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    Raise a pint to a new beer club  Sep 4, 2008
    The event is from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at the Allegheny HYP Club at William Penn Place and Strawberry Way, Downtown, and is open to the public (you don't have to belong to either the beer club or the HYP Club) ... The Shadyside crawl starts at 7 p.m. Saturday at Cappy's, then moves on to the William Penn Tavern, then Shady Grove and finishes at Doc's. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    The great 2008 'Paper Debate'  Sep 4, 2008
    William Penn said, Tyranny begins where God leaves off. So what is your problem. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)

    Nelson collects first career hit  Sep 4, 2008
    The NIACC football team opened its season with 55-0 victory over the William Penn junior varsity on Monday night. It was the second straight season the Trojans whipped the Statesmen in the season opener. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    Trojans dominate Statesmen in season opener  Sep 2, 2008
    The first-year coach was doused with water by his players late in the Trojans 55-0 season-opening victory over the William Penn junior varsity at Mohawk Stadium ... NIACC 55, WILLIAM PENN JV 0 ... William Penn JV 0 0 0 0 0. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    Sports scoreboard  Sep 1, 2008
    William Penn 10-25, 25-19, 30-28, 16-25, 15-13 ... William Penn 25-12, 25-15, 25-16. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    School board candidate Dan Woodin  Sep 1, 2008
    Taught math/computer science at William Penn University and Des Moines Area Community College. Web site: www. (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)

    NIACC opens football season tonight  Sep 1, 2008
    The Trojans returned to practice on Tuesday to start preparing for tonight s 6 p.m. opener against the William Penn junior varsity at Mohawk Field ... Tonight vs. William Penn junior varsity, 6 p.m.. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    Chester, Pennsylvania, Begins to Rebound, and Then There's a Murder Spree  Aug 31, 2008
    Five of the shootings happened within two blocks of an intersection known for drug dealing, and one was in a public- housing project named after William Penn, the English Quaker who founded Pennsylvania in 1681. We're still feverishly investigating these killings, but aren't close to an arrest at this point,'' Massi said in an interview. (Bloomberg)

    Infotainment  Aug 30, 2008
    1682 William Penn sailed from England and later established the colony of Pennsylvania in America. 1723 The Father of Microbiology scientist Anton van Leeuwenhoek. (Daily Times, Pakistan)

    From the theater's balcony to a seat at the edge of history  Aug 30, 2008
    They told the doorman they were here to visit Doris Smith in 21-Q, and he sent them up to her well-appointed condominium, where African artwork sat beside a nicked statuette of William Penn she received years ago as an award for something or other. Smith, 69 and stylish, with manicured nails and short, auburn hair, offered cups of homemade rum punch and invited people to sit anywhere. (International Herald Tribune)

    County Dems line up in support of Obama  Aug 29, 2008
    Presidential nominee Barack Obama wanted to tell the American people during his historic acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver that the country is "better than these last eight years." Charlotte Hummel, Democratic William Penn School Board director, wanted to throttle the message into people. "I feel like I want to shake people by the shoulders and say, 'You know, it's not been a bad eight years, it's a disaster,'" she said at the Twentieth Century Club in Lansdowne... (The Delaware County Times, PA)

    MCC fall softball schedule  Aug 28, 2008
    Oct. 1 at William Penn JV, 5 p.m.. Oct. 4-5 at University of Northern Iowa Tournament, TBA. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Read more...  Aug 26, 2008
    On September 17, The Nonprofit Center offers a reprisal of one of its most popular events, a panel discussion featuring four of the regions most influential funders The Connelly, Lenfest, Philadelphia, and William Penn Foundations discussing current trends in philanthropy for the region. Copies of the catalogue, which include articles by nonprofit experts in finance, fundraising, human resources, and board leadership, are available by calling 215-951-1701. (PNN Online)

    Early American Counterfeiting  Aug 25, 2008
    In 1682, William Penn complained that he could not bring his holy experiment in Pennsylvania to fruition when half the coinage in the colony was phony. (Thomas Craughwell, Stealing Lincoln s Body, Cambridge, Mass. (Suite101.com)

    January events in the Shippensburg region (50)  Aug 23, 2008
    The Operatunists will be performed on Friday, April 18 (student performance), Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20, at William Penn Auditorium in Harrisburg. All performances are at 1 p.m.. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Take a Historical Trip in Pennsylvania -- The True Story of Blockley, Almshouse Turned General Hospital  Aug 23, 2008
    In honor of this settler's father, Sir William Penn, a British admiral who bravely fought the Dutch in the British Civil War, the land would come to be known as Pennsylvania, which means forests of Penn. Sir William's son, Will, envisioned a community of peace and instantly struck a friendship with the native Indians living in the land granted to his father by Charles II.. (Primezone Releases)

