It's not easy being Green(field); it's a great school, it's integrated, and it's under siege
Article Abstract:
The Albert M. Greenfield School, chartered by the Office of Desegregation, is Philadelphia's most desired public elementary school. Applicants from outside the school's neighborhood are accepted under racial quotas. Since much fewer whites apply, black parents believe the school is discriminatory.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1995
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Captain courageous
Article Abstract:
Don Cohan is one of the most interesting citizens of Philadelphia, PA. He is a millionaire real estate developer who also doubles as a sailboat racer. He has undergone chemotherapy for Hodgkin's disease and is being treated for a tumor growing in his head.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1995
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Mr. Center City
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Ronald Rubin is considered one of the relationship-oriented developers. He is still doing business with the clients he had 40 years ago. He has great appreciation for his father, Richard Rubin, who introduced him to the real estate business.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1997
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