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NEWS BRIEFS Vote Early
The interactive civics website “Justice Learning” (www.justicelearning.org)
has been nominated for what TIME magazine calls an “Online Oscar”—a
Webby Award in the category of law. “Justice Learning,” a collaboration
between the public radio program “Justice Talking” (run out of
Annenberg) and The New York Times Learning Network, features information on
law and justice issues of the day, including free curricula and detailed historical
timelines on the Constitution. The awards recognize excellence in web design,
usability, creativity and functionality. Strut your stuff Spring kicks off in style this weekend with a West Philly Arts Fair to celebrate World Dance Day. The event, which takes place Saturday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at International House, features live performances by 17 local artists in dance, music, poetry and theater. The lineup is diverse and sure to be lively with flamenco dancer Dolores Luis Gmitter, hip hop maven Melanie Cotton, poet Gweny Love and more. For more information, contact Jacqui Bowman at 215-382-7811. House overhaul Amy Gutmann plans to recommend a major College House revamp at
the May Trustee meeting. While the priority is improving heating
and
air conditioning, electrical
and mechanical infrastructure, new flooring throughout the buildings
and brighter corridor lighting as well as improved kitchens
and bathrooms will
also enhance
the residential spaces. Work is set to begin this summer with Harnwell
House. After the infrastructure improvements, which will cost
an estimated $16.5
million, construction will begin on Phase II of the project, building
floor lounges
on alternating floors of Harnwell. The total four-year project cost
is estimated at $106.5 million.
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