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Sara Stewart

Photo credit: Mike Regan WHO SHE IS: Gallery Coordinator for the Arthur Ross Gallery TIME AT PENN: 6 1/2 years

Will rebates really work?

Americans may enjoy an early-summer surprise this year: Nice big checks from the U.S. government. Republicans and Democrats have spent the last few weeks hammering out details of an economic stimulus plan, of which tax rebates are the centerpiece, intended to offer a much-needed boost to a U.S. economy weighed down by the mortgage and credit mess, a worsening housing slump and rising energy prices, among other factors.

"I [wanted to] focus on my other passion ... to make sure that Latinos are getting Latino heritage in the real way."

Photo credit: Candace diCarlo Johnny Irizarry has spent the past quarter century working to educate Philadelphia’s blossoming Hispanic community.

Penn Students Release Briefing Paper on Philadelphia Housing and Community Development Plan

Students in a government-administration class at the Fels Institute of Government at the University of Pennsylvania have released a briefing report on Philadelphia housing issues. Copies of the publication, “To Move Ahead: A Briefing Paper on Philadelphia Housing and Community Development Issues,” are being delivered to Mayor Michael Nutter and City Council members. The 98-page narrative report by the Penn students can be viewed at www.fels.upenn.edu/Projects/housing_report_2.6.08.pdf.

Hui-lin Li

Dig turns up surprises, raises new questions

Obverse of Arcadian League silver stater, Artemis or Despoina. 5th century B.C.  A little more than 100 years ago, two teams from the Greek Archaeological Service investigated the site of Mt. Lykaion, thought to be the birthplace of the god Zeus.

The right questions can stop abuse

Karin V. Rhodes surveyed women like Vera Womock (right), pictured with her grandson, Hajii, as part of a study to find out how doctors can help prevent domestic violence.

Public Safety Leaders from Penn and Other Area Campuses to Meet With Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey

Public Safety Leaders From Penn and Other Area Campuses to Meet With Police Commissioner Charles RamseyWHO: Maureen Rush, University Pennsylvania vice president for public safety and chair of the University City Public Safety Group Craig Carnaroli, Penn executive vice president Bernard Gollotti, University of the Sciences Philadelphia Jim Atkinson, Penn Medicine Security and Parking Randy Merced, Community College of Philadelphia Art Grover, LaSalle University Joe McBride, Holy Family University Jeffrey Baird, Philadelphia University

Philadelphia Runner

WHAT: Philadelphia Runner, a specialty running store, recently opened its second Philadelphia location, right here in University City. WHERE: 3621 Walnut St. The store’s other location is downtown, at 16th and Sansom.

Penn launches partnership with CarShare

As the University has turned an eye to reducing its carbon footprint through numerous recycling and energy-saving initiatives, it’s also encouraging faculty, staff and students to drive a little bit greener.