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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/23/15 11:31 am | updated: 09/23/15 11:31 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... Read More |
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| WMOF Mural, PPA Towing Info, Buenos Aires Family Papal Pilgrimmage |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 09/23/15 8:58 am | updated: 09/23/15 8:58 am |
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| The World Meeting of Families is hoping to appear in the Guinness Book of World Records by the end of the week. It has been months in the making and many hands have played a part in finishing a special mural commemorating the visit of Pope Francis to Philadelphia. Artist Cesar Viveros, who was commissioned by the Philadelphia Mural Arts program, is supervising the painting of his work – broken into panels which are being placed on the walls of St. Malachy School. Viveros is recruiting... 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 10:36 pm | updated: 09/22/15 10:36 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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| Phillies Hire Pete Mackanin as Manager; World Meeting of Families Starts Today; Body in Camden Lake |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/22/15 9:31 pm | updated: 09/22/15 9:31 pm |
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| The Philadelphia Phillies have extended interim manager Pete Mackanin's contract through 2016 with and option for 2017. 64-year-old Mackanin becomes the 53rd manager in Phillies' team history. He took over the role after Ryne Sandberg resigned on June 26. Incoming team president Andy MacPhail said in a statement, "We believe that Pete is the best fit for the role. Since assuming the interim manager position in June, Pete has developed an excellent rapport with our players and has also... 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 11:14 am | updated: 09/22/15 11:14 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... Read More |
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| Lits Building Lights Up, Basilica Of Saints Peter and Paul, Margie Winters Invited To Meet Pope |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 09/22/15 8:55 am | updated: 09/22/15 8:55 am |
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The Lit Brothers Building, now called the Lits Building, is lighting up 7th to 8th and Market Streets. 484 color-changing LEDs illuminate the hundreds of windows, while 19 spotlights provide the columns with a gradient fill. It's brighter by the street, dimmer near the giant digital screens mounted along the roofline. The big screens will stream video of the Pope’s speech at Independence Hall, the Festival of Families, and the Mass.
The Dome on top of the Basilica of... Read More |
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| World Meeting of Families Congress and Papal Events in Philadelphia Streamed LIVE on iradiophilly |
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 by: iradiophilly - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/17/15 6:37 pm | updated: 09/22/15 12:33 am |
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Philadelphia Streaming Radio Network, iRadioPhilly.com will add exclusive channels for live streaming of WMOF Keynotes and Sessions, Festival of Families Concert, Pope Francis addresses and Papal Mass.
PHILADELPHIA (September 17, 2015) iRadioPhilly, Philadelphia's leader in streaming radio will broadcast LIVE audio and video feeds during Pope Francis' visit and the World Meeting of Families Conference next week. Audio and video... Read More |
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| PA Supreme Court Suspends Kane's License; DE Roomates Catch Burglar; No Charges Hatboro Councilman |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/21/15 9:54 pm | updated: 09/21/15 9:54 pm |
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| The Pennsylvania Supreme Court unanimously voted on Monday to suspend the law license of Attorney General Kathleen Kane as she fights criminal charges. Kane is accused of leaking grand jury information to a newspaper and lying about it under oath in front of another grand jury. The order for suspension should not be construed as removal from office, but it may prompt efforts to have her removed. The PA constitution requires the top law enforcement officer to be a licensed lawyer. Kane... 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 12:33 pm | updated: 09/21/15 12:33 pm |
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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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| Upper Darby Stabbing, Papal Cunningham Organ, Verbum Domini II Free Exhibit |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 09/21/15 9:46 am | updated: 09/21/15 9:46 am |
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Police are investigating a stabbing overnight at an apartment complex in Upper Darby, Delaware County. It happened around 1:30 a.m. Monday at the Providence Manor Apartments along the 800 block of Providence Road. Police say one person was stabbed and taken to the hospital in unknown condition. There was no immediate word on a suspect or an arrest.
A local organist will have a front row seat, by performing during the big outdoor Papal Mass on Sunday, as well as with Andrea... Read More |
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