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| Archdiocese of Philadelphia Will Merge 12 Parishes into 5 by July 1st |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/15/12 9:01 pm | updated: 04/15/12 9:01 pm |
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During Sunday's Masses today pastors in Northwest Philadelphia and Chester County told their congregations of the Archdiocesan plans to shut down and merge their parishes. Specifically they were in Germantown, Manayunk, and Coatesville.
The parishes marked for closing have seen sharp declines in membership, Mass attendance and baptisms, among other signs of diminished vitality such as population projections, parish finances, and the physical state of its buildings.
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| Theft From Fallen Firefighters’ Benefit Caught on Video |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/15/12 12:23 am | updated: 04/15/12 12:23 am |
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On Friday night at SmokeEaters Pub on Frankford Ave in the Northeast, a Benefit to support the families of the two fallen firefighters was being held. Donations were being collected, the bartenders were offering their tips, and a raffle was going to be held for three gift baskets donated from local businesses. All the money collected would go directly to the families of Daniel Sweeney and Robert Neary.
However, someone decided to commit a callous act during the casual evening.... Read More |
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| Villanova Guard Dominic Cheek will enter NBA Draft |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/14/12 12:29 pm | updated: 04/14/12 12:29 pm |
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Junior Guard Dominic Cheek has decided to skip his senior year at Villanova and enter the 2012 NBA draft.
"I appreciate all the help I have gotten from my teammates, coaches and friends during my time at Villanova," said Cheek in a statement. "At this point in my life, I feel this is the best decision for me and my family. I am excited to get started with the process of pursuing my dream of playing in the NBA."
April 10th was the last day an undergraduate who had... Read More |
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| Viewing\Services for Firefighters, Ryan Howard in Hunting Park, Philadelphia Jazz Day |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/13/12 4:23 pm | updated: 04/13/12 4:23 pm |
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Hundreds of firefighters gathered in Northeast Philadelphia today to say goodbye to Lt. Robert Neary and FF Daniel sweeney. Both firefighters lost his life while fighting a five-alarm warehouse blaze in Kensington on Monday. Firefighters from Texas to Canada came to pay respects to these fallen heroes. Neary, 59, and Daniel Sweeney, 25, were killed by a wall and roof collapse.
The viewing and memorial for Firefighter Sweeney will be at St. Cecilia's Church at 535 Rhawn Street,... Read More |
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| Voorhees Murder Suicide, Blatstein Casino, Philadelphia's Irish Memorial 5k |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 04/13/12 7:52 am | updated: 04/13/12 7:52 am |
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Authorities in Camden County and Cumberland County, North Carolina are working together on a murder investigation. The murder of a woman in Fayetteville, NC, may be connected to the murder-suicide of two doctors Wednesday afternoon in Voorhees. Shawna Givens was found dead inside of her Fayetteville apartment. She was romantically involved with the doctor who committed suicide Wednesday afternoon in Voorhees.
Developer Bart Blatstein has announced his plan for the building on... Read More |
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| Firefighter Family Donations, Metal Rod in Wegman’s Chips, NJ Troopers Hiring |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/13/12 7:36 am | updated: 04/13/12 7:36 am |
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Today, Memorial services begin for the firefighters killed in the Kensington Warehouse blaze. Families and friends and will pay their respect for Lieutenant Robert Neary and Daniel Sweeney. Charities have been established for donations to the families. iRadioPhilly has the information on our website.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 11, 2012
DONATIONS FOR LINE OF DUTY DEATHS OF
LIEUTENANT ROBERT NEARY AND FIREFIGHTER DANIEL SWEENEY
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| April 13th is Jazz Day in Philadelphia |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/12/12 10:23 pm | updated: 04/12/12 10:23 pm |
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April is Jazz Appreciation Month and Philadelphia has been celebrating all month long!
See also: April is Jazz Appreciation Month in Philly
Philadelphia has a rich history in Jazz music with artists such as Ethel Waters, John Coltrane, Billie Holiday, Joe Venuti, Eddie Lang, Stan Getz, Bessie Smith, the Heath Brothers, Dizzie Gillespie, Sun Ra, Charlie Parker, McCoy Tyner, and Grover Washington Jr.
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| Trout Season and Fire Danger, Pat Burrell Retiring As Phillie, Capt. Barry Crawford Honored W/ Cross |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/12/12 4:27 pm | updated: 04/12/12 4:27 pm |
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| Trout season opens on Saturday, April 14th. Anglers across the area will be headed into area woodlands and along waterways. Combined with increased public traffic enjoying state park lands with the nice spring weather, we could have a recipe for fire disaster from human carelessness. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources issued a warning today. The fire danger is still very high due to dry forest conditions, low humidity, and winds. One small mistake could set off a... Read More |
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| Warehouse Owners Owe $385k, Zimmerman in Court. Flyers Historic Win |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/12/12 6:40 am | updated: 04/12/12 6:40 am |
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The cause of the Kensington warehouse fire may take weeks to uncover. The warehouse owners, the Lichtenstein brothers from Brooklyn, own 30 properties in Philadelphia under the names YML Realty or YML Housing. Tax records show the owe Philadelphia $385,000 in back taxes.
Six weeks have passed since George Zimmerman killed Trayvon Martin and now he is in jail charged with second degree murder. Zimmerman claims it was self defense and makes his first court appearance today. ... Read More |
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| Axl Rose Declines Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/11/12 9:14 pm | updated: 04/11/12 11:03 pm |
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Axl Rose, 50, has officially declined his invitation to this year's ceremony and his inclusion as an inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame all together as the lead singer of Guns N' Roses.
"I respectfully decline my induction as a member of Guns N' Roses to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame." he added. "I strongly request that I not be inducted in absentia and please know that no one is authorized nor may anyone be permitted to accept any induction for me or speak on my... Read More |
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