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| Punxsutawney Phil Predicts Six More Weeks Of Winter |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 02/02/12 12:45 pm | updated: 02/02/12 2:32 pm |
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Pennsylvania's Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his lair to "see" his shadow on Thursday, in the process predicting six more weeks of winter.
The groundhog made his "prediction" on Gobbler's Knob, a tiny hill in the town for which he's named about 65 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.
The Groundhog Day celebration is rooted in a German superstition that says if a hibernating animal casts a shadow on Feb. 2, the Christian holiday of Candlemas, winter will last another six... Read More |
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| Chester-Upland School District Petitions Gov. Corbett |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 02/02/12 12:47 pm | updated: 02/02/12 12:47 pm |
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A delegation from Chester delivered petitions to Governor Tom Corbett's office seeking state funds to keep the Chester-Upland schools open.
Four women and a child went to the governor's office carrying a petition they say contains almost 2,500 signatures seeking to keep the Chester-Upland School District open.
The Corbett administration has pledged to keep classrooms open through the current school year, but no decisions have been announced about the coming school... Read More |
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| Pennsylvania Food Stamps Asset Guidelines Set |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 02/02/12 12:41 pm | updated: 02/02/12 12:41 pm |
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The Corbett administration has announced the guidelines of a controversial asset test it plans to re-impose in order for people to qualify for food stamps.
After discussions between the Department of Welfare and the Governor's Office and the Department of Agriculture the asset limit for food stamps has been set.
The Corbett administration plans to set the asset limit at $5,500 for households age 59 and under and $9,000 for households age 60 and above or with... Read More |
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| Ads on School Buses Suggested to Reduce Philadelphia Deficit |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/02/12 11:45 am | updated: 02/02/12 11:45 am |
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Here's an idea from a city councilwoman that would boost the revenues of the Philadelphia school district. Put advertising on school buses.
CBS 3 reported that City Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown introduced a plan for what she admits would be a controversial money stream.
“If we win approval from the state, this bill will allow the city of Philadelphia to place advertisements on the back of school buses.â€
Not just the backs of the... Read More |
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| Retired Archbishop of Philadelphia, Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua Dies At 88 |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 02/01/12 7:37 am | updated: 02/01/12 8:34 am |
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Retired Archbishop of Philadelphia, Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua died in his sleep at 9:15 Tuesday night in his residence at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary in Wynnewood.
Bevilacqua served as the Archbishop of Philadelphia for 15 years - from 1988 to 2003, succeeding Cardinal John Krol.
He was elevated by Pope John Paul II to Cardinal in 1991. He was succeeded by Cardinal Justin Rigali.
Funeral arrangements for the cardinal are pending. He was... Read More |
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| Groundbreaking Held For Dilworth Plaza |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 01/30/12 12:49 pm | updated: 01/30/12 12:49 pm |
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Two months after "Occupy Philadelphia" protesters were evicted from Dilworth Plaza, city officials gathered for the long-awaited groundbreaking of the plaza's renovation.
The ceremonial groundbreaking was held indoors, in an office building that overlooks Dilworth Plaza, with US transportation secretary Ray LaHood delivering a key component: a $15-million stimulus grant…almost one third of the total $50-million price tag.
The new plaza will include a lawn... Read More |
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| New Ownership for Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News? |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 01/30/12 12:47 pm | updated: 01/30/12 12:47 pm |
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The Philadelphia Inquirer and Daily News may once again be headed for new ownership.
The New York Post reported over the weekend that the owner, Philadelphia Media Network, is already meeting with potential buyers.
The report claims Philadelphia Media Network is hoping to get roughly $100-million for the papers and news website Philly.com.
The story quotes sources close to the situation as saying the company already is looking for bids in an auction... Read More |
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| Judge Says Bevilacqua Can Be Called To Testify In Priest Child-Sex Case |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 01/30/12 12:45 pm | updated: 01/30/12 12:45 pm |
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The judge in an alleged clergy abuse case has again rejected a defense motion to prohibit the testimony of retired Philadelphia cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua on competency grounds, even though the defense contends that Bevilacqua can’t accurately remember many of his own actions during the last two decades.
The judge ordered Cardinal Anthony Bevilacqua’s testimony preserved — videotaped — in late November after finding the cardinal competent despite... Read More |
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| Pottstown School Says No to Uggs |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/27/12 9:32 am | updated: 01/27/12 9:32 am |
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Pottstown Middle School is banning it's students from wearing open top boots - including and especially Uggs. Uggs are a fashion craze with middle school age girls and the ban has created uproar among parents and students. The school says it is having a problem with students storing their cell phones inside their footwear.
One has to wonder, if the students start bringing cell phones to school in their pockets, will there be a ban on pants?
Parents and students... Read More |
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| Industry Optimism Prevails at the Philadelphia Auto Show |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/27/12 9:17 am | updated: 01/27/12 9:17 am |
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The Philadelphia International Auto Show runs through February 5th at the Convention Center and car dealers are optimistic that the strong year-end sales finish will carry over into 2012.
The Philly Auto Show will feature innovative new 2012 models and manufacturers are banking on improved consumer confidence. “Each manufacturer feels like it’s ripe for market share, so there’s an onslaught of new models, something like 13 new models. There is optimism,â€... Read More |
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