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    Oct 15, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  1. Arlen Specter dies at 82; longtime senator was a political maverick

    WASHINGTON — Arlen Specter, who in 30 years representing Pennsylvania in the Senate offended Republicans and Democrats in almost equal measure with maverick votes and a frank cockiness that finally ended his career in politics, died Sunday at his home in Philadelphia. He was 82.
    WASHINGTON — Arlen Specter, who in 30 years representing Pennsylvania in the Senate offended Republicans and Democrats in almost equal measure with maverick votes and a frank cockiness that finally ended his career in politics, died Sunday at his...

    Tags: Freedom of the Press, Democratic Party, Civil Rights, Teaching and Learning, Crime, Law and Justice

    2. Feb 11, 2008 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  2. Roy Scheider; star of 'Jaws' and 'All That Jazz'

    Roy Scheider, the jagged-nosed actor who brought complexity to tough-guy roles in such films as "The French Connection," "Jaws" and "All That Jazz," and was also known for political activism off the set, died Sunday afternoon at a hospital in Little Rock, Ark. He was believed to be 75, and had been battling a form of blood cancer for three years.
    Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
    Roy Scheider, the jagged-nosed actor who brought complexity to tough-guy roles in such films as "The French Connection," "Jaws" and "All That Jazz," and was also known for political activism off the set, died Sunday afternoon at a hospital in Little Rock,...

    Tags: Movies, Documentary (genre), Celebrities, Dustin Hoffman, Philadelphia (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

    3. Apr 29, 2013 |Story| Allentown Morning Call

  3. Pennsylvania Senate to tackle liquor privatization

    It's been 46 days since the Pennsylvania House voted to privatize the state liquor system and expand beer sales to more stores. Starting Tuesday, the state Senate tackles privatization. The Senate Committee on Law & Justice will hold the first of at...

    Tags: Joseph B. Scarnati, Privatization, Government, Roxbury, Politics

    4. Nov 21, 2012 |Story| Herald Mail

  4. The Rev. Robert J. Allen, 78

    The Rev. Robert J. Allen, 78, of Gwynedd, Pa., passed away peacefully on Thursday, Nov. 1, at Abington Memorial Hospital with his family at his bedside. Bob was born July 6, 1934, in Hagerstown, to the late Arvella and Arthur Allen. He graduated...

    Tags: Reformed, Religion and Belief, Human Interest, Deltona, Christianity

    5. Nov 1, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times

  5. Dropping post-Sandy bipartisanship, candidates go back on attack

    The afterglow of post-<a title="Hurricane Sandy (2012)" href="http://www.latimes.com/topic/disasters-accidents/meteorological-disasters/hurricanes/hurricane-sandy-%282012%29-EVWAN00045.topic">Sandy</a> bipartisanship lingered briefly in the air of the presidential campaign Thursday, then vaporized as <a title="Barack Obama" href="http://www.latimes.com/topic/politics/government/barack-obama-PEPLT007408.topic">President Obama</a> and his challenger, former Massachusetts Gov. <a title="Mitt Romney" href="http://www.latimes.com/topic/politics/government/mitt-romney-PEPLT007376.topic">Mitt Romney</a>, threw themselves back into the political fray for a final push before Tuesday's election.
    Los Angeles Times & CNN
    The afterglow of post-Sandy bipartisanship lingered briefly in the air of the presidential campaign Thursday, then vaporized as President Obama and his challenger, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, threw themselves back into the political fray for...

    Tags: CNN (tv network), Democratic Party, Restaurant and Catering Industry, China, 2012 Democratic National Convention

    6. Apr 2, 2012 |Story| CNN

  6. Santorum: I'll 'absolutely' win Pennsylvania

    Rick Santorum sounded like the ever confident Republican presidential candidate when asked about his chances in Pennsylvania's April primary.
    CNN Producer
    Rick Santorum sounded like the ever confident Republican presidential candidate when asked about his chances in Pennsylvania's April primary. The former two-term Pennsylvania senator on Monday said he could "absolutely" guarantee a win in the state,...

    Tags: Politics, Time Warner Inc., Republican Party, Mitt Romney, Parties and Movements

    7. Feb 1, 2012 |Story| WPMT-LTV

  7. National Signing Day for Local High School Athletes

    Today is the day local high school student-athletes can make their college choices official. National Signing Day allows local stars to accept scholarship offers from college programs. It is just as rewarding for the college coaches because they now know who will be coming to play for them next year.
    Sports Director
    Today is the day local high school student-athletes can make their college choices official. National Signing Day allows local stars to accept scholarship offers from college programs. It is just as rewarding for the college coaches because they now...

    Tags: Mike Burke, Jr., Sacred Heart University, Football, Schools, High School Sports

    8. Jan 31, 2012 |Story| LA Canada

  8. Swinney paces Spartans

    The following are updates on area athletes at the collegiate level. Briana Swinney (Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, 2010) sophomore, San Jose State women's swimming and diving: The Spartans are on fire — winners of six straight dual meets —...

    Tags: Cal Poly Mustangs, San Jose State Spartans, Teaching and Learning, Pepperdine Waves, Diving

    9. Aug 26, 2011 |Column| Herald Mail

  9. Many Washington County Historical Society founders were also innovators

    Editor's note:  This is the 11th in a 12-part series about Washington County Historical Society's founders. A special exhibit on the founders of the Washington County Historical Society opened this month at the Miller House, 135 W. Washington St.,...

    Tags: American Red Cross, U.S. Department of the Treasury, Carroll County (Maryland), Defense, Armed Forces

    10. Sep 4, 2011 |Story| Herald Mail

  10. Ministers have 'had 125 years together'

    The similarities are mind-boggling.
    janeth@herald-mail.com
    The similarities are mind-boggling. Both men are named Richard, but prefer to be called “Dick.” Both grew up in Smithsburg and graduated from Smithsburg High School three years apart. Both were members of Christ Reformed United Church of...

    Tags: U.S. Navy, Reformed, Schools, Defense, High Schools

    11. Aug 4, 2011 |Story| Herald Mail

  11. New Greencastle counselor to aid in college process

    roxann.miller@herald-mail.com
    Navigating the college admissions process can be extremely stressful, but school officials are adding a new college counselor this year to make the road to higher education a bit easier. At Thursday's Greencastle-Antrim School Board meeting, high...

    Tags: James Buchanan, Colleges and Universities, High School Sports, Volleyball, School Examinations

    12. Nov 20, 2011 |Story| Herald Mail

  12. Business People - Nov. 20

    Roxbury Correctional Institution TOWSON, Md. — Lawrence F. Miller, correctional officer major, was chosen as Roxbury Correctional Institution’s supervisor of the quarter.   Miller does an excellent job of balancing the requests of staff and...

    Tags: Teeth, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Real Estate, George Washington University, Science

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