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| I'll Have Another scratched from Belmont Stakes, Miss Pennsylvania USA gets sued |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/08/12 8:26 pm | updated: 06/08/12 8:26 pm |
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| Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes Winner I'll Have Another has been scratched from tomorrow's Belmont Stakes. That will obviously end his bid to be the first Triple Crown winner in 34 years. Not since 1936 has a horse won the first two legs and skipped the third. Trainer Doug O'Neill made the decision to pull the horse and ultimately retire the colt because of swelling in his left front tendon that could lead to tendonitis. There isn't anything that looks visibly wrong with the horse, but it... Read More |
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| Funnel Cloud Over New Jersey Graduation, Philadelphia Bike Lanes, Clergy Abuse Jury Pause |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/08/12 8:55 am | updated: 06/08/12 5:34 pm |
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| A frightening low funnel like cloud developed at the outdoor graduation ceremonies at Absegami High School in Galloway Township last evening. Everyone had received their diplomas as the tornado-like cloud appeared on the school's football field. Most ran for cover from the high winds, lightning, hail and rain. Only minor injuries were reported. The cloud was not a tornado, there was no rotation. It was a wall cloud, which can be produced by thunderstorms, and do sometimes turn into tornados.... Read More |
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| Bob Welch Commits Suicide, Rally for Religious Freedom, Teens Prefer Pot over Cigarettes |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/08/12 2:16 pm | updated: 06/08/12 2:16 pm |
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Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Bob Welch is dead. Welch died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest at his home in Nashville. Bob Welch also enjoyed a solo career that included hits, Sentimental Lady in 1977 and Ebony Eyes in 1978. Welch left a suicide note and had been dealing with health issue
Today at noon rallies got underway in cities across the country opposing new guidelines that require health insurers to cover contraception costs. The Nationwide Rally for... Read More |
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| Miss Pennsylvania USA resigns, alleges Miss USA pageant was fixed. |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/05/12 11:26 pm | updated: 06/08/12 1:13 am |
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Miss Pennsylvania USA Sheena Monnin, 27, has decided to turn in her state title and crown and step down after Sunday's Miss USA competition because she says that she has evidence that it was fixed. Monnin wants to distance herself from the Miss Universe Organization, which runs Miss USA, because it does not reflect the same moral integrity she values.
Monnin alleges that the Top 5 were selected before Sunday's show/competition even took place. Another contestant saw the... Read More |
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| Bob Welch, singer/guitarist, early member of Fleetwood Mac, found dead. |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/08/12 12:44 am | updated: 06/08/12 12:44 am |
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Bob Welch, an early member of Fleetwood Mac from 1971 to 1974, was found dead Thursday in his apartment in Nashville. His body was discovered by his wife with a single gunshot wound to the chest and suicide note.
Welch joined Fleetwood Mac after the departure of founding members Peter Green and Jeremy Spencer. He played guitar and was a vocalist, contributing to five of the band's albums. Fleetwood Mac would gain most of their fame and success later after Welch had left and with... Read More |
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| Clergy-Sex Abuse Jury Prepares for Long Haul, City Council Adjusting 12-pet limit Ordinance. |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/07/12 8:44 pm | updated: 06/07/12 8:44 pm |
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| Jurors in the clergy abuse case against two Archdiocese of Philadelphia priests are gearing up for a long deliberation. They first entered the jury room with the case in their hands last Friday afternoon and have since sent back inquiries on legal guidance as well as additional evidence. Today they asked Judge M. Teresa Sarmina if they could have off tomorrow and return late Monday, cuting family obligations, such as graduations. Next week they will also have off Wednesday and Friday. This jury... Read More |
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| Kenny Chesney to play Free Concert in Wildwood June 20 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/06/12 8:12 pm | updated: 06/07/12 1:22 pm |
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Country star Kenny Chesney will be playing a FREE concert June 20 on the beach in Wildwood, NJ.
An official announcement with details is expected Thursday morning at 10 am at the Wildwood Convention Center.
UPDATE*: They just made the official announcement!
The stage will sit between Mariner's Pier and the old Fun Pier and face the boardwalk. Schellenger Avenue Concert Beach, 3601 Boardwalk, Wildwood, NJ 08260 American Express is sponsoring the event... Read More |
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| Eagles Release Joe Banner, Jerry Sandusky Love Letters, Obama Fundraising Tour in Philly |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/07/12 12:14 pm | updated: 06/07/12 12:14 pm |
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The Philadelphia Eagles and Team President, Joe Banner have parted ways. Jeffrey Lurie stated that it is simply a front office succession plan. But there have been rumors of a power struggle between head coach, Andy Reid and Banner over key decisions affecting the team. COO Don Smolenski and GM Howie Roseman will take over day-to-day chores.
One of Jerry Sandusky’s alleged victims claims to have love letters written to him by Sandusky. The jury is now complete and... Read More |
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| Wawa Welcome America, North Philadelphia Homicide, Coatesville Row Home Fire |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 06/07/12 8:14 am | updated: 06/07/12 8:14 am |
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Some of the events have been announced for this year's "Wawa Welcome America" celebration, during the days surrounding America's birthday on July 4th.
'Taste of Philadelphia,' "kicks off June 29th and goes through until Sunday, July 1st." Sunday, July 1st, will also be "Gospel Day" on Penn's Landing. Also back this year, on July 3rd, Peter Nero and the Pops. And the festivities wrap up with a free party on the Parkway, July 4th, featuring "The Roots."
Police are... Read More |
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| Welcome America Festivities Announced, Police Raid Jim's Steaks for Drug Dealer |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/06/12 8:44 pm | updated: 06/06/12 8:44 pm |
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| Today the City of Philadelphia announced some of the planned festivities for the 10 day Wawa Welcome America Festival coming up at the end of this month and into the 4th of July. Some of the big events planned include the kickoff Philly at the Movies showing of “The Great Gatsby†in Rittenhouse Square June 25th. The Taste of Philadelphia celebration takes place at Penn's Landing June 29th-July 1st. Peter Nero and the Pops... Read More |
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