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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/18/14 10:44 am | updated: 02/18/14 10:44 am |
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The latest winter storm that swept across the Philadelphia area last night and this morning left 2 to 3 inches of snow, which this winter, is little more than a nuisance. Philadelphia and Archdiocesan schools opened on time. Most of the others opened on time, some with delays. Many schools have already used up allotted snow days and don’t want to add any more makeup days later.
Snow event number 13 of this winter happened at a tough time for SEPTA leading into the... Read More |
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| Christie Orders Delayed Opening, 76ers Sign Kevin Grow, Philadelphia Trash Collection Suspended |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 02/18/14 1:39 am | updated: 02/18/14 2:22 am |
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Due to the forecast, Governor Chris Christie has authorized a delayed opening of 11 a.m. for all non-essential state employees in New Jersey on Tuesday. The governor says this will allow ample time for roadways, parking lots and sidewalks to be cleared and made safe for travel during the morning commute. Essential employees should report to work on their regular schedule.
A Bucks County teen who became an internet sensation after his amazing performance on the basketball court... Read More |
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| No $10k for West Chester Halftime Shot; Fake Guns in Instagram Videos; Camden Shooting Tattoo Parlor |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/17/14 10:37 pm | updated: 02/17/14 10:37 pm |
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| A West Chester University student who hit a half-court shot during a halftime challenge during a game on campus Saturday night will not be getting the $10,000 prize. 18-year-old freshman Jack Lavery was picked to participate in the promotion - make four different shots in 25 seconds - during halftime against Shippensburg University. Lavery made the layup, free throw, and three-pointer easily. His first attempt at the half-court shot came up short, and with time winding down he retrieved... Read More |
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| Days Added to School Calendar, Roxy Theatre Opens Again, Hite Releases New Plan |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/17/14 10:56 am | updated: 02/17/14 10:56 am |
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The Philadelphia School District has announced changes to the remainder of the school calendar to make up for all of the snow cancellations this year. Three days originally planned for Spring recess, will now be in session. Schools will now be open April 15, 16 and 17. The projected last day of classes is June 19th. More changes are possible if there are more cancellations.
The Roxy Theatre is open again. After 12 months of renovation the Philadelphia landmark on Sansom... Read More |
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| Princeton Meningitis Shots, Craigslist Killer Claims 20+ Lives, Powerball Up to $400 Million |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 02/17/14 1:20 am | updated: 02/17/14 1:20 am |
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| Princeton University is offering booster shots for students and staff who received the meningitis B vaccine late last year. The second dose will be available from Monday through Thursday at the school's Frist Campus Center. It's available to undergraduate students, graduate students living on campus and staff members with certain illnesses. Nearly 5,300 people got the vaccine for the B strain of the meningitis bacteria. That represents 91 percent of the approximately 5,800 university... Read More |
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| Chain Reaction Crash PA Turnpike; School District Shortens Spring Break; SJ Trio Charged in Stickups |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/14/14 10:10 pm | updated: 02/14/14 10:10 pm |
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| A chain reaction crash this morning on the Pennsylvania Turnpike involved around 100 cars and tractor trailers over a several mile stretch, shutting down the turnpike for most of the day. The incident happened around 8:30 this morning in the eastbound lanes between Willow Grove and Bensalem, Pa. The westbound lanes were closed to allow access to emergency vehicles. 30 people were injured and transported to local hospitals, although none of the injuries were life-threatening. Motorists... Read More |
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| Jim Fregosi Dies at 71, Record Snowfall in Philadelphia, Report Disputes Testicle Injury Claim |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/14/14 11:28 am | updated: 02/14/14 11:28 am |
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Former Phillies manager Jim Fregosi has died. Six days ago, Fregosi was on a Major League Baseball alumni cruise in the Cayman Islands when he suffered a stroke. Fregosi was taken to a hospital there then airlifted to a Miami hospital where he was removed from life support. Jim Fregosi led the 1993 Phillies from last place to a pennant and six games in the World Series. Jim Fregosi was 71
Yesterday's snowstorm dumped as much as 16 inches of snow on the Philadelphia region... Read More |
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| NJ State Employee Delayed Opening, Storm Power Outages, Storm Flooding |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 02/14/14 1:54 am | updated: 02/14/14 1:54 am |
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Due to the winter storm, Governor Chris Christie has authorized a delayed opening of 10:30 a.m. for all non-essential state employees on Friday. The governor says this will allow ample time for roadways, parking lots and sidewalks to be cleared and made safe for travel. Essential employees should report to work on their regular schedule.
Snow, followed by sleet and freezing rain caused problems Thursday morning with power lines around the Delaware Valley. Forecasters were... Read More |
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| Record Breaking Winter Storm; Lawncrest Triple Murder; Snow Emergency Continues Tonight |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/13/14 9:47 pm | updated: 02/13/14 9:47 pm |
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| We are currently in the middle of the latest winter storm to dump significant snow on the area and this one has helped make history. After this morning's accumulations a 130-year-old record was broken. For the first time in history there have been four snowfalls over 6+ inches in one season. This season has also moved up into the top 5 all time snowiest winters at 53.1". (see below) After tonight's second round of snow, this year could slide up to the third snowiest season on record for... Read More |
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| Winter Storm Through Tonight Brings More Snow, SEPTA Cancellations, PECO Will Not Credit |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/13/14 2:53 pm | updated: 02/13/14 2:53 pm |
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It's a good day to stay inside and listen to music. This winter storm won't let up until tomorrow morning. And because the storm is tracking the way it is Philadelphia may get a foot of snow. Northern and western suburbs will see over a foot before it's all over. It will lighten up at times this afternoon, but it is a Nor'easter and the back end of the storm will drop several more inches tonight and overnight as temperatures plummet and everything freezes.
Conditions are... Read More |
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