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| New Charges Against Blvd Crash Suspect; Civil Lawsuit in '10 Ballerina Death; Norristown Fire |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/06/13 9:31 pm | updated: 08/06/13 9:31 pm |
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| New charges have been filed in an unrelated case against the Lancaster man involved in the fatal crash on Roosevelt Blvd that killed a woman and her three sons. These new charges stem from an incident a week before the deadly drag racing crash. A woman called police in Manheim Township, Lancaster County and reported on a man waving a badge and driving recklessly. She gave them a license plate that traces to 23-year-old Khusen Akhmedov. He told police that he is a certified emergency... Read More |
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| Sandusky Letters From Prison, Fumo Released, Nutter Says More School Funding Unlikely |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/06/13 11:20 am | updated: 08/06/13 11:20 am |
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Jerry Sandusky writes that he is having a very challenging time in prison. TMZ has obtained letters written by the former Penn State coach from his prison cell. Sandusky says he is trying to get better, but calls his conviction a grave injustice and he will continue battling the case until the last whistle. Sandusky is doing 30 to 60 for sexually abusing boys.
Vince Fumo is out of prison today. The former state senator from Philadelphia has been in a federal prison in... Read More |
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| Ross Township Monroe County Municipal Building Shooting, I-295 Van Crash, PA LCB Record Profits |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 08/06/13 12:17 am | updated: 08/06/13 2:36 am |
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| Authorities say 3 people are dead after a shooting during a monthly meeting at a municipal building in Ross Township, Monroe County Monday night. Monroe County emergency management director Guy Miller says the shooting happened Monday evening during Ross township's regular monthly meeting. He says the gunman has been captured and is in state police custody. The gunman armed with a long gun shot at the building and continued to shoot as he walked inside. After the first rounds of shots,... Read More |
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| U.S. Court strikes 'I (heart) Boobies' School Ban; LHP Bastardo Suspended; Eagles Practice at Linc |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/05/13 10:26 pm | updated: 08/05/13 10:26 pm |
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| In 2010, Brianna Hawk and Kayla Martinez, from Easton Area School District (PA), challenged their school when they were told they couldn't wear the rubber "I (heart) Boobies!" bracelets in support of breast cancer. When they were suspended for wearing them on Breast Awareness Day they sued with the help of the ACLU. District solicitor John Freund contends that the bracelets have a sexual undertone that can bring disruption in the middle school environment. Today, however, the 3rd U.S.... Read More |
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| Credible Threat to Americans, Weather Breaks in Philadelphia, Parents Arrested in Upper Darby |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/05/13 11:11 am | updated: 08/05/13 11:11 am |
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Twenty two embassies and consulates in the Middle East and North Africa are closed today and a worldwide travel alert is in effect for Americans. Nineteen embassies will remain closed through next weekend. According to the White House, there is a credible threat of an Al Qaeda strike against Americans. There are reports that suicide bombers have had explosives surgically implanted in their bodies.
The weather over the next few days in Philadelphia will be much more comfortable... Read More |
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| U.S Enbassy Closings, PHL Airport Travel Unaffected, 2nd Street Festival |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 08/05/13 12:46 am | updated: 08/05/13 12:46 am |
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The U.S. State Department announced it will extend the closures of almost two dozen embassies and consulates, prompted by an uncovered al Qaeda plot, through Saturday due to an "abundance of caution." Officials picked up clues into the al Qaeda operation against diplomatic posts in the Middle East and other Muslim countries over the weekend. House Homeland Security Chairman called it "one of the most specific and credible threats I've seen, perhaps since 9/11."
A world-wide... Read More |
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| 2nd Street Festival Free Multi-Block Party this Sun. Aug. 4; 
Broadcast Live on iradiophilly |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/03/13 5:21 am | updated: 08/03/13 5:21 am |
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| Philadelphia, PA (Northern Liberties) The founders of the 2nd Street Festival today announced the final programming and vendor lineup, sealing the deal on their promise to light up Northern Liberties with a musical bash and multi-block party on Sunday, August 4th. The event is a FREE, all-day celebration of the community and culture on 2nd Street and will present a total of 27 artists on four stages, at Georgetown, Laurel,... Read More |
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| Eagles Excuse Riley Cooper for Counseling; Woman Falls from 12th Story Penns Landing |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/02/13 9:22 pm | updated: 08/02/13 9:22 pm |
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| Philadelphia Wide Receiver Riley Cooper has been excused from all team activities as he undergoes counseling and sensitivity training. He will meet with professionals recommended by the Eagle's organization. Riley has apologized to fans, family, friends, coaches, and teammates following the release of a video showing him using a racial slur at a concert in June. Coach Chip Kelly made it clear that Riley is not in danger of being cut from the team, but needs to personally address this... Read More |
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| Dead Dolphins at Jersey Shore, Woman Dies in Fall From Condo, L and I Hearings |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/02/13 11:56 am | updated: 08/02/13 11:56 am |
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Two more dead dolphins washed up at the Jersey shore yesterday and environmental officials are still searching for the reason the dolphins are dying. These two at Ocean City and Margate bring the total dead dolphins on the beach to over 20. So far the deaths have been linked to pneumonia and common dolphin virus.
A woman died this morning after a fall from the 12th floor of the waterfront Dockside Condominiums on Columbus Boulevard. The 30 year old woman was pronounced dead at... Read More |
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| PA Convention Center Strike Ends, Bensalem Hairless Fox, Chester Man Shot and Killed |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 08/02/13 3:19 am | updated: 08/02/13 3:19 am |
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After 16 hours, the strike at the Pennsylvania Convention Center is over. Labor unions at the Pennsylvania Convention Center staged a walkout Thursday. The carpenters' union notified the Convention Center of its intention to go on strike in the midst of contract negotiations. The carpenters' union is the largest at the Convention Center. Four of six unions joined today’s walkout; a fifth was honoring picket lines but was not on strike.
A hairless fox was seen twice... Read More |
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