Walk this way Oct 17, 2009
Four centuries of architecture spread themselves out in a wide swath of blocks between two rivers, and because original city planners such as William Penn set out to build a green country towne, five of the major squares are city parks. Getting to the designated starting point is part of the fun. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Cheerleaders: strength in both body and character Oct 15, 2009
In addition to being a coach, Jennifer also is a college cheerleader at William Penn. Though she is slight of form, she is in fact much stronger than her small build causes most to believe. (Kalona News, IA)
Obituary: Ernest B. Bonelli / Fullback, defensive back who played for Panthers, Steelers Oct 15, 2009
Also in 1939, when some Hollywood starlets came to Pittsburgh on a promotional tour, Pitt athletes provided escorts for a dance at the William Penn Hotel. "He danced the night away with Lana Turner," his daughter said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Friday's District 10, state football scores Oct 10, 2009
42, Palmyra 6 Richland 29, Somerset 0 Ridley 34, Conestoga 13 Salisbury 34, Saucon Valley 7 Schuylkill Haven 20, Shenandoah Valley 10 Selinsgrove 55, Shamokin 16 Seneca Valley 21, North Hills 14 Serra Catholic 13, Bentworth 0 South Fayette 21, Seton-LaSalle 14 South Park 16, Quaker Valley 6 South Philadelphia 22, Martin Luther King 7 South Western 21, Spring Grove 0 Southern Lehigh 48, Notre Dame-Green Pond 6 Springdale 40, Leechburg 6 St. Pius X 34, Pottstown 8 State College 40, Cedar Cliff 28... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Falcons' QB happy outside of public's eye Oct 9, 2009
Growing up in suburban Philadelphia and attending the prestigious William Penn Charter School helped forge Ryan's glib-free personality. It's not as if the 24-year-old bachelor lacks a sense of humor, however. (Athens Banner-Herald)
HR leaders recognized at awards ceremony Oct 9, 2009
Human resources officers from 12 companies were recognized during a ceremony Thursday at the first-ever HR Leadership Awards, held at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh. Each recipient had been notified they won prior to the ceremony by a team of "award ambassadors" made up of Pittsburgh Business Times and HR Leadership Forum personnel, which delivered the news in person. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Paul O'Neill tells CEOs: Lead by example Sep 30, 2009
O'Neill talked about his experience as the former chairman and CEO of (NYSE:AA) at the meeting, held Tuesday at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh. It's up to the CEO to set the tone for the entire corporation, O'Neill said, from things like paying for coffee and doughnuts for executives, to declining memberships at country clubs without open membership policies. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Out-of-town police have kind words for Pittsburgh Sep 26, 2009
At the corner of Fifth Avenue and William Penn Place in the afternoon, a Baltimore man decided to serenade two dozen police officers parked on motorcycles, including a few from his hometown. "Born to be wild!" he crooned through a megaphone, prompting at least one officer to break with the serious demeanor and laugh. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Penn State' Timmons showing maturity Sep 24, 2009
It has been a long, bumpy ride for Timmons, a 5-foot-10, 182-pound speedster from William Penn High School in York, Pa. When he was 9 years old, he and his older brother were placed in foster care. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Cab drivers wait for business Sep 24, 2009
Talerico said he was trying his luck at the Omni William Penn on Wednesday morning, sitting in his cab and watching about 400 limo drivers standing around. Campolongo he of the if you cut me, I bleed yellow mantra also compiled a list of multi-lingual drivers to pull from when the limo side of the business demands their services. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Road closures near Omni moved up Sep 24, 2009
Road closures near the Omni William Penn Hotel, Downtown, will begin at 8 p.m. Wednesday rather than 12:01 a.m. Thursday, as was previously announced. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police announced the revision, which affects the following areas: Grant at Fifth, Grant at Sixth, Sixth and Ross, Strawberry at Ross, Strawberry at Grant, Grant at Seventh, William Penn Place at Seventh, Smithfield at Seventh, Strawberry at Smithfield, Sixth at Smithfield, Oliver at Smithfield, Smithfield between Fifth and... (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Western Pennsylvania is a natural location for an Energy Inc. conference Sep 22, 2009
