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| Record Breaking Winter Storm; Lawncrest Triple Murder; Snow Emergency Continues Tonight |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/13/14 9:47 pm | updated: 02/13/14 9:47 pm |
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| We are currently in the middle of the latest winter storm to dump significant snow on the area and this one has helped make history. After this morning's accumulations a 130-year-old record was broken. For the first time in history there have been four snowfalls over 6+ inches in one season. This season has also moved up into the top 5 all time snowiest winters at 53.1". (see below) After tonight's second round of snow, this year could slide up to the third snowiest season on record for... Read More |
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| Winter Storm Through Tonight Brings More Snow, SEPTA Cancellations, PECO Will Not Credit |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/13/14 2:53 pm | updated: 02/13/14 2:53 pm |
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It's a good day to stay inside and listen to music. This winter storm won't let up until tomorrow morning. And because the storm is tracking the way it is Philadelphia may get a foot of snow. Northern and western suburbs will see over a foot before it's all over. It will lighten up at times this afternoon, but it is a Nor'easter and the back end of the storm will drop several more inches tonight and overnight as temperatures plummet and everything freezes.
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| Comcast to buy Time Warner for $44.2 Billion |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/13/14 3:19 am | updated: 02/13/14 3:19 am |
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Philadelphia-based Comcast is expected to announce Thursday that it has reached an agreement to buy Time Warner Cable for $44.2 billion in stock or around $159 per share.
Currently, Comcast has around 22 million subscribers or 21 percent of the country's pay-TV homes. The acquisition would increase that customer base to 33 million subscribers or 33 percent, solidifying Comcast's spot as the top provider of cable television services.
The deal is still subject to... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Auto Show Open, Winter Spending Increases, SEPTA Bus Detour Routes |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 02/13/14 1:19 am | updated: 02/13/14 1:19 am |
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The Philadelphia Auto Show is keeping its doors open despite the snow. Getting to the Pennsylvania Convention Center might be the hardest part, and Donald Franks, the Auto Show's dealer chairman, says he hopes mass transit remains an option. This coming Saturday, the second Saturday of the show is generally the biggest day of the whole show.
Rock salt, shovels, snow blowers, eating out, pet boarding, hotel stays, generators and tree removal are just some of the unexpected... Read More |
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| Winter Storm Emergency, Closures, Bans; Phillies Spring Training; Teen Girl Stabs Teen Boy's Heart |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/12/14 9:23 pm | updated: 02/12/14 9:23 pm |
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| In anticipation of the major winter storm bearing down on our area, a snow emergency will go into effect as of 8pm on Wednesday night in the City of Philadelphia. This means that if you have parked your vehicle along those designated routes you must move your car or it will be towed. If your car has been towed, call 215-686-SNOW for its location. The PPA will offer parking at it's downtown garages at a special rate of $5 through the emergency. Similar snow emergencies have also been... Read More |
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| Winter Storm Warning For Philadelphia, 11th Storm This Winter, Salt Supply Dwindling |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/12/14 10:15 am | updated: 02/12/14 10:15 am |
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The next winter storm is approaching, Philadelphia's 11th storm of the season. It's a good idea to be ready to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours going into this storm. That means ample food, drink, personal items, gasoline and anything else you use every day. Be prepared in case it’s worse than the forecasted 6 to 10 inches.
Winter storm warnings go into effect late tonight through early Friday for the entire Philadelphia region. This is a classic... Read More |
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| Superstorm Sandy Recovery Frustration, 400 PennDOT Trucks Ready For Snow Battle |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 02/12/14 1:07 am | updated: 02/12/14 1:07 am |
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Frustration with the slow pace of recovery from Superstorm Sandy boiled over Tuesday at a public hearing on the rebuilding process. Residents affected by Sandy blasted state officials over what they consider unconscionably long delays, unresponsive bureaucracy and incompetence in approving and distributing storm aid. The hearing in Galloway Township was the first of three scheduled for this week on the state's plans to spend the next $1.4 billion in federal storm recovery aid.
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| Jamie Moyer and Matt Stairs Named Broadcasters; PPA Smart Cards Phase Out; Death Ruled Homocide |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/11/14 9:59 pm | updated: 02/11/14 9:59 pm |
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| The Phillies and Comcast announced today that two former players from the 2008 World Series Championship team will be coming back to Philadelphia. Jamie Moyer and Matt Stairs will be joining the television broadcast team of Tom McCarthy and Gregg Murphy. Moyer played 26 seasons in the Majors earning 269 wins as a pitcher. He's a local product from Souderton, Montgomery County and he attended St. Joseph's University. Matt Stairs played 19 seasons of major league baseball. He is most... Read More |
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| Shirley Temple Dies, Traffic Jam Victims Protest, Snowstorm Wednesday Through Thursday |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/11/14 11:38 am | updated: 02/11/14 4:32 pm |
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Shirley Temple has died. The child actress with curly hair and dimples won the hearts of movie-goers in the thirties, topping box offices from 1935 to 1938. Her movies included "Heidi," "Curly Top" and "The Littlest Rebel." Generations learned to sing "On the Good Ship Lollipop" and to this day her name is still on a sweet, non-alcoholic drink. Ginger ale and grenadine, topped with a maraschino cherry. Shirley Temple died at home in San Francisco at 85.
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| Uncle Ben Rice Recall, More Bridgegate Subpoenas, PATCO Train Smoke |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 02/11/14 12:43 am | updated: 02/11/14 12:43 am |
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| The Food and Drug Administration is warning against eating Uncle Ben's rice products served at schools, restaurants, hospitals and other food service institutions after children in three states had skin reactions and other symptoms that were linked to the rice. Mars Foodservices of Rancho Dominguez, Calif., is recalling 5- and 25-pound bags of the rice. The bags are mostly sold to food service establishments, but they are also available to consumers over the Internet and in some... Read More |
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