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Invasion of the New Yorkers

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New Yorkers are increasingly moving to Philadelphia, PA, and taking influential positions in politics, the news media, sports and the arts. Attracted by the city's slower pace and beauty, the newcomers are bringing new customs to Philadelphia.

Author: Yagoda, Ben, Useem, Jerry V.
Publisher: Philadelphia Magazine
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1992
Demographic aspects, Social change, Pennsylvania

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Ahh, Paris ... uhh, Philadelphia

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French architect Jacques Greber offered a plan for Philadelphia's in 1917 which would have made the Parkway similar to the Champs-Elysees in Paris, France. The city rejected his plans because it was already deep in debt.

Author: Birnbaum, Melissa, Yannella, Phil, Jr.
Publisher: Philadelphia Magazine
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1992
History

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What makes a great school great

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Some Philadelphia-area public schools are among the best in the nation. Twelve of these schools are described with emphasis on those features that seem to have contributed most to their success.

Author: Jones, Maggie, Yagoda, Ben, Swierczynski, Duane, Useem, Jerry V., Birnbaum, Melissa, Potter, Maximillian T., Yannella, Phil, Jr., Chalmers, Lauren, Rovner, H. Michael
Publisher: Philadelphia Magazine
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1992
Evaluation, Cover Story, Schools, Public schools

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