    Waldorf opens season with win  Aug 22, 2008
    Waldorf down William Penn 3-1 before topping Mayville State 3-1 in a triangular on Thursday. Synnove Abrahamson, Chelsey Dougherty and Alicia Bata combined for 53 kills on the evening. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

     Waldorf begins new era on volleyball court  Aug 21, 2008
    Jody (Dosser) did a great job building the Waldorf volleyball program from a junior college level to a team that is a factor in the Midwest Collegiate Conference each year, said Meyer, whose Warriors open the season Thursday with a home triangular that includes William Penn and Mayville (N.D.) State ... The Warriors won the conference playoff title, which included a win over conference power William Penn ... Meyer says he knows little about the personnel of MCC teams, but says William Penn was... (Forest City Summit, IO)

    An appeal for peace  Aug 18, 2008
    The crowd had gathered to watch a brawl between teens from the William Penn and Ruth L. Bennett housing projects. But what began as a dispute over a basketball game turned deadly. (The Delaware County Times, PA)

    McKinney Named to Men's Lacrosse Coaching Staff  Aug 15, 2008
    McKinney spent the last two seasons working at his alma mater, William Penn Charter High School, in Philadelphia ... During his tenure at William Penn Charter, he was the assistant coach for the boy's lacrosse team, as well as an assistant coach for the middle school football squad. (Goleopards.com)

    That time of year: School bells set to ring again  Aug 14, 2008
    " The high school is also entering its third year in the Classrooms for the Future Program funded by the PA Department of Education. According to DeVlieger, students in 42 classrooms will have individual access to lap top computers as well as interactive white boards to access the Internet in class and use software which enhances learning. "These resources which supplement student textbooks enrich the classroom and make learning interesting and engaging," DeVlieger said. The school district and... (The Delaware County Times, PA)

    Obituaries for Aug. 12  Aug 12, 2008
    A graduate of William Penn High School, Mrs. Marsh attended Philadelphia College of the Bible for two years. Among the many roles she filled at churches where her husband was pastor were organist, pianist, choir director, youth leader and Bible school teacher. (The Delaware County Times, PA)

    Jewish war vets to meet, visit, give back to city  Aug 11, 2008
    This week, Mr. Gomberg will gather with more than 700 members of the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America expected to attend the 113th annual national convention at the Omni William Penn Hotel, Downtown. The organization predates the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, said Edwin Goldwasser, convention chairman and former commander of the group. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    It's another opportune time for Ventrone  Aug 10, 2008
    They were also peeking at this tight end out of William Penn, Andy Stokes. They took Stokes. (Boston Globe)

    Rash of murders baffles Chester cops  Aug 8, 2008
    Fifty-year-old Michael Palmer was shot and killed early Thursday in the 300 block of Whittington Place, in the William Penn Development. At 1:37 a.m., police, responding to reports of a shooting, found Palmer lying on the sidewalk in blood-soaked clothing. (The Delaware County Times, PA)

    Parkway East restricted to one lane this weekend  Aug 8, 2008
    Off-ramps from the parkway inbound to be closed periodically are Ardmore Boulevard at Wilkinsburg and William Penn Highway at Churchill. Detours will be posted at all of those points. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Bracing for transit trouble  Aug 7, 2008
    The Allegheny Conference on Community Development led a briefing Wednesday to begin preparing for the major disruptive what if of a Port Authority transit shutdown at the Omni William Penn hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh. The Port Authority and its union remain in ongoing negotiations to develop a new contract to replace the one that expired on July 1. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)

    NIACC announces FB schedule  Aug 7, 2008
    1), playing their season opener at home against William Penn JV at 6 p.m. at Mohawk. Stadium at Mason City High School. (Charles City Press, IO)

    Schedule set for NIACC football team  Aug 6, 2008
    1), playing their season opener at home against the William Penn JV at 6 p.m. on Mohawk Field at Mason City High ... Sept 1 William Penn JV, 6 PM. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    News from around Delaware County  Jul 30, 2008
    Lansdowne Board settles property dispute The William Penn School Board voted unanimously to settle a property assessment appeal filed by CVS, located at 117 E. Baltimore Pike. School Director Robert Tyler abstained for professional reasons. (The Delaware County Times, PA)

