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Blizzard Will Bring More Snow, Dead Pit Bull Dogs Found, Piazza at Schmidt's Sold |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA started: 02/07/13 7:46 pm | updated: 02/08/13 12:33 am |
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The blizzard barreling down on the Northeast this weekend may bring Philadelphia a bit more snow than was originally predicted. The word from the National Weather Service now says that we should expect at least 2 inches of snow, maybe 4. The northern suburbs could get 6 inches or more and the Poconos could get close to a foot. The changeover from rain to snow will happen Friday afternoon and continue through Saturday morning.
The remains of six dead dogs were found in a trash... Read More |
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PHL Airport Storm Prep, Senator Rafferty Wants Vehicle Fees Raised, Corbett Approval Rating Low |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA started: 02/07/13 11:06 am | updated: 02/07/13 11:06 am |
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Officials at Philadelphia International Airport are making preparations in advance of tomorrow's storm. Ground crews will be standing by in case they have to clear runways and roads of snow and ice. Passengers should contact their respective airlines tomorrow, call the airport’s flight information number 1-800-PHL-GATE or go to the www.PHL.org for the latest flight information.
PA senator John Rafferty says he wants to raise... Read More |
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Teacher Indicted for Child Abuse, CHOP Criticized over Treatment of Croatian Girl; Serial Rapist D.M |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA started: 02/06/13 8:11 pm | updated: 02/06/13 8:11 pm |
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In documents released today, a Middle School Art teacher and coach of the boys’ soccer team has been indicted on 92 counts of child abuse. 44 year old Charles Reilly of Pine Hill New Jersey was arrested in 2011 and indicted by a grand jury last month. Reilly faces counts of sexual assault, luring, enticing, and child pornography. Reilly has been suspended with pay from Pine Hill Middle School.
Children’s Hospital is facing criticism over treatment of a young... Read More |
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Phillies Equipment Heads for Florida, SUV Crashes Through Airport Fence , Saturday Mail Delivery End |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA started: 02/06/13 11:35 am | updated: 02/06/13 11:35 am |
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The Phillies pitchers and catchers will report to Spring Training in Clearwater Florida next week. But today their equipment starts the trip to the sunshine state. The team equipment truck loaded with bats, balls, gloves and uniforms will leave Citizen’s Bank Park today for the two day trip to Clearwater.
An SUV crashed through a cyclone fence at Philadelphia International Airport this morning, however police do not believe it was an act of terrorism. The woman driving... Read More |
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Anna's Deli Owner Kills Robber, Wynnefield Road Rage Injures Elderly, Community Plan It for Phila. |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA started: 02/06/13 8:55 am | updated: 02/06/13 8:55 am |
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Police say the owner of a Northeast Philadelphia deli shot and killed a robbery suspect during an exchange of gunfire. It happened around 6 p.m. on Tuesday at Anna's Deli along the 4400 block of Princeton Avenue in the Tacony section of the city. Police say a 19-year-old man, armed with a handgun, ran into the deli demanding money, he stuck his gun in the face of the 53-year-old woman behind the counter and began pulling cash out of the register. The frightened woman screamed, which alerted her... Read More |
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Road Rage Crashes on City Ave, 2 Arrest; Love Triangle Murder Guilty Plea; Lights Leaving GS Parkway |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 02/06/13 2:44 am | updated: 02/06/13 2:44 am |
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Two people have been arrested and an elderly couple have been hospitalized after a road rage incident and car accident this afternoon. At around 4:30 p.m. at 54th and City Avenue in the Wynnefield section of the city, a blue Buick Park Avenue rear-ended a white Nissan Maxima and kept driving. The Nissan then gave pursuit to the Buick reaching high speeds. On the 2200 block of Bryn Mawr Avenue the Buick slammed into a gold Honda Accord driven by a 90-year-old man with his 82-year-old wife in the... Read More |
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Ligambi Not Guilty, Philadelphia Woman in $200M Scam, Christie Loses Patience with Flood Program |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA started: 02/05/13 8:16 pm | updated: 02/05/13 8:16 pm |
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According to a jury of his peers, reputed mob boss Joseph Ligambi was found not guilty on five charges and undecided on four counts including racketeering conspiracy. Three of six other defendants were convicted including Joseph "Mousie" Massimino, Damion "Dame" Canalichio and Gary Battaglini. Joseph "Scoops" Licata was acquitted on his only charge of racketeering.
It is being called one of the largest credit card fraud schemes in history, and a Philadelphia woman is at the... Read More |
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Cherry Hill Health Club Thefts, Franco Harris Defends Paterno, Menendez Denies Prostitute Ties |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA started: 02/05/13 1:49 pm | updated: 02/05/13 1:49 pm |
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Police in Cherry Hill are looking for two women who allegedly broke into cars at a local health club and stole credit cards. The women were captured by a security camera using a stolen card at a local Wawa (pictured). The cars were parked in the lot of Future Fitness on Route 70. They looked for cars with purses on the seats and smashed windows to gain entry. They are said to be driving a pewter colored SUV.
About 15,000 Penn State alums have joined Hall of Fame Pittsburg... Read More |
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3rd Arrest in Wilmington Police Officer Shooting, New Nutter Tax Collection, $25 Mil Gift to Penn |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA started: 02/05/13 8:48 am | updated: 02/05/13 8:48 am |
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Authorities in Wilmington, Delaware arrested a third suspect Monday night in the weekend shooting of a police officer. Justin Wilkers was shot in the face Sunday afternoon after a traffic stop and ensuing car chase. He is in serious but stable condition and was scheduled for surgery today.
Mayor Michael Nutter has announced new efforts to crack down on those who avoid paying their property taxes. Efforts include spending $25-million dollars for a new computer system to track... Read More |
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Nutter Plans $40 million Property Tax System; 3rd Suspect in DE Police Shooting; Ala. Standoff Over |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 02/05/13 1:23 am | updated: 02/05/13 1:23 am |
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Mayor Nutter announced aggressive new plans to crack down on those who scoff at paying their property taxes in Philadelphia. Two weeks from now property owners will receive updated assessments that will be used to pay taxes in 2014. He recognized that some people have a hard time paying their taxes sometimes, but the real problem lies in those that can pay but don't. Nutter says, “we’re going to chase their little asses down as hard as possible.†The new plan includes a new... Read More |
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