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Local 101-year-old World War II vet receives France’s highest honor

The award was presented at the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry and can be added to Ted Novak's other military honors — a Purple Heart with two oak clusters, his Combat Infantry Badge for Exemplary Conduct in Action, his Bronze Star, the Good Conduct Medal, the certificate of Merit Medal, the Silver Star Medal and the European African Middle Eastern...

Ted Novak, center, waves to an applauding crowd at the First Troop Philadelphia City Cavalry after receiving France's highest recognition, the Legion of Honor, for his service during World War II. (Image courtesy of John Tiene)

"They asked for a field and now we're going from that to a sports complex. If you think you're going to get all that for $7 million, you're dreaming," said James Brophy.

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Dr. Erin Anderson, assistant superintendent, steps into the post following Dr. Gina Finnerty's early departure.

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