    William Penn Foundation funding DVRPC revitalization program  Jul 29, 2008
    Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)

    Lansdowne, Media are Classic Towns  Jul 29, 2008
    Seeded by a $250,000 grant from the William Penn Foundation, the program requires each participating municipality to pay an annual fee of $2,500, which is matched by the regional planning commission. "I translate that to about 25 cents a resident. If it's successful, that's not a lot of money to market yourself, cast a wider net, attract new residents and, because you're doing it with other towns, you get an economy of scale," said Young. (The Delaware County Times, PA)

    Chasing a green vision for the Presidio  Jul 27, 2008
    At that time, the director of the National Park Service was William Penn Mott, a Bay Area park executive full of enthusiasm, eloquence and innovative ideas. Like Wayburn, he was a man of vision; he had long dreamed of a global museum at the Golden Gate. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)

    13 of 15 Delco school districts hike taxes as they struggle against rising costs  Jul 27, 2008
    In the much less affluent William Penn School District, without a commercial base to fall back on, residents will fork out around $3,694 for every $100,000 in assessed value ... William Penn, Chichester, Interboro, Ridley, Southeast Delco, Wallingford Swarthmore and Chester Upland all surpass 30 mills of school property tax ... "I think it is a burden on residents," said Joseph Bruni, superintendent at William Penn. (The Delaware County Times, PA)

    Mountains in the West inspire artist, retired psychologist  Jul 26, 2008
    Returning to Iowa, he finished high school, graduated from William Penn College in Oskaloosa, where he studied art with Orlando Ricci, a Pulitzer Prize winning muralist, and then came to Kalamazoo in 1951 as boys' work director at the Douglass Community Association. In 1955, he switched to the Kalamazoo Public Schools, where he was a high school counselor during the racial tension of the late 1960s. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)

    Obituaries for July 26  Jul 26, 2008
    He worked in the custodial department of William Penn School District before his retirement in 1996. Mr. Smalley was previously employed for 26 years by Gulf Oil Co. where he was a supervisor when he retired in 1983. (The Delaware County Times, PA)

    William Penn Foundation providing $300K to job program at high school  Jul 25, 2008
    The William Penn Foundation is based in Philadelphia. Reader Comments. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)

    Roofers electrocuted in Murrysville  Jul 18, 2008
    Bob Donaldson/Post-Gazette Murrysville and Allegheny Power officials examine the scaffolding support that came into contact with live electric wires yesterday at Old William Penn Highway and McCloy Avenue ... An investigator from the U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration was on the scene yesterday afternoon at the home at Old William Penn Highway and McCloy Avenue speaking with the company owner, who declined comment. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Burned roofer still in critical condition  Jul 18, 2008
    The two co-workers were killed by the 7,200-volt power line that had come into contact with scaffolding the men had been erecting at a home on Old William Penn Highway at McCoy Avenue. Borough police today identified the survivor as Scott Basch, 49, of Monroeville. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Ladies top Blue Devils, qualify for State  Jul 17, 2008
    She will attend William Penn to major in elementary education and will be pitching for Lady Statesmen. Kalona News 2008. (Kalona News, IA)

    Gasoline leak forces evacuations in Monroeville  Jul 15, 2008
    Fifty-six people from 27 Monroeville homes were evacuated last night after a gasoline leak at the Sunoco station at Alpine Village Drive and William Penn Highway. Emergency crews hoped to get residents back in their homes by midnight, but hotel rooms have been made available to evacuees. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Balance of power  Jul 15, 2008
    Other committed players of note include Cranberry Seneca Valley quarterback , a Maryland commitment who ranks 14th, and Philadelphia William Penn Charter defensive end , a Virginia commitment ranked 20th. Finally, if you're looking for a few players who could make a big move in the rankings by the end of the season, consider Milton Hershey School defensive end , Aliquippa defensive back Patrick Terry and Pittsburgh Allderdice defensive end. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)

    The Heron's Nest: A huge day for education in Pa.  Jul 8, 2008
    It will go a long way to even the education funding playing field for needy districts such as William Penn and Southeast Delco as well. But there's another reason that I hope was at least in part one of the reasons Rendell is coming to Upper Darby today. (The Delaware County Times, PA)

