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| Gunman Shot at City Hall, Heat Wave Among Philadelphia's Worst, Nutter Calls Teen Shooter "A-hole" |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/06/12 11:43 am | updated: 07/06/12 11:43 am |
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A man with a gun disrupted rush hour activity around City Hall this morning. The man was spotted holding a gun and was approached by police. During the standoff, street traffic was diverted and SEPTA trains did not stop at the 15th Street stop under City Hall. The man, in his 20’s, fired a shot at police. They returned fire, wounding the man and apprehended him. No police were hurt.
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| Police ID JFK Blvd Shooter, Mt. Airy Tree Power Line Fire, West Oak Lane Dog Fire |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 07/06/12 2:07 am | updated: 07/06/12 2:07 am |
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Sixteen-year-old Nafis Scott of Germantown was arrested and taken into custody after opening fire on two other teens. Police say Scott shot the teens following a neighborhood dispute that began last month. The incident played out on JFK Boulevard, a few blocks away from the Welcome America! festivities on the Parkway Wednesday. Police have charged Scott with two counts of aggravated assault, assault on a police officer and fire arms violations.
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| Suspect identified in 4th of July Shooting on JFK Blvd |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/06/12 12:28 am | updated: 07/06/12 12:28 am |
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Philadelphia Police have identified the shooting suspect from last night's gun fire that broke out during the Welcome America concert and fireworks on the Parkway. 16-year-old Nafis Scott of Germantown was arrested and taken into custody.
Scott is accused of shooting both a 17 and a 19-year-old in the leg along JFK Boulevard between 16th and 17th just a block from the back of the festivities on the Ben Franklin Parkway. The incident apparently extends from a neighborhood dispute... Read More |
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| Msgr. Lynn Denied Bail, Muhammad Ali Awarded Liberty Medal, Teen Shot at North Broad Train Station |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/05/12 7:35 pm | updated: 07/05/12 7:35 pm |
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| Msgr. William J. Lynn learned his fate today regarