The long winter of Dr. Snow
Article Abstract:
A personal narrative describing the experience of accompanying Larry Lavin to a parole hearing after 15 years in prison for drug dealing. Lavin, a dentist trained at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, began operating an international cocaine ring while he was still studying at university.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 2001
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A fine romance
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The marriage of Rena Rowan, co-founder of the Jones Apparel Group, and musician Vic Damone is discussed. The story of Rena Rowan's life, from her deportation from Poland during the Second World War to her current position as one of the highest-paid women executives in the US, is presented.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1998
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Dialing for doctors
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Hospital referral hotlines usually list their own staff physicians, and there are several in the Philadelphia. Prologue is not affiliated with a specific hospital and lists doctors and dentists for a fee. or a fee.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1993
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