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Archbishop Ryan High School is reaching out to the cause of childhood cancer. The faculty and school community are donating to the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to honor the life of Jesenia Perez, the 11 year old sister of junior student, Jessica Perez. Jesenia was diagnosed with cancer at age nine and received treatment at St. Christopher’s Hospital here in Philadelphia. She passed away in November 2009.

On Friday, March 12, many of Ryan’s faculty will be shaving their heads in support of childhood cancer and the Perez family at Fadó Irish Pub located at 1500 Locust Street in Center City Philadelphia. So far, the faculty, students and friends of the school community have donated over $7,900 towards their goal of $10,000. Please help team A.R. in doing their part in the fight against cancer. For more information on Ryan’s involvement with the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, contact John Farington at jfarrington@archbishopryan.com. If you would like to donate this cause you can visit: www.stbaldricks.org keyword: Archbishop Ryan.

Also, in April, Ryan’s world language teacher, Mr. Joseph Muto, will be walking approximately 75 miles to Ventnor City, New Jersey from Philadelphia to raise money for this cause. To support Mr. Muto, you can visit the website and type keyword: Muto.

Written by: Danny Clifton, Ryan Review Staff Writer
Editor’s note: I had the journalism teacher run a little contest with the students who are up for editor of the school newspaper next year.  He selected the one attached.

Wynrise
Type: Music Concert
Start Time: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at 9:00pm
Location: Coyles Rox Box
Street: 6080 Ridge Avenue
City/Town: Philadelphia, PA

The band Wynrise will perform in Roxborough at Coyles Rox Box. Wynrise plays original progressive rock music. The venue is open to all ages.

HARRISBURG, PA – Consumer complaints to the Attorney General’s Office, along with money recovered or saved for Pennsylvania consumers, both reached record high levels this past year, according to Attorney General Tom Corbett.

Corbett said the Attorney General’s Bureau of Consumer Protection received a total of 52,481 complaints during 2009 – more than 1,000 complaints per week and an all-time high for the office. He added that as a result of investigations and legal actions brought by the Attorney General’s Office during 2009, consumers were able to recover or save $32,337,939 – which is also a record figure.

“With many Pennsylvania families struggling economically, it is clear that con artists are targeting our communities,” Corbett said. “The biggest category for complaints involves money, including scams, credit repair schemes, debt collection disputes and a list of other financial issues.”

Corbett noted that nearly 10,000 complaints involved some type of credit-related issue in 2009. Overall, they accounted for nearly 20% of all the consumer complaints received by the Office of Attorney General and were almost double the number of complaints in any other category.

“Helping consumers avoid scams and recovering money for the victims of fraud or deceptive trade are our highest priorities,” Corbett said. “In 2009 we returned or helped save consumers more than $32 million, the largest amount in recent history for consumer protection cases in Pennsylvania, but we continue to stress that prevention is the best way to save money.”

Corbett encouraged consumers to:

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Watch out for offers that sound “too good to be true.”
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Check the consumer advisories on the Attorney General’s website for updates about new scams.
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Understand your rights as a consumer.
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Contact the Bureau of Consumer Protection as soon as you suspect a problem.

Corbett said that consumer complaints in Pennsylvania increased by more than 13% between 2008 and 2009, with complaints about credit and financial issues topping the list.

“The quicker and earlier the Bureau of Consumer Protection can get involved in a situation, the more likely it is that we can save consumers money and prevent people from falling victim to fraud,” Corbett said.

The top five categories for consumer complaints in 2009 are:

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Credit Issues (including debt collection, credit services, credit ratings, credit repair and other financial issues).
2.
Do Not Call violations.
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Buying Services (including gift certificates, coupons & rebates, mail order & catalog services, auctions, promotional contests and sweepstakes).
4.
Motor Vehicle Sales.
5.
Home Improvement Contractors.

Corbett urged consumers to file formal complaints with the Attorney General’s Office in any situation where they suspect that a business has engaged in deceptive practices or unfair trade.

Consumers can visit the “Complaints” section of the Attorney General’s website to submit an online complaint or download a printable complaint form.

Additionally, consumers can call the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-441-2555 to request a complaint form.

Information about consumer rights and other related materials are available in the “Consumers” section of the Attorney General’s website.

