Month: April 2015

If you’re a Philadelphia high school student graduating in 2015, you may be able to pursue an associate’s degree at Community College of Philadelphia with no cost for tuition and fees starting with the Fall 2015 semester.

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Your first step is to apply to Community College of Philadelphia.

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In order to receive the award, you must apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be eligible to receive the Pell Grant. Any financial aid grant dollars received will be applied first as part of the award program, and then the College will provide “last dollars” for tuition and fees unmet by federal or state grants.

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The next step you must take to receive the award is to complete the College’s online scholarship application.

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Eligibility Requirements

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The 50^th Anniversary Scholars Program is open to all Philadelphia high school students who graduate in 2015 and meet the following requirements:

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1. Graduate from a Philadelphia high school in 2015 and enroll in the College in fall 2015

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2. File a FAFSA by June 1, 2015 and qualify as Pell-eligible

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3. Satisfy college-level placement requirement (minimum placement in English 101)

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4. Enroll full time (at least 12 credits, up to 15 credits) for each semester

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5. Enroll in a degree program of study

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Maintaining Eligibility

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After application of your federal and state financial aid, the College will cover all remaining tuition and fees for up to three years (excluding summers) or until the completion of your associate’s degree, whichever comes first. Continuation of the award is contingent on the following requirements:

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1. Enroll full time

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2. Maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the end of each academic year

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3. File a FAFSA renewal by May 1 and qualify as Pell-eligible for each year of eligibility

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4. Meet with an assigned advisor or counselor at least once per semester

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5. Participate in student success support programs and activities designed to ensure success at the College

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6. Participate in at least one extracurricular activity (campus or community-based)

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7. Comply with all requirements of the 50^th Anniversary Scholars Program

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NOTE: Only students who are U.S. Citizens or permanent residents who reside in Philadelphia and have graduated from a Philadelphia high school within the Philadelphia city limits are eligible to apply for the 50^th Anniversary Scholars Program.

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Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) April 01, 2015

The grand opening event will be fun for the entire family with kids’ activities including face painting and balloon animals. Refreshments will be served throughout the day. There will be a variety of promotions offered throughout the store including 10% off of all chemical orders placed in-store with free delivery and $50 off any energy efficient pump purchase, with installation. Neighboring business, Mosquito Shield, will also be on hand offering $60 off a season of protection to help everyone prepare for warmer weather.

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DS Pool Service, Inc. Retail Store will also be hosting a blood drive through Miller Keystone Blood Center from 9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M, as well as hosting Alex’s Lemonade Stand. A portion of the sales from the April 18th event will be donated to Alex’s Lemonade Stand, the non-profit dedicated to realizing Alex's dream of eradicating childhood cancer. The concept of “fighting childhood cancer, one cup at a time” has allowed people who would not usually participate in fundraising, especially children, to raise money and awareness for childhood cancer.

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DS Pool Service, Inc. Retail Store is unique to most other stores as it offers complimentary computerized pool water testing. Anyone can come in and bring a sample of their pool water for testing and will receive a printout of the results. DS Pool Service provides each customer with detailed information regarding what chemicals and how much of those chemicals need to be added, based on the testing. The new retail store also offers a variety of pool items such as pool chemicals, toys, maintenance equipment, parts, pumps, filters, heaters, and much more.

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Together, the owners of DS Pool Service, Inc. Retail Store, Sean Meyers and Dustin Weller, bring over twenty years of experience in the pool industry to DS Pool Service which serves all of Southeastern Pennsylvania, including the following counties: Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, and Philadelphia, as well as the entire state of Delaware. One of the many ways DS Pool Service stands out among their competitors is that with every swimming pool opening service, they include start-up chemicals, as well as pool vacuuming. Most competitors in the area offer these services as additional options.rn
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DS Pool Service also offers weekly and every other week pool cleaning service, equipment repairs and replacements, pool inspections, pool cover sales and installations, and pool closings.

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The retail store is located at 70 Buckwalter Road, Suite 325, Royersford, PA 19468. For more information about DS Pool Service, please call 610-948-2000 or visit dspoolservice.com.

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About DS Pool Servicern
Whether it is a pool opening or closing, an equipment repair or replacement, or weekly service, the goal of DS Pool Service is to allow its customers to "Just Jump In!" when it comes to their pool. A homeowner shouldn't have to worry about their pool; they should be able to come home from a hard day's work and "Just Jump In!"

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About NALAâ„¢rn
The NALA is a full-service marketing agency providing custom personalized service for small and medium businesses throughout the United States.  