So, it should be no surprise that the Pittsburgh Business Times is excited to present Energy Inc., a half-day conference Sept. 22 at the Omni William Penn. There will be a reception, a trade show and speakers discussing energy opportunities in our region. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Board to vote on casino shuttle for Downtown hotels Sep 17, 2009
Pickups would be at the Hilton Pittsburgh, the Renaissance Hotel, the Omni William Penn, the Doubletree, the Marriott City Center, the Westin Convention Center hotel, and the Sheraton Station Square. Riders would receive a complimentary $10 voucher for a players card at the casino. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pro-Life Martyr - Protests at Sidwell Friends (DC) and other High Schools in His Honor Sep 16, 2009
William Penn High School. 713 East Basin Road. (PR Newswire)
Rohm & Haas heir in group bidding on newspapers Sep 15, 2009
Rohm heir in group bidding on newspapers - Somerset - Daily American. David Haas, 53, has joined housing company co-founder Bruce Toll and a pension fund in offering 37 million plus real estate to buy Philadelphia Newspapers LLC, the company that operates the two dailies. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Football hosts Southwest Baptist Saturday at 6 p.m. Sep 15, 2009
(82-7) and in 2004 SIU defeated William Penn (59-9). On the flip side of the coin, the Salukis have faced nine FBS opponents in the last 10 years, including the season opener at Marshall, where they compiled a 2-7 record. (Siusalukis.com)
Coyotes address mistakes of 2008 Sep 11, 2009
After USD's 52-0 season-opening win against William Penn University, as he digested the Coyotes' prolific offensive showing in the game, Meierkort put it plainly. "We had to do well in this game, but these two teams (UNI and William Penn) are not the same," Meierkort said ... Meierkort had said before the season opener that winning the William Penn game was crucial because "if you can't beat William Penn then you aren't going to beat Northern Iowa." With that said, USD went to work in showing... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
College football: UNI tries to regroup after loss to Iowa Sep 10, 2009
USD opened 2009 with a 52-0 blowout of William Penn. Keywords. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Veteran Coyotes no pushover for UNI team in need of win Sep 10, 2009
USD opened 2009 with a 52-0 blowout of William Penn. They had a chance to beat us last year, if you really go back and look at it, said Farley of the Coyotes. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Volleyball (1) Sep 10, 2009
William Penn 25-15, 24-26, 21-25, 25-23, 15-10. More Stories from Sports. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
College Football: Shepard named Great West Offensive Player of the Week Sep 7, 2009
Shepard led South Dakota to a 52-0 rout of William Penn on Thursday in the Coyotes season opener. He finished the game 15-of-23 for 249 yards and connected with three USD receivers for four touchdowns. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Friday's high school football scores Sep 5, 2009
William Penn 42, Communications Tech 20. Williams Valley 35, Minersville 13. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Freeman shines in college debut, throwing TD in win Sep 5, 2009
The Trojans are back in action Sept. 12 at William Penn (Iowa). No comments posted. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
USD thrashes William Penn in opener Sep 4, 2009
That's what University of South Dakota football Coach Ed Meierkort said after his squad pounded NAIA's William Penn 52-0 Thursday night before 7,156 people at the DakotaDome ... Compare that to the 40 yards the William Penn offense gained in the whole first half ... Speedy William Penn quarterback Ryan Van Dalen could not get a foot-hold against USD's quick defensive line and the secondary shot down the Statemen's already-limited air attack. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: Coyotes get win No. 500 with ease Sep 4, 2009
The University of South Dakota football team recorded the 500th win in its program s history with a 52-0 rout of William Penn in the Coyotes season opener Thursday night in ... USD had 12 first downs compared to three for William Penn. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Gaskins Nearing Potential For Pitt Sep 3, 2009
Now that he's in his third year with the Pitt football program, redshirt sophomore offensive tackle Greg Gaskins finally is playing the Panthers knew he could when they signed him from William Penn High School in York, Pa. in 2007. (PittInsiders.com)
Coyotes looking for win No. 500 Sep 3, 2009
m. against William Penn University marks game No. 1,000 in the program's history ... William Penn's multiple-option offense broke the school's single-season rushing record with 2,650 yards ... Todd Hafner, William Penn's sixth-year head coach said his team is close to a "break-through" season. (Sioux City Journal)
