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Monthly Archives: February 2012
No way … Davy Jones dead at 66
For those of us who have reached the half-century mark (and beyond), the news of the death of Monkees singer and teen heartthrob Davy Jones really hit home. Yes, as youngsters we watched the television show, listened to their music … Continue reading
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Tagged mike nesmith, music kind, rolling stone magazine, story plots, talented songwriters, teen heartthrob
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A parent’s worst nightmare, it’s Columbine all over again
A few minutes ago came word that a third student has died following a shooting yesterday at Chardon High School in Ohio. Our sister paper – the News-Herald – has been covering the story since it unfolded and has done … Continue reading
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Tagged chardon high school, dirty sneakers, gym suits, horrific crime, lake academy, ohio television
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The deaths of Ryan Dunn and Zachary Hartwell still on his mind…
It’s amazing how one photo (or video) can change your life. Ask Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears, or just about any Hollywood type. Or ask Philly’s own Mayor Michael Nutter whose recent late-night bowling alley antics with a blonde have caused … Continue reading
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Tagged daily local news, hollywood type, last memory, michael nutter, night bowling, untimely deaths
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The case of the accused priests get stranger yet
OK, so we have all watched enough bad movies which paint the Catholic Church and the Vatican as nothing more than the Mafia with good public relations. Everyone knows what I’m talking about. But I have to say that the … Continue reading
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More on the topic of being ‘Shmacked’
I posted on Wednesday about the controversy in the Lower Merion School District regarding the video, “I’m Shmacked.” The bottom line of the video is that is shows students reportedly from Lower Merion and Harriton High Schools drinking alcohol, smoking … Continue reading
Please don’t drink underage and smoke weed and put it online! ‘I’m Shmacked’ ain’t too smart
It’s a tale of a blessing and a curse. For those of us who use social media like Facebook, Twitter, etc., responsibly, it’s a beautiful thing. We reach out to our audience and give them breaking news, story links, video … Continue reading
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Tagged binge drinking, blessing and a curse, disturbing videos, harriton, high school students, lower merion
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Villanova speaker decision cause for concern?
If there ever was a time when the leadership of the Catholic Church – especially around these parts – could use some divine intervention, it’s probably now. As if being in the courts over priests accused of being sexual deviates … Continue reading
Not gonna make the Catholics happy with this one
Vince Sullivan, a reporter for our sister paper — the Delco Daily Times — has been closely following the situation of pending closures of Catholic elementary and high schools in our region — specifically Delaware County. The Daily Times has … Continue reading
West Chester U students and the rest of the town…perfect together?
I realize this will make Joe Norley madder than hell, but … Daily Local reporter Jeremy Gerrard reported today that West Chester University students thinking of living in the Town Center zoning district may have missed their chance. Borough Council … Continue reading
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Tagged fair housing act, urban land institute, west chester university
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Killing someone over dog poop…it has really gotten to that
News item from the Associated Press: “Police say a Philadelphia man is charged with murder after allegedly shooting a neighbor in a dispute over dog waste. “Authorities say 47-year-old Franklin Manuel Santana was shot and killed in the city’s Tacony … Continue reading
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