Soul members
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Many exclusive country clubs across the US are still slow to allow black members. When black golfer Tiger Woods gained national attention, some clubs admitted a few black members. However, some say that these clubs only allow one or 2 in order to comply with golfing bylaws, and do not encourage the sponsorship of other blacks.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1997
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Diamonds in the rough
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Site options for the construction of Philadelphia's sports stadium include 30th Street, Spring Garden and South Philadelphia. Its construction is expected not to happen at least until 2001 despite of a report that the state could subsidize about 15% to 35% of the costs.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1997
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How Philly cashes in
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The new convention center, which opens Jun 1993, cost $523 to build. It is estimated by the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau that the center will inject $21 million into the local economy in 1993 and $300 million total by 2002.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1993
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