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| Sacha Baron Cohen, as "The Dictator", Dumps Ashes on Ryan Seacrest at Oscars |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/26/12 3:36 pm | updated: 02/26/12 3:36 pm |
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All this week, Sacha Baron Cohen, has made it clear he wanted to attend the Academy Awards tonight as his character from "The Dictator." As is always his schtick, Cohen, doesn't just put on a costume and show up to a party, his embodies that costume as an extreme method performance. The Oscars were not going to let him come, but eventually let in, probably hoping he wouldn't cause too much of a scene.
Well, they didn't quite get their wish. As "The Dictator" was waking his way... Read More |
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| Camden County Teen, Kevin McGuire, Gets Fairytale After All; Taylor Swift Asks Him to Country Awards |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/25/12 6:02 am | updated: 02/25/12 6:21 am |
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Kevin McGuire of Somerdale, Camden County, New Jersey is battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia. He was first diagnosed when he was 13. Now 18, He is now being treated at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for a relapse of the leukemia.
Kevin is now a senior at Sterling Regional High School. His sister, Victoria, came up with the idea to have Taylor Swift attend Prom with Kevin. “I tried thinking of a kind person who would make me feel OK. And laugh,” he said. “A person who... Read More |
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| Former Dismissed Teacher Sets off Lock Down at Cardinal O'Hara After He Trespasses In Building |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/24/12 4:39 pm | updated: 02/24/12 4:39 pm |
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Today, students, teachers and parents got a scare when a former teacher at Cardinal O'Hara was seen trespassing in the building during school hours today. School officials had escorted him from the building at 10:55 a.m. only to find that at 11:38 he had returned. The second time, he was seen in the school gym by another teacher, a former colleague, and fled.
The incident today triggered an hour long lockdown out of precaution as the school was swept for the suspect. He had fled... Read More |
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| All Four Philadelphia Catholic High Schools Will Be Saved |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/24/12 11:06 am | updated: 02/24/12 11:06 am |
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It is official. All four Philadelphia Catholic Archdiocesan High Schools have been saved and will remain open. Archbishop Charles Chaput announced his decision on the appeals of 3 of the Catholic high schools today at 3 pm. The Blue Ribbon Commission had recommended closing West Catholic, St. Hubert, Conwell-Egan and Bonner-Prendergast High Schools last month. The 3 later schools filed official appeals of that recommendation, West Catholic did not appeal but will remain open as well.
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| Archdiocese of Philadelphia Will Announce High School Appeals Today at 3pm |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/24/12 7:50 am | updated: 02/24/12 9:20 am |
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UPDATE: All Four Philadelphia Catholic High Schools Will Be Saved
Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput will announce his decision on the appeals of the 3 Catholic high schools today at 3 pm. The Blue Ribbon Commission had recommended closing West Catholic, St. Hubert, Conwell-Egan and Bonner-Prendergast High Schools last month. The 3 later schools filed appeals of that recommendation, West Catholic did not.
Last... Read More |
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| Lower Merion students reportedly appeared in YouTube video using drugs and alcohol |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/23/12 6:00 pm | updated: 02/23/12 6:00 pm |
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Lower Merion school district officials have sent a letter home to parents warning them of a YouTube video that contains high school students using drugs and alcohol. The video called "I'm Shmacked" shows binge drinking, marijuana use, window smashing, and use of drugs and alcohol.
"Communities across the country are struggling with these same issues - with teenagers making incredibly dangerous decisions involving... Read More |
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| Shane Victorino, the Flyin Hawaiian, Guest Stars on Hawaii Five O |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/16/12 10:59 am | updated: 02/19/12 1:44 pm |
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Phillies centerfielder, Shane Victorino gets a chance to take a big swing at acting with a TV appearance on Hawaii Five O on Monday night. The Flyin Hawaiian plays a business executive on a company retreat where a murder takes place. Also in the episode, Olympic speed skater Apolo Anton Ohno
guest stars as a Hawaiian history buff who helps Five-0 with the case. HAWAII FIVE-0 airs Monday, Feb. 20 at 10:00 pm on CBS.
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| Penn State THON raises record $10,686,924.83 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/19/12 12:29 pm | updated: 02/19/12 12:39 pm |
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The annual Penn State 46 hour dance marathon, which was held this weekend from Friday, Feb. 17 6pm. to Sunday, Feb 19 4pm, has raised a record $10,686,924.83. THON benefits pediatric cancer patients with the money going to The Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital. This year's total significantly shatters last year's record $9.5 million total.
Throughout the year, Penn State students can be seen at street corners around the state asking for donations from... Read More |
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| Comcast Suit Claims Sprint Violates Patents |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/18/12 11:42 am | updated: 02/18/12 11:42 am |
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Comcast Cable Communications based in Philadelphia has filed a federal lawsuit against Sprint Nextel alleging that they have infringed on four of Comcast's patents. The patents include the very core features of Sprint's service including a 2005 Comcast patent called "Transferring Of A Message".
Comcast claims that Sprint's methods for many wireless voice and data services, including the company's Connectivity Solutions, text messaging, Sprint Mobile Email, and 3G Mobile... Read More |
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| Whitney Houston's Homegoing Complete |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/18/12 11:30 am | updated: 02/18/12 11:30 am |
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Whitney Houston, who passed away last week was celebrated in grand style at a public Homegoing ceremony. There was music, speeches and tears at the gathering at New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, where Houston got her musical start in the church choir.
WHITNEY was honored by many in entertainment including mentor Clive Davis, mother Cissy Houston, daughter Bobbi Kristina, cousin Dionne Warwick, sister-in law and manager Patricia Houston, ex-husband Bobby Brown (who reportedly... Read More |
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