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Longtime Lourdes doctor retires
Dr. William V. Harrer, who spent his career as a student of the human body, will be spending some time with ichthyology.
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Thorn Expects Return as Sixers President
Thorn is under contract for multiple additional seasons - believed to be three - after nearly two years on the job and the team's new ownership group hasn't told him he won't return.
A In January, I was sitting in my living room, hopelessly bored and counting the days until I returned to Saint Joseph's University for the spring semester.
Bike Court in Manayunk this weekend to curb rowdy crowds
Jane Lipton of the Manayunk Development Corp., race committee chairman Don Simon , and neighborhood leader Kevin Smith appear before reporters.
Measure Yourself Against a Breakthrough Fifth Grader
Move over, Jeff Foxworthy. Good Day Philadelphia 's Mike Jerrick is about to pose a question for Manayunk residents: Are you smarter than a fifth grader? Helping with an outside-the-box fundraiser event, the FOX29 morning show host will lead an academic trivia night Thursday to benefitA Breakthrough of Greater Philadelphia .
Six Degrees of the Bracelet: new book remembers Vietnam's POWs/MIA's
Although millions of people wore them during the 1970's to raise awareness of the soldiers who had gone missing or were captured during the Vietnam War, it wasn't until John Siegfried came across the stainless steel POW/MIA owned by his mother-in-law that he began to think beyond the name engraved on it to the actual person it represented.
Oftentimes, when debating or discussing politics and policy, facts are tossed aside in favor of more emotional arguments.
Meet St. Pius X Teacher Laverne Onimus
Marple Newtown Patch is featuring great teachers in the Marple Newtown area who deserve some spotlight.
Local Students Receive Honors, Awards
Below is a list of a few local students who recently received accolades from their college or university.
Saint Joseph's University to Launch New Hawk Card Program with CardSmith
Saint Joseph's University and campus card service provider CardSmith today announced plans for a major expansion and upgrade of the campus ID card program for the University's Philadelphia, Pa.,campus. The new Hawk Card will offer SJU's 9,000 students convenient, cashless access to an expanded range of campus facilities and services including the ... (more)
Yet Another Ten Random PA Policy Points
Published on May 22, 2012 at 6:00 pm by Jesse White - State Representative for the 46th Legislative District of PA Often times when debating or discussing politics and policy, facts are tossed aside in favor of more emotional arguments.
Wynnewood Student Jian Xi Inducted Into Business Honor Society
A Saint Joseph's University's Beta Gamma Sigma chapter inducted Wynnewood resident Jian Xi into its honor society during a ceremony on April 20.
Dateline Pittsburgh for 05/20/12
Erica Clayton Wright , public affairs manager, Kennametal Inc., was appointed to Gov.
Jacqueline Galbiati , vice president of Academic Affairs and Enrollment Services, Dr.
Philadelphia School District High School
The following excerpts are from the nominating information submitted to the Lindback Foundation for the winning Philadelphia high school teachers.
Community series: Even one year of college can change the lives of many
These are the words spoken by Dr. Nikki Giovanni during a Diversity/Women's History Month lecture at Saint Joseph's University recently.
Villanova Names Seven From Warren to Dean's List
Seven Warren students attending Villanova University have been named to the Dean's List for the fall 2011 semester.
Many local colleges are still accepting applications for fall of 2012
And a surprising number of wonderful colleges and universities throughout the country are continuing to accept applications for fall 2012 enrollment.
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