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Lily Cavanagh | 03.10.2008
Gambling addiction, increased crime in the city, strain on small businesses and loss of jobs are just a few of the hidden costs of casinos that Casino-Free Philadelphia wants exposed to public with our campaign, Operation Hidden Costs. Join Casino-Free Philadelphia Meet-and-Greet, as part of the newly launched Operation Hidden Costs.
Tuesday, March 11th
6:30 PM, Panel begins at 7:00 PM
Casino-Free Headquarters, 230 N. 2nd Street
This “meet and greet” puts a face and a story to some of these hidden costs.
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Megan Williamson, Media Mobilizing Project | 11.07.2008
Labor Justice Radio (LJR) Reports: On November 1st, over 1000 people marched down market street, declaring that Chinatown should not be transformed into a gambling district. Listen to the LJR radio report: HERE After years of pushing to build a casino on South Philadelphia’s waterfront and being met with massive local opposition, Foxwoods Casino is trying to build a slots parlor in Philadelphia's Chinatown. At the public meeting that followed the march, Philadelphia City Council unanimously voted to to recommend approval of the zoning bills that would pave the way for Foxwoods Casino. To learn more or to get involved, visit www.aaunited.org and www.casinofreephila.org
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Megan Williamson, Media Mobilizing Project | 11.06.2008
Summary: Labor Justice Radio Reports: On November 1st, over 1000 people marched down market street, declaring that Chinatown should not be transformed into a gambling district. Listen to the radio broadcast: HERE After years of pushing to build a casino on South Philadelphia’s waterfront and being met with massive local opposition, Foxwoods Casino is trying to build a slots parlor in Philadelphia's Chinatown. At the public meeting that followed the march, Philadelphia City Council unanimously voted to to recommend approval of the zoning bills that would pave the way for Foxwoods Casino. To learn more or to get involved, visit www.aaunited.org and www.casinofreephila.org image: 
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Uhuru Solidarity Movement | 11.04.2008
Benefit for African-led sustainability programs at Dhyana Yoga When: Friday, November 7, 2008 7:00pm - 9:00pm Benefit for African-led sustainability programs at Dhyana YogaWhen: Friday, November 7, 2008 7:00pm - 9:00pm Benefit for African-led sustainability programs of the All-African People's Development and Empowerment Project (AAPDEP) Featuring Dr. Michelle Strongfields, recently back from leading a health care project in Sierra Leone
"Happy Healthy Helpful" Yoga Fundraiser for African-led sustainability projectsWhen: Sunday, November 23, 200
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Uhuru Solidarity Movement | 10.31.2008
Benefit for African-led sustainability programs at Dhyana Yoga Benefit for African-led sustainability programs at Dhyana YogaWhen: Friday, November 7, 2008 7:00pm - 9:00pm posted by: Uhuru Solidarity Movement begins: Nov 7, 6:00 pm ends: Nov 7, 8:00 pm location: Dhyana Yoga Old City, 68 N. 2nd St., Philadelphia, PA When: Friday, November 7, 2008 7:00pm - 9:00pm |
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