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| Missing Boy Found Drowned; VIDEO Double Attack on S. Philly Woman; New Wynnewood Whole Foods |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/07/15 12:36 pm | updated: 08/07/15 12:36 pm |
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The body of the 11 year old Folcroft boy who went missing Monday was recovered in Darby Creek. Laquan Lattimore's death was determined to be an accidental drowning by the Medical Examiner. Foul play is not suspected, although his bicycle and backpack he was wearing were not recovered.
Philadelphia Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a man who assaulted a woman twice in South Philadelphia last week. Surveillance video shows the man attack the woman then after he... Read More |
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| Amoroso's Closing, Papal Regional Rail Passes Resale Pricing, Reading Terminal Market Undecided |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 08/07/15 10:36 am | updated: 08/07/15 10:36 am |
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Amoroso's Baking Company is closing its Philadelphia bakery starting in October, and moving to Bellmawr, New Jersey. About 200 people are being laid off, but they’re able to apply for new jobs at the facility in Camden County. Amoroso's and Ginsburg Bakery of Atlantic City are opening a new joint facility in Bellmawr, taking advantage of New Jersey tax credits.
Regional rail passes for the weekend of the Papal visit are already up for sale on Craigslist and eBay, even... Read More |
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| Music News - Dr. Dre Donating 'Compton' Royalties; Grace Potter's New Album; Hunter Hayes Covers JT |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/07/15 6:23 am | updated: 08/07/15 6:23 am |
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| Dr. Dre has announced that he will be donating all of his artist royalties from his new album Compton to charity. The money will got towards funding a performing arts facility in Compton. Dre reached out to Compton Mayor Aja Brown who already had plans for the entertainment complex. Dre said. "I've been really trying to do something special for Compton and just couldn't quite figure out what it was. She actually had this idea and she was already in the process of working on it. I... Read More |
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| Kathleen Kane Charged in Grand Jury Leak; Body in Darby Creek ID'd as Boy; North Philly Bat Attack |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/06/15 9:24 pm | updated: 08/06/15 9:24 pm |
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| Montgomery County District Attorney Risa Ferman announced charges today against Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane. The charges come after a lengthly investigation by the Montgomery County District Attorney's office after a grand jury recommended charges against the state's top prosecutor back in January. Kane is charged with obstruction of administration of law, official oppression, criminal conspiracy, perjury and false swearing. She is accused of leaking confidential... Read More |
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| Pope Francis Visit Presents Challenges for City, Businesses, and Residents |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/06/15 9:14 am | updated: 08/06/15 9:14 am |
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Road closures and massive security surrounding the visit of Pope Francis in September will force many to change their plans for that weekend. The Secret Service has informed couples who had weddings and reception plans in the city that they would have to cancel and reschedule. Businesses will have to close with the shutdown of the Ben Franklin Bridge and major arteries around the city.
It will be the biggest event in the history of Philadelphia and it comes with challenges. ... Read More |
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| Papal Visit Road Closures, Jade Precision Fire, UPenn Chemical Spill |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 08/06/15 8:32 am | updated: 08/06/15 8:32 am |
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The Ben Franklin Bridge and other major roadways throughout the city will be closed the weekend of the papal visit in September, Mayor Michael Nutter and state officials announced during a press conference on Wednesday.
• I-76 eastbound from I-476 to I-95 and I-76 westbound from I-95 to U.S. Route 1 (Roosevelt Extension)
• I-676 in both directions from I-76 to I-95
• U.S. Route 1 in both directions from U.S. 30 to Belmont Avenue.
The... Read More |
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| Music News - John Mayer Joining Dead Members; Macklemore Song 'Growing Up'; Kurt Cobain's 1st Demo |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/06/15 6:30 am | updated: 08/06/15 6:30 am |
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| The Grateful Dead may have played their final shows under that name but that doesn't mean the members have hung up their instruments. It was announced today that John Mayer will join Bob Weir, Bill Kreutzmann and Mickey Hart this Halloween at Madison Square Garden as Dead & Company. Rounding out the band will be Allman Brothers bassist Oteil Burbridge and Ratdog keyboardist Jeff Chimenti. Phil Lesh and Bruce Hornsby are not involved. Mike Gordon of Phish had rehearsed with the lineup but... Read More |
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| Papal Traffic Box and Road Closures; Body Found in Search for Boy; Bucks Man Kills Father With Sword |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/05/15 9:12 pm | updated: 08/05/15 9:12 pm |
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| Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter and city officials announced major traffic plans and road closures today for the Papal visit in September. Pope Francis will be in town Saturday and Sunday, September 26th and 27th, and 1.5 million people are expected to be visiting for his appearances during the weekend. In order to ensure the safety of everyone they have set up a "traffic box" around Center City. It basically goes from South Street to Spring Garden/Ridge/Girard in the north and... Read More |
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| Missing Folcroft Boy; Jimmy Rollins on Ryne Sandberg; Dorney Park Investigation |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/05/15 11:57 am | updated: 08/05/15 11:57 am |
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Police in Folcroft, Pennsylvania are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing boy. The FBI has now joined in the search for 11-year-old Laquan Lattimore. Lattimore was last seen Monday afternoon. Anyone with information is asked to call Folcroft Police at 610-522-1300 or 911.
Jimmy Rollins came back to Philadelphia last night with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Phillies won the game but during a pre-game interview Jimmy offered his view on why Ryne Sandberg was not... Read More |
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| National Night Out, Wawa Beer Sales, Bridge Toll Increases |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 08/05/15 8:58 am | updated: 08/05/15 8:58 am |
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Philadelphia is one of many cities across America that celebrated National Night Out on Tuesday. Folks across the nation and throughout Philadelphia gathered to celebrate National Night Out, the goal of which is to bring police departments and their local communities together. National Night Out is an annual event that occurs the first Tuesday in August.
Officials in a local township have voted in favor of allowing Wawa to sell beer at one of its locations. The Concord... Read More |
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