    How well do you know your United States history?  Jul 4, 2008
    The 50th anniversary of William Penn s Charter of Privileges, Pennsylvania s original constitution. 11. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Summer serves up unhealthy portions of butter and eggs  Jul 3, 2008
    THE OFFENDER: Thank a Welch Quaker who landed in Delaware with William Penn for introducing this invasive perennial of the figwort family known by many aliases: common toadflax (Linaria vulgaris), yellow toadflax, butter and eggs, wild snapdragon. The garden ornamental quickly flourished in colonial gardens before spreading into the wild. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Editorial: Increased school funding a plus for Delco  Jul 3, 2008
    Many Delaware County school districts with declining industry and tax bases, such as William Penn and Southeast Delco, placed a heavier and heavier burden on property owners to meet their budget demands ... 2 million in William Penn and $1. (The Delaware County Times, PA)

    Delco school districts will get more money  Jul 2, 2008
    5 million, William Penn with $2. 2 million, and Southeast Delco with $1. (The Delaware County Times, PA)

    The Heron's Nest: The Sardella case  Jul 1, 2008
    And it will be music to the ears of needy districts such as William Penn, Southeast Delco, Interboro and Upper Darby here in Delaware County ... "From my meetings in Harrisburg I believe that when all the details are finalized, we will see that the governor's education formula was largely preserved in this year's budget - and the proposed appropriations for struggling school districts like William Penn and Upper Darby," Risch told me in an e-mail. (The Delaware County Times, PA)

    Second-round stars  Jun 29, 2008
    "He's a relentless, tireless worker who deserves this opportunity," said Phillips, who coached Singletary for two years at William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia. "He has an uncanny ability to push himself harder than anyone else when no one is looking."Meanwhile, the basketball world has been watching Ewing and wondering. (News & Observer -- Sports)

    Cavs add No. 17 with defensive end Justin Renfrow  Jun 28, 2008
    Hometown: Philadelphia, William Penn Charter School Ht: 6'4" Wt: 260 Last Updated:6/27/2008 Data provided by Status Verbal Scouts Grade Also Considered: Briefing Room Archive (Jun27) Justin Renfrow, an ESPN 150 Watch List prospect, has pledged to sign with Virginia over scholarship offers from West Virginia, Connecticut, Duke, North Carolina and Temple.Renfrow has known for some time that Virginia was the place for him, but he envisioned playing a different sport, "Virginia has been my No. 1... (ESPN -- Recruiting)

    Family key to Edwards campaign  Jun 24, 2008
    ALBANY Muarlean Edwards says she and her husband, William Penn Edwards, started planting seeds of civil awareness in their three children Victor, Prince and Velvet at a very young age. Those seeds have obviously bore fruit. (Albany Herald)

    Philly condo owners see red over skyscraper signs  Jun 23, 2008
    The much heralded arrival in 1987 of One Liberty Place, known in part for its resemblance to New York s Chrysler Building, broke an unwritten agreement that no building would rise above the William Penn statue atop City Hall. Ungentlemanly Towers, Francis Morrone described the Liberty Place buildings in An Architectural Guidebook to Philadelphia. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Does coal hold answer to high gas prices?  Jun 23, 2008
    From the Pittsburgh Coal Conference, which begins today at the Omni William Penn Hotel, Downtown, to Capitol Hill, coal-to-liquids is a popular topic, spurred by rising gasoline prices and this country's ever-present need to wean itself from oil imports. Coal-to-liquid proponents insist that the technology would strengthen national security and be a cheaper alternative than current petroleum. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Sen. Specter Says FDA Cant Even Ask for Money Properly  Jun 12, 2008
    Comment by William Penn Charter - June 11, 2008 at. Earth to Jack: Specter is a Republican. (Wall Street Journal Blogs)

    Cable puts out the welcome mat for the forgotten sit-com  Jun 6, 2008
    "It's a show people can relate to," Travis said Tuesday afternoon during an interview in the lobby of the Omni William Penn. "People see themselves in the show.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Barberry Shrubs (Berberis spp.)  Jun 1, 2008
    Berberis xgladwynensis 'William Penn': Evergreen, deep green leaves turning bronze in autumn and winter; zones 6 8; Henry Foundation of Gladwyne, PA; parents are B. verruculosa x B. gagnepainii. Berberis xmentorensis (Mentor barberry): Semi-evergreen or holds leaves into late autumn; green leaves turn autumn shades of yellow, orange and red; twigs with three pronged spines; U.S.A., 1942; parents are B. julianae x B. thunbergii. (Suite101.com)

