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Mensch and Costa: Remove stigma of welfare from DPW
The term "welfare" is defined as the general well-being of an individual or group of individuals. However, when used in association with government services, the term has unfortunately developed a negative connotation. One state agency that suffers from...
Tags: Abusive Behavior, Politics, Pennsylvania General Assembly, Nursing Homes, Interior Policy
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Voice of the People, May. 11
Promoting gambling Mayor Rahm Emanuel has made a video using the plight of Chicago's schoolchildren to promote the building of a casino in Chicago. This resurrects sad memories for many of us of the Illinois Lottery's self-justification in 1974 that...Tags: Elections, Lotteries, Punishment, Naperville, Politics
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Nick Markakis told he won't be allowed to use his pink-label bat on Mother's Day
The Baltimore SunMINNEAPOLIS — An annual Major League Baseball undertaking to provide exposure and money to cancer-awareness charities became embroiled in a bit of a controversy Friday, with an Oriole being one of the players inadvertently involved. On Sunday, as...Tags: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Auction Service, Baseball, Buck Showalter, Breast Cancer
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READER SUBMITTED: Community Health Charities Of New England Elects New Officers And Board Members
Greater HartfordCommunity Health Charities of New England has appointed new officers and members to their board of directors. Michael Caron, director of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), has been elected as chairman of the board. Michael served in the...Tags: Charity, Wethersfield, Social Issues, Connecticut General Assembly, Corporate Officers
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Commentary: We must help those with mental illness
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Let's take a moment this month to consider some facts: 1 in 5 children have a diagnosable mental health disorder. One in 4 adults experience a mental health disorder in a given year, and a staggering 1 in 17 adults...Tags: Iraq War (2003-2011), American Legion, Health, Mental Illness, Bipolar Disorder
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UCAN to break ground on new campus, address gun violence
Before Tom Vanden Berk's 15-year-old son was shot and killed at a Rogers Park house party in 1992, Vanden Berk didn't think much could be done about gun control. But since then, the gun violence prevention movement has been front and center in his life....
Tags: Murder, Rogers Park, Lawndale (Chicago, Illinois), Politics, Interior Policy
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Kimberly McBroom's Blog
Tuesday, May 7 I truly hope you were able to catch "Susan's Story," either last night at 6 or today on WDBJ 7 Mornin'. Susan Bahorich bravely shared her personal struggle with ovarian cancer. I am so proud of her for being open and honest with what she is...Tags: Labor Day, Grocery Coupons, David Cook, September 11, 2001 Attacks, Farms
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Edwards named interim city schools CEO
As city schools CEO Andrés Alonso steps aside, he's turning the system over to a close adviser he's trusted during some of his administration's most trying moments. Alonso's chief of staff, Tisha Edwards, will lead the system through the 2014 school...
Tags: Morgan State University, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Career and Workplace, Cherry Hill, Collective Contract
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READER SUBMITTED: Panera Bread To Open Downtown Hartford Bakery-Cafe On May 13
HartfordOn Monday morning, May 13, Panera Bread will begin serving downtown Hartford when its new bakery-cafe opens for business on Main Street at 10 State House Square. Hours are Monday through Friday, from 5 a.m. to 6 p.m., with Panera Catering and delivery...Tags: West Hartford, Hartford Symphony Orchestra, Enfield, Canton (Hartford, Connecticut), Panera Bread Company
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Letters to the Editor - May 3
Christian Social Services thanks furniture donors To the editor: Christian Social Services in McConnellsburg, Pa., wishes to thank the 44 people who donated furniture. We were amazed at the large number of sofas, love seats, chairs, tables and chairs,...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland)
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Trexler Trust awards more than $4 million in grants to 83 charities
The Harry C. Trexler Trust has awarded grants totaling more than $4 million to 83 Lehigh County charities and civic causes, the trust announced Wednesday. There were 111 requests for funds seeking more than $5.6 million, according to a news release....Tags: Charity, Allentown, Muhlenberg College, Social Issues, Lehigh County
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Cardinal, other faith leaders call for repeal of water fee
Cardinal Francis George has long preached about the dangers of secularization and the American government's failure to recognize religious institutions for their role in the public sphere. Now a municipal battle over whether churches and charities in...
Tags: Roman Catholicism, Religion and Belief, Chicago Mayor, Christianity, Francis I
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