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Two Homes Collapse in South Philly; Body Found in Trunk in Tow Yard; NJ Adds DE to List, Carney Mad |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 07/21/20 10:50 pm | updated: 07/21/20 10:50 pm |
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Two vacant home collapsed in South Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon, 7/21. It happened just after Noon on the 700 block of Mercy Street. One of the homes was completely vacant, while the other was currently under construction. Crews from Eastern Contracting were working inside this morning but were out on a lunch break when it came down. License and Inspections says that the workers did have a permit. Two cars parked on the street were crushed. L+I is inspecting the cause of the... Read More |
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President Donald Trump Says Pandemic Will 'Get Worse Before It Gets Better'; 'Wear A Mask' |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 07/21/20 9:19 pm | updated: 07/21/20 9:19 pm |
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President Donald Trump appeared by himself in the White House press room on Tuesday, 7/21, to give a coronavirus COVID-19 update. It has been several months since Trump and the coronavirus task force has given daily briefings. On Tuesday he conceded that, "It will probably unfortunately get worse before it gets better. That's something I don't like saying but it is." Trump seems to have taken a turn on masks. He is now promoting their use. "We're asking everybody when you're not able to... Read More |
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Teen Charged in Unborn Baby Death in Street Race; 300k Chickens Die in Fire; Pilot Lands on Rt. 422 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 07/21/20 4:27 pm | updated: 07/21/20 4:27 pm |
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A teen has been arrested after a pregnant woman was struck and critically injured and her unborn baby was killed following a crash during a street race on Broad Street early Monday morning, 7/20. 19-year-old Yaaseen Bivines has been charged with 3rd-degree murder of an unborn child, aggravated assault, DUI, reckless driving, racing on a highway, driving without a license and causing a death, simple assault, and other related charges. A 16-year-old teen driving the other car was also... Read More |
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Mayor Kenney and DA Krasner Respond to Pres. Trump; Philly's Trash Problem; NJ Allows Contact Sports |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 07/20/20 9:42 pm | updated: 07/20/20 9:42 pm |
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Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and District Attorney Larry Krasner responded Monday, 7/20, after President Donald Trump suggested that he would send federal law enforcement agents to several major US cities run by Democratic mayors, including Philadelphia, to deal with protestors and other violence. Trump was addressing the recent use of federal law enforcement agencies in Portland, Oregon, which has seen nightly protests since late May. "The police are afraid to do anything," Trump said.... Read More |
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Babysitter Charged in 2yo King Hill Murder; NJ Fed Judge Shooter Found Dead; Philly Gyms Open |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 07/20/20 2:37 pm | updated: 07/20/20 2:37 pm |
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Philadelphia Police say that a babysitter has been arrested for the death of a 2yo toddler that has been missing for almost two weeks. 24-year-old Tianna Parks is charged with murder, interference with the custody of children, abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence, and obstruction of justice. An investigation by the police along with the FBI uncovered cellphone video that confirmed the 2-year-old King Hill had been killed. "The death of King Hill is an unbearable tragedy that is... Read More |
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Family: Missing 2yo King Hill Killed; Philly Heat Heath Emergency; Horsham Apartment Fire, 1 Dead |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 07/19/20 10:03 pm | updated: 07/19/20 10:03 pm |
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The family of missing 2-year-old King Hill of Philadelphia says that detectives confirmed to them on Sunday afternoon, 7/19, that the boy has been killed. Police went to the family's Strawberry Mansion home and told them that they believe they know who is responsible. Police have not released any details. An arrest may have already been made. The family also said that police do not have the boy's body. "We don't even know where his body is, he's just out there laying somewhere. We don't... Read More |
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'I WILL BREATHE' Mural Painted on Parkway; Body Found Ocean City, NJ; Man Charged in Forklift Heist |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 07/18/20 4:08 pm | updated: 07/18/20 4:08 pm |
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A street mural written in bold, capital yellow letters was painted on Friday night, 7/17, along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway outer lanes near 22nd Street. It reads 'I WILL BREATHE' meant to be an evolution of 'I Can't Breathe' which are the last words of Eric Garner and George Floyd used by many protestors calling for police reform. The mural was created by the 'I Will Breathe' activist group founded by Nasir Bell as an offshoot of Black Lives Matter. Their Read More |
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Philly Officials Delay Removing Protest Camp; Philly Gyms Can Open 7/20; Car Chase Ends Deadly Crash |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 07/16/20 3:43 pm | updated: 07/18/20 1:06 pm |
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Philadelphia city officials announced on Thursday, 7/16, that they are postponing plans to close a protest homeless encampment near 22nd Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. The city had planned to remove the encampment tomorrow Friday, 7/17, but officials say that conversations are still ongoing with camp representatives. "Conversations between the city and the group are ongoing and we're still hoping to reach a reasonable outcome. The city continues to make every effort to assist... Read More |
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Philly Pregnant Woman Shot Was Not Target; MontCo School Reopen Guide; Villanova to Quarantine/Test |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 07/17/20 10:35 pm | updated: 07/17/20 10:35 pm |
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Philadelphia Police believe that a pregnant woman who was shot and killed on Thursday afternoon, 7/16, was not the intended target, but that the shooter was looking to hit her boyfriend. It happened around 2:30 p.m. on the 2500 block of West Berks Street. 25-year-old Shaliyah Davis was shot in the head while sitting in an SUV. Her boyfriend took off running (he did have a gun himself) and was followed by the shooter who fired more shots. That exchange was captured by a surveillance... Read More |
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No Charges for Allentown Police in Viral Arrest; Wolf Withholds Lebanon Co Funds; John's Roast Pork |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 07/17/20 4:45 pm | updated: 07/17/20 4:45 pm |
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The Lehigh County District Attorney's office will not be filing charges against Allentown Police officers seen in a viral video arresting a man outside of St. Luke's Sacred Heart Hospital last weekend. District Attorney James Martin said that after a thorough review, the officer placed his knee on the man's head, not his neck. It happened on Saturday, 7/11, around 7:15 p.m. 37-year-old Edward Borrero was outside the hospital on the sidewalk vomiting, stumbling, and yelling at officers... Read More |
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