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
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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)
