@Haver_Lisa

Retired Phila Teacher, union member, fighting against corporate ed reform with @APPSphilly, knitter, cat lover, pedestrian. Go 🦅Fuck 🧊Free 🇵🇸

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Lawrence A Feinberg@lfeinbergOct 15
These Billionaire Backers Are Reportedly Behind Trump’s Ballroom Project via @forbes Susquehanna trading firm cofounder Jeff Yass’ donor-advised fund Elliott Management and hedge fund founder Paul Singer each reportedly gave $5 million. forbes.com/sites/saradorn/20…

These Billionaire Backers Are Reportedly Behind Trump’s Ballroom Project

Private donors gave $333 million in support of the ballroom, according to The Washington Post.

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Lawrence A Feinberg@lfeinbergOct 16
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is ‘very open’ to Trump’s education tax credit program chalkbeat.org/philadelphia/2…
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Drexel had no right to take any of it in the first place. Credit to @PhillyMayor on this one inquirer.com/arts/atwater-ke… via @phillyinquirer

In about-face, the Atwater Kent Collection won’t be going to Drexel University

‘Philadelphia’s attic’ was slated for a handover to Drexel in 2022. Now, the City and Drexel are hammering out a new deal that will keep the collection in the hands of the City.

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How York County became the most dangerous place for immigrants in the eastern U.S. | Will Bunch inquirer.com/opinion/york-ca… via @phillyinquirer

How York County became the most dangerous place for immigrants in the Eastern U.S. | Will Bunch

Local cops working with ICE in York County have made hundreds of arrests, with many more afraid to leave home.

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3 Philly schools just won $600,000 in from Jeff and Janine Yass ebx.sh/q93QVn
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.@APPSphilly at No Yass $$ rally
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Competition was tight at the first Philadelphia Parallel Parking Association Championship @FarFarrAway inquirer.com/life/philadelph… via @phillyinquirer

Competition was tight at the first Philadelphia Parallel Parking Association Championship

Hundreds of backseat drivers gathered in Headhouse Plaza on Saturday to watch 14 people park their cars.

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We need to find the words for Trump’s madness before things blow up | Will Bunch inquirer.com/opinion/trump-m… via @phillyinquirer

We need to find the words for Trump’s madness before things blow up | Will Bunch

The media and politicians haven’t pinned down anything resembling a suitable description for a president’s downward spiral or the looming battle for U.S. democracy.

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Pennsylvania invests $5 million in its popular ‘dark sky’ state park inquirer.com/news/pennsylvan… via @phillyinquirer @JasonNark

Pennsylvania invests $5 million in its popular ‘dark sky’ state park

The small state park is designated as an International Dark Sky Park.

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Girls High students at #PhlEd Board of Education to ask why their school is still understaffed.
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Water Rates Rise Again with Little Explanation hallmonitor.org/water-rates-… via @hallmonitorwppm

Water Rates Rise Again with Little Explanation – Philadelphia Hall Monitor

Once again, rate-payers have seen an increase in their water bill. This 7.5% hike comes after the Water Rate Board refused to answer basic questions about why the increase was needed.

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leonie haimson@leoniehaimsonSep 16
Despite all @billgates reservations about AI in schools he expressed just a few weeks ago, @gatesfoundation will spend $400M expanding its use in education gatesfoundation.org/ideas/me…

Gates Foundation Commits US$1 Billion to Help Build and Deliver Equitable AI That Improves Health...

New Goalkeepers Report: AI could be a great equalizer, but only if it’s built intentionally to benefit the people who need it most.

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Anti-ICE activists question why Philly police showed up at their meeting. The department is investigating. inquirer.com/news/no-ice-phi… via @phillyinquirer

Anti-ICE activists question why Philly police showed up at their meeting. The department is...

“I don’t know a reason that would have justified the officer walking into the premises,” a police staff inspector said.

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Whether it’s universities trying to hire more women and Black people or Kash Patel trying to hire more people who have engaged in bestiality, both sides have taken controversial approaches to increasing diversity.
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‘The kids are not learning’: Employees inside a North Philly charter detail chaos inside their school inquirer.com/education/allia… via @phillyinquirer @newskag

‘The kids are not learning’: Employees inside a North Philly charter detail chaos inside their...

The Philly charter has unqualified workers providing instruction and last year had students on its rolls who did not attend the school, people involved say.

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Meet the Billionaire and Rising GOP Mega-Donor Who’s Gaming the Tax System propublica.org/article/jeff-…

Meet the Billionaire and Rising GOP Mega-Donor Who’s Gaming the Tax System

Susquehanna founder and TikTok investor Jeff Yass has avoided $1 billion in taxes while largely escaping public scrutiny. He’s now pouring his money into campaigns to cut taxes and support election...

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America made some really strange things for its 250th birthday inquirer.com/columnists/amer… via @phillyinquirer @FarFarrAway

America made some really strange things for its 250th birthday

We the people resurrected a spirit, created butter men, and made a Hallmark movie in honor of our nation's Semiquincentennial.

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Where will the $4 million come from? inquirer.com/education/frank… via @phillyinquirer @newskag

A Philly charter and its former CEO will pay $4 million to resolve claims they discriminated...

Franklin Towne Charter School is accused of fixing its 2023 admissions lottery to exclude some Black students, federal officials said.

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How one Pennsylvania billionaire is tipping the scales in Ohio's governor race signalohio.org/billionaire-j…

A billionaire is tipping the scales in Ohio's governor race - Signal Ohio

One billionaire gave more to elect GOP's Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor than Democrat Amy Acton raised from all her donors combined.

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Board of Ed installed 4 murals of former superintendent—the removed all seats from waiting area. Welcome!!
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