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| Second Casino Decision in Philadelphia; CBS 3 Sued Over False Report; Phone Scammers Pose as Sheriff |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/18/14 12:05 pm | updated: 11/18/14 12:05 pm |
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Today at 1 o'clock, a Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board meeting will decide whether Philadelphia will get a second casino. If they decide a second casino license is a good idea, they will decide between four applicants. Sugar House and Harrah’s in Chester oppose, saying the casino market in and around Philadelphia is already saturated
UPDATE: Stadium Casion LLC operating as LIVE! Hotel & Casino was awarded Philadelphia's second casino license. the casino will be... Read More |
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| Pope Francis Coming to Philadelphia; Five People Injured Kelly Drive; 2016 NCAA Tourney East Region |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/18/14 4:11 am | updated: 11/18/14 4:11 am |
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| Pope Francis has confirmed that he will make his first papal trip to the United States next fall to Philadelphia during the World Meeting of Families. City officials expect between 1 and 2 million people could attend the event just because of the pope's confirmed presence. Plans for the conference have long been in the works for months, but with the pontiff's announcement any speculation can be put to rest. Security will be a big concern and city officials will work on those. Unlike some... Read More |
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| Manayunk Vandalism Arrest; Hatboro Ricin Guilty Plea; NJ Worker Stabbed 21 Times |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/17/14 9:08 pm | updated: 11/17/14 9:08 pm |
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| The suspect wanted in connection with the vandalism on Manayunk's new Venice Island Park has turned himself into police. Northwest Detective Division received an anonymous tip over the weekend identifying the teenager in the surveillance video. The 15-year-old was charged with criminal mischief. The video showed two suspects loitering in the park. One of them started destroying lights around the performing arts center. He kicked over around a half-dozen decorative light and pulled out a... Read More |
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| Pope Francis Confirms Philadelphia Visit; Ship Remains on NJ Beach; Charges in Beating Death |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/17/14 12:55 pm | updated: 11/17/14 12:55 pm |
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The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Francis will visit Philadelphia for the World Meeting of Families in 2015. The Pope is expected to participate in closing ceremonies on the Ben Franklin Parkway Friday, September 25th to Sunday, September 27th. Philadelphia Archbishop Charles Chaput and his contingent were present when the Holy Father made the announcement. Chaput is overjoyed.
Excavation of a Jersey shore beach has uncovered what may be remains from a 19th century ship. A... Read More |
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| Boy Survives Shooting Himself in the Face; Man Dies Drag Race; PNB Sign Taken Down |
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 by: SWest - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/17/14 2:11 am | updated: 11/17/14 2:11 am |
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A ten-year-old boy who accidentally shot himself in the face Saturday night was reported Sunday to be in stable condition. According to police, the Darby boy found his father's gun at about 10:20 PM Saturday night, after being dropped off by his mother. Chief Leonard McDevitt credits the first two responding officers with saving the child's life.
A man was killed early Sunday morning in an alleged drag race in South Philadelphia. The 32-year-old was driving a silver sedan on... Read More |
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| PNB Sign Coming Down Sunday; 10yo Shot in Darby; Philly Jesus Arrested in LOVE Park |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/16/14 5:43 am | updated: 11/16/14 5:43 am |
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Demolition crews working in Center City will try to remove the iconic PNB signs off the top of One South Broad Street for the second time. The first attempt happened on August 17th but the 16-foot letters were too fragile and only three were removed. This time the letters will be wrapped in a protective coating before being lowered to the street by helicopter. There will be road closures beginning at 6 a.m. and lasting until 4 p.m. all around City Hall.
UPDATE: The removal... Read More |
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| Delaware Robbery Suspect Dies; Women Found Dead in Paulsboro; Foxcatcher Movie's Philly Storyline |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/15/14 6:11 am | updated: 11/15/14 6:11 am |
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| An armed robbery suspect shot by Delaware State Troopers this afternoon has died. The suspect has been identified as 41-year-old William 'Billy' McNulty, of Claymont, DE. Both robberies occurred on Friday morning. Authorities say that around 6:00 a.m. he approached a female withdrawing cash from the ATM at the M&T Bank located at 3530 Philadelphia Pike armed with a gun. He demanded money but she did not comply and he fled. At 6:15 a.m. he entered the 7-11 at 2100 Foulk Road. McNulty... Read More |
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| Dilworth Park Ice Rink Open; 5 Adults Abuse 5 Kids in Darby; Barnes Pleads Not Guilty, No Bail |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/14/14 8:12 pm | updated: 11/14/14 8:15 pm |
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| The Rothman Ice Rink at Dilworth Park next to City Hall in Philadelphia officially opened this afternoon. It's the final piece to be shown in the revamping of the former Dilworth Plaza. The rink replaces the fountains and tables of the warmer weather. This rink features real ice tended by a real Zamboni so the skate is nice and smooth. It's also a decent size if you are looking to get some laps in. Rental skates are available for $8 and I hear they are 'new'. All skill levels are... Read More |
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| 80 Year Old Arrested; Penn State Invalidates Tickets; South Jersey Winery Files For Bankruptcy |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/14/14 11:35 am | updated: 11/14/14 11:35 am |
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| An 80 year old Upper Darby man put up quite a fight with police when they tried to subdue him Wednesday night. Labeled "one nasty senior citizen" by police, Joseph Smith had called 9-1-1 and threatened to kill himself and the dispatcher. Police arrived at the Lansdowne Towers and saw Smith yelling from a window. He fired shots from a 9 mm handgun toward officers before teargas launched into his apartment allowed police to enter and still need to hit the 80 year old twice with a stun gun and... Read More |
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| Eric Frein Gets Terroristic Charges; Indian Crest Bomb Scare; Jewel Thieves Hit Philly Jeweler's Row |
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 by: darceypaulding - Schwenksville, PA
started: 11/14/14 4:39 am | updated: 11/14/14 4:39 am |
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Eric Frein, responsible for murdering a Pennsylvania state trooper, has had terroristic charges added to his existing list of offenses. The state police say that Frein called the killing "an assassination" in an interview with authorities. Letters were found of Frein's claiming a revolution is necessary to regain liberties that have been lost. Prosecutorsn are seeking the death penalty for Eric Frein.
Indian Crest Junior High School, located in the suburbs of... Read More |
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