    Ovechkin: Wish I were in Sid's skates  May 29, 2008
    The NHL presented three other awards yesterday at a luncheon at the Omni William Penn. Trevor Linden of the Vancouver Canucks and Vincent Lecavalier of the Tampa Bay Lightning shared the NHL Foundation Award recognizing their work with children's charities. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    PG South: Bethel Park's bid for WPIAL boys' volleyball title falls short  May 29, 2008
    The players showered and dressed at La Roche and were taken to the Westin William Penn for a late arrival at the prom. "They were supposed to be at the prom at 7:15, but our principal gave them an exception since they were playing in the championship match," Allman said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Welcome to Wales  May 28, 2008
    At one time, there were eight Welsh churches in the southwestern section of the state that William Penn considered naming New Wales; today, Pennsylvania is home to 200,000 residents of Welsh ancestry, the largest number of any state. Cambria, another word for Wales, graces the name of Cambria County, home of the town Nanty Glo, a Welsh phrase that means stream of coal. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Laraque unhappy with not playing  May 27, 2008
    " The real kicker: About a half-hour after the alarm sounded, there was a hotel-wide announcement that it had been a false alarm, awakening anyone who had managed to get back to sleep. Awards time Two NHL trophy winners will be honored at a luncheon at the Omni William Penn Hotel at 2 p.m. tomorrow. Washington left winger Alex Ovechkin will receive the Art Ross Trophy as the league's leading scorer and the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy as its top goal-scorer, while goalies Chris Osgood and... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Minn. author visits students  May 25, 2008
    Jacobson has also published three historical comic books about Eleanor Roosevelt, The Star-Spangled Banner and William Penn. He said he started writing when he was 15 but wasn t published until he was 30. (Albert Lea Tribune, MN)

    More of this story  May 24, 2008
    They surpassed the program s former single season win s total (it had been 24), and then powered the team into the second round of the NAIA Division II national tournament, stunning highly-favored William Penn U. in the first round. They also grew together spiritually, which was my main goal, said Bostwick. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)

    SU students study Civil War veterans  May 23, 2008
    SU student Allie King said, Camp William Penn was built especially for the US Colored Troops. Problems occurred with the colored Americans during [their training] time when they found themselves in the wrong part of town. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    District 3 Track & Field Results  May 17, 2008
    Corrine Rossum (William Penn), 12. 60; 7. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Moyer to open '93 World Series rematch  May 16, 2008
    Though Carter's ball was hit out in Toronto's SkyDome, it might as well have hit the William Penn statue and knocked it off the top of City Hall. In Gillick's 27 years as a general manager, the 1992 and '93 Blue Jays remain his only World Series championships, despite playoff apppearances with other organizations. (MLB.com -- Philadelphia Phillies)

    Falcons draftedone 'boring' QB  May 13, 2008
    There aren't many Matt Ryan mementos in the halls of the William Penn Charter School, said his former football coach, McCloskey. As the nation's oldest Quaker school, founded by Mr. Penn himself in 1689, it's not that kind of place. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Plenty of Pitt targets expected at Nike Camp  May 10, 2008
    Also in attendance should be Woodland Hills receiver , big York (PA) William Penn receiver , Washington (DC) H.D. Woodson receiver , and Clairton's. Tight end. (Pittsburgh Sports -- Rivals.com)

    Tigers continue Region VII Tournament charge  May 9, 2008
    William Penn swept the Tigers in their regular season three-game series. The Tigers improved to 21-25 with the win, while ending William Penn's season with a 26-15 record ... William Penn answered with two runs in the bottom of the first on an RBI double and a single down the right side. (Washington Journal, IA)

    Yale Announces Football Class of 2012  May 9, 2008
    William Penn Charter School/Blue Bell, PA. Morris, Chris. (Goyalebulldogs.com)

    Waldorf wins NAIA regional opener  May 8, 2008
    DES MOINES - Chelsey Dougherty tossed a three-hitter and struck out nine to lead Waldorf College to a convincing 6-0 win over Midwest Collegiate Conference rival William Penn in the Warriors' first NAIA Region VII tournament game Wednesday. The Warriors improved to 38-12 as it exacted revenge of sorts from the Statesmen, who had swept Waldorf on the final weekend of the regular season. (Forest City Summit, IO)

    Eichelberger To Host William Penn Leadership Program  May 8, 2008
    John H. Eichelberger Jr. will host about 140 select high school juniors, including students from Forbes Road, McConnellsburg and Southern Fulton, at Penn State Altoona for his 2008 William Penn Leadership Program ... William Penn was a huge success last year and will be even better this year. (Fulton County News, PA)

