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| Pink to Sing National Anthem; NJ Chris Christie Signs Breastfeeding Bill; Shooting Victim ID'd |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/09/18 3:02 am | updated: 01/09/18 3:02 am |
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| Doylestown native and international pop star Pink (P!NK) will perform the National Anthem at this year's Super Bowl LII. The game will be played at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on February 4th. Some of the recent past performers of the "Star Spangled Banner" include Luke Bryant, Lady Gaga, Idina Menzel, Renee Fleming, Alicia Keys, Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Jordin Sparks, and Billy Joel. Read More |
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| Revel Sold For $200 Million; Fraternity Banned From Pennsylvania; Newark Teen Found Safe |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/09/18 1:22 am | updated: 01/09/18 1:23 am |
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| The former Revel Casino in Atlantic City has been sold and the new owner plans to reopen this summer. Colorado developer Bruce Deifik has purchased the shuttered resort from Florida developer Glenn Straub for $200 million. It will now be called the Ocean Resort Casino. The Revel cost $2.4 billion to build and closed in 2014 after only being open for two years and never turning a profit. Straub bought the facility for $82 million in bankruptcy court. Straub struggled to get anything going... Read More |
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| Two Missing Kids Found; Krasner Fires Dozens Assist DA's; Vine Street Expressway Re-Opened |
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 by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 01/08/18 3:24 am | updated: 01/08/18 3:24 am |
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Philadelphia Police have now located two young boys who went missing in West Oak Lane on Sunday. The two boys, 10-year-old Tramyer Jones and 6-year-old Nasyre Jones, were seen leaving their house located on the 1800 block of E. Pastorius Street at around 1:30 pm. Luckily the boys were found by officials just after 5 pm, they are now home with their family.
Philadelphia's new district attorney Larry Krasner has been "clearing house" at the district attorney's... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Firefighter, Citizen Die in North Philly; Below Zero Tonight; McNabb Fired From ESPN |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/06/18 5:42 pm | updated: 01/06/18 5:42 pm |
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A fire in North Philadelphia this morning has claimed the life of a veteran firefighter and a resident of the home. 42-year-old Lt. Matt LeTourneau, an 11-year veteran, was pulled from the fire after an interior collapse. Two other firefighters were also injured as well as a neighbor who was taken to the hospital in critical
condition to be treated. Crews arrived this morning around 9:30 a.m. to find heavy smoke and flames pouring from a row home on the 2200 block of North... Read More |
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| New Philly DA Krasner Fires 31 Employees; PA Turnpike Tolls Going Up; Dr. J Fell Ill At Sixers Game |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/06/18 3:46 am | updated: 01/06/18 3:46 am |
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| Just days after being sworn in, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner has started making sweeping changes to the office. On Friday, he fired 31 assistant district attorneys, including many veterans and some on homicide cases. Those dismissed today described being called in, told the news, and escorted out with a box of their belongings and without explanation. Krasner, a former defense attorney, has promised to make changes to the office. He hopes to do away with the cash bail... Read More |
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| City Gov't. Closed Friday; Frm. NJ Gov Brendan Byrne Dies; PA Medical Marijuana Green Light |
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by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 01/05/18 3:51 am | updated: 01/05/18 3:51 am |
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| After the 'bomb cyclone' that struck the east coast on Thursday, the City of Philadelphia lifted the snow emergency Thursday night at 8 pm. City officials also announced that the city government offices will be closed on Friday due to the extreme temperatures and the threat of hazardous travel conditions that may arise from the snowfall. Temperatures are expected to be in the single digits to teens over the next few days. City officials stated that the code blue emergency will remain in... Read More |
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| Snow Aftermath, Blizzard in New Jersey; Woman Killed in Train Accident; Half-Ton Butter Sculpture |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/05/18 12:43 am | updated: 01/05/18 12:44 am |
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| Today's snowstorm dropped modest amounts of snow around the Philadelphia area, but closer to the shore they officially experienced blizzard conditions. The National Weather Service defines a blizzard as 35 mph winds, less than ¼ mile visibilities, and large amounts of blowing and drifting snow for at least 3 hours. Atlantic City Airport reported those conditions this morning before noon with over 12 inches of snow. As the snow showers pull away tonight, everyone across the area is... Read More |
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| Northampton Murder/Suicide; Olney Robbery; Philly Water Dept. Offers Ways To Stop Freezing Pipes |
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by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 01/04/18 4:19 am | updated: 01/04/18 4:19 am |
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| Authorities say that a shooting that left two people dead in Northampton has been declared a murder-suicide. The shooting took place on the 300 block of West 27th Street at around 9:45 pm on Tuesday. Police say that 45-year-old Matthew Eberhardt shot and killed his wife, Kristin Eberhardt, before turning the gun on himself. One of the bodies was found on the front yard of the home. Officials say that two children were in the home at the time of the shooting, but they were unharmed. Read More |
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| Winter Storm Approaches; Philadelphia Declares Snow Emergency; Public and Archdiocesan School Closed |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/04/18 1:56 am | updated: 01/04/18 2:21 am |
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| With a major winter storm bearing down on the Delaware Valley, everyone in the area is preparing. The Jersey Shore is expecting the brunt with Blizzard Warnings and 6-10 inches forecast. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect along the I-95 corridor and the Philadelphia area with 5-7 inches possible. Areas north and west will see less snow. (see map at bottom of page.) The biggest factor will be high winds and extremely low wind chills behind the storm. Expect winds 25-30 mpg with gusts up... Read More |
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| Winter Storm Warning Nor'Easter in Philadelphia; Sunoco Ordered Stop Pipeline; Burlington Gas Leak |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/03/18 7:22 pm | updated: 01/03/18 7:22 pm |
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| A powerful nor'easter is brewing off the Atlantic Coast and is expected to rapidly intensify overnight Thursday. The technical term for this type of storm growth is 'bombogenesis,' literally like a bomb went off in the atmosphere to create it. Fortunately for most of us in the Philadelphia area, the storm is expected to ride up the coast just far enough out to sea so that we only get a glancing blow of the precipitation. Expect 5-6 inches immediately around the city with up to 6-10"... Read More |
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