flow.’ 

It is a visual representation of the philosophy behind the civic engagement program, Ready to Serve, launched by PSC last spring
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Calendar
03.11.10 : Crocheting Class
03.11.10 : Finding North Philadelphia: Film Screening by Youth Empowerment Services
03.11.10 : Medicare Basics Training
03.11.10 : PGW Weatherization Workshop
03.12.10 : The Sincerest Form of Flattery: Emulation and Imitation in the Ancient World
03.12.10 : Crocheting Class
03.12.10 : Trip to New Jersey Adventure Aquarium in Camden
03.12.10 : The Doo Woppers
03.12.10 : Conference: 2nd Annual InterProfessional Care for the 21st Century: Refining Education & Practice
03.13.10 : Caregivers Workshop
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A Look Within: What to Know About MRIs
PECO Offers Free Onsite Energy Education Workshops
Chubby Checker Promotes New 'Twist' in Medicare
Philadelphia’s Elderly Compared to Nation
UPenn Free Dog and Cat Vaccination Clinic
LIHEAP Provides More Funds for Energy Assistance
H1N1 Vaccine Clinics for Pennsylvanians
Journey’s Way Moving to New Facilities
New Pensdale II Complex in Roxborough
Apply by Dec. 31 for PA Property Tax/Rent Rebate
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