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| The 57th Annual Grammy Awards: Recap, Winners, and Videos; Sam Smith Wins Big |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/09/15 2:59 am | updated: 02/09/15 2:59 am |
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The 57th Annual Grammy Awards was once again held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Sam Smith was the big winner on the night, taking home 4 golden gramophone trophies. See winners below.
AC/DC opened the show with "Rock or Bust" before diving into "Highway to Hell." The crowd joined in with light-up devil horns handed out all to props. LL Cool J hosted the night and was short and sweet in his intro. Taylor Swift started off the night by presenting the Best New Artist award... Read More |
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| No Measles in Montgomery County Teen; Instagram Rolex Post Brings Burglars; Student Dead in Dorm |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/08/15 11:57 pm | updated: 02/08/15 11:57 pm |
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| A 15-year-old boy from Montgomery County suspected of having the measles has been cleared of having the disease, health officials said Sunday. The teen had presented symptoms of the disease and was self-isolating at home while specimens were being tested. The Montgomery County Department of Health said that after extensive analyzing they determined the boy does not have the measles virus. The tests also show that he has previously been inoculated against the virus. Despite no immediate... Read More |
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| Herb Magee Wins Number 1000; Nutter Spokesman Doug Oliver Joins Race; Police Dispatcher Fatal DUI |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/08/15 1:39 am | updated: 02/08/15 1:39 am |
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| Philadelphia University Men's Basketball Head Coach reached a milestone Saturday evening achieved by only one other NCAA coach. 73-year-old Herb Magee earned his 1,000th career win with an 80-60 win over Post University at the Gallagher Center on campus. Mike Krzyzewski of Duke recorded his 1,000th win back on January 18th at St. John’s. Magee has coached the Division II Rams for 48 years. The West Catholic grad was a two-time All American for then Philadelphia College of Textiles... Read More |
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| Possible Measles Case in Montgomery County, PA; Chester County Teacher Arrested for Sex with Student |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/06/15 10:13 pm | updated: 02/06/15 10:16 pm |
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| Officials in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, are investigating a reported case of physician suspected measles. The County Health Department has evaluated and tested the patient, a 15-year-old boy. Specimens have been sent to the State Public Health Laboratory to determine if the teen does infact have the measles. The patient is self-isolating at home until the results of the tests are complete. It is not clear if the teen had been vaccinated against the virus or not. There is currently... Read More |
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| Kinsessing Shooting; Rape Victim Testimony; Pope Says Spanking is Okay |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/06/15 8:08 pm | updated: 02/06/15 8:08 pm |
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A 51 year old man was shot 17 times in the Kinsessing section of Philadelphia overnight. Police suspect there were two shooters firing semi-automatic weapons at close range due to the number of shell casings surrounding the collapsed victim. The victim’s wallet was found on the ground, suggesting robbery may have been the motive.
The 33 year old mother of two who was raped in a parking garage at 17th and Callowhill took the witness stand in a hearing yesterday and broke... Read More |
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| Kingsessing Shooting, Brine and Salt Cost, Christie Vetoes Contractor Product Supply Bill |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 02/06/15 10:57 am | updated: 02/06/15 10:57 am |
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Police say a man was shot at 17 times and killed overnight in the Kingsessing section of Philadelphia. This happened around midnight on the 1400 block of South Paxon Street. Police say after responding to calls of numerous shots being fired, they found a 51-year-old man — shot in the face and body — lying unconsciousness in the sidewalk. He was pronounced dead on the scene. Police say they believe they are looking for two suspects who fled the scene on foot.
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| Philly Cops Charged in Beating; Crack Found in Philadelphia School; Copper Theft/Arson Ring Busted |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/05/15 10:25 pm | updated: 02/05/15 10:25 pm |
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| Two Philadelphia Police officers have been charged with beating an innocent man and falsely reporting the incident. Around 10:00 p.m. on May 29, 2013, near North 7th and Somerset streets, Officers Sean McKnight and Kevin Robinson pulled over 23-year-old Najee Rivera who was driving a scooter. During the stop Rivera became frightened and drove away. The officers chased after him in their patrol car without using their lights and siren, which is against procedure. When they caught up to... Read More |
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| Cameras on Bar Exteriors Proposed; Cops Okay Stopping Shovelers; $35 M Offer to Schools |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/05/15 11:33 am | updated: 02/05/15 11:33 am |
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Philadelphia City Councilman, Curtis Jones Jr. will propose that every business that serves alcohol be required to install exterior cameras on their establishments. This is in response to the death of Shane Montgomery who was missing for weeks after leaving a Manayunk bar and ultimately found drowned in the Schuylkill River. Police didn't get their first glimpse of Shane on video until 2 weeks after he disappeared.
Lower Merion's Police Superintendent Michael McGrath says that... Read More |
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| Kathleen Kane Perjury Case, Fight For Air Climb, Donation Bin Regulation |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 02/05/15 11:14 am | updated: 02/05/15 11:14 am |
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| Lawyers for Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane have filed a legal brief as she continues her effort to nullify a grand jury presentment that has recommended charges against her in connection with alleged grand jury leaks. Kane’s lawyers argue that a judge had no authority under any current, valid state law to appoint a special prosecutor to conduct a grand jury investigation of the attorney general. They say there was once a statute that allowed for that, but that it expired... Read More |
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| ex-Philly Cop Sentenced 17 years; Robber w/ Toy Gun Killed by Victim; Lost Goat in Bridgeton, NJ |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/04/15 9:41 pm | updated: 02/04/15 9:41 pm |
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A former Philadelphia Police officer was sentenced today to 17 years in prison. Jonathan Garcia would use a confidential informant to help set up drug dealers, which he would then rob drugs and cash from while in uniform after stopping them. Garcia would turn around and sell the drugs, usually heroin and pills. Garcia's partner, Sydemy Joanis, also charged with stealing money but not dealing the drugs, was sentenced today to 5 years in prison.
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