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Young Journalists 2014: On Lok House
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A senior citizen center in Philadelphia's Chinatown provides services to help its elderly
A senior citizen center in Philadelphia's chinatown provides services to help its elder community.
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Young Journalists 2014: On Lok House
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A senior citizen center in Philadelphia's chinatown provides services to help its elder community.
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Students explore the communication between teens and parents (3m 26s)
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With increase use of social media apps should parents monitor their child's activity? (4m 36s)
Young Journalists 2014: On Lok House
A senior citizen center in Philadelphia's Chinatown provides services to help its elderly (3m 24s)
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Passionate individuals turn childhood dreams into realities. (3m 45s)
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Spring Break 2014: Teen Stress
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Spring Break 2014: Philadelphia Street Performers
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Spring Break 2014: Million Dollar Question
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Spring Break 2014: Growing Secularism Population in America
The growing secularism population in America and across the globe. (3m 58s)
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