The front runner
Article Abstract:
John Street is widely tipped to become the next mayor of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A 20-year veteran of the city's rough-and-tumble politics, Street has served as City Council president since 1992. Street overcame a childhood of poverty to become a civil rights lawyer and city councilor.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1999
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Shot for sex
Article Abstract:
A number of teenagers have been shot by violent boyfriends after refusing their sexual advances. Other girls reported being beaten by their boyfriends when they say no to having sex. Gangster videos, bad movies and peers are some of the factors causing dating violence.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1997
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Day of the dolphin
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Swimming with dolphins is available at the Southampton Princess Hotel in Bermuda. The facility is called Dolphin Quest and the dolphins are kept in a two-acre arena but could jump to freedom if they chose.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1998
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