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Announces first annual KEYSPOT Online Teen Summer Job Fair to run during Spring BreakrnrnPhiladelphia, April 1, 2015 – Mayor Michael A. Nutter and Fun Safe Philly Summer hosted the second annual Teen Summer Job & Opportunities Fair at Temple University. The fair offered paid and volunteer summer opportunities to youth aged 16 to 24. More than 300 students from schools across the city were invited to attend the fair, where they students attended a job and interview skills workshop and met with more than 30 employers and organizations offering job positions, volunteer opportunities, and related resources.rnrnIn addition to the event at Temple, Mayor Nutter kicked off the first annual KEYSPOT Online Teen Summer Job & Opportunities Fair, which runs from April 1st thru April 4th, for youth who were unable to attend the in-person Fair at Temple. Job and internship seekers can connect to the online job fair through KEYSPOTs (free computing centers throughout the city) or from a personal computer to access summer job applications and preparedness tools. The online fair can be accessed at www.funsafephillysummer.com/jobs.rnrn“Summer jobs are a valuable building block to a successful career, placing young people on the path to success,” said Mayor Nutter. “Both the in-person and online Teen Summer Job & Opportunities Fair provide young people with access to summer jobs that will teach them responsibility, financial skills, and soft job skills that you can’t learn in the classroom. Ensuring Philadelphia’s young people have access to these formative opportunities has been a goal of my Administration, and I encourage young people throughout the city to take advantage of the tools available to them.”rnrnCompanies and organizations from sectors as diverse as arts and culture, food service and grocery, retail, recreation, and hospitality participated in the job fair at Temple. As a sponsor of the event, Wawa provided free lunches to all participants. Dave Filano, Manager of Talent Acquisition at Wawa said, “We are thrilled to partner for a second year with the City of Philadelphia to sponsor the Teen Summer Job & Opportunities Fair. Providing young people with early opportunities to thrive and grow in the workplace sets them on a road to success, which is good for our economy and our company.” In addition to Wawa’s donation, ticket vouchers for an upcoming baseball game were provided to all students by the Philadelphia Phillies.rnrnKenneth E. Lawrence, Jr., Senior Vice President for Governmental Relations at Temple University, said, “Temple University is delighted to welcome the Teen Summer Job & Opportunities Fair to campus providing Philadelphia’s youth with the chance to apply for meaningful summer employment through a variety of employers and institutions. As an educational leader in Philadelphia, we understand the importance of summer workplace experiences for our students and encourage all youth to work or volunteer during the summer months.”rnrnMaia Jachimowicz, Director of Policy for the City of Philadelphia, added, “The Teen Summer Job & Opportunities Fair is a great reminder that summer is just around the corner. Fun Safe Philly Summer connects youth and families to free and low-cost programs and activities, summer employment and information regarding free summer meals. Connect with us @PhillySummer to learn more about fun and healthy opportunities across the city.”rnrnFor more information on summer youth programming options and for a full list of program start dates and times, call 3-1-1 or log on to www.funsafephillysummer.com. Follow Fun Safe Philly Summer on Twitter @PhillySummer or on Tumblr at www.funsafephillysummer.tumblr.com.rnrn###rnrnAbout Fun Safe Philly SummerrnrnFun Safe Philly Summer is an initiative of the Office of Mayor Michael A. Nutter that provides Philadelphia’s youth with resources and opportunities for staying active and engaged all summer long. To get information on free and low-cost programs and activities, youth employment, and the free summer meals program, visit www.funsafephillysumer.com or follow Fun Safe Philly Summer on Twitter @PhillySummer

