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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/11/13 8:57 am | updated: 02/11/13 8:57 am |
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Pope Benedict XVI has announced he will step down on February 28th this year. The 85 year old pope says his health is failing and the ministry requires both strength of mind and body. Pope Benedict is the first to step down in nearly 600 years.
The news that Pope Benedict XVI will resign February 28th has shocked many around the world. Here in Philadelphia, there is surprise and disappointment by those who were looking forward to the Pope’s planned visit to Philadelphia in... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/11/13 8:24 am | updated: 02/11/13 8:24 am |
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The following is a statement issued by Pope Benedict XVI this morning announcing his plan to leave the office by Feb. 28, 2013
Dear Brothers,
I have convoked you to this Consistory, not only for the three canonizations, but also to communicate to you a decision of great importance for the life of the Church. After having repeatedly examined my conscience before God, I have come to the certainty that my strengths, due to an advanced age, are no longer suited to an... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/11/13 8:04 am | updated: 02/11/13 8:04 am |
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Pope Benedict has made the decision to resign, citing his failing health. This is the first time a Pope has resigned since 1450. The Associated Press announcement below:
VATICAN CITY - Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday that he would resign on Feb. 28 because he was simply too infirm to carry on - the first pontiff to do so in nearly 600 years. The decision sets the stage for a conclave to elect a new pope before the end of March.
The 85-year-old pope announced... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/08/13 4:29 pm | updated: 02/08/13 4:29 pm |
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The Nor'easter set up off the east coast started dumping snow on New England before lunchtime today. In Philadelphia, snow is expected to ramp up tonight and drop 2 to 3 inches in the city and South. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect in the northern suburbs where over 6 inches is expected. Snow will be heavy at times overnight and should end before noon Saturday.
Some Jersey shore communities slammed by Superstorm Sandy are issuing voluntary evacuation orders as a precaution... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/08/13 8:44 am | updated: 02/08/13 8:44 am |
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A major Nor'easter will bury New England states in 2 feet of snow over the next couple of days. Travel will be a problem as Amtrak has already cancelled service between New York in Boston. And you can expect many flight cancellations in the northeast. Philadelphia will catch the southern edge of the storm with about 3 inched expected in the city and at least 6 inches in suburbs just north of the city.
SEE ALSO: Philadelphia Snow Storm UpdateRead More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/07/13 9:21 am | updated: 02/07/13 9:36 pm |
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We're talking about snow in the forecast again, but it appears Philadelphia will avoid the dumping they'll get in the Poconos and points north. A Nor'easter is forming but our air is warm enough that we’ll get rain most of the day Friday after it starts as snow in the morning. As the temperature drops Friday the changeover to snow could leave a few inches Friday night into Saturday.
UPDATE: A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Philadelphia and points South and... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/07/13 4:46 pm | updated: 02/07/13 9:33 pm |
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The blizzard barreling down on the Northeast this weekend may bring Philadelphia a bit more snow than was originally predicted. The word from the National Weather Service now says that we should expect at least 2 inches of snow, maybe 4. The northern suburbs could get 6 inches or more and the Poconos could get close to a foot. The changeover from rain to snow will happen Friday afternoon and continue through Saturday morning.
The remains of six dead dogs were found in a trash... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/06/13 5:11 pm | updated: 02/06/13 5:11 pm |
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In documents released today, a Middle School Art teacher and coach of the boys’ soccer team has been indicted on 92 counts of child abuse. 44 year old Charles Reilly of Pine Hill New Jersey was arrested in 2011 and indicted by a grand jury last month. Reilly faces counts of sexual assault, luring, enticing, and child pornography. Reilly has been suspended with pay from Pine Hill Middle School.
Children’s Hospital is facing criticism over treatment of a young Croatian girl... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/06/13 8:35 am | updated: 02/06/13 8:35 am |
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The Phillies pitchers and catchers will report to Spring Training in Clearwater Florida next week. But today their equipment starts the trip to the sunshine state. The team equipment truck loaded with bats, balls, gloves and uniforms will leave Citizen’s Bank Park today for the two day trip to Clearwater.
An SUV crashed through a cyclone fence at Philadelphia International Airport this morning, however police do not believe it was an act of terrorism. The woman driving the... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/05/13 5:16 pm | updated: 02/05/13 5:16 pm |
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According to a jury of his peers, reputed mob boss Joseph Ligambi was found not guilty on five charges and undecided on four counts including racketeering conspiracy. Three of six other defendants were convicted including Joseph "Mousie" Massimino, Damion "Dame" Canalichio and Gary Battaglini. Joseph "Scoops" Licata was acquitted on his only charge of racketeering.
It is being called one of the largest credit card fraud schemes in history, and a Philadelphia woman is at the... Read More |
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