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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 10:50 am | updated: 02/24/12 12:20 pm |
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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 9:00 pm | updated: 02/23/12 9:00 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 1:59 pm | updated: 02/19/12 4:44 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 3:29 pm | updated: 02/19/12 3:39 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 2:42 pm | updated: 02/18/12 2:42 pm |
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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 2:30 pm | updated: 02/18/12 2:30 pm |
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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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| Official Confirmation: 18 Catholic Grade Schools Have Won Appeal to Remain Parish Schools |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/17/12 9:20 am | updated: 02/17/12 9:20 am |
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18 schools have won their appeals after being recommended for closure and/or merging by the Blue Ribbon Commission to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia earlier this year. Each school had to present their case, along with the school they were being merged with, as to why they were wrongly targeted or the information used to make the initial decision might have been incorrect.
The schools that are going to remain parish schools include:
- Bucks County -
St. Mark,... Read More |
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| Catholic Schools Have Won Appeal to Stay Open |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/16/12 2:03 pm | updated: 02/17/12 8:16 am |
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At least four Catholic schools that appealed the Blue Ribbon Commission's closure recommendations to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia say they have won those appeals. Official word is not expected until tomorrow.
Holy Trinity in Morrisville, St. Ephrem in Bensalem, St. Francis de Sales in Aston, and St. Laurentius in Fishtown are the elementary schools that have announced that their appeals were... Read More |
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| Study shows Full Effect of Sunoco and ConocoPhillips Refinery Closings |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/16/12 2:54 pm | updated: 02/16/12 2:54 pm |
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Delaware County officials warned of the devastating effects of the closings of the Sunoco and ConocoPhillips refineries in Marcus Hook and Trainer on Wednesday. They cited a state analysis they requested that said that for every job lost at the refinery, 18 non-refinery jobs would either be lost, lose hours, or in some other way be affected.
There are currently 1,100 union workers contracted at the two refineries who would lose their jobs, according to the state study. That... Read More |
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| NRA Likes New Gun Control Bill |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/16/12 1:47 pm | updated: 02/16/12 1:47 pm |
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A bill on its way through the General Assembly could open the door for the NRA to challenge local gun control laws passed by local governments.
The legislation would penalize municipalities - including Philadelphia and 29 others - that have enacted laws to curb illegal gun sales by requiring them to pay damages and penalties to plaintiffs who challenge those laws in the courts.
The bill is being applauded by the National Rifle Association and condemned by such... Read More |
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