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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Browns President Mike Holmgren and Patriots coach Bill Belichick were among more than 900 people who packed a Mormon church for the funeral service of Garrett Reid, son of Eagles coach Andy Reid.

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Philadelphia and the urban music community nationwide are mourning the death of popular WDAS personality and South Philadelphia native Joseph “Butterball” Tamburro. Tamburro, 70, died on Friday, July 27 at his Haverford home.

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105.3 WDAS announced today that The Sweat Hotel will join its programming line-up, effective immediately. Listeners will now hear Keith Sweat’s trademark blend of love talk and R&B slow jams weekdays and Saturdays from midnight to 5:00 a.m. ET.

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The amendment was passed in part to provide additional time for projects throughout Pennsylvania that had been affected by the difficult economic climate. In the City of Philadelphia, the Department of Licenses and Inspections (L&I) is responsible for processing applications for the extensions of permits and decisions.

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ABOVE PHOTO: Sen. Williams speaks at podium at Tuesday’s rally in Harrisburg. (Photo: Denise Clay)   Commonwealth Court began hearing arguments for and against Pennsylvania’s Voter ID law on Wednesday. But on Tuesday, buses filled with citizens came to make their voices heard in Harrisburg and had a front row seat for a possible Constitutional crisis…

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On August 25th, 2012 the Philadelphia Chapter of the NAACP will host The “NAACP This Is My Vote Unity Music Fest” at the Philadelphia Museum of Art from 6 PM-11 PM. This event will be the first of its kind, bringing several genres of music together in one venue for the ultimate night of entertainment. 

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Tickets to the 2012 Liberty Medal ceremony, honoring Muhammad Ali, will be available to the public on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. Tickets are free (processing fees apply) and can be ordered from Ticketmaster at 866.492.6326.

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What should we think about Pennsylvania’s new voter ID law set to take effect for the 2012 presidential election? The law requires all voters to provide stringently prescribed photo ID every time they vote.

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Solomon Charter School, a new Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved public charter school that will offer a blend of classroom and cyber learning experiences, today announced that it is opening this September in Philadelphia and accepting applications for enrollment for students entering grades 6–12.

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The Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office under the guidance of Sheriff Jewell Williams, is offering free “Refuse To Be A Victim ” seminars to the public. The crime prevention seminars will take place at various churches and community centers throughout the city July and August.

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