Mayor Michael A. Nutter Launches Celebration with Official Proclamation at City HallrnrnPhiladelphia, April 1, 2015 – Mayor Michael A. Nutter, Chief Cultural Officer Helen Haynes and the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy (OACCE) lead the City of Philadelphia in the 5th annual celebration of Philadelphia Jazz Appreciation Month at an event in City Hall.rnrnMayor Nutter continued the tradition of proclaiming April as Philadelphia Jazz Appreciation Month by honoring a Philadelphia jazz legend. Jazz icon McCoy Tyner, a West Philadelphia native, will be honored this year. Past honorees are legendary jazz musicians Benny Golson, Ron Carter, Charlie Rice, and the Jazz Orchestra of Philadelphia.rnrn“Philadelphia is home to a rich jazz legacy,” said Mayor Michael A. Nutter. “Since 2011, we have set aside April to observe National Jazz Appreciation Month in Philadelphia and recognize this city’s place in jazz history. This year, I am pleased to honor McCoy Tyner – one of the jazz greats who have called this city home – to kick off a month-long celebration showcasing the sheer volume and outstanding caliber of jazz artists in Philadelphia.”rnrnJazz Appreciation Month will feature the launch of an outdoor promotional campaign based on the theme “Jazz Lives in Philadelphia,” highlighting notable Philadelphia jazz artists. With its rich jazz history, the City of Brotherly Love will celebrate with live performances, art exhibitions, discussion panels, and films showcasing the power of jazz in different shapes and forms. Philadelphia Jazz Appreciation Month reflects on the jazz heritage of the city, along with the vibrant jazz scene that persists to this day.rnrn“Philadelphia is one of the most important jazz legacy cities in the world,” said Helen Haynes. “We have produced some of the most iconic figures in jazz history and still do. From the seminal influence of John Coltrane to the avant-garde work of Sun Ra to the soul jazz of Jimmy Smith and Grover Washington, we cover the spectrum of styles in the jazz lexicon. Jazz is America’s unique art form, which has influenced music globally. We celebrate this great legacy during Philadelphia Jazz Appreciation Month.”rnrnThe OACCE has partnered with more than 20 arts and culture organizations to promote more than 40 jazz events throughout the city during the month of April. Philadelphia Jazz Appreciation Month partners include the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, the Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz and Performing Arts, Opera Philadelphia, Center City Jazz Festival, and Ars Nova Workshop.rnrnHighlights of the events include the Philadelphia Clef Club’s 20th anniversary celebration, with performances by the Kenny Garrett Quintet and Jazz & Performing Arts Film Series, the 4th Annual Center City Jazz Festival, featuring 16 bands performing at four Center City venues over six hours on April 25th, and a rare duo performance of jazz greats Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea at the Academy of Music on April 11th.rnrnIn addition to supporting the Philadelphia jazz community; Jazz Appreciation Month also raises public awareness of the significant contributions jazz has made to Philadelphia’s arts and culture sector, and to the entire city.rnrnFor the full schedule and latest news about Philadelphia Jazz Appreciation Month, visit: www.CreativePHL.org/jazz, Facebook.com/CreativePHL and on Twitter @CreativePHL and follow #PhillyJazzMonth.rnrnPhiladelphia Jazz Appreciation Month PlaylistsrnrnPhiladelphia Jazz Appreciation Month playlists, featuring the favorite jazz works of noted Philadelphians, including Mayor Michael Nutter, from the world of arts, politics, and food will be released during the month on CreativePHL.org and Creative Philadelphia’s social media profiles: Facebook.com/CreativePHLand on Twitter @CreativePHL.rnrn2015 Philadelphia Jazz Appreciation Month Honoree – McCoy TynerrnrnMcCoy Tyner was born in the city of Philadelphia in 1938, growing up during the fertile jazz and R&B scene of the early 1950s. At 17, he began a career-changing relationship with Philadelphian John Coltrane, then sideman saxophonist with Miles Davis. Tyner joined Coltrane for the classic album My Favorite Things (1960), and remained at the core of The John Coltrane Quartet, one of the most influential groups in jazz history. He performed on Coltrane’s classic recordings such as Live at the Village Vanguard, Impressions and Coltrane’s signature suite, A Love Supreme.rnrnAfter leaving the Coltrane Quartet, Tyner would go on to release nearly 80 albums under his name. His 1972 Grammy-nominated album Sahara, broke new ground incorporating the sounds and rhythms of Africa. His blues-based piano style – sophisticated chords and explosively percussive left hand – is one of the most identifiable sounds in improvised music. He has continually expanded his vision of the musical landscape and incorporated new elements, whether from distant continents or diverse musical influences. This incredibly talented musician and disarmingly modest man has earned four Grammys, has been honored as a Jazz Master by the National Endowment for the Arts and continues to be a strong influence on generations of improvisers.rnrnCreative Philadelphia — Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative EconomyrnrnThe mission of the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy is to support and promote arts, culture and the creative industries; and to develop partnerships and coordinate efforts that weave arts, culture and creativity into the economic and social fabric of the City. For more information on the OACCE, visit: www.creativephl.org, www.facebook.com/creativephl and on Twitter @creativephl.

WASHINGTON, March 31, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — On Wednesday, April 1, 2015, Congressman Chaka Fattah (PA-02), will host a free, community-wide event highlighting new innovations, therapy, and care for individuals affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The program will feature Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Ron Suskind, who will share the unique story of his family's 20-year struggle with their son's autism and his close work with the scientific community on "Affinity Therapy," an autism intervention that the Suskinds developed with their son. Suskind's remarks will be followed by an expert panel representing all facets of autism care. The panel will discuss the resources available to the Philadelphia community and offer insight into ongoing research, policy, and caregiving practices as they relate to autism.rnrnThrough his role as Ranking Member on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, and Science, Congressman Fattah has fought for increased federal funding for neuroscience as a means of discovering breakthrough treatments and cures for brain related diseases and disorders, including autism, stroke, Alzheimer's, and other dementias. In 2011, he established the Fattah Neuroscience Initiative which aims to coordinate research across agencies, and draw upon public-private partnerships and the world of academia to promote neuroscience research and discovery. As part of this ongoing effort, Fattah is hosting next week's program to engage the Philadelphia community around these issues. rnrnWHO: Hosted by Congressman Chaka Fattah (PA-02) and featuring:rnrnRon Suskind, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of Life AnimatedrnRyan Hammond, Director of the Kinny Center for Autism Education and SupportrnLindsay Shae, Regional Director of ASEERT Partnership & Associate Professor at Drexel University rnDr. Robert Schultz, Director of the Center for Autism Research at the University of PennsylvaniarnDr. Matt Tincani, Associate Professor of Special Education at Temple UniversityrnWHAT: Addressing Autism event featuring Ron Suskind and a panel of local autism experts rnrnWHERE: McGonigle Hall at Temple Universityrn1800 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121rnrnWHEN: 5:30PM-7:30PM, Wednesday, April 1, 2015rnrnRSVP: Members of the press are requested to confirm their attendance by emailing Allyson.Freeman@mail.house.gov rnrn rnrnSOURCE Office of Congressman Chaka FattahrnrnrnrnRELATED LINKSrnhttp://www.fattah.house.gov