stranger talking to the Ross boys and offering them candy. Another neighbor also reported seeing a man offer candy to the boys previously. Christian Ross‚ the boys’ father‚ immediately placed an advertisement in the “Lost and Found” column of the Philadelphia Public Ledger. The advertisement went as follows‚ “Lost- A SMALL BOY‚ ABOUT FOUR YEARS of age‚ light complexion and light curly hair. A suitable reward will be given by returning him to EL JOYCE‚ Central Police Station.”An advertisement like this
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The 1793 yellow fever outbreak was a national problem. At this time the United States Capital was located in Philadelphia‚ PA. This essay will focus on the outbreak in Philadelphia‚ PA‚ particularly how a few different views of the African American community played a role. During this terrible time thousands of local residents fled Philadelphia‚ including prominent members of government such as the first United States President‚ George Washington along with many other community members. A
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resident of Philadelphia I completely understand why parents our out raged at our law makers. There is two sides to every story and I can truly say I understand both in this case. Politicans are also outraged by this what seems to an injustice to our future Doctors‚ Lawyers and law makers‚ which may be non exsistent in the future due to the buget crisis and our public as well as catholic schools losing the battle to low enrollment. One editor wrote (Dixon‚2012) Why Isn’t Closing 40 Philadelphia Public
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Philadelphia’s Fair Housing Laws: Post World War II To the citizens of Levittown Pennsylvania‚ Tuesday‚ August 13‚ 19572 seemed like any other day. The sun rose in the east on the suburban town just outside of Philadelphia. Husbands ate their breakfast cooked by their wives‚ children got ready for school‚ and the mailman made his rounds delivering the mail. However‚ as the mailman made his rounds that day‚ something caught his attention‚ something he thought he should immediately inform to the
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police officer is allowed to wear a religious garment - hijaab - with her uniform‚ without inflicting a burden upon the City of Philadelphia. Facts: Kimberly Webb is a female Muslim police officer who worked for the City of Philadelphia as a police officer since the year of 1995. In the year of 2003‚ she kindly requested the Police Department in the City of Philadelphia to wear her religious garb - hijaab - with her uniform while being on duty. Unfortunately‚ the Police Department denied her request
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During the brutal winter of 1777‚ nearly 2‚000 American soldiers died at Valley Forge‚ Pennsylvania. The Continental Army was being stalled for Winter. So‚ General Washington led his army to Valley Forge‚ Philadelphia. His men suffered a long and harsh winter. They didn’t have the resources they needed to survive. Although his men were worn out‚ sick‚ and in need of food‚ they still managed to train and progress. The soldiers came out of the winter disciplined and stronger than ever. The winter at
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very influential on his studies on race and race relations. He was associated with the theoretical perspective conflict theory. Dubois most important sociological work‚ "The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study" showed the effects of race relations on African American families‚ primarily on the lower class families. "The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study" was very influential on helping see the sociological aspect on the effects of race relations on African American individuals also‚ from the minority
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school and became a lawyer and practiced in Philadelphia. Joseph Galloway was a Philadelphia lawyer who remained loyal to the British Crown during the Revolutionary War (1775–83). Born in Maryland‚ Galloway came from an affluent family that provided him with an excellent private education. He moved to Philadelphia in 1747‚ became a lawyer‚ and with a flourishing practice and inherited wealth‚ he quickly emerged in Philadelphia politics. He and Benjamin Franklin developed
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Philadelphia Phillies: Cesar Hernandez states his case Cesar Hernandez had not secured his slot as second base in the Philadelphia Phillies through 2015 but his current defensive and offensive tactics in the season have definitely changed opinions making it fun to see what impact he will pose to the baseball betting lines. At the present time‚ Hernandez is assuming his role as the second baseman in the Philadelphia Phillies. He prides in his competence as an exemplary defender .Since May 2013‚ when
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nspiration amongst the students‚ keeping them in school‚ and exposing them to the world of entrepreneurship. The NFTE Philadelphia chapter established in 2007 is one of 31 active programs in the United States. They have worked with over 2‚500 local students from over 20 different schools and have recruited over 150 business leaders from the Philadelphia region to volunteer as guest speakers‚ coaches‚ and judges for their students. The program operates by teaching current teachers a set
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