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Organizer had a vision for today’s gospel fundraiser

Posted on 05 March 2011 by Mike Lyons

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WHYY’s community news site Newsworks.org has a nice little piece yesterday about this afternoon’s gospel concert  fundraiser for Windermere fire victims at the Monumental Baptist Church (4948 Locust St.)

Concert organizer Keith Wallace told Newsworks that he had a vision well before the Windermere fire that he would help fire victims.

The concert is from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.. Donations for the fire victims will be gladly accepted. See the flier  for more details.

 

 

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Windermere fire fundraiser tonight

Posted on 04 March 2011 by Mike Lyons

Just a reminder that the “Arts for the Cause” fundraiser for victims of the Windermere Court Apartments fire is tonight beginning at 8:30 p.m. at The Rotunda (4014 Walnut St.). The fundraiser features a number of great musical performances. Check out the flier for more details.

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Teenagers arrested in West Philly High laptop heist

Posted on 01 March 2011 by Mike Lyons

Police have nabbed two teenagers in the Feb. 21 theft of  dozens of laptop computers from West Philadelphia High School after they tried to sell them on Craigslist.

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that a man came forward after seeing a television news story about the stolen computers and told police that he bought a similar computer from an advertisement on Craigslist. Southwest Detectives then set up another buy last Thursday near 52nd and Market Streets where they arrested one of the teens.

Police found 28 more computers at the 17-year-old boy’s home. Another 17-year-old boy was arrested last Friday. One is a student at West Philadelphia High School and the other a student at University City High School, the Inquirer reported. Both are charged with burglary, theft and receiving stolen property. Some 60 laptops in all were taken and about 30 are still missing.

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All Around This World registration underway

Posted on 01 March 2011 by Mike Lyons

kidsRegistration is underway for the spring session of the West Philly-based interactive music workshops for kids “All Around This World,” named last year’s “Best Date With Your Kid” by Philadelphia Magazine. The session starts March 7 and will focus on music and dancing from East and Southeast Asia.

Participants 0-8 and their families can choose from Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday classes. The spring classes will run for 11 weeks. Click here for more information.

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Gunshots reported near 41st and Pine

Posted on 01 March 2011 by Mike Lyons

Police are investigating reports of multiple gunshots near 41st and Pine Streets early this morning. A Penn Division of Public Safety official told The Daily Pennsylvanian at about 2 a.m. that “No weapons were found, no suspects were found [and] no injuries were reported.” Residents near the area reported about four or five shots fired at about 1 a.m.

 

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Male Husky/Shepherd mix found near 49th and Cedar

Posted on 28 February 2011 by Mike Lyons

Male Husky/Shepherd mix found at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 27th on 49th and Cedar. Please call 619-565-9137. Must be able to identify him with pictures or identifying marks for him to be returned as we want to ensure he is going to his real home.

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