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| Philly Mag Apology Over Photo; Clerk Says She Met with Pope; Philly Tall Ship Ready to Sail |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/30/15 9:52 am | updated: 09/30/15 9:52 am |
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| Philadelphia Magazine issued an apology on its website Tuesday afternoon after an onslaught of negative reaction to the cover of its October 2015 issue. The lead story on the diversity of education in city schools features a photo that has no African American students, even though their school is 60 percent non-white. Tom McGrath, the magazine's editor, took responsibility for the photo, which shows seven white kids from Albert M. Greenfield Elementary School sitting along a wall outside its... Read More |
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| Papelbon Suspended Rest of Season; Nutter and Chaput Happy With Papal Visit; Kane Remains AG |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/29/15 5:14 am | updated: 09/29/15 5:14 am |
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Former Phillies closer Jonathan Papelbon will sit out the rest of the season. The Washington Nationals announced they have suspended Papelbon for four games without pay for his role in a dugout incident during which he choked teammate and National League MVP front-runner Bryce Harper. The team suspension will kick in on Thursday after Papelbon first serves a three-game suspension that was levied by MLB.
At City Hall press conferences yesterday, Mayor Michael Nutter and... Read More |
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| Pope's Emotional Impact; Philly Returning to Normal; Bob Brady Confesses to Pope |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/28/15 8:56 am | updated: 09/28/15 8:56 am |
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Today the entire Philadelphia region is basking in the glow of a historic U.S. visit by Pope Francis. A reported 860,000 people filled the Ben Franklin Parkway for Sunday's Papal Mass. And Pope Francis touched many. He returned the Vatican last night leaving behind for all who listened, a reason for new introspective thoughts and ideas on how to live our lives.
Philadelphia is getting back to "traffic normal" ahead of schedule. The Ben Franklin Bridge opened before dawn. The... Read More |
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| SURVIVAL GUIDE for Pope Francis Visit to Philadelphia |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/25/15 6:43 am | updated: 09/25/15 6:43 am |
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Complete Survival Guide and Schedule for the Papal Visit to Philadelphia below.
As we get closer to Pope Francis' arrival in Philadelphia, roads are closing. Tonight at 10 pm the following will close for the weekend: The Ben Franklin Bridge, the Expressway from the Blue Route to 95, the Vine Street Expressway, all closed for the entire weekend. Many other roads are affected. See the complete SURVIVAL GUIDE below for more information.
How many people will pack... Read More |
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| Pope Francis Comments Irritate Abuse Victims; City Hall Closes; Parkway Secure Perimeter |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/24/15 8:50 am | updated: 09/24/15 8:50 am |
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| In Washington yesterday Pope Francis irritated victims of Roman Catholic clergy sex abuse when he praised a gathering of U.S. bishops for their "courage" in handling the crisis, and consoled them for how stressful it had been. He also insisted that sex abuse at the hands of clergy must never happen again. His remarks brought this retort from the National Survivor Advocates Coalition: "The bishops are poster boys for the fainthearted and timid. They have been cowards in the face of rape and... Read More |
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| Pope Francis on US Soil; Gifts From Philadelphia; Pope Memorabilia Sales Strong |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/23/15 8:31 am | updated: 09/23/15 8:31 am |
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Pope Francis landed safely in Washington D.C. yesterday afternoon for his first visit to the United States. He was greeted on the tarmac by a throng of supporters and dignitaries including President Barack Obama and his wife Michele. After a busy two days, the Pope heads to New York and then arrives in Philadelphia on Saturday morning.
At Tuesday’s opening ceremonies for the World Meeting of Families, Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput and Mayor Michael Nutter revealed... Read More |
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| World Meeting of Families - On Demand Replays of Day One |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/22/15 7:36 pm | updated: 09/22/15 7:36 pm |
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iRadioPhilly, streamed the opening ceremonies and the opening Keynote address LIVE from the Pennsylvania Conventions Center today. Podcasts of both sessions are available for On Demand listening on iRadioPhilly's Podcast Page. HERE
The Opening Ceremony featured comments by Donna Farrell, Archbishop Charles Chaput, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter. Read More |
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| World Meeting of Families Begins; Event Cost Revealed; Security Paramount; iRadioPhilly LIVE Streams |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/22/15 8:14 am | updated: 09/22/15 8:14 am |
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Today, the World Meeting of Families begins at the Convention Center. Over 20,000 people from more than 100 countries around the globe are in Philadelphia for the event. iRadioPhilly is streaming live today the opening ceremonies at 1 pm and then the first Keynote address at 2:30 by Father Robert Barron. You can listen in on iRadioPhilly’s Live Broadcast 1 channel.
The City of Philadelphia has estimated that it will incur more than $12 million in costs due to the papal visit... Read More |
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| Papal Week Schedule, Information, Parking, Public Transportation, Restrictions, Prohibited Items |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/21/15 9:33 am | updated: 09/21/15 9:33 am |
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The World Meeting of Families and Papal Week have finally arrived. We have the information you need on our blog Post about parking restrictions, road closures, public transportation, handicap parking and prohibited items if you are planning to try to get close.
The World Meeting of Families conference gets underway tomorrow at the Convention Center. The Francis Festival Grounds are being built on the Parkway. And Pope Francis will arrive in Philadelphia Friday after stops this... Read More |
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| Schuylkill Banks Trail Assaults; U.S. Security Meeting for Papal Visit; Abortion Doctor Lawsuit |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/18/15 8:23 am | updated: 09/18/15 8:23 am |
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Reports of women being assaulted and harassed along the Schuylkill Banks are causing alarm among Philadelphia runners and prompted the nonprofit that oversees the trail to encourage victims to report incidents to authorities. The Schuylkill Banks Development Corp. posted messages on its website and social media accounts Thursday, urging those who witness or experience incidents on the popular running and cycling trail to contact police.
Top security officials are in town today... Read More |
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Tom Kelly
