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| Villanova University Plans to Remake Lancaster Avenue |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/27/12 9:06 am | updated: 01/27/12 9:06 am |
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Villanova University is proposing a $200 million expansion to its campus along Lancaster Avenue that would add more housing and retail to space that is currently parking lots.
The Philadelphia Business Journal reports that early plans call for constructing four, four- to five-story residence halls, a performing arts center, retail space and an 1,800-vehicle parking garage on the main parking lots. The retail space would be oriented toward the students and mean relocating the... Read More |
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| Mayor Michael Nutter Puts $20,000 Bounty On The Head of Every Murderer |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/26/12 6:15 pm | updated: 01/26/12 6:15 pm |
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Mayor Nutter announced the City of Philadelphia's new crime-fighting strategy that will rely more on rewards and bounty to bring forward witnesses and information. The city will pay up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of someone for homicide. People can also get $500 for tips pointing to the location of illegal guns and weapons.
"To every criminal out there: I just put a $20,000 bounty on your head," Nutter said, speaking at a news conference at... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Area Legislators Oppose Corbett Food Stamps Moves |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 01/26/12 1:34 pm | updated: 01/26/12 1:34 pm |
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Philadelphia area legislators gathered today to criticize a series of moves by Pennsylvania governor Tom Corbett that they say are aimed at cutting programs for poor people.
The most recent change — imposing an asset test for food stamp applicants — will actually cost the state money, according to George Matysik of the food bank Philabundance, because food stamps are paid for by the federal government and spent in local grocery stores.
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| Kidnap Hoax Woman, Bonnie Sweeten, Sentenced |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 01/26/12 1:32 pm | updated: 01/26/12 1:32 pm |
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Bonnie Sweeten, the Bucks County woman who faked her own kidnapping and fled to Disney World as her thieving past was catching up to her, has been sentenced to just over eight years in federal prison.
Sweeten today told the judge she was sorry. She apologized to all the victims from whom she stole a total of more than $1 million.
Victims included her former law firm boss, clients, even a 91-year-old relative suffering from dementia.
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| Joe Paterno Funeral/Memorial Arrangements Announced including Public Viewing and Service |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/23/12 10:56 am | updated: 01/23/12 10:56 am |
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Funeral and memorial services have been announed for former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, who died Sunday.
Here is the schedule:
Schedule of Events for Services Honoring Joe Paterno
TUESDAY
Public Viewing - Pasquerilla Spiritual Center
1:00pm -11:00pm
WEDNESDAY
Public Viewing - Pasquerilla Spiritual Center
8:00am - noon
Private Family Funeral ServiceRead More |
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| University of Pennsylvania Sleep Medicine New Findings |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 01/23/12 10:42 am | updated: 01/23/12 10:42 am |
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Local researchers have proof from a nationwide study that poor sleep will hurt your health.
Researchers have known there's a correlation between poor sleep and obesity.
Now sleep disturbances such as trouble falling asleep or staying asleep can be linked to several cardiovascular and metabolic disorders according to Dr. Michael Grandner, research associate in the Division of Sleep Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
The study also shows that getting... Read More |
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| Temple University Campus Democrats Start Get Out The Vote Planning |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 01/23/12 10:39 am | updated: 01/23/12 10:39 am |
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On the first day of the new semester, Temple University's campus Democrats met to plan spring activities, including a non-partisan voter registration drive.
President Dave Lopez remains convinced that more young voters means more Obama voters.
Lopez concedes the president's re-election lacks the excitement of his upstart 2008 victory.
But Megan Chialastri, head of the statewide federation of college Democrats, thinks issues such as funding for higher... Read More |
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| "Hell And Back Again", documentary by Temple grad student, Nominated for Oscars |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 01/23/12 10:36 am | updated: 01/23/12 10:36 am |
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This week, Academy Award nominations are announced, and a documentary edited by a grad student at Temple University is on the short list.
Chosen out of 124 films, "Hell and Back Again", which chronicles the life of a Marine deployed to Afghanistan, is one of 15 on the short list for Best Documentary Feature.
Temple grad student Fiona Otway says her role in the process was quite complicated, is thrilled that the film could get an Oscar nod, but she is more focused... Read More |
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| Joe Paterno's Sad End |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/22/12 8:47 pm | updated: 01/22/12 8:47 pm |
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Joe Paterno has passed. Hopefully, Coach Paterno will be forever remembered for his contributions to Penn State, the students, its football program and the impact he had on the lives of the thousands of young men who had the privilege of playing for him.
Today, it seems a terribly sad that Penn State's board of trustees decided to fire Joe Paterno a few weeks ago. Joe should have gone out differently and been given the chance to retire at the end of the season. Not exiled and... Read More |
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| Joe Paterno, 85, has passed away early Sunday. |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/22/12 9:34 am | updated: 01/22/12 9:35 am |
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After spending most of Saturday listed in serious condition and surrounded by family and friends, Joe Paterno died early Sunday at the hospital in State College.
His family released a statement Sunday morning to announce his death: "His loss leaves a void in our lives that will never be filled."
"He died as he lived," the statement said. "He fought hard until the end, stayed positive, thought only of others and constantly reminded everyone of how blessed his life... Read More |
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