Murder, he wrote
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Haverford history professor, Roger Lane, talks of Philadelphia as the murder research capital of the U.S., as shown by significant academic studies of homicide in the state. He believes that slavery was a contributing factor to America's legacy of violence, especially in the southern U.S.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1997
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10 people who can make you rich
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Profiles of Philadelphia's 10 most successful mutual fund managers and venture capitalists are provided. They include Steve Kreider, Herbert Schiffer, Joel Flachs, Roy Diliberto, Steven Rosen, Bill Chenoweth, Michael Troy, Gary Pilgrim, Gus Sauter and Pete Musser.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 1996
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The unmaking of a billionaire
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Venture capitalist and philanthropist Pete Musser of Philadelphia, Pa, is discussed with emphasis on his career. Musser was responsible for bringing the New Economy to Philadelphia, but in 2000 he lost much of his wealth as technology stocks crashed.
Publication Name: Philadelphia Magazine
Subject: Regional focus/area studies
ISSN: 0031-7233
Year: 2001
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