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Movable Feast: Pizza!
Thick or thin, white or red, pizza is a perennial favorite. Students love it because it’s easy on the wallet and convenient to scarf on the run. The rest of us like it because, well, do we really need to waste words? To help you satisfy your next craving for melted cheese and baked dough, we taste-tested two of the best places on campus for a pie or slice. Pizza Rustica 3602 Chestnut Street, 215-985-3490
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Developing trust, and finding answers
When Penn sociologist Kathryn Edin wanted to find out why so many poor young women in America have children out of wedlock, she went straight to the source. With her husband and two small children, she moved to Camden, where she lived for two and a half years, immersing herself in the local life and getting to know her neighbors.
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At Work With...Corky Cacas
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Make your voice heard
Here at the Penn Current, our goal is to publish an interesting, insightful and useful publication that Penn faculty and staff will enjoy reading. Over the past few months, we’ve been making changes—large and small—with that goal in mind. Whether it’s been new layouts or new features, changes in our coverage or the elimination of less-than-exciting content, we’ve been working to make the Current better than it’s ever been.
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Ask Benny: I want to write a living will—who can help?
Dear Benny, The recent media coverage of the Terry Schiavo case has started me thinking about living wills—and whether I should prepare one. The problem is, I don’t even know where to begin. I have read some human resources departments can offer living will services, however, and was wondering if Penn was one of them.—-Seeking Help Dear Good Planning, You’re not the only one here at Penn that has been asking that question.
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A new housing alternative in West Philly
The "Left of Center" neighborhood around Penn has the kind of housing stock other areas can only dream of. Block after tree-lined block of handsome 19th-century homes—some admittedly in need of TLC—beckon those in search of square footage and historical appeal. Abundant green space, a weekend farmers market, and cozy neighborhood coffee shops all add to the allure. And now, with the Penn Alexander School thriving at 43rd and Spruce, there’is even a good public school.
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Playtime
Most of the events that take place at the Annenberg Center are decidedly grown-up—except between May 1 through 7. That's when the renowned Children's Festival—now in its 21st year—comes to town, featuring a variety of kids' and family performers. This year's schedule includes the Fred Garbo Inflatable Theater Co., where big blow-up shapes dance, slither and bounce; Gale LaJoye's performance, "Snowflake," in which he plays a loveable homeless character; and musician Dan Zanes (left), former member of the Del Fuegos who plays hip, rockin' kids' music.
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The smoke must clear, expert says
In March 2003, New York City did it. California had already done it. Boston soon jumped on the bandwagon, as did Ireland and Italy. Now, Dallas, Minneapolis and Delaware can add themselves to the list. New Jersey’s thinking about it. Will Philly be far behind? What they have in common—a smoking ban in public places, including bars, restaurants, bowling alleys and casinos—is hardly breaking news by now, but several City Council members in Philly have yet to embrace a similar ban.
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It's lunch time—grab your trays
University City is rich in restaurants, and chances are, you work within a few blocks of one run by Penn. Spread around campus from 39th Street on the west end to 33rd Street on the east, Penn’s dozen dining eateries offer something for every palette—from strict kosher fare to make-your-own stir fry.