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| 25yo Pregnant Woman Shot/Killed in Car; MontCo Contact Tracers Rebuffed; Bucks Students Face Shields |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/16/20 11:30 pm | updated: 07/16/20 11:30 pm |
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| A 25-year-old pregnant woman has died after being shot in the face in Strawberry Mansion on Thursday afternoon, 7/16. It happened around 2:30 p.m. on the 2500 block of West Berks Street. The woman was sitting in an SUV after having just visited a relative. The shooter opened up the door and fired once inside, hitting her in the head. She was rushed to Temple University Hospital where she later died. She was four months pregnant. The man fled on foot. Police have video of a second man... Read More |
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| PA Closes Bars/Nightclubs, Restaurants 25% Capacity; PSAC Cancels Fall Sports; Camden Aquarium Opens |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/15/20 9:31 pm | updated: 07/15/20 9:31 pm |
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| Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced a roll back on restrictions in the wake of a recent rise in coronavirus COVID-19 infections. The statewide mitigation efforts will affect bars, restaurants, night clubs, gyms, catered events, and other gatherings. Bars and nightclubs must shut down again, unless they also offer sit down dining. They can continue take-out alcohol sales if licensed. Restaurants must limit capacity to 25% (down from 50%). Indoor events are limited to 25 persons.... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Schools Plan Virtual/In-Person This Fall; Body of Woman Found; Squish the Lantern Fly |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/15/20 4:42 pm | updated: 07/15/20 4:45 pm |
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| The School District of Philadelphia has announced its plan for returning students to school for the upcoming 2020-21 academic year amid the ongoing coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Philadelphia School District Superintendent Dr. William Hite, Mayor Jim Kenney, and Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley laid out the plans on Wednesday, July 15. The district is going with a hybrid model with a split schedule of in-person instruction and virtual learning. Schools will be broken up into two... Read More |
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| Philly Man Saves Woman Drowning in Wildwood; Wolf Signs Two Police Bills; Manco Reopens, No Slices |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/15/20 12:48 am | updated: 07/15/20 12:48 am |
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| A Philadelphia tow truck driver/mechanic is being called a hero after saving a young woman's life who was struggling swimming down the shore on Tuesday evening, 7/14. It happened around 7:30-8 p.m. near Baker Avenue in Wildwood. Tyree Ward of East Oak Lane was packing up to leave the beach with his family when a young woman came running up saying her friend was drowning. All of the lifeguards had been gone for a while. Ward spotted 20-year-old Katie Stonehill out in the waves, dropped... Read More |
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| Philly Man Saves Woman Drowning in Wildwood; Wolf Signs Two Police Bills; Manco Reopens, No Slices |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/15/20 12:39 am | updated: 07/15/20 12:39 am |
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| A Philadelphia tow truck driver/mechanic is being called a hero after saving a young woman's life who was struggling swimming down the shore on Tuesday evening, 7/14. It happened around 7:30-8 p.m. near Baker Avenue in Wildwood. Tyree Ward of East Oak Lane was packing up to leave the beach with his family when a young woman came running up saying her friend was drowning. All of the lifeguards had been gone for a while. Ward spotted 20-year-old Katie Stonehill out in the waves, dropped... Read More |
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| Philly Cancels Large Events Until Feb 2021; MDO Brian Abernathy Resigns; NJ Removes DE From List |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/14/20 6:46 pm | updated: 07/14/20 6:46 pm |
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| Philadelphia officials announced that no large scale public events will be held in the city until at least February 28, 2021. The moratorium was set in place over concerns from coronavirus COVID-19. Iconic events such as the Broad Street Run, Philadelphia Marathon, Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the Mummer's on New Year's Day have been canceled. The order applies to all special events or gatherings on public property with 50 or more people. It includes festivals, parades, concerts,... Read More |
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| Managing Director Brian Abernathy Expected to Resign; Allentown Police Release Video; Search for 2yo |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/13/20 11:29 pm | updated: 07/13/20 11:29 pm |
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| Philadelphia's Managing Director Brian Abernathy is expected to announce his resignation on Tuesday at a 1 p.m. press conference according to multiple reports. Abernathy (as well as Mayor Jim Kenney and Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw) has faced recent criticism and calls for resignation over the city's response to protest and civil unrest and the police department's use of force. "I trusted our police tactics, managed multiple large events and trusted how we prepared," Abernathy... Read More |
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| Washington Football Team Retires Name/Logo; Woman Killed by SEPTA Bus; 3 Teens Die AC Express Crash |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/13/20 9:37 pm | updated: 07/13/20 9:37 pm |
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| The Washington, D.C. NFL franchise announced on Monday, 7/13, that it is retiring the team name 'Redskins' and the team's associated logo featuring a Native American man with feathered headdress. This comes after the completion of a 'thorough review' of the name announced on July 3. The team says that majority owner Dan Snyder and Coach Ron Rivera "are working closely to develop a new name and design approach that will enhance the standing of our proud, tradition rich franchise and... Read More |
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| Teen Hero Gives Life to Save Women At Shore; Protest After Allentown Police Vid; DE on PA Quarantine |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/12/20 4:47 pm | updated: 07/12/20 4:47 pm |
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| An 18-year-old recent high school graduate is being called a 'hero' after saving two women caught in the rough surf in Ventnor, NJ on Friday evening, 7/10. Jalan Alston of Brooklyn, NY was visiting the shore with a few friends to celebrate their graduation from George Westinghouse High School. Alston saw the two women struggling in the choppy water due to Tropical Storm Fay. He was able to push the two to shore, but he never resurfaced. The Coast Guard, Ventnor Police and lifeguards, and... Read More |
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| Arrest Missing Lancaster Amish Woman Stoltzfoos; No Free Slurpees 7/11; 2x Shootings; Jackson Fined |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/11/20 4:14 pm | updated: 07/11/20 4:14 pm |
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| The Lancaster County District Attorney's office announced on Saturday afternoon, 7/11, that they have charged a Paradise Township man with kidnapping in the disappearance of an 18-year-old Amish woman last month. 34-year-old Justo Smoker was charged with felony kidnapping and misdemeanor false imprisonment of Linda Stoltzfoos. Smoker was arrested on Friday, 7/10, at his place of employment and is being held at Lancaster County Prison without bail. Stoltzfoos has been missing since June... Read More |
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