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Funnel Cloud Over New Jersey Graduation, Philadelphia Bike Lanes, Clergy Abuse Jury Pause |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA started: 06/08/12 8:55 am | updated: 06/08/12 5:34 pm |
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A frightening low funnel like cloud developed at the outdoor graduation ceremonies at Absegami High School in Galloway Township last evening. Everyone had received their diplomas as the tornado-like cloud appeared on the school's football field. Most ran for cover from the high winds, lightning, hail and rain. Only minor injuries were reported. The cloud was not a tornado, there was no rotation. It was a wall cloud, which can be produced by thunderstorms, and do sometimes turn into tornados.... Read More |
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Bob Welch Commits Suicide, Rally for Religious Freedom, Teens Prefer Pot over Cigarettes |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA started: 06/08/12 2:16 pm | updated: 06/08/12 2:16 pm |
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Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Bob Welch is dead. Welch died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest at his home in Nashville. Bob Welch also enjoyed a solo career that included hits, Sentimental Lady in 1977 and Ebony Eyes in 1978. Welch left a suicide note and had been dealing with health issue
Today at noon rallies got underway in cities across the country opposing new guidelines that require health insurers to cover contraception costs. The Nationwide Rally for... Read More |
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Clergy-Sex Abuse Jury Prepares for Long Haul, City Council Adjusting 12-pet limit Ordinance. |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 06/07/12 8:44 pm | updated: 06/07/12 8:44 pm |
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Jurors in the clergy abuse case against two Archdiocese of Philadelphia priests are gearing up for a long deliberation. They first entered the jury room with the case in their hands last Friday afternoon and have since sent back inquiries on legal guidance as well as additional evidence. Today they asked Judge M. Teresa Sarmina if they could have off tomorrow and return late Monday, cuting family obligations, such as graduations. Next week they will also have off Wednesday and Friday. This jury... Read More |
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Eagles Release Joe Banner, Jerry Sandusky Love Letters, Obama Fundraising Tour in Philly |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA started: 06/07/12 12:14 pm | updated: 06/07/12 12:14 pm |
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The Philadelphia Eagles and Team President, Joe Banner have parted ways. Jeffrey Lurie stated that it is simply a front office succession plan. But there have been rumors of a power struggle between head coach, Andy Reid and Banner over key decisions affecting the team. COO Don Smolenski and GM Howie Roseman will take over day-to-day chores.
One of Jerry Sandusky’s alleged victims claims to have love letters written to him by Sandusky. The jury is now complete and... Read More |
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Wawa Welcome America, North Philadelphia Homicide, Coatesville Row Home Fire |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA started: 06/07/12 8:14 am | updated: 06/07/12 8:14 am |
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Some of the events have been announced for this year's "Wawa Welcome America" celebration, during the days surrounding America's birthday on July 4th.
'Taste of Philadelphia,' "kicks off June 29th and goes through until Sunday, July 1st." Sunday, July 1st, will also be "Gospel Day" on Penn's Landing. Also back this year, on July 3rd, Peter Nero and the Pops. And the festivities wrap up with a free party on the Parkway, July 4th, featuring "The Roots."
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Welcome America Festivities Announced, Police Raid Jim's Steaks for Drug Dealer |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 06/06/12 8:44 pm | updated: 06/06/12 8:44 pm |
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Today the City of Philadelphia announced some of the planned festivities for the 10 day Wawa Welcome America Festival coming up at the end of this month and into the 4th of July. Some of the big events planned include the kickoff Philly at the Movies showing of “The Great Gatsby†in Rittenhouse Square June 25th. The Taste of Philadelphia celebration takes place at Penn's Landing June 29th-July 1st. Peter Nero and the Pops... Read More |
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Michelle Obama Visits Philadelphia LIVE Video (at the Constitution Center) |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 06/06/12 6:02 pm | updated: 06/06/12 6:02 pm |
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First Lady Michelle Obama will be appearing at approx. 3:30p
Live Video of Michelle Obama for campaign stop at the Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
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Clergy Abuse Tab Over $11 Million, Neshaminy Teacher Strike, Babysitter Murder Trial |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA started: 06/06/12 12:38 pm | updated: 06/06/12 12:38 pm |
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Archbishop Charles Chaput estimates that the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has spent more than $11 million on the ongoing clergy abuse crisis and that does not include the trial of Monsignor William Lynn. Chaput stressed that the money to pay the bills will come from the sale of excess property owned by the archdiocese.
It’s getting ugly in the Neshaminy School Distrct over the teacher strike. Angry parents and students are throwing things and heckling striking teachers on... Read More |
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Grizzly Bear announces new Album and releases first track |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 06/06/12 4:37 am | updated: 06/06/12 4:37 am |
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Brooklyn's Grizzly Bear have announced the follow up album to 2009's breakout Veckatimest. The yet untitled release will be available September 16th. This will be the band's fourth. The first track released, called "Sleeping Ute", has a comparatively complex sound for the indie rockers to previous work.
Check it out here:
The track listing for the new album looks like this:
"Sleeping Ute"
"Speak in Round"
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East Goshen Burglar Arrest, Miss PA USA 2012 Quits, Barking Bachelorette |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA started: 06/06/12 2:17 am | updated: 06/06/12 2:17 am |
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Westtown-East Goshen police have arrested a man after he allegedly broke into a home in East Goshen Township. A resident reported that she had been in her bedroom when a black male entered her house before fleeing on foot.
Police searched the area and found an unsecured residence, where they discovered the suspect concealed under articles inside a basement closet.
During this weekend’s Miss USA Pageant, after she lost, Miss Pennsylvania USA 2012 quit.... Read More |
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