Around Town: Overwhelmed by G-20 hype? Chill with the Welsh. (No protesters.) Sep 1, 2009
" He has not been to Wales, but has taken classes in Welsh from a University of Pittsburgh biochemistry professor, Rhob Evans. At least one class was held in the Welsh Nationality Room in the Cathedral of Learning, patterned after an 18th-century non-conformist chapel and dedicated in 2008. Pennsylvanians ought to know more about Wales. William Penn wanted to call his colony "New Wales," and by 1700 a third of its people were Welsh, most of them Quakers. In Western Pennsylvania's early... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Candidates for school board discuss the issues Aug 30, 2009
Education: Oskaloosa High School, 1959; Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, 1963; William Penn College in Oskaloosa, 1966; Northeast Missouri Teacher s College with Master s degree, 1968; Educational specialist s degree, University of Iowa, 1985. Address: 110 Brook St.. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Pa. officials remember Sen. Kennedy Aug 27, 2009
"I can remember one of the biggest outdoor crowds I ever saw was behind the William Penn [hotel]," Judge Thomas Flaherty recalled of an early rally for the insurgent Democrat. "They closed the street, and that huge crowd went over way into the park.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Area Scene: Youth football league offers a gun raffle Aug 27, 2009
South Dakota starts its season in the DakotaDome against William Penn on Sept. 3 at 7 p.m.. Hermosa racer sets world speed record. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Veteran offense stokes Coyote title hopes Aug 25, 2009
The Coyotes start the season 7 p.m., Sept. 3, at the DakotaDome versus William Penn University ... 3 -- William Penn Univevrsity -- 7 p.m.Sept. 12 -- at University of Northern Iowa -- 4:05 p.m.Sept. 19 -- Drake University -- 4:05 p.m.Sept. 26 -- Southeastern Louisiana University -- 4:05 p.m.Oct. 3 -- at University of North Dakota* -- 4 p.m.Oct. 10 -- University of California-Davis* -- 2 p.m.Oct. 17 -- at Montana State University -- 2:05 p.m.Oct. 31 -- at University of Northern Colorado -- 2:30... (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Ninth-ranked Morningside off to 2-0 start Aug 23, 2009
The Mustangs play in the Mount Mercy Invitational in Cedar Rapids Friday and Saturday, taking on Mount Mercy, Clarke, William Penn and Ashford. Story Comments. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Young players impressive in Coyote camp Aug 22, 2009
The Coyotes are preparing for their season opener on Thursday, Sept. 3 at home against William Penn. "You never are sure where you stand during fall camp, but I know we are getting great effort out there," said Meierkort. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
High School Football Scrimmage List Aug 21, 2009
William Penn, Greencastle-Antrim at Chambersburg, 10 a.m.. Central Dauphin East at Indian Valley, 11 a.m.. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
UMES ANNOUNCES HIRING OF GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH Aug 19, 2009
His one-year time away from the UMES Athletic Department was a very successful one as he helped lead the William Penn High School varsity boy's basketball team to a State Championship as First Assistant Head Coach. The women's basketball team will also benefit from Ashley's coaching experience with the AAU (PAL All-Stars) as he helps the head coach with travel arrangements in addition to attending practices and traveling with the team throughout the east coast. (Umeshawks.com)
College Football: USD football practice in full swing Aug 18, 2009
USD opens its season at home against William Penn on Sept. 3 at 6 p.m. MDT. ... South Dakota hosts William Penn on Sept. 3 to open its 2009 campaign. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Great West Coaches Pick UC Davis Second Aug 18, 2009
Aggies currently readying for 2009 season-opener at Fresno State on Sept. 5 (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Drink local and well Aug 13, 2009
William Penn planted the first vineyards on the continent in Pennsylvania in 1683. The industry has grown steadily in our state. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Drawing the Mason Dixon Line Aug 8, 2009
The confusion between the two men began in 1681 when King Charles II gave William Penn the area known as Pennsylvania. Wanting a way to travel straight from his newly owned land, Penn asked his friend, the Duke of York, for the area that lays east and that will give direct access to the Atlantic Ocean. (Suite101.com)
Bucks County PA - NYC Day Trip Aug 4, 2009
As one of three original counties in William Penn s Quaker colony, Bucks County is filled with history and touring its quaint towns is almost like stepping back in time. Washington s famous crossing of the Delaware, a turning point iof the Revolutionary War, took place on Christmas Day, 1776 in Bucks County. (Suite101.com)
