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| Was Puxatawney Phil right this year? |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/17/11 2:22 pm | updated: 02/20/11 11:59 pm |
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Video - Independence Mall
Out for a stroll enjoying a rare mid-February reprieve from old man wither. And you can be sure that up on Gobbler's Knob, Puxatawney Phil is strutting proudly, bragging, "See? I told you so!" How long will this last? Who knows? Who cares? Enjoy it... Read More |
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| Central Bucks English teacher Suspended |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/10/11 1:27 pm | updated: 02/18/11 12:23 pm |
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A Central Bucks English teacher has been suspended pending investigation after a parent complained about her blog postings where she complained about her students. She used comments such as, "Frightfully dim," "Rat-like," "Seems smarter than she actually is." to describe some of her students. She also wished she could add "lazy", "sneaky" and "rude" to the canned report card comments teachers can choose from. She never named specfic students. Her blog has since been taken down.
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| Home Depot Adds 60,000 jobs |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/15/11 12:24 pm | updated: 02/15/11 12:24 pm |
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Are you looking for work? Home Depot is hiring! The home improvement chain has announced it will hire 60,000 new people before their Spring sales events. This is good news for anyone in the Philadelphia area who needs income and a positive sign for the economy. Home Depot says sales are up for the first time since 2006.
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| Witch Hunt Or Justice |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 02/14/11 9:16 am | updated: 02/14/11 9:16 am |
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| Archdiocese of Philadelphia has many of you talking about the latest allegations of child abuse by its priests. Some feel those in charge here in Philly are guilty of sweeping these incidents under the carpet by continuing to move priests from parish to parish knowing more children could be at risk of abuse. As these details hit the papers, and TV, is it becoming a witch hunt, or is the problem finally being addressed as it should have been years ago? ... Read More |
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| Rendell Marriage Over |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 02/08/11 4:32 pm | updated: 02/08/11 4:32 pm |
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Ed Rendell announces he and his wife Midge are calling it quits after 40 years of marriage. Calling it an amicable split, are not planning to divorce, and will likely be seen in public together. Midge is expected to remain in the couple's East Falls home while the former governor lives elsewhere.
Now only if Comcast Sportsnet would separate themselves from Fast Eddie…again moving him “elsewhere.†Your thoughts and comments always welcome… Your shared opinions... Read More |
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| The Money Train |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 02/08/11 4:31 pm | updated: 02/08/11 4:31 pm |
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Train tracks filled with money coming to Philadelphia. Vice President Joe Biden in Philly making the announcement from 30th St station. The Obama administration plans to spend $53 billion over six years to develop a national and intercity high-speed passenger rail network. If Congress approves the plan, funding would go toward developing or improving trains that travel up to 250 miles per hour, and connecting existing rail lines to new projects.
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| ...the rest of the story |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 02/04/11 10:04 am | updated: 02/04/11 10:04 am |
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Lots of talk about the Upper Darby students bullying story.
The story went national and got the victim a guest spot on The View, along with special guest, Philadelphia Eagle, Desean Jacskon, and Desean brought along one of his jerseys to give to the victim. But the media’s only covering part of the story.
According to an Upper Darby Phys. Ed teacher, the missing details are that these students, including the victim, are all enrolled in alternative schooling in the... Read More |
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| Upper Darby Wolfpack Teens Arrested |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/01/11 11:30 am | updated: 02/01/11 7:41 pm |
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| Upper Darby police have arrested the 6 high school students caught on video bullying a 13 year old middle school student. The video shows the victim being kicked and hung from a fence by his coat by the 6 attackers. The young student was not seriously hurt, but what is upsetting is the wolfpack nature of the predators who laughed their way through the 20 minute... Read More |
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| Riots in Cairo, Internet Turned Off |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/28/11 4:27 pm | updated: 01/28/11 4:27 pm |
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| Riots are erupting in the streets of Cairo, Egypt as thousands of protesters revolt against the 30-year rule of President Hosni Mubarak. Angry Egyptians want their personal freedom and are demanding the government be brought down. Protesters and are defying curfews, military police and armored baricades. In an attempt to interrupt the communication of organized protesters, the government has ordered that the internet be turned off and all cell phone signals jammed. However that tactic may... Read More |
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| Duck Free Zone on Schuylkill |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/25/11 1:42 pm | updated: 01/25/11 1:42 pm |
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| The Ride The Ducks won't be floating down the Schuylkill River this spring. They were denied the contract proposal to operate their tour boats on the river for a variety of reasons. The city cited traffic concerns, inabilty to operate during special events, and community concerns as a few of the reasons for denying the contract. Thank goodness, keep those noisy eyesores away from Fairmount park. The Schuylkill should be left to the... Read More |
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