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| Pope Coming To Philadelphia, Phoenixville Parishes Merging, 1-2-3 Cycling Finish |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 06/03/12 11:24 pm | updated: 06/03/12 11:24 pm |
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Pope Benedict XVI is planning to come to Philadelphia in 2015 for a world families conference. Archbishop Charles Chaput, made an unscheduled overseas trip to receive the news directly from the pope that he had selected Philadelphia as the first American city to be the stage for the event which is held by the church every three years. Pope John Paul II, who commissioned the World Families event some years ago, was the last pope to visit Philadelphia in 1979.
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| Chase Utley Makes A Move, Heads to Florida For Extended Spring Training, No Timetable for Return |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/03/12 9:06 pm | updated: 06/03/12 9:06 pm |
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The year long mystery surrounding the status of Chase Utley got a little clearer this afternoon. Utley is going to head to Clearwater and start to play in extended spring training games. He could play as soon as Monday, probably as DH for a while before taking the field. There are extended spring training games Monday-Wed. and next week June 12-14. He can start an official rehab stint at anytime, and has 20 days to return to the Phillies when he does (unless suffering a set back).
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| Pope Benedict XVI announces plans to come to Philadelphia |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/03/12 6:23 pm | updated: 06/03/12 6:23 pm |
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Pope Benedict XVI is planning to come to Philadelphia in 2015 for a world families conference. The Pope announced these plans Sunday at the close of a world families conference in Milan. Archbishop Charles Chaput made a trip to Rome to receive the news from the Pope.
Philadelphia will be the first American city to host the international conference. The World Families conference is held every three years and was commissioned by Pope John Paul II. The last Pope to visit... Read More |
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| Summerland Tour 2012 w/ Everclear and Sugar Ray and others Bringing 90's back |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/03/12 6:02 pm | updated: 06/03/12 6:02 pm |
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It's hard to admit when you start to get older, you may still feel the same as you did when you were in high school or college and keep up with current trends, but when you look around and you have a job, mortgage, spouse, and kids, things have definitely changed. That doesn't mean you still don't want to get out see a great rock concert when you can.
The 90's as a decade aren't in the distant past but they aren't the most recent one on the books either. In some ways parts of... Read More |
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| iRadioPhilly at the Haverford Heritage Festival |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/03/12 12:47 pm | updated: 06/03/12 12:52 pm |
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iRadioPhilly's Paul Kelly reports that it's a Damn Good Day to be at the Haverford Heritage Festival. Actually the band formerly known as Damn Good Day, now The Eclectics (pictured) started the live music to get the day going the right way.
The sixth annual Haverford Heritage Festival is a musical and historical celebration for the whole family. Along beautiful tree lined Karakung Drive in Havertown, the Heritage Festival is FREE and features live music on two stages, tours of... Read More |
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| Phillies injuries keep piling up with no end it sight; No one knows when Utley/Howard will be back? |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/02/12 3:38 pm | updated: 06/02/12 3:38 pm |
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The Phillies seem to be plagued by injuries these days, with a lot of unknowns, and with no end in sight for the biggest injured names of them all.
Roy Halladay is still going to be out 6-8 weeks. He received a second opinion from the Mets' physician this week but is waiting for the results.
Victorino received a Cortisone shot in his hand, sat out yesterday, but is back in the lineup today.
Vance Worley could return soon, he'll just pitch with... Read More |
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| The Roots Picnic 2012 rocking Penn's Landing this Weekend |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/02/12 3:17 pm | updated: 06/02/12 3:17 pm |
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This weekend is going to serve up perfect weather for 5th Annual The Roots Picnic at the Festival Pier Penn's Landing. The picnic is now expanded to two days of some of the best in Hip Hop and Indie acts, headlined both night by Philly's own The Roots. This year's lineup is packed:
SATURDAY JUNE 2
The Roots
De La Soul
(backed by The Roots)
James Murphy (DJ Set)
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| iRadioPhilly Starts Haverford Relay for the Cure |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/02/12 12:57 pm | updated: 06/02/12 1:06 pm |
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The 24 hour relay is underway! iRadioPhilly is a proud supporter of the American Cancer Society's Haverford Township Relay For Life. The Relay celebrates the lives of people who have battled cancer, remembers loved ones lost, and raises money to fight back. The 24 hour Relay walk started at noon today and walkers continue through noon Sunday. The walk is going on now at the Haverford Reserve on Darby Road in Haverford Township.
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| Weekend Things to Do, Priest Abuse Jurors Begin Deliberations, Zimmerman Bond Revoked |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/01/12 5:29 pm | updated: 06/01/12 5:29 pm |
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This weekend is full of things to do around Philly if you aren't heading to the shore. Just a few to keep in mind. The TD Bank Championship Bike Race will be winding through Manyunk Roxborough, Kelly Drive, and the Parkway on Sunday. The Dragon Boat Regatta will be taking place along the Schuylkill all Day Saturday, iradiophilly will be at the Haverford Heritage Festival along Karakung Drive in Havertown Sunday so get out and enjoy the weather this weekend.
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| Philadelphia Feeding Ban, School Budget Passes Amid Protest, Tire Slashing Returns |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/01/12 10:28 am | updated: 06/01/12 10:28 am |
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Philadelphia's outdoor feeding ban goes into effect today. The ban outlaws feedings of large numbers of homeless people on City parkland. Affected by the ban are popular tourist areas Love Park and Ben Franklin Parkway.
Amid shouting protests from teachers, the School Reform Commission approved a $2.5 billion school budget. Protesters believe the tighter budget shortchanges students. Supporters call it the first step in making schools fiscally sustainable.
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