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| Frankford Methadone Clinic Opposed, Rittenhouse Jewelry Snatcher Sought, Clinton Visits Bryn Mawr |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 07/10/13 2:05 am | updated: 07/10/13 2:05 am |
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Dozens of concerned residents of a Northeast Philadelphia community gathered Tuesday evening as they continue a two-year battle against a proposed methadone clinic they don't want at the proposed location at Frankford Avenue and Decatur Street. Many just want to “not have to endure the behavior of a junkie that’s coming to get a free high.†Opponents say they fear the clinic will attract crime.
Police are searching for a suspect who they say snatched a gold... Read More |
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| Father left Baby in Car at Parx Casino; Woman Drove into Schuylkill on Purpose; Demo Safety Meeting |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/09/13 8:57 pm | updated: 07/09/13 8:57 pm |
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| A Philadelphia man has been arrested after leaving his toddler in the car this past weekend while he was inside the casino playing blackjack. Bensalem police found an 18-month old boy inside a Lexus Saturday night in the parking lot of the Parx Casino. His father, 44-year-old Danny Ngo, was inside the casino for about 40 minutes while his young son was outside alone in the car. It was 9:30 at night but the temperature was still 88 degrees and hotter in the car. He is charged with... Read More |
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| Building Collapse Public Hearing, Wildwood Saggy Pants Rule, Hillary Clinton at Bryn Mawr College |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/09/13 10:34 am | updated: 07/09/13 10:34 am |
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A public hearing is on for today with state officials and city labor leaders on hand to discuss the deadly building collapse last month in Center City. Six people died and 13 were hurt when a wall collapsed on the Salvation Army store at 22nd and Market Streets. Today’s hearing will is at the Independence Seaport Museum at Penn’s Landing.
If you are heading for the Wildwood boardwalk, pull up your pants. Today marks the beginning of a ban on pants that sag more... Read More |
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| NFL Concussions Case, Christie Gets Another Dem Nod, Pine Hill Felony Murder Charges |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 07/09/13 1:52 am | updated: 07/09/13 1:52 am |
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| The NFL and former players must try to negotiate a dispute over whether complaints about concussion-related injuries belong in court or in arbitration, a federal judge said Monday. U.S. District Judge Anita B. Brody of Philadelphia had planned to rule July 22 in a legal fight that involves about 4,200 former players and could be worth billions of dollars. But instead she ordered the two sides to begin mediation with retired federal Judge Layn Phillips. The retirees want the right to sue the... Read More |
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| Bon Jovi Donates $1 Million for NJ; Doylestown Man Charged w/ Murder; NJSC Nixes LBI Dune Settlement |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/08/13 8:40 pm | updated: 07/08/13 8:40 pm |
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| Jon Bon Jovi joined New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and his wife Mary Pat in Sayerville, NJ this afternoon. The rocker and actor was in town to announce that he was donating $1 million to the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund, which is chaired by First Lady Mary Pat Christie. Bon Jovi is a native of Sayerville and also performed during the 12/12/12 Sandy Relief Concert. That money will help residents as they continue to rebuild following last fall's devastating hurricane. Read More |
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| New Jersey Soldier Welcomed Home, Bon Jovi and Gov. Christie Announcement, SEPTA Norristown Line |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/08/13 10:56 am | updated: 07/08/13 10:56 am |
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It was a surprise welcome home for a young soldier in Cherry Hill over the weekend. Francesca "Chessie" Vollaro returned from a tour in Afghanistan three weeks ago. The 21 year old graduated high school in 2010 and was surprised by a gathering of friends and a motorcycle parade. Chessie will participate in a beauty pageant and then pursue a career in law enforcement.
Jon Bon Jovi is back home in Sayreville, New Jersey today to help make an announcement about the Sandy Relief... Read More |
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| Teresa Heinz Kerry Hospitalized, NY Giants Connor Arrested at PHL, Trenton Man Shot and Killed |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 07/08/13 1:12 am | updated: 07/08/13 1:12 am |
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| Teresa Heinz Kerry, the wife of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, is hospitalized at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. A spokesman for John Kerry says Heinz Kerry was flown to Massachusetts General Hospital on Sunday night after being stabilized by doctors at Nantucket Cottage Hospital. The 74-year-old Heinz Kerry was taken to the emergency room in Nantucket, accompanied by her husband, after 3:30 p.m. Sunday. A hospital spokesman said she arrived at that facility in critical... Read More |
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| US Education Secretary Criticizes Philly Schools, 4th of July Forecast, School Audit Reveals Theft |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/03/13 11:33 am | updated: 07/03/13 11:33 am |
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United States Education Secretary, Arne Duncan says there is no excuse in the 21st century for any school system to be in the financial position Philadelphia’s school system is in. Duncan is working closely with Mayor Nutter, Governor Corbett, Superintendent William R. Hite and Teachers Union head, Jerry Jordan to change a system that put Philly’s schools in a $300 million hole.
The weather for the long 4th of July weekend should cooperate with the parades,... Read More |
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| Cab Shooter Sought, Camden Bomb Found, Sarah Murnaghan Surgery Successful |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 07/03/13 1:26 am | updated: 07/03/13 1:26 am |
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Philadelphia Police are looking for a man who they say shot and robbed a cab driver last week. Police describe 27-year-old Paul Leavy as armed and dangerous and on the loose. Southwest Detectives Lieutenant John Walker says he shot a Freedom Taxi cab driver at about 10 p.m. last Thursday at Farragut and Walnut Streets in West Philadelphia.
Officials say Camden County police officers, along with the Camden Fire Department and Camden County Sheriff’s Office bomb squad,... Read More |
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| Ephrata Sign Misspelled; Gosnell Signs Plea; Person Hit by Train in Havertown; Pennypack Search Cont |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/02/13 9:11 pm | updated: 07/02/13 9:11 pm |
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| A freshly installed road sign has many people looking twice out in Lancaster County. The new sign is along Rt. 222 between Reading and Ephrata. It is supposed to read “322 Ephrata Exit 2 Milesâ€. Instead the R and A are reversed in the middle of the name. The newly misspelled town name reads E-P-H-A-R-T-A. Which phonetically sounds a bit like flatulence. Anyway, no one in the sign shop nor the installation contractor noticed the mistake. It will take almost $1200 to replace... Read More |
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