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NEWS AND OPINION

By Tara Murtha

Eating Disorders In Jewish Culture

For the one in five Jewish women who observe kashrut, Jewish laws that govern what food is kosher (“fit to eat”), there can be a struggle to reconcile the needs of the spirit with the needs of the flesh that’s not readily visible to the outside world.

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Posted Apr. 6, 2010 | Comments: 4
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NEWS AND OPINION

By Aaron Kase

Who's Investigating City Hall?

A number of investigative and watchdog bodies actually operate inside city government. Each office has its limitations, however, leaving oversight on certain areas of government thin to nonexistent. Specifically, City Council manages to largely escape scrutiny.

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Posted Apr. 6, 2010 | Comments: 1
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NEWS AND OPINION

By Jacob Lambert

Phillies Malaise

The Phillies enter this season as 3-to-1 favorites to win—still seems odd to say...

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Posted Apr. 6, 2010 | Comments: 3

ARTS AND CULTURE

By PW Staff

The Calendar: April 7- April 13

What to do in Philly this week.

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Posted Apr. 6, 2010 | Comments: 0