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Weather mood and school strike headline mix at week start
The area foresees cold weather with near 20 degree highs and 5 degree lows tonight. A hearing is set for 11 am Wednesday in Media Courthouse on the William Penn School Board petition for injunctive relief amid a 10 week teachers strike affecting 360 WPEA members. The state mediator plans another bargaining session for 1 30 pm Monday in Philadelphia. First baby of year in Delaware County is daughter of Lawrence and Kathleen Thompson born at Delaware County Hospital at 1 50 am. Rival births noted as Joseph Wisniskie born at Riddle Hospital about three minutes later. Ridley Township resident Stacey Brasberger earns prize in Mummers Parade for her 7 foot gray net elephant cap, taking third in Group Division.
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William Penn School Board
Louis A. Bloom
William Penn Education Association
WPEA
Philadelphia
Delaware County
Lawrence
Kathleen Thompson
Walnut St
Collingdale
Delaware County Hospital
Upper Darby
Joseph Wisniskie
John
Christine Wisniskie
Belmont Ave
Secane
Riddle Hospital
Middletown
Ridley Township
Stacey Brasberger
Crum Lynne