    Penguins, Flyers renew bitter rivalry  May 6, 2008
    When William Penn founded the colony of Penn's Woods and established the City of Brotherly Love, his Society of Friends, or Quakers, could not have imagined how a hockey rivalry could become so physical and emotionally charged on both ends of the commonwealth. The two cities have much in common. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    Ryan will determine if draft is solid  May 2, 2008
    Also, a friend who attended William Penn Charter High in Philadelphia told us to ask Ryan to sing the school s fight song. It goes something like this, Penn Charter, Penn Charter, Fight Harder, Fight Harder. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

     First-day woes cost Warriors at MCC meet  Apr 23, 2008
    Cole Reiman of William Penn won medalist honors with a two-day total of 142, three strokes better than Iowa Wesleyan. Nymeyer's 146 tied him for third place along with two other players. (Forest City Summit, IO)

    William Penn sweeps IWC softball  Apr 23, 2008
    William Penn added two runs in the third on two passed balls ... The rally fell short and William Penn hung on to win the game. (Washington Journal, IA)

    Allen Could Be Gone, Not Forgotten  Apr 22, 2008
    Both Brad Childress and Ravens head coach John Harbaugh were assistants with the Eagles when Ryan was playing football for William Penn Charter School in the Philadelphias prep football Catholic League. Both of them had a chance to watch Ryan play as a high schooler and had a first-hand look at what most believe is the best QB in the Class of 2008 before he was even in college. (VikingUpdate.com)

    Baseball (20)  Apr 22, 2008
    William Penn 7-5, Waldorf 3-4. Linescores. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Looking at Pennsylvania, Obama on primary day  Apr 22, 2008
    Your Connection to the. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Head of school to retire from Concord Academy  Apr 21, 2008
    A graduate of Westtown School in Westtown, Pennsylvania, Dresden spent 21 years as faculty and administrator at the William Penn Charter School in Philadelphia. He holds a master s degree in international politics and a bachelor s degree in political science from the University of Pennsylvania, and has done doctoral work in history at Bryn Mawr College. (Concord Journal, MA)

    Business Calendar  Apr 21, 2008
    Wednesday Rotary Club of Pittsburgh, 12:30 p.m., Omni William Penn Hotel, Downtown. Meeting. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Politics and Punditry: Change has been no friend to Pennsylvania  Apr 20, 2008
    William Penn whose Quaker values imparted charity, tolerance and acceptance of religious minorities then the wise and brilliant Benjamin Franklin, the quintessential Founding Father. Sadly, since those early salad days, Pennsylvania has produced just one U.S. president, the disastrous one-term Democrat James Buchanan, whose weak indecisiveness plunged the nation into its bloodiest and most tragic era, the Civil War. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)

    How the Steelers' schedule rules our world  Apr 20, 2008
    When she ran into NFL commissioner Roger Goodell at an awards dinner at the Omni William Penn, she told him her predicament and asked him if he might be able to nudge the schedule around a bit. His response: "I guess that means you'll have to find a TV for your reception.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Eldon's Rallo signs to hit links for William Penn  Apr 19, 2008
    Photo provided Ready to play at the collegiate level, Eldon's Tommy Rallo, second from right, signed a letter of intent to play golf at William Penn University in Oskaloosa, Iowa. With Rallo at his signing, from left, were his father, Hank, mother, Vicky and William Penn coach Wade Steinlage ... OSKALOOSA, Iowa - William Penn University co-head men's golf coach Wade Steinlage announced the signing of Tommy Rallo to a national letter of intent to attend the university in the fall and compete for... (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)

    Love is in the air for electorate  Apr 18, 2008
    " Which is why Josh Lakey will probably never be an Obama fan. John McCain, though, is another matter. Whatever it is, it made the 26-year-old East McKeesport native freeze up when he was presented with an opportunity earlier this week to meet his hero, after a fund-raiser at the Omni William Penn Downtown. "[Mr. McCain] walked out the door, and I froze for a second and thought, 'My God, I'm looking at a man who has done more in 71 years and sacrificed more for his country than most people could... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    McCain plans major economic address here today  Apr 15, 2008
    Mr. McCain's first stop this evening was at the Omni William Penn Downtown, where he greeted well-heeled supporters at a private, $1,000-a-ticket fund-raiser. First published on April 14, 2008 at 8:18 pm. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

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