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| NJ Nursing Home Found w/ 17 Bodies in Morgue; Bucks Co Parks to Reopen; NJ Schools Closed to May 15 |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/16/20 3:52 pm | updated: 04/16/20 3:52 pm |
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| A nursing home in New Jersey is under investigation after 17 bodies were found inside the facility's small morgue. An anonymous tip and a separate request for a large number of new body bags led authorities to check out the Andover Subacute and Rehabilitation Center II in Sussex County. Officials found the bodies in bags and tagged with identification inside the morgue which was built to hold only four. They may have been stored in a shed at one point according to the anonymous tipster.... Read More |
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| Temple University Cutting Salaries; Kensington Woman Charged 7yo Son's Death; Arrest in El Shooting |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/15/20 10:52 pm | updated: 04/15/20 10:52 pm |
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| Temple University announced that it is instituting pay cuts as the coronavirus has caused significant loss in revenue. The school says that it is missing out on money from canceled conferences and events as well as refunds to students for unused housing, meal plans and parking charges. The school had already implemented a hiring freeze. The salaries of "officers, deans and advisors to President Richard Englert will be reduced by 10% beginning in May." Also, "non-bargaining unit... Read More |
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| NTSB Reports Roy Halladay Doing Stunts; No Graduation or Prom in Philly; PA Senate Passes SB613 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/15/20 10:13 pm | updated: 04/15/20 10:13 pm |
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| The National Transportation Safety Bureau (NTSB) has issued an Aviation Accident Factual Report for the airplane crash that killed Hall of Fame Philadelphia Phillies P Roy Halladay. The crash happened around noon on November 7, 2017, in the waters off of Clearwater, FL. Halladay was flying an Icon Aircraft A5 special light sport amphibious airplane, which he had purchased a month earlier. Halladay had gotten his pilot's license in 2013 and had about 700 hours of flight time. He had 51... Read More |
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| Free Masks on SEPTA for Riders; PA Health Orders Workers/Customers Wear Mask; Get My Payment IRS App |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/15/20 4:45 pm | updated: 04/15/20 4:45 pm |
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| SEPTA is now offering free surgical face masks to riders aboard some vehicles. The masks will be provided on buses, the Market-Frankford Line, the Broad Street Line, and at 69th Street, 15th Street, Suburban, and Jefferson stations. The masks will be in plastic bags and there will be signs directing you to them so you can grab your own. Please take one if you need one. Wear your own mask if you have one. Riders are urged to wear a mask while riding SEPTA for the protection of other... Read More |
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| PA House Passes SB613 on COVID-19 Business; First Philly Inmate Death; Michael Rubin #ALLINCHALLENGE |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/14/20 10:34 pm | updated: 04/14/20 10:34 pm |
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| The Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted on a bill (SB 613) on Tuesday, 4/14, to allow some businesses in the commonwealth to reopen if they follow guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The bill passed 107-95 with all Democrats voting against the bill. It will go to the Senate next. It will still need the signature of Gov. Wolf after that, which is unlikely. Governor Tom Wolf ordered all non life-sustaining businesses to close on March 19.... Read More |
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| Delco Paramedic Dies From COVID-19; Foles Believe Foundation Donates; Reading Market Pauses Delivery |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/14/20 6:26 pm | updated: 04/14/20 6:26 pm |
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A first responder from Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Lansdowne, Delaware County, has died from coronavirus COVID-19. 33-year-old Kevin Bundy passed away on Sunday night, 4/12, after several days in the hospital. Bundy had worked as a paramedic at Mercy Fitzgerald since 2016.
"Paramedic Bundy was a dedicated and respected member of Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, especially during his recent service to the community serving during the COVID-19 pandemic. Council extends... Read More |
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| Bruce Springsteen/Bon Jovi New Jersey Benefit; MontCo Strangulation; Belmont Plateau Closed |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/14/20 2:14 pm | updated: 04/14/20 2:14 pm |
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| Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, and at least dozen other New Jerseyans will be holding a coronavirus COVID-19 fundraiser later this month for vulnerable victims of the pandemic in the Garden State. The singers and celebrities will appear from their homes starting 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22. "Jersey for Jersey" will benefit The New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund https://njprf.org/. The fund will provide grants to existing organizations that... Read More |
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| NJ Gov. Orders Internet/Voice Can't Be Turned Off; ChesCo Woman Stabs Mother; Glen Mills PEMA Site |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/13/20 11:56 pm | updated: 04/13/20 11:56 pm |
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| New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order on Monday, 4/13, prohibiting cable and telecommunications providers from terminating Internet and voice services due to nonpayment until 30 days after the current public health emergency has ended. Also, a cable or telecommunications provider may only downgrade or otherwise reduce of the quality of residential internet or voice services, incur a fees or charge for late or otherwise untimely payments, or charge a fee for... Read More |
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| Northeast Governors Form COVID-19 Council; 2 Children Die in Fire; 3 Killed, 3 Shootings in Philly |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/13/20 4:42 pm | updated: 04/13/20 4:42 pm |
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| The governors of several northeast states announced on Monday, 4/13, that they are forming a COVID-19 Regional Advisory Council with the explicit goal of determining how the region 'opens backs up' following the coronavirus crisis. The states involved include New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Each state will have 3 representatives on the council; economic, heath, and government. All of the governors stressed that they are not... Read More |
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| High Wind Warning on Stormy Monday; Philly Church Canceled Planned Easter; Coast Guard Rescue Off NJ |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/12/20 10:09 pm | updated: 04/12/20 10:09 pm |
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| The entire area can expect significant stormy weather on Monday, 4/13. There is a High Wind Warning that will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 55 to 60 mph. Down the shore those wind gusts could be 60 to 70 mph. According to the NWS warning, "Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected." Along with the wind there will be heavy rain, potentially starting overnight. We can see 1-2" of precipitation and the... Read More |
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