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Occupy NYC and Philly

10.07.2011 · Posted in Philadelphia, taxes

By Josh Truman PHILADELPHIA, PA /October 7, 2011/DIVERSE NEWS– So, here we have people protesting. The reason seems to be that 99% of the people do not have the wealth that the top 1% has. Some basic questions: Did anyone tell you to procreate? Do your numbers mean that just because you outnumber some other ...

‘Wounded Warrior’ Priest to Speak at Vietnam Memorial Ceremony

PHILADELPHIA, May 30 /PRNewswire/ — Father Rick Curry, the founder of the Writers Program for Wounded Warriors, will deliver remarks at the traditional Memorial Day ceremony held at the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Front and Spruce streets. The noon ceremony on Monday, May 31, will also feature “echo taps” by two Philadelphia Police buglers ...

Chaka Fattah Salutes Veterans in Warrior Transition Program

05.16.2010 · Posted in Philadelphia, politics, Veterans

PHILADELPHIA, May 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Congressman Chaka Fattah (D-PA), joined by Wounded Warrior veterans including a member of his own staff, today keynoted the national launch of the innovative AMVETS Warrior Transition Workshops. The workshops were developed by combat veterans for combat veterans to assist in their transition from military to civilian life. The program ...

Veterans Rally to Stop Memorial Vandalism

04.13.2010 · Posted in Americans, crime, military, Philadelphia, Veterans

PHILADELPHIA, April 13 /PRNewswire/ — Veterans and other volunteers will gather Wednesday, April 14, at noon at the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial to voice their concern over vandalism and to offer their support by patrolling at the site. The Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is organizing veterans and others to monitor activities at the Memorial ...

Philly Vietnam Veterans Memorial begins Restoration

10.05.2009 · Posted in charity, military, Philadelphia, Veterans

Note: Hi to Gunny and Jim PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ — Contractors are laying paving material this week that will transform the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial as part of the first phase of the restoration and preservation project for the Penn’s Landing landmark at Front and Spruce Streets. The material, which will resemble granite pavers, ...

Dear Serving in the Military, Philadelphia Wants You!

08.11.2009 · Posted in military, Philadelphia, tourism, Veterans

Hotel Packages Starting At $110; Plus Free Admission And Discounts Through Veterans Day PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ — Calling all military personnel — Philadelphia, the city where the U.S. Army, Navy and Marines were all founded, invites the military and their families to have some fun in America’s birthplace while taking advantage of tours and ...