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| Villanova Leaving Big East; DiPietro Sister Denies Mob Ties; Flyers Fan Sentenced For Beating |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/15/12 9:41 pm | updated: 12/15/12 9:41 pm |
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| Seven Big East Conference schools that don't play FBS football are leaving to create their own conference focused on basketball. The seven basketball schools leaving are: Villanova, Georgetown, St. John's, DePaul, Marquette, Seton Hall and Providence. The presidents of those schools released this statement: "Earlier today we voted unanimously to pursue an orderly evolution to a foundation of basketball schools that honors the history and tradition on which the Big East was established," the... Read More |
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| Shooting at Connecticut Elementary School leaves 27 dead, including many children |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/14/12 4:28 pm | updated: 12/15/12 2:16 am |
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UPDATED: 12/15 3pm.
This story is still evolving but a shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton, CT has left 28 people dead. Most of the victims are school children. The school principal, school psychologist, and the gunman are also dead. Another teacher was wounded and being treated at the hospital. This is one of the worst mass shootings in United States history.
A total of 28 people are dead. 20 children, six adults, and the shooter were found at the scene. 18... Read More |
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| SEPTA Shooter Photos, Media Denied at Pasquale Murder Hearings, Connecticut School Killings |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/14/12 7:13 pm | updated: 12/14/12 7:13 pm |
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Police released the photos of the two brother suspected in the shooting on a SEPTA train. The incident happened after the 76ers-Bulls game on the Market Frankford El Train. An argument started on the train and after the boys left the train, one pulled a gun and fired into the train, hitting two victims.
Today and New Jersey judge ruled that members of the media would not be permitted inside the courtroom for the hearings of two Gloucester County teens accused of killing 12 year... Read More |
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| Guitar Stolen from Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth in Philly on Thursday, needs your help |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/14/12 1:58 pm | updated: 12/14/12 1:58 pm |
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| Thurston Moore from Sonic Youth was in town to play with with Howlin' Rain's John Moloney at Space 1026, on Arch Street near 10th in Chinatown. While he was at the hotel bar at the Best Western on 22nd Street near Hamilton, Moore noticed his guitar missing from his luggage at around midnight Thursday. The iconic 1966 Fender Jazzmaster with serial 41927 is covered in stickers and worth around $20,000. Guitar stores and pawn shops should be on the look out for anyone trying to sell this guitar.... Read More |
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| Bill Cosby's School to Close, Mob Soldier Charged in Hit, Delaware River Light Parade |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/14/12 11:29 am | updated: 12/14/12 11:29 am |
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One of the 37 Philadelphia schools slated to close, Germantown High, is the alma mater of Comedian Bill Cosby and boxer Bernard Hopkins. Germantown was preparing for its 100 year anniversary in 2015. Instead they will prepare to close and transfer students next year. The reorganization of Elementary, Middle and High Schools has the support of Mayor Nutter and must be approved by the School Reform Commission.
SEE ALSO: Philadelphia School District Closing 37... Read More |
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| Parade Of Lights, Chickie and Pete's Tip Skimming Suit, Philadelphia Parking Tickets Appeal Online |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 12/14/12 8:43 am | updated: 12/14/12 8:43 am |
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The third annual Parade of Lights is tomorrow on the Delaware River. It features a showcase of commercial, community and private boats decorated with holiday lights. The Independence Seaport Museum sponsors the event. Boats parade up and down the Delaware at Penn's Landing right in front of the museum and the museum will open its balcony to visitors who will be offered whistles to signal their votes for the best decorated ship in the parade. The Parade begins at 5 p.m.
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| Geminid Meteor Shower in Philadelphia Skies Tonight 12/13 12/14 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/13/12 11:19 pm | updated: 12/13/12 11:19 pm |
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| The Philadelphia skies are poised for another one of nature's light shows tonight. The annual Geminid meteor shower is expected to peak December 13th and 14th. The forecast for the entire Philadelphia region is for clear skies making for great viewing, although it's a chilly 39 degrees. So get your blankets and hot drinks ready. The best place to view the meteor show around Philadelphia would be any place away from the Center City lights and out in an open field to see the entire sky, but... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Announces Closure of 37 Schools, Paulsboro Lawsuit Grows, Pottsgrove School Evacuation |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/13/12 8:17 pm | updated: 12/13/12 8:17 pm |
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37 Philadelphia schools will close. That's the word from Superintendent William R. Hite today, calling it an historic moment for the School District, and the decision was tough but necessary. The reorganization of Elementary, Middle and High Schools has the support of Mayor Nutter and must be approved by the School Reform Commission.
SEE ALSO: Philadelphia School District Closing 37 Schools Change 18 Programs (list); Elementary, Middle, High
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| Philadelphia School District Closing 37 Public Schools from Elementary, Middle, and High |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/13/12 5:56 pm | updated: 12/13/12 5:56 pm |
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| Philadelphia School District Superintendent William R. Hite Jr. announced nearly 37 school closures throughout the city and 18 more program/grade changes. The school closings are necessary for the cash poor school district. Hite says the closure of these underutilized buildings should have happened a long time ago but previous superintendents might have pushed off the difficult and unpopular decisions and kicked the proverbial can down the road. At a town hall meeting on Wednesday he said that... Read More |
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| Philadelphia School District Closing 37 Schools Change 18 Programs (list); Elementary, Middle, High |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/13/12 5:19 pm | updated: 12/13/12 5:19 pm |
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| Philadelphia School District Superintendent William R. Hite Jr. announced nearly 37 school closures throughout the city and 18 more program/grade changes (see closings list below). The school closings are necessary for the cash poor school district. Hite says the closure of these underutilized buildings should have happened a long time ago but previous superintendents might have pushed off the difficult and unpopular decisions and kicked the proverbial can down the road. At... Read More |
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