Re: [UC] "Why Isn't Closing 40 Philadelphia Schools National News?'

On 5/4/2012 6:05 PM, Wilma de Soto wrote: If one wants to see what Sec'y of Education Arne Duncan's plan has done, just look at New Orleans. Look at the Vallas connection. It's important people see how these experts floating through Philadelphia have long been part of the neoliberal agen

Re: [UC] "Why Isn't Closing 40 Philadelphia Schools National News?'

Dear Kimm, THIS article tells the truth. It names all the players, dates, numbers and more. A manufactured crisis to bust Unions which primarily have gotten Black Laborers out of the Working to Middle Class. Public Schools were never wanted by Property Owners for educating children of former sl

[UC] Occupy the DSM, Psychiatry

"Speakers will present alternatives at the Friends Center at 15th and Cherry starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday." http://www.mindfreedom.org/campaign/boycott-normal/occupyapa-flyer-dminus-8.pdf http://blogs.phillymag.com/the_philly_post/2012/05/03/weekend-screw-normal/ Having left the mental h

[UC] Brunch to support WPCNS on Sat, May 5

Reminder for the brunch tomorrow! Looking forward to seeing everyone! Amara On Sun, Apr 29, 2012 at 11:54 AM, Amara Rockar wrote: > Please see below. Thanks! > > - Amara > > West Philadelphia Coalition for Neighborhood > Schools > > > -

[UC] Check out the book sale tomorrow

Saturday, May 5th is the grand reopening for the famous book sale run by the Friends of Walnut West Library,  40th and Walnut Streets. Check out the great bargains from 12:30 to 2:30 pm - on the  Walnut Street sidewalk.  You will find children's books, best sellers, classics, text books, cook b

[UC] two local items on the Historical Commission docket for 5/11

FRIDAY, 11 MAY 2012, 9:00 A.M. 1515 ARCH STREET, ROOM 18-029 ADDRESS: 400 S 40TH ST - HARDSHIP APPLICATION - CONSULTANT REPORT REVISED Project: Demolish building, construct five-story residential building Type of Review Requested: Final Approval Owner: OAP, Inc. Applicant: Jonathan Weiss, Aza