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There goes the neighborhood: a black community that has survived on the Main line for more than a century finds its future in jeopardy

Article Abstract:

South Ardmore is home to one of the oldest predominantly African American suburban communities in the US, whose residents are concerned about a recent influx of young white families. Though they recognize the value of diversity, they fear the neighborhood may become unaffordable for blacks.

Demographic aspects, Public opinion, Suburbs, Housing discrimination

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Mr. Internet goes to Washington

Article Abstract:

The engineering professor at Penn University, PA, David Farber is discussed with emphasis on his career and contribution to the Internet. Farber was appointed the government's technologist for the Federal Communications Commission, Washington, D.C.

Internet, Behavior, College teachers, College faculty, Design and construction, Farber, David

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There goes another neighborhood

Article Abstract:

Residents of West Philadelphia feel that the government has neglected the place in favor of the Central City. The once ideal neighborhood is now a a representation of an impoverished and undeveloped portion of Philadelphia.

Economic aspects, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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