Articles written by: Jessica Bell

Rebuilding Detroit: The battle against illiteracy takes a blow
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Rebuilding Detroit: The battle against illiteracy takes a blow

by × on October 16, 2011 at 4:33 pm ×

Six out of 23 public libraries are slated to close.

Features / Multimedia

Queens mechanic holds workshops for women

by × on April 26, 2011 at 4:48 pm ×

Mechanic Audra Fordin of Flushing, Queens, teaches other women the essentials of auto repair.

New legislation targets crisis pregnancy centers
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New legislation targets crisis pregnancy centers

by × on March 15, 2011 at 2:32 pm ×

EMC and other pregnancy services centers like it have become the focus of a controversial piece of legislation passed March 2 by the New York City Council.

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Women protest wage gap, Wal-Mart a target

by × on February 12, 2011 at 10:01 pm ×

The U.S. Supreme Court will determine in March whether or not 1.6 million women will be able to sue Wal-Mart. Women workers claim they were systematically paid less and overlooked for promotions.

NYC Cold: Bad weather means bad business for food vendors
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NYC Cold: Bad weather means bad business for food vendors

by × on January 26, 2011 at 7:12 pm ×

“When it’s cold and snowing, nobody comes to Central Park,” a food vendor said

Philadelphia Life: Veterans court gives a second chance to vets
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Philadelphia Life: Veterans court gives a second chance to vets

by × on December 15, 2010 at 6:47 pm ×

The court offers treatments that cater to troubled veterans.

Big business in Little Italy
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Big business in Little Italy

by × on November 13, 2010 at 10:17 pm ×

Ferrara, a Little Italy espresso bar, has remained a constant in an ever-changing neighborhood.

NYC Marathon: Waiting for their runners
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NYC Marathon: Waiting for their runners

by × on November 7, 2010 at 9:48 pm ×

This year, 150 racers participated on behalf of Get Kids Going, a British charity that provides sports wheelchairs and personal training to disabled children.