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| Perseid Meteor Showers in Philadelphia Sky August 13 2014 |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/14/14 1:07 am | updated: 08/14/14 1:07 am |
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Each August as the Earth's annual orbit takes it through the remains of the comet Swift-Tuttle, we are treated to a dramatic show of meteors streaking through the sky called the Perseids. Named because they seem to radiate from the constellation Perseus, this meteor shower will peak tonight August 13th and through the weekend.
It is not uncommon to see up to 40-60 meteors an hour with the Perseids. The moon is in a waning gibbous phase and could interfere. It will also be rising... Read More |
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| Murray Home Burglarized by Nephew; West Goshen Leader Killed by Truck; Upper Merion Man Guilty |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/13/14 8:15 pm | updated: 08/13/14 8:15 pm |
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| Two men were arrested early this morning breaking into the home of murder victim Connie McClain-Murray in Northeast Philadelphia. It happened at 2:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Murray home on the 2800 block of Tolbut Street in the Holme Circle neighborhood. A witness saw the two men trying to pry open a door and called 911. Police arrived in time to catch them before they got into the house or fled the scene. They have been identified by police as 32-year-old Steven Anderson and 27-year-old... Read More |
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| Revel Casino to Close, Everett Theatre Remembers Robin Williams, I-95 PA Tpk Connection |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/13/14 12:13 pm | updated: 08/13/14 12:13 pm |
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Revel Casino, once hoped to be the savior of Atlantic City, will close in September after just 2 years. The $2.4 billion casino will sit vacant after the summer when 3,100 people lose their jobs. Revel has been unable to find a buyer to pay even pennies on the dollar for the sleek new gambling hall, underscoring the oversaturated market conditions on the east coast.
Sadness is lingering over the loss of actor/comedian Robin Williams who committed suicide on Monday. At the... Read More |
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| ROCK REMEMBERS ALBUMS AND BIRTHDAYS AUG. 13TH |
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 by: JoeS - Springfield, PA
started: 08/13/14 12:11 pm | updated: 08/13/14 12:11 pm |
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ALBUMS
The Beatles---Help!---1965
King Curtis---Everybody's Talkin'---1970
Lynyrd Skynyrd---Pronounced, Leh-nerd Skin-nerd---1973
Chicago---Chicago 13---1979
Don Henley---I Can't Stand Still---1982
Twisted Sister---Love Os For Suckers---1987
Pixies---Bossanova---1990
Duran Duran---Liberty---1990
Curtis Mayfield---The Reture Of Superfly---1990
Brooks & Dunn---Brand New Man---1991
Shenna Easton---No... Read More |
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| Oxford Circle Hit and Run, Child Immigrant Students Increase, Lauren Bacall Passes |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 08/13/14 2:00 am | updated: 08/13/14 2:00 am |
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Police are searching for a driver who fled the scene after striking a teen on a bike in Oxford Circle Tuesday night. The teen was riding his bike when he was struck by a vehicle. The driver then drove away from the scene. The teen was taken to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children with a leg injury. Police say they are are searching for a charcoal-colored Nissan Pathfinder that fled southbound on the Boulevard.
This year the federal government expects 60,000... Read More |
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| West Deptford Police $25,750 Reward; Revel Casino to Close Sept. 10th; $2.5M Owed to Philly Police |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/12/14 10:36 pm | updated: 08/12/14 10:36 pm |
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| A $25,750 reward is now being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction of those responsible in a drive-by shooting at a Gloucester County, New Jersey Police station early this morning. The incident happened around 4:05 a.m. on Tuesday at the West Deptford Police Department building in Thorofare, NJ. Surveillance cameras mounted on the building show a small dark-colored sedan driving eastbound through the parking lot. Someone in the vehicle fired seven shots at the... Read More |
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| Philly Folk Festival This Weekend! August 14-17th 2014 |
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 by: KatieDavidson - Middletown, NJ
started: 08/12/14 2:12 pm | updated: 08/12/14 2:12 pm |
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The 53rd Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival is happening this weekend, August 15-17 at Old Poole Farm near Schwenksville, PA. The festival is the longest running festival of its kind in the country. Join thousands of people along the hillside to experience the sounds of folk music as you enjoy the scenic pastoral landscape.
Five stages will be playing simultaneously with artists ranging from exciting new performers to established bands who never disappoint. This year, some of the... Read More |
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| ROCK REMEMBERS ALBUMS AND BIRTHDAYS AUG.12TH |
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by: JoeS - Springfield, PA
started: 08/12/14 12:19 pm | updated: 08/12/14 12:19 pm |
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ALBUMS
Aretha Franklin---Laughing On The Outside---1963
The Kinks---The Kinks Greatest Hits!---1966
Big Brother & The Holding Company---Big Brother & The Holding Company---1967
Roberta Flack---Chapter Two---1970
Luther Vandross---Never Too Much---1981
Bob Dylan---Shot Of Love---1981
Queensryche---Queensryche---1983
Neil Young---Old Ways---1985
Paul Simon---Graceland---1986
Metallica---Metallica---1991
Bob... Read More |
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| Robin Williams Movies To Come; Moorsetown Burglaries; Heroin Bust in Delaware |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/12/14 12:10 pm | updated: 08/12/14 12:10 pm |
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Fans of comic genius Robin Williams are remembering his body of work today. Williams was found dead yesterday of an apparent suicide. Robin Williams had been battling severe depression. In addition to his comedy and dramatic work in films past, there are 4 more movies featuring Robin Williams that are set to be released over the next two years.
There was another home intrusion and pro-style burglary in Moorestown New Jersey. Homeowners returned after a weekend away to find... Read More |
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| Robin Williams Dead at 63, Arpino Gets Purple Heart, Delaware Phone Scam |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 08/12/14 2:22 am | updated: 08/12/14 2:22 am |
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| Oscar winning actor Robin Williams was found dead of an apparent suicide in his home Monday. CBS released this statement: "Our world has lost a comic genius, a gifted actor and a beautiful man. We will remember Robin Williams as one of the unique talents of his time who was loved by many, but also as a kind, caring soul, who treated his colleagues and co-workers with great affection and respect. Our heartfelt thoughts and sympathies go out to his family, loved ones and friends." Robin... Read More |
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