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James Earl Jones
Darth Vader is about to be rewarded for his philanthropy. On Nov. 19, actor James Earl Jones, whose voice gave life to the famous “Star Wars” character, will join Bill Cosby, Elizabeth Taylor and Oprah Winfrey [continue reading here]…
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Torrenting
To avoid the rising costs of purchasing new music, students often turn to illegal music downloads or online players like Pandora or Spotify. However, for those who torrent or participate in peer-to-peer file-sharing, the consequences can be severe. This spring semester,…
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SEIU Protest
Local union workers marched in protest of a recent city proposal on Wednesday afternoon. The rally, led by a Philadelphia branch of the Service Employees International Union, denounced the School Reform Commission’s public education proposal. More than 1,500 people attended the…
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iWatch
Snitches can now do what they do best without the fear of being caught. The Philadelphia Police Department is now using iWatch, a mobile application that allows citizens to text tips to the police without being identified. On April 12, the PPD officially began using the…
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Homewood Suites to Open
A new addition has secured its place in the University City skyline. Homewood Suites, owned by Hilton Hotels and Resorts, will have a soft opening May 1 with operations fully open to the public. An official grand opening with formal tours will take…
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DPS Commendation
Police officers, security officers and civilians were awarded for outstanding service at the biannual Division of Public Safety Commendation Ceremony last night. Members from Penn Police, PennComm, Department of Fire and Emergency Services and AlliedBarton Security were awarded commendations of merit…