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The city of Philadelphia Responds

With 2nd year coach Mike Wilson at the helm, a new era of cross-country competition is dawning at Eastern University. Wilson, a 2010 EU graduate, has high hopes for a program, which to this point, has largely flown under the radar. The current Eastern cross-country program was launched in 2005. Though some quality runners have

Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove, a 2003 Eastern University graduate published his ninth book this August through Zondervan. It is entitled The Awakening of Hope: Why We Practice A Common Faith. The book focuses on the fundamentals of the Christian faith, including “why we fast” and “why we share good together.” What caused you to choose these seven

Last month’s London Olympics could have been a lot better. Yes, we were riveted by Michael Phelps’ final showcase, as we watched him become the most decorated Olympian of all time. We were dazzled by Gabby Douglas’ golden performance in the gymnastics all-around competition and floored by Aly Raisman’s individual gold in the floor routine.

facing those first-year fears

Philadelphia is a sports hotbed, home to five storied franchises – Phillies, Eagles, Flyers, 76ers and Union. But are five teams really enough for the city’s rabid fanbase? The answer is no. Introducing, The Wings, The Fight, and The Spinners. At one time or another, all of Philadelphia’s major sports teams were new on the

A creative nonfiction piece

On May 12th, 2012, the Franklin Institute will be opening the newest exhibit in partnership with Israel Antiquities Authority. The Dead Sea Scrolls were first discovered in 1947 by a shepherd boy in a hidden cave along the shores of the Dead Sea. These scrolls were found to be ancient texts that had been lost

Why We Should Be Hesitant

Who: Radio 104.5’s Summer Block Party Series (full schedule on 104.5’s web site) Featuring- Neon Trees, Switchfoot, The Dirty Heads, Of Monsters And Men & more. How Much: FREE! When/Where: 4-7 p.m. at The Piazza at Schmidt’s in Northern Liberties Who: The Final Four: Alright, Junior, Panic Years, Rivers Monroe and Tim Williams How much: