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| No $10k for West Chester Halftime Shot; Fake Guns in Instagram Videos; Camden Shooting Tattoo Parlor |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/17/14 10:37 pm | updated: 02/17/14 10:37 pm |
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| A West Chester University student who hit a half-court shot during a halftime challenge during a game on campus Saturday night will not be getting the $10,000 prize. 18-year-old freshman Jack Lavery was picked to participate in the promotion - make four different shots in 25 seconds - during halftime against Shippensburg University. Lavery made the layup, free throw, and three-pointer easily. His first attempt at the half-court shot came up short, and with time winding down he retrieved... Read More |
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| February 15/16 Playlist - Michael Tearson's Marconi Experiment |
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 by: mtearson - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/17/14 7:07 pm | updated: 02/17/14 7:07 pm |
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February 15/16 Playlist - Michael Tearson's Marconi Experiment
1) "High Cost of Low Living" by Allman Brothers Band
2) "Who Loves The Sun" by Velvet Underground
3) "Let’s Get Lost on a Country Road" by The Kit Kats
4) "Green Tambourine" by Lemon Pipers
5) "Nothing Was Delivered" by The Byrds
6) "No One to Run With Anymore" by Allman Brothers Band
7) "Desdemona" by Allman Brothers Band
8) "Hello Hello" by The Sop with... Read More |
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| Album Review: "I See Stars" by La Honda (re-issue) |
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 by: JoeS - Springfield, PA
started: 02/17/14 11:32 am | updated: 02/17/14 6:05 pm |
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| I See Stars was first released in 2002 by the group La Honda and reissued in Jan. 2014 by two of the original members, Sarah Joyce and Malcolm Doherty. You might not recognize any of the members except that Sarah Joyce is the multi-platinum British singer/song writer Rumer. If you are not familiar with Rumer, you are missing an unusual mixture of a haunting voice, a retro style and memorable music and lyrics. Her two solo albums, Seasons of My Soul and Boys Don't Cry... Read More |
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| Days Added to School Calendar, Roxy Theatre Opens Again, Hite Releases New Plan |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/17/14 10:56 am | updated: 02/17/14 10:56 am |
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The Philadelphia School District has announced changes to the remainder of the school calendar to make up for all of the snow cancellations this year. Three days originally planned for Spring recess, will now be in session. Schools will now be open April 15, 16 and 17. The projected last day of classes is June 19th. More changes are possible if there are more cancellations.
The Roxy Theatre is open again. After 12 months of renovation the Philadelphia landmark on Sansom... Read More |
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| Princeton Meningitis Shots, Craigslist Killer Claims 20+ Lives, Powerball Up to $400 Million |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 02/17/14 1:20 am | updated: 02/17/14 1:20 am |
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| Princeton University is offering booster shots for students and staff who received the meningitis B vaccine late last year. The second dose will be available from Monday through Thursday at the school's Frist Campus Center. It's available to undergraduate students, graduate students living on campus and staff members with certain illnesses. Nearly 5,300 people got the vaccine for the B strain of the meningitis bacteria. That represents 91 percent of the approximately 5,800 university... Read More |
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| Haverford Spring Fest Music and Arts Festival in Haverford Township |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/15/14 11:20 am | updated: 02/15/14 11:20 am |
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Havertown, Pa, February 3, 2014 - Haverford Spring Fest 2014 to bring music, arts, food, and fun to one of the major business and entertainment sections of HAVERFORD TOWNSHIP, PA.
"With the tremendous success of the annual Haverford Music Festival in the Fall, we've decided that once a year is not enough."
-Tom Kelly , (Director, Haverford Spring Fest)
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| Chain Reaction Crash PA Turnpike; School District Shortens Spring Break; SJ Trio Charged in Stickups |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/14/14 10:10 pm | updated: 02/14/14 10:10 pm |
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| A chain reaction crash this morning on the Pennsylvania Turnpike involved around 100 cars and tractor trailers over a several mile stretch, shutting down the turnpike for most of the day. The incident happened around 8:30 this morning in the eastbound lanes between Willow Grove and Bensalem, Pa. The westbound lanes were closed to allow access to emergency vehicles. 30 people were injured and transported to local hospitals, although none of the injuries were life-threatening. Motorists... Read More |
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| Jim Fregosi Dies at 71, Record Snowfall in Philadelphia, Report Disputes Testicle Injury Claim |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/14/14 11:28 am | updated: 02/14/14 11:28 am |
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Former Phillies manager Jim Fregosi has died. Six days ago, Fregosi was on a Major League Baseball alumni cruise in the Cayman Islands when he suffered a stroke. Fregosi was taken to a hospital there then airlifted to a Miami hospital where he was removed from life support. Jim Fregosi led the 1993 Phillies from last place to a pennant and six games in the World Series. Jim Fregosi was 71
Yesterday's snowstorm dumped as much as 16 inches of snow on the Philadelphia region... Read More |
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| Concert Review: A Great Big World w/ Secret Someones - World Cafe Philadelphia 1/29 |
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by: JoeS - Springfield, PA
started: 02/14/14 11:07 am | updated: 02/14/14 11:18 am |
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| A Great Big World made its second appearance at the World Cafe Philly on 1/29/14. They have had quite a run since they were here last year. A record contract with Epic, a recording of "Say Something" with Christine Aguilera, an appearance on the American Music Awards and Victoria Secret Fashion Show are among the exciting things. A Great Big World experienced this past year. Additionally, they have appeared on the Tonight Show and Live with Kelly & Michael. They just released their first... Read More |
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| NJ State Employee Delayed Opening, Storm Power Outages, Storm Flooding |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 02/14/14 1:54 am | updated: 02/14/14 1:54 am |
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Due to the winter storm, Governor Chris Christie has authorized a delayed opening of 10:30 a.m. for all non-essential state employees on Friday. The governor says this will allow ample time for roadways, parking lots and sidewalks to be cleared and made safe for travel. Essential employees should report to work on their regular schedule.
Snow, followed by sleet and freezing rain caused problems Thursday morning with power lines around the Delaware Valley. Forecasters were... Read More |
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