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| Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service. |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 01/12/12 9:19 am | updated: 01/12/12 9:19 am |
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January 16th is a day we honor one of the most influential people in the nation's history. Martin Luther King Jr. fought for our nation's civil rights more than 50 years ago.
Last year, more than 75,000 volunteers participated in more than 1,200 projects in the Greater Philadelphia Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.
This year's celebration could be even bigger.
Greater Philadelphia King Day of Service
Girard College
2101 South... Read More |
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| Barnes Museum New Marketing Campaign Launches |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 01/12/12 9:17 am | updated: 01/12/12 9:17 am |
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In advance of the mid-May opening of the Barnes Foundation Museum on the Ben Franklin Parkway, the city of Philadelphia and tourism officials are launching a new arts marketing campaign.
The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation's Meryl Levitz say it’s a first-of-its-kind partnership to position Philadelphia among the world’s great art destinations.
Barnes’ officials say the project is on time and on budget for a May 19th opening,... Read More |
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| Displaced Catholic School Teachers May Apply for Unemployment Benefits |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/10/12 1:38 pm | updated: 01/10/12 1:38 pm |
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With the Philadelphia Archdiocese announcement that 45 elementary schools would close sent shock waves through teaching staffs at affected schools. The archdiocese plan to consolidate with other schools to create regional schools means that 1,700 teachers at more than 80 schools are affected. Staff at all affected schools will have to reapply for positions at the new regional schools, Superintendent Mary Rochford said.
Because elementary teachers are not unionized, she said,... Read More |
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| Despite Rumors, Philadelphia Archdiocese Will Consider Appeals |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/10/12 1:25 pm | updated: 01/10/12 1:25 pm |
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| The decision to close 49 schools in the Philadelphia Archdiocese triggered a swell of reaction. Untouched schools felt relief while those affected by closures ranged from deep disappointment to outrage. Several, such as Sacred Heart in Royersford feel the decision to close their school is based on old, incorrect enrollment and financial data and is planning to appeal. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput has committed to review cases where schools believed that the recommended closing was based on... Read More |
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| Homeless Advocates Set Up Suburban Station Location |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 01/09/12 9:46 am | updated: 01/09/12 9:46 am |
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Philadelphia homeless advocates are trying a new approach to get the chronically homeless into shelter, this winter. They've set up shop in a storefront in the Suburban Station concourse.
A census last spring found more than 200 people living in the concourse; often those most resistant to seeking help. So help is coming to them.
Medical services and case management services are available.
The storefront is open from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. every evening... Read More |
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| Neshaminy School Teachers On Strike |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 01/09/12 9:45 am | updated: 01/09/12 9:45 am |
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More than 600 teachers in the Neshaminy School District walked off the job Monday.
The teachers have been working without a contract since 2008 and say they haven't received a pay increases since the last contract expired.
They currently pay nothing toward their health insurance premiums.
The union says it has offered concessions worth millions of dollars and says the board has failed to negotiate in good faith.
The board counters that... Read More |
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| Penn State Town Hall Meeting Comes To King Of Prussia |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 01/09/12 9:44 am | updated: 01/09/12 9:44 am |
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The Penn State Alumni Association is sponsoring a series of meetings for school president, Rodney Erickson to discuss the Jerry Sandusky abuse scandal and its aftermath.
Thursday, over 600 people have registered to meet at the Radisson Hotel Valley Forge, where Erickson is attempting to fix the school’s public image and will try to ease concerns over cover-up allegations and the firing of long-time head coach Joe Paterno, among other issues.
Registration... Read More |
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| Archdiocese of Philadelphia to Close 4 High Schools and 44 Grade Schools |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/06/12 2:13 pm | updated: 01/06/12 2:13 pm |
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The Archdiocese of Philadelphia announced today the recommendations from it's year long blue ribbon commission and it's intent to close 4 high schools and close/merge around 40 elementary schools. The high schools will close outright, while the affected grade schools will be merged with other schools to create larger regional schools.
Declining enrollments, rising tuitions, and family's moving to outer suburbs have played a factor in reevaluating how the Archdiocese handles... Read More |
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| Archdiocese of Philadelphia Expected to Announce Major School Closings |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/06/12 9:51 am | updated: 01/06/12 12:32 pm |
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The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has taken the recommendations of it's 16-member blue-ribbon commission's year long review into the region's Catholic education into closed meetings this morning. They are to decide on the fate of the 156 elementary schools, 17 high schools, and 4 special eduction schools. The expectation is that as many as 40 elementary schools and 4 high schools could be closed this year.
Declining enrollments, rising tuitions, and family's moving to outer suburbs... Read More |
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| New Jersey Internet Gambling Still Waiting |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 01/05/12 10:22 am | updated: 01/06/12 9:46 am |
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Plans were to fast track internet gambling in New Jersey through Senate and Assembly Committes today and have it on Governor Chris Christie's desk by Monday.
Instead, sponsors will reintroduce the plan next week when a new legislature is seated.
The idea is to allow personal online accounts with Atlantic City casinos for New Jersey residents only and they must be within the state while gambling.
And word is it may require a voter... Read More |
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