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| Penn Offering Free Online Courses, Injured Firefighter Patrick Nally Comes Home |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/18/12 2:44 pm | updated: 04/18/12 2:44 pm |
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The University of Pennsylvania is joining several other top universities, including Princeton and Stanford, in offering courses for free online. Starting this June, Penn will begin to offer twelve courses in various subjects including calculus, neurology, and Greek and Roman mythology. The courses will not earn you credit toward a degree, but you still get full benefit of the education, which is priceless and of course free.
Firefighter Patrick Nally of Ladder 16 returned home to... Read More |
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| Jamie Moyer Becomes Oldest MLB Pitcher to Record a Win |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/17/12 7:07 pm | updated: 04/17/12 7:07 pm |
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Former Phillie, Souderton, PA native, and St. Joe's alum, Jamie Moyer, entered the record books tonight. Defying all the odds, Moyer, 49, has become the oldest pitcher to ever record a win in Major League Baseball. Born November 18, 1962, he is now 49 and 150 days on Tuesday. Brooklyn's Jack Quinn was 49 and 70 days old when he won on Sept. 13, 1932.
It is an amazing fete that Jamie was able to make the Colorado Rockies rotation. Moyer's Philadelphia contract expired at the end... Read More |
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| 27 Arrested For Child Porn in NJ, Space Shuttle Flies Over DC, No Arson in Villanova Mansion Fire |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/17/12 3:08 pm | updated: 04/17/12 4:20 pm |
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| 27 people in New Jersey have been arrested in association with a child pornography ring, New Jersey State Police announced today. A three month long investigation and 5 day long sweep called "Operation Watchdog" rounded up the suspects in twenty-six towns all across the state, half of them in South Jersey between April 9th and April 13th. The suspects ranged widely in age from 66 to 17, and also included one female. Each suspect is being charged with Distribution and Possession of Child... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Eagles Announce 2012 Schedule |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/17/12 3:37 pm | updated: 04/17/12 3:37 pm |
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The Philadelphia Eagles have announced their 2012 schedule. This year has 6 nationally televised games, including a few Sunday Night division games and Monday Night at the Superdome.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES 2012 PRESEASON SCHEDULE
DATE – TEAM – TIME – NETWORK
Thursday, August 9 vs. Pittsburgh 7:30 pm (6ABC)
Monday, August 20 at New England 8:00 pm (ESPN)*
Friday, August 24 at Cleveland 7:30 pm (6ABC)
Thursday, August 30 vs. New... Read More |
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| Bill Cosby's Take on Trayvon, More Slashings in Holmesburg, NFL Lets in Casino Advertising Eagles W |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/16/12 2:53 pm | updated: 04/16/12 2:53 pm |
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Philadelphia Actor, comedian Bill Cosby has spoken up about the Trayvon Martin case. He says that we should be talking about race, but rather gun control. It doesn't solve anything to question whether suspect George Zimmerman is a racist, instead, we should be asking how he got a gun and who taught him how to use it.
Tires on 10 cars were flattened overnight in the Holmesburg section in the Northeast that has been at the center of the recent tires slashings. Police said vehicles... Read More |
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| Archdiocese of Philadelphia Will Merge 12 Parishes into 5 by July 1st |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/15/12 6:01 pm | updated: 04/15/12 6:01 pm |
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During Sunday's Masses today pastors in Northwest Philadelphia and Chester County told their congregations of the Archdiocesan plans to shut down and merge their parishes. Specifically they were in Germantown, Manayunk, and Coatesville.
The parishes marked for closing have seen sharp declines in membership, Mass attendance and baptisms, among other signs of diminished vitality such as population projections, parish finances, and the physical state of its buildings.
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| Theft From Fallen Firefighters’ Benefit Caught on Video |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/14/12 9:23 pm | updated: 04/14/12 9:23 pm |
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On Friday night at SmokeEaters Pub on Frankford Ave in the Northeast, a Benefit to support the families of the two fallen firefighters was being held. Donations were being collected, the bartenders were offering their tips, and a raffle was going to be held for three gift baskets donated from local businesses. All the money collected would go directly to the families of Daniel Sweeney and Robert Neary.
However, someone decided to commit a callous act during the casual evening.... Read More |
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| Villanova Guard Dominic Cheek will enter NBA Draft |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/14/12 9:29 am | updated: 04/14/12 9:29 am |
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Junior Guard Dominic Cheek has decided to skip his senior year at Villanova and enter the 2012 NBA draft.
"I appreciate all the help I have gotten from my teammates, coaches and friends during my time at Villanova," said Cheek in a statement. "At this point in my life, I feel this is the best decision for me and my family. I am excited to get started with the process of pursuing my dream of playing in the NBA."
April 10th was the last day an undergraduate who had... Read More |
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| Viewing\Services for Firefighters, Ryan Howard in Hunting Park, Philadelphia Jazz Day |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/13/12 1:23 pm | updated: 04/13/12 1:23 pm |
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Hundreds of firefighters gathered in Northeast Philadelphia today to say goodbye to Lt. Robert Neary and FF Daniel sweeney. Both firefighters lost his life while fighting a five-alarm warehouse blaze in Kensington on Monday. Firefighters from Texas to Canada came to pay respects to these fallen heroes. Neary, 59, and Daniel Sweeney, 25, were killed by a wall and roof collapse.
The viewing and memorial for Firefighter Sweeney will be at St. Cecilia's Church at 535 Rhawn Street,... Read More |
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| April 13th is Jazz Day in Philadelphia |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/12/12 7:23 pm | updated: 04/12/12 7:23 pm |
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April is Jazz Appreciation Month and Philadelphia has been celebrating all month long!
See also: April is Jazz Appreciation Month in Philly
Philadelphia has a rich history in Jazz music with artists such as Ethel Waters, John Coltrane, Billie Holiday, Joe Venuti, Eddie Lang, Stan Getz, Bessie Smith, the Heath Brothers, Dizzie Gillespie, Sun Ra, Charlie Parker, McCoy Tyner, and Grover Washington Jr.
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Alvin Clay