Philadelphia, PA — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Philadelphia Zoo are sponsoring an Earth Day poster contest for students in grades kindergarten through 12 in EPA’s mid-Atlantic region, which includes Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Students are invited to submit hand-created drawings on plain letter-sized paper using markers, colored pencils, crayons, pens or paint. Computer-generated images will not be accepted. Students can choose one of the three themes:

1) Protect Habitats, Endangered Species
2) Help Protect the Earth from Climate Change
3) The Meaning of Earth Day

Entries will be divided into four categories: K-2nd grade; grades 3-5; grades 6-8; and grades 9-12. The top three winners in each category will receive a combined prize package from the EPA and Philadelphia Zoo. Winning entries and others will be displayed at the Philadelphia Zoo on April 22-24 as part of EPA’s 40th anniversary Earth Day celebration. The posters will later be displayed at the EPA’s Public Information Center in Philadelphia. Entries must be postmarked no later than March 1 and should be mailed to:

Earth Day Poster Contest (3PA00)
U.S. EPA Region 3
1650 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

The back of the poster should include the competition theme, name, age, school name, grade, parent/guardian’s name, address, telephone number and email.

For more information, visit: http://www.epa.gov/region03/earthday/2010_poster_contest.PDF or call (215) 814-5100 or email
R3 40yearsofEarthDay@epa.gov.

Ft. Washington, PA — A severe snow storm covers the areas with total snow accumulations of 19 to 24 inches throughout the Philadelphia Area. Current Weather Condtions

Video (.mpg): Philadelphia area snow storm of Feb. 5th and 6th 2010 made into a music video. Filmed in Montgomery County, PA.

Made with an extemporaneous music soundtrack written and recorded during the storm by The End.

Related Article: Snow Storm 2010

More multi-meida from the Greater Philadelphia Region

Lisa Silveri, with Coldwell Banker Preferred, in Center City Philadelphia announces some luxury real estate rental opportunities that put you on top of the world overlooking the city of Brotherly Love.

The Dorchester, 17th Floor – 3 Bedrooms at 224 West Rittenhouse Square.

Waterfront Square, 28th Floor Penthouse overlooking the Delaware
River and the city skyline.

Browse the Listings

Call Lisa at 215-990-3159 to get more info or to make an appointment
to see any of these or similar properties

The next meeting of the Roxborough Business Exchange will take place

Thursday Feb.4th at
The Lyceum Wellness Center at
8:00am-9:00am

The RBE is for Philadelphia Region business people desiring to be busier and serve the communities of Northwest Philadelphia and Eastern Montgomery County including Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls, Andorra.

* Meet active, local business members in our community
* Exchange business leads
* Accountability for your marketing efforts
* Develop a strong network of local business referrals
* Enhance our community through local service events
* Monthly meetings
* Come and deliver a 45 second commercial about your business

For more information on attending events or joining the RBE, contact Bill Pezzello, at 215-508-5555, or Dave Schiman, at 215-298-3446

For Immediate Release

Philadelphia, PA – Mary Genovese Colvin and Margaux Genovese Pelegrin of

Prudential Fox and Roach REALTORS announce OPEN HOUSES in Center City Philadelphia for January 24th, 2010.

Visit MaryOnTheSquare.com to see more Center City Philadelphia Condos, Townhomes, Luxury Condos and Real Estate For Sale.

Bookmark our site to check back each week for the open House Schedule.

Contact us to schedule an appointment to visit properties for sale in Center City Philadelphia, PA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Paulette Bensignor will be participating in a group show:

Tu B’Shevat Art Exhibition
February 5th – 24th, 2010
OCJAC (Old City Jewish Art Center) a project of Jewish Heritage Programs
119 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia. PA 19106, 215.923.1222 www.ocjac.org

The exhibition will run from Feb. 5th – 24th, 2010.
Gallery hours are: Tuesday-Thursday 1-6pm (excluding Saturdays & religious holidays).
Tu B’Shevat Art Exhibition: Friday, February 5, 2010 from 5-9:00 PM.
A traditional Shabbos dinner begins at 9:15 pm after the reception.
Meet the Artists Reception: Sunday, February 14th, 2010 from 2-4:00 pm.