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| Taney Dragons Parade Williamsport, WWII Vet Turns 100, SEPTA Tentative Agreement |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 08/14/14 1:57 am | updated: 08/14/14 1:57 am |
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| For the first time ever, little leaguers from Center City Philadelphia steal the spotlight in Williamsport. And thousands came out to welcome the Taney Dragons to the home of the Little League World Series on Wednesday evening. As the first urban Philadelphia team to make it to Williamsport, they've proven that even with few resources success is possible. In their Mid-Atlantic champ uniforms the Dragons took some of their first cuts in the Williamsport batting cages Wednesday. And for the... Read More |
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| Perseid Meteor Showers in Philadelphia Sky August 13 2014 |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/14/14 1:07 am | updated: 08/14/14 1:07 am |
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Each August as the Earth's annual orbit takes it through the remains of the comet Swift-Tuttle, we are treated to a dramatic show of meteors streaking through the sky called the Perseids. Named because they seem to radiate from the constellation Perseus, this meteor shower will peak tonight August 13th and through the weekend.
It is not uncommon to see up to 40-60 meteors an hour with the Perseids. The moon is in a waning gibbous phase and could interfere. It will also be rising... Read More |
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| Murray Home Burglarized by Nephew; West Goshen Leader Killed by Truck; Upper Merion Man Guilty |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/13/14 8:15 pm | updated: 08/13/14 8:15 pm |
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| Two men were arrested early this morning breaking into the home of murder victim Connie McClain-Murray in Northeast Philadelphia. It happened at 2:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Murray home on the 2800 block of Tolbut Street in the Holme Circle neighborhood. A witness saw the two men trying to pry open a door and called 911. Police arrived in time to catch them before they got into the house or fled the scene. They have been identified by police as 32-year-old Steven Anderson and 27-year-old... Read More |
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| Revel Casino to Close, Everett Theatre Remembers Robin Williams, I-95 PA Tpk Connection |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/13/14 12:13 pm | updated: 08/13/14 12:13 pm |
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Revel Casino, once hoped to be the savior of Atlantic City, will close in September after just 2 years. The $2.4 billion casino will sit vacant after the summer when 3,100 people lose their jobs. Revel has been unable to find a buyer to pay even pennies on the dollar for the sleek new gambling hall, underscoring the oversaturated market conditions on the east coast.
Sadness is lingering over the loss of actor/comedian Robin Williams who committed suicide on Monday. At the... Read More |
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| Oxford Circle Hit and Run, Child Immigrant Students Increase, Lauren Bacall Passes |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 08/13/14 2:00 am | updated: 08/13/14 2:00 am |
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Police are searching for a driver who fled the scene after striking a teen on a bike in Oxford Circle Tuesday night. The teen was riding his bike when he was struck by a vehicle. The driver then drove away from the scene. The teen was taken to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children with a leg injury. Police say they are are searching for a charcoal-colored Nissan Pathfinder that fled southbound on the Boulevard.
This year the federal government expects 60,000... Read More |
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| West Deptford Police $25,750 Reward; Revel Casino to Close Sept. 10th; $2.5M Owed to Philly Police |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/12/14 10:36 pm | updated: 08/12/14 10:36 pm |
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| A $25,750 reward is now being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction of those responsible in a drive-by shooting at a Gloucester County, New Jersey Police station early this morning. The incident happened around 4:05 a.m. on Tuesday at the West Deptford Police Department building in Thorofare, NJ. Surveillance cameras mounted on the building show a small dark-colored sedan driving eastbound through the parking lot. Someone in the vehicle fired seven shots at the... Read More |
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| Robin Williams Movies To Come; Moorsetown Burglaries; Heroin Bust in Delaware |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/12/14 12:10 pm | updated: 08/12/14 12:10 pm |
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Fans of comic genius Robin Williams are remembering his body of work today. Williams was found dead yesterday of an apparent suicide. Robin Williams had been battling severe depression. In addition to his comedy and dramatic work in films past, there are 4 more movies featuring Robin Williams that are set to be released over the next two years.
There was another home intrusion and pro-style burglary in Moorestown New Jersey. Homeowners returned after a weekend away to find... Read More |
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| Robin Williams Dead at 63, Arpino Gets Purple Heart, Delaware Phone Scam |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 08/12/14 2:22 am | updated: 08/12/14 2:22 am |
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| Oscar winning actor Robin Williams was found dead of an apparent suicide in his home Monday. CBS released this statement: "Our world has lost a comic genius, a gifted actor and a beautiful man. We will remember Robin Williams as one of the unique talents of his time who was loved by many, but also as a kind, caring soul, who treated his colleagues and co-workers with great affection and respect. Our heartfelt thoughts and sympathies go out to his family, loved ones and friends." Robin... Read More |
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| Police Report, Actor Robin Williams Found Dead due to Apparent Suicide |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/11/14 10:26 pm | updated: 08/11/14 10:26 pm |
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Reports from the Marin County Sheriff in California confirm, beloved Actor/Comedian Robin Williams was found dead in his Tiburon, CA home. He was found this morning alone in his home shared with his wife, Susan Schneider. Williams was last seen alive last night around 10:00 pm. At this point the he coroner's office believes his death to be a suicide due to asphyxia. An autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow. He was 63.
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| SEPTA Worker Hit by Train; Multi-Truck Crash Rt. 1 Oxford Valley; Car Hit Turnpike Tollbooth |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/11/14 10:23 pm | updated: 08/11/14 10:23 pm |
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| A 27-year-veteran SEPTA employee was struck by a train in Center City this afternoon. It happened around 4:15 p.m. in a trolley tunnel near 22nd and Market streets. The male employee was working on a trolley tunnel project when he was clipped by an eastbound train. He was taken to Hahnemann University Hospital. The trolley lines run parallel to the Market-Frankford Line in that area. Shuttles were operating between 5th and 40th streets.Train service has resumed in both directions on the... Read More |
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