Peltier supporters rally near prison Jul 30, 2009
PEACE VIGIL Members of the American Indian Movement play the drums as part of a peace vigil for Leonard Peltier, held Tuesday at the intersection of Route 15 and William Penn Drive ... Published: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 9:27 AM CDT LEWISBURG The sound of traditional Native American music echoed around the world Tuesday, disseminating from the intersection of Route 15 and William Penn Drive, Kelly Township, Union County. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
LukeWinnInside College Basketball A new set of DVDs remind us Bob Knight is a brilliant tactician. Jul 29, 2009
Early in The Complete Guide to Man-to-Man Defense, one of three , he's in a quaint gym in Des Moines, Iowa, lecturing players from William Penn College, a nearby NAIA school, on the importance of "conversion" defense ... He mostly manages to refrain from yelling, aside from after one breakdown of a four-corner passing drill, when a William Penn player mimics a shooting motion while Knight is speaking ... In the early part of his offense DVD, which is shot using the Norwalk (Iowa) High School... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Protesters say mayor turning back on service workers Jul 25, 2009
Andy Starnes/Post-Gazette Marcy Demitras, an employee at the Omni William Penn Hotel, Downtown who's also with the Pennsylvania Joint Board of Workers United, addresses City Council yesterday. Ms. Demitras was part of a group of about 100 service workers who wanted to speak with Mayor Luke Ravenstahl about his development policies, but instead they met with council members to discuss their opposition to the city's subsidy of developers who offer low-paying jobs. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pittsburgh could use some 'spiffing up' Jul 22, 2009
" Mr. Ravenstahl said the city will plant trees throughout Downtown, and Public Works Director Guy Costa said sections of streets including 10th Street, Oliver Avenue, William Penn Place, Sixth Avenue, Forbes Avenue and Market Street will be repaved. Railroad underpasses on Penn and Liberty avenues will also be cleaned. Another major improvement will come with removal of construction fences and equipment blocking sidewalks around the August Wilson Center for African American Culture on Liberty... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Molly Miller: Working together Jul 16, 2009
Molly, the daughter of Merle Miller and Teri Miller, will be attending William Penn University - joining a former M-P teammate Hannah Lugar on the softball team there - and learning how to get on base and get along with a new set of peers on the diamond for the Statesmen. Kalona News 2009. (Kalona News, IA)
REGION ROUNDUP: Coyote football team to face Illinois State in 2011 Jul 15, 2009
They open the 2009 season on Sept. 3 at home against William Penn. Five athletes and two special contributors to be inducted into Coyote Sports Hall of Fame on Sept. 19: The University of South Dakota has announced that five former student-athletes and special contributors, John Waltner and Mike Mahon, will be inducted into the Coyote Sports Hall of Fame at noon on Sept. 19 at the Muenster University Center. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Musicians make some crazy demands Jul 12, 2009
Another demanded a suite at the Omni William Penn Hotel Downtown rather the hotels near the parks that the county typically uses. Foghat asked that it "would be nice to have rooms near the pool." In most instances, the county seeks to accommodate the artists as long as their requirements are reasonable. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
GCTs Fair inks with William Penn (4) Jul 11, 2009
GCTs Fair inks with William Penn. Greene County Tech football player Byron Fair (seated, center) accepts a football scholarship to William Penn University Thursday at the GCT fieldhouse ... Chad Miller/Daily Press Greene County Tech football player Byron Fair (seated, center) accepts a football scholarship to William Penn University Thursday at the GCT fieldhouse. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Downtown lunch Jul 9, 2009
Steve Mellon/Post-Gazette The Terrace Room at Omni William Penn was recently remodeled to mix modern touches with its elegant old world feel ... The Terrace Room at the Omni William Penn, 530 William Penn Place, Downtown; lunch served Monday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. ; 412-281-7100 ... The Terrace Room at the Omni William Penn has recently been refurbished, balancing the old-fashioned grandeur of its chandeliers and murals with a subtly patterned carpet and eye-catching, jewel-toned... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Explore the Art of Singing -- Discover and Understand the Psychology of Singing as You Perfect This Great Artistry Jul 8, 2009
Pearl Shinn Wormhoudt, Professor Emerita William Penn University, and Honorary Life Member National Association of Teachers of Singing, has spent her life in the arts, as a singer, teacher of singers, teacher of teachers of singers. In New York, she studied voice with Paola Novikova, teacher of international singers. (Primezone Releases)
Murski (133) Jul 6, 2009
Mrs. Murski was born Nov. 2, 1933 to Ben and Laura (Loesch) Eickenhorst in the William Penn Community of Washington County, and was both baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. On April 8, 1956, she married Julian C. Murski in St. Mary s Catholic Church in Brenham. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Harrisburg Symphony will play at Summerfair Sunday Jul 4, 2009
The first concert was held in 1931 at William Penn High School. The symphony is governed by a 32-member board of directors. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Charged up at Wasilla chamber Jul 3, 2009
There is also nearly 600 to Coldwater Creek clothing company, 1,200 to Hawaiian Vacations, 1,500 to the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pa. and 3,300 in plane tickets, including one for the executive director s husband. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
PREPS: College commitments from the 2008-09 school year Jun 30, 2009
Entertainment Extras. HotJobs Local Search. (North County Times)
Lady Hawks blast Tipton, travel to Des Moines Jun 25, 2009
Lugar is the younger sister of Hannah Lugar a M-P graduate and former Golden Hawks hurler who is a sophomore on the William Penn University softball team in Oskaloosa. Hannah has been getting some chances to see her younger sister play softball in Kalona this summer. (Kalona News, IA)
Washington County Emergency Medical Services Jun 23, 2009
Responded to a one-vehicle accident in the 15000 block of William Penn Road at 5:43 p.m. Sunday, and resulted in two patients being taken to TMC.. Share this Article. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Places for the kids, with carousels to ride Jun 21, 2009
Across town, catty-corner from the National Constitution Center, one of William Penn s original five city squares has been reinvented as Franklin Square. A few years ago, this was a desolate spot, a dilapidated corner of the city where the homeless congregated. (Boston Globe)
HIV/AIDS campaign to give out test kits Jun 20, 2009
The campaign, developed by D.C. s William Penn House to increase HIV-testing and establish legislation, already has other community partners that include PreventionWorks. Young and Powerful, emPower Magazine and Children s National Medical Center. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
United Way giving rises despite hard times in area Jun 19, 2009
The announcement was made at the Omni William Penn Hotel, Downtown, yesterday to approximately 400 fundraising campaign leaders, employee volunteers and donors, union leaders and agency representatives. "When we started this campaign, I was really concerned we wouldn't get close to last year's amount," said Dr. Kenneth Melani, CEO of Highmark Inc. and the United Way 2008 campaign chairman. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Pennsylvania Education Secretary Announces Nearly $2.9 Million in Recovery Grants for School Food Services Jun 19, 2009
William Penn Elementary - $11,595. Northampton County Juvenile Court Home - $22,893. (PR Newswire)
World leaders spoil couple's wedding plans Jun 18, 2009
Bob Page, director of marketing for the Omni William Penn, said the hotel's managers advised guests and groups with confirmed reservations about the G-20 summit and the potential for gridlock. "Then it becomes their choice. Do they want to continue to reserve that date? We did explain to them that certainly the atmosphere would be different in terms of security levels.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
2009 Draft: 18 Picks are Signed and Sealed Jun 17, 2009
William Penn Charter School (Pennsylvania). 41 / 1247. (Philadelphia, TheInsiders.com)
Marlborough's Hillside School graduates move up Jun 16, 2009
Marlborough's Hillside School's Class of 2009. Sat Jun 13, 2009, 01:35 PM EDT. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Local boys loom large in Phillies' Draft Jun 16, 2009
Robert Amaro, a 19-year-old third baseman out of William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia, will weigh his options, but likely attend the University of Virginia, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. His familial ties are unusual, to say the least, linking him to the only father-son playing combination in franchise history. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)
