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    Rum Rescue Calls Out to Captain Morgan  Nov 21, 2009
    Unconfirmed stories about Petty's Island go back to Elizabeth Kinsey, a Quaker, who acquired the island from Lenni-Lenape Indians in the late 17th century and later transferred the property to William Penn ... It was later owned by William Penn, and it received Benjamin Franklin on his first trip to Philadelphia. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Columbus Junction native is the eye in the sky  Nov 18, 2009
    He received his bachelor s degree in criminal justice at William Penn University and wound up back in Columbus Junction as a police officer for a short time. Then he worked for the Muscatine County Sheriff s Office from 1992-98, all the while aspiring to become a trooper. (Muscatine Journal, IO)

    Grinch-like economy steals holiday parties for local firms  Nov 16, 2009
    Last year, the company s party was a big splash that cost between $35,000 and $40,000 and was held at the Omni William Penn ... Bob Page, the area director of sales and marketing for the Omni William Penn Downtown, said the year-end banquet business is down 20 percent this year after 2008 held fairly stable as companies already booked when the credit crisis hit maintained their commitments. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)

    District 3 Football Playoff Glance  Nov 14, 2009
    Wilson (2, 9-1) 31, York William Penn (15, 6-4) 7. Dallastown (10, 6-4) at Central York (7, 7-3), Saturday, 7. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    PULSE BLOG: Music, food featured in weekend entertainment  Nov 14, 2009
    Samson et Dalila will be staged by Capitol Opera Harrisburg at 7:30 p.m. tonight and Saturday night, and 3 p.m. Sunday at William Penn Campus Auditorium, 2915 N. Third St., Harrisburg. Music comes alive through WSSO. The West Shore Symphony Orchestra will kick off its 2009-2010 season, Making Great Music Come Alive, with a at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Carlisle Theatre. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)

    Pizzi wins Chamber's William Penn Award  Nov 12, 2009
    Pizzi of Tasty Baking is Chambers next William Penn Award winner - Philadelphia Business Journal ... Pizzi of Tasty Baking is Chambers next William Penn Award winner ... William Penn Award winner Charles Pizzi. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)

    UMES FACES SALISBURY IN EXHIBITION ACTION TUESDAY  Nov 11, 2009
    Following graduation last year, Magic was the top assistant coach for the William Penn High School boys varsity squad. He helped in guiding the team to the state title. (Umeshawks.com)

    William Woods baskeball (W) 79, William Penn (Iowa) University 72  Nov 10, 2009
    However, William Penn had the hot hand in the second half, rallying behind 53-percent shooting (17-of-32) from the field -- including 60 percent (6-of-10) from 3-point range ... Christa Subbert finished with 17 points to guide William Penn, which shot 40 percent (26-of-65) overall. (Fulton Sun, MO)

    Dallmeyer (10)  Nov 8, 2009
    He was baptized in Bethlehem Lutheran Church of William Penn, and was later confirmed there ... Daniel was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church of William Penn ... Funeral services for Daniel Walter Dallmeyer will be held Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of William Penn with Pastor Jeffrey King officiating. (Brenham Banner, TX)

    Pennsylvania: Unexpected start in playoffs  Nov 8, 2009
    William Penn vs. University City, ccd. Rivals. (Prep Sports Sports -- Rivals.com)

    CFO of the Year winners announced  Nov 5, 2009
    The Pittsburgh Business Times held its CFO of the Year awards Wednesday at the Omni William Penn hotel in Downtown Pittsburgh. The annual event honors the chief financial gurus in five categories: small, medium and large private company, public company and nonprofit company. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)

    More consumers consider Wi-Fi a baseline service  Nov 5, 2009
    The Omni William Penn Hotel has offered complimentary Wi-Fi in its sizable lobby Downtown for about five years. That attracts guests who conduct business in the classy setting but it also brings out the Wi-Fi squatters, said director of marketing Bob Page. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Former teammates reunite  Nov 2, 2009
    Mike Miroux placed second for Mount Mercy College in the Oct. 10 William Penn Invitational to lead the Mustangs to a second-place team finish. Miroux, a sophomore from Spring Valley, clocked a 26:26, 16 seconds off the winning pace. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)

    John Legend 'Honored' To Sing National Anthem At The World Series  Oct 30, 2009
    Until the Phillies won [last year], I definitely identified with the whole Philadelphia curse, the curse of William Penn. I always hoped someone would break it, but now that the Phillies have broke it, they aren't underdogs like they used to be. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Pittsburgh's Best Places to Work honored  Oct 23, 2009
    NAI Pittsburgh Commercial, a company started in 2005, earned top honors in rankings of the Best Places to Work in Western Pennsylvania on Thursday in a ceremony at the Omni William Penn, Downtown. The commercial real estate company also was the winner in the small category, for companies with 50 or fewer employees. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)

    Finding the Holistic Approach to Achieve Superior Artistry and Excellence Through With A Song In My Psyche -- A Useful and Efficient Guide for Budding Singers and Singing Teachers -- New Book Explores the Essence and Art of Singing  Oct 20, 2009
    Pearl Shinn Wormhoudt, Professor Emerita at 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, and teacher of teachers of singers. In New York, she studied voice with Paola Novikova, teacher of international singers. (Primezone Releases)

    Restoration is under way on Mason-Dixon Line  Oct 18, 2009
    That was because William Penn and his family, who owned Pennsylvania, also controlled the land that became Delaware. After establishing the southernmost point of Philadelphia, the surveyors headed south to Chester County. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Four-star tight end Blake Barker drops Stanford for Harvard  Oct 18, 2009
    Exton, William Penn Charter School Scouts Grade: 40. John Ryan to play in the Ivy League. (ESPN -- Recruiting)

    Sights along the line are still mesmerizing  Oct 18, 2009
    "William Penn actually built the meeting house before the boundary was settled. The meeting house ended up in Maryland," said Todd Babcock, a professional surveyor who lives in Fleetwood, Berks County, and has devoted his spare time over the past 18 years to preserving the Mason-Dixon Line. About a mile from the Quaker meeting house is Plumpton Park Zoo. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    In enemy territory, Dodgers fan has no shame  Oct 17, 2009
    "Lingenfelter, who coached baseball in the mid-1980s and early 1990s at William Penn High School in New Castle, believes he has paid his dues when it comes to rooting for the Dodgers. He subscribes to a service that allows him to watch their games on the Internet, has collected their baseball cards, autographs and other memorabilia -- and this year alone forked over 100 bucks for a replica jersey of right-fielder Andre Ethier, his favorite Dodger.All of that, and he has never even lived in L.A.... (The Clarion-Ledger)

    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)

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