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| Pope Francis Visit Will Strain Transit; Card Skimming Arrest; Puppies Scattered in Turnpike Crash |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/17/15 12:20 pm | updated: 06/17/15 12:20 pm |
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Pope Francis is coming to Philadelphia September 26th and 27th along with about 2 million visitors. Mayor Michael Nutter has some advice for anyone trying to get around Philly while the Pope is here for the World Meeting of Families. Be prepared to walk a couple of miles or more. The city and suburban transit systems will do their best but will be challenged to keep up.
Two Romanians have been arrested and charged in installing a skimming device on a Center City ATM machine. ... Read More |
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| Free Library Cooking Tips, 911 Charges Rise, All City Orchestra on Italy Tour |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 06/17/15 1:59 am | updated: 06/17/15 1:59 am |
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Culinary literacy took center stage at the Free Library of Philadelphia Tuesday night. The class gave people healthy and sustainable summertime cooking tips. Chef William Ambrose with the Cancer Treatment Centers of America led the cooking demonstration, which he says showcased easy to do recipes. Heather Greaves with the Cancer Treatment Centers of America says they’re also trying to teach about the benefits of buying local and organic.
The Pennsylvania Senate... Read More |
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| Navy Yard Threat 'Not Credible' All Clear; 10 Cabs Stolen in West Philly; Joe Paterno Elected PA HOF |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/16/15 10:28 pm | updated: 06/16/15 10:28 pm |
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| This morning, the U.S. Navy received 'security info' that led to the evacuation and dismissal of all non-essential personnel at both their Northeast and South Philadelphia locations. The threat turned out to be 'unfounded.' It happened around 11 a.m. Both the Naval Support Activity Center in Northeast Philadelphia at 700 Robbins Street in the Lawndale section and the Naval Shipyard in South Philadelphia were evacuated. The Philadelphia Ordinance Disposal responded to the Northeast... Read More |
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| Heat Closes Schools; Cab Thief Sought; N-word Trial Concludes |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/16/15 1:32 pm | updated: 06/16/15 1:32 pm |
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Because of extreme heat today, Philadelphia public schools close at noon. Most city schools do not have air conditioning. Schools with graduation ceremonies planned for today have the option of remaining open for the ceremonies. Call individual schools to confirm graduation schedules.
Detectives in Southwest Philadelphia are looking to identify and locate a suspect involved in a pattern of vehicle thefts in West and Southwest Philadelphia. Police say eight taxi cabs have been... Read More |
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| Rafferty AG Candidacy, Keystone Exam Delay, Ponzio Sanitary Door Opener |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 06/16/15 8:47 am | updated: 06/16/15 8:47 am |
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More than sixteen months before the election, embattled Attorney General Kathleen Kane is getting a challenger. Suburban Philadelphia Republican state Senator John Rafferty is scheduled to announce his candidacy for attorney general this week. Republican Rafferty ran for attorney general in 2012, but bowed out when then-Governor Tom Corbett supported David Freed, who lost to Democrat Kane. Expect a crowded field in the race for Pennsylvania attorney general.
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| Philly Schools Close Early Tues, Heat; Home Invasion in Broomall; MontCo Ricin Sentence 20-40 years |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/15/15 9:37 pm | updated: 06/15/15 9:37 pm |
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| All School District of Philadelphia schools will close early on Tuesday, June 16th at 12 p.m. dur to the forecast of high temperatures. The district says that any schools that have a scheduled graduation ceremony for Tuesday have the option to remain open for the ceremonies. Parents should contact their school directly to confirm any graduation schedules. School District updates are posted on the website www.philasd.org and on the... Read More |
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| Belmar Open Again; First Private School in PA for Gifted; Mural for Asian Gamblers |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/15/15 8:49 pm | updated: 06/15/15 8:49 pm |
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Belmar has re-opened after too many people overcrowded the shore town prompting the mayor to close access roads to outsiders. Mayor Matt Doherty ordered closing access from Route 35 for safety reasons as beachgoers and visitors to a seafood festival created the over-crowding. Belmar was officially closed to outsiders for about four hours and re-opened at about 7 pm yesterday.
Pennsylvania is about to get its first private school for gifted students. The state Department of... Read More |
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| Two Dead After Standoff; Man Who Ran Over 4 Cops Ruled Incompetent; Girl Pulled From DE Pond |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/14/15 4:28 am | updated: 06/14/15 4:28 am |
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| Two people were found dead after a standoff and barricade situation in Philadelphia's Harrowgate neighborhood. It began around 2 p.m. when two officers were responding to a report of gunfire on the 3500 block of Emerald Street. As soon as the officer's arrived on the scene they were met with gunshots hitting their patrol car. Officer Jonathan Ballinger and Officer Brendon Berd were able to get out of the vehicle and behind it for cover and wait for SWAT to arrive. It was Ballinger's 4th... Read More |
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| Watch Bonnaroo 2015 LIVE Streaming Video Broadcast! Billy Joel, Run the Jewels, Mumford and Sons... |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/12/15 11:56 pm | updated: 06/12/15 11:56 pm |
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| Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is officially underway in Manchester, TN. If you didn't make the trek down to the massive fest you can still tune in via the livestream broadcast of select acts from the eclectic lineup courtesy of Red Bull TV. Philly's own The War on Drugs will be on Saturday at 5:45 p.m. CDT You'll also be able to see Billy Joel, Earth, Wind & Fire, Mumford & Sons, Robert Plant, Spoon, Belle & Sebastian, Dawes, Run the Jewels, D'Angelo and many more. They'll run replays of the... Read More |
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| Taney Dragons Receive Wanamaker Award; Deadly Northeast Fire; Limerick Motorcycle Crash Video |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/12/15 9:33 pm | updated: 06/12/15 9:33 pm |
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| The Taney Dragons Little League baseball team was honored today with the John Wanamaker Athletic Award. The award has been given yearly since 1961 and honors "the athlete, team or organization which has done the most to reflect credit upon Philadelphia and to the team or sport in which they excel." Past recipients have included Chuck Bednarik, Mike Schmidt, Julius... Read More |
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