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| July 27/28 Playlist - Michael Tearson's Marconi Experiment |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/29/13 7:48 pm | updated: 07/29/13 7:48 pm |
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July 27/28 Playlist - Michael Tearson's Marconi Experiment
1) "Sunday Morning" by Velvet Underground
2) "Ripple " by Grateful Dead
3) "Friend of the Devil" by Lyle Lovett
4) "August" by Love
5) "A Hard Way to Go" by Savoy Brown Band
6) "I Can’t Be Satisfied" by Muddy Waters
7) "I Ain’t Ever Satisfied" by Steve Earle
8) "Within You Without You" by Beatles
9) "Transcendental Blues" by Steve Earle
10) "You... Read More |
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| Gas Explosion and Building Collapse in South Philadelphia; 8 injured, 7 adults / 1 infant |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/29/13 4:54 pm | updated: 07/29/13 4:54 pm |
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A natural gas explosion rocked a South Philadelphia neighborhood at around 11 this morning. The row house at 428 Daly Street was completely collapsed and the two neighboring homes were also damaged. A total of 8 people were injured; 4 adults infant, 2 children, and an infant. Seven were taken to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and one was taken to Temple University Hospital. The house was vacant and was undergoing renovations. IT was a permitted construction site.
PGW was... Read More |
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| The MMA Show Discusses Berto vs. Soto- Karass, Shiming vs. Ortega, and Some Expert Opinions |
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 by: annarcase - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/29/13 3:52 pm | updated: 07/29/13 3:52 pm |
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Today on the MMA Show, Dave Klayman and Angel Ortiz are in the studio, ready to bring the heat! For this week’s show, we're going to be talking MMA news, strategy, and predictions for all the upcoming fights. We'll also be recapping the Johnson- Moraga fight, as well as giving some thoughts and opinions on Shiming v. Ortega and Berto v. Soto- Karass. The interns have some news again for us this week, so stay tuned for an incredible show!
Catch us on the BYO channel Monday... Read More |
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| The John Byrne Band Concert at the Colonial Plantation |
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 by: JoeS - Springfield, PA
started: 07/29/13 3:47 pm | updated: 07/29/13 3:47 pm |
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| The Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation hosted a concert by the John Byrne Group on Saturday evening July 27th at 7 PM. I met John before the show and talked about his career and the path he has followed down the road of Celtic and folk music. It is not surprising he is influenced by Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Planxty, and The Chieftains. They have just returned form a tour of New England and they have just released their new album, Celtic Folk. Celtic Folk follows the critically acclaimed ... Read More |
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| USS Olympia To Move From Philadelphia, Kelly Drive Fatality, Rainfall Records in Philadelphia |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/29/13 1:53 pm | updated: 07/29/13 1:53 pm |
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The USS Olympia, a one-of-a-kind steel cruiser from the Spanish American War may find a new home soon. The Philadelphia anchored ship has interest from a couple of groups that want to move the vessel and convert it into a museum. A private donor in South Carolina has pledged $34 million to the effort. Another group wants to move the Olympia to Vallejo, California north of San Francisco.
The heavy rains yesterday may have had an impact on an accident on Kelly Drive that killed... Read More |
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| Kelly Drive River Car Crash, Trayvon Martin Care Package, PHL Rain Delays |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 07/29/13 7:09 am | updated: 07/29/13 7:09 am |
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A car drove off the Kelly Drive and into the Schuykill River Sunday night around 11 p.m. near Sedgley Drive. Two passengers were in the vehicle. One of them was removed from the car and taken to the hospital. The other passenger was still missing as of 11:45 p.m. Sunday. Officals are investigating the incident.
A group of Philadelphia mothers got together Sunday afternoon to work on a care package that will be sent to the mother of Trayvon Martin. The effort was put together... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Orchestra making three performances at the Mann Center next week |
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by: Brandon - Havertown, PA
started: 07/28/13 11:28 pm | updated: 07/28/13 11:28 pm |
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The Philadelphia Orchestra will be playing three shows at the Mann Center next week, as they have traditionally done in the summer months. Each performance touches on a slightly different vibe of music.
Wednesday 7/31: From Russian Romance to Revolution -
Selections from Russian composers Rachmaninoff, Stravinsky, and Rimsky-Korsakov.
Thursday 8/1: Van Cliburn: A Tribute -
Late American pianist Van Cliburn will be honored through... Read More |
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| Bob Dylan, The Lumineers, Edward Sharpe and Magnetic Zeroes, Dr. Dog, Wilco at XPoNential Fest |
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by: Brandon - Havertown, PA
started: 07/27/13 2:59 pm | updated: 07/27/13 2:59 pm |
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Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes kicked off the annual XPoNential Music Festival last night at Wiggins Park on the Camden Waterfront. In a nearly two-hour set, the folk band, who just released a new, self-titled album on Tuesday, were a surefire crowd pleaser, playing songs new and old.
The three-day festival brings in many folk, rock, world, and other artists of many different stripes and levels of notoriety. This Saturday, Upper Darby natives and rising stars, The... Read More |
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| Phillies flailing before trade deadline; Sign Cuban prospect Gonzalez; Cliff Lee scratched Saturday |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/27/13 6:21 am | updated: 07/27/13 6:21 am |
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| The Philadelphia Phillies dropped it's sixth straight game after winning the first following the All-Star Break. That first game back they scored 13 runs against the Mets, they've only scored 10 runs total in the six since. With some positive momentum into the break a few weeks ago the team was looking to be possible buyers at the deadline. After this streak of losses and high profile additions to the disabled list, including Domonic Brown, Ryan Howard and Ben Revere, this season is going... Read More |
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| Colin Devlin Suicide, Crane Operator on Trial, Colwyn Theft Charges Withdrawn |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/26/13 2:28 pm | updated: 07/26/13 2:28 pm |
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Philadelphia born restaurateur Colin Devlin apparently took his own life after receiving disappointing news related to his dining establishments. The 42 year old Devlin's body was found about 5:30 yesterday morning at Chestnut Hill Cemetery in Lehigh County. Devlin attended Temple and opened his first restaurant, "Dumont" in Brooklyn and later "DuMont Burger" both of which fell into financial difficulty. Devlin left a note and leaves behind a wife and two children.
The wife of... Read More |
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