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William Penn's Biography

William Penn (October 14, 1644 – July 30, 1718) was an English real estate entrepreneur, philosopher, and founder of the Province of Pennsylvania, the English North American colony and the future Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. He was an early champion of democracy and religious freedom, notable for his good relations and successful treaties with the Lenape Indians. Under his direction, the city of Philadelphia was planned and developed.

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WM-William Penn House -DC -December 2nd, 2009
WM-William Penn House -DC -December 2nd, 2009
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William Penn News Stories

  • 48 Hours In: Philadelphia

    News Source: The Independent | 13 days ago
    Independent Travel Videos Simon Calder in Amsterdam Simon Calder in Giverny Simon Calder in St John's News in pictures On Facebook In...Philadelphia map Travel essentials Why go now? The city of brotherly love is home to some of the country's most
  • SchoolBook: Pearson Tells State: We'll Do Better

    News Source: The New York Times | 14 days ago
    Once again the state math and English tests created by Pearson are in the news, with a report that the educational company is feeling the pressure stemming from test errors that have caused 29 questions to be struck from the exams so far. NY1
  • SchoolBook: Testing Absurdities, Reading Worries and Robo-Grading

    News Source: The New York Times | about 1 month ago
    Schools Week 2 of standardized testing begins in the New York City public schools and so, it seems, does another week of testing wackiness. English Language Arts exam week ended on Friday with the decision by state Education Commissioner John B. King

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  • The Varsity Beat | Budget woes might cost William Penn its ...

    Blog Source: www.yorkblog.com | 12 days ago
    Specifically, one school board member said he couldn't imagine cutting the football and basketball programs. But now, all of William Penn's sports programs are on the potential chopping block. Keep in mind, the proposal isn't finalized
  • A Handful of Sports | William Penn may cut all sports

    Blog Source: www.evesunblog.com | 12 days ago
    William Penn may cut all sports. Posted on May 9, 2012 by Daniel Paulling. By Angie Mason, for the Evening Sun. A proposal given to the York City School Board Monday night would eliminate kindergarten, all sports, art, music and make ...
  • The transfer question: Where can athletes go if William Penn ...

    Blog Source: www.yorkblog.com | 12 days ago
    With the possible elimination of all sports at William Penn High School now on the table, one question I've encountered has to do with transfers. Specifically, if the district does slash all its sports, will athletes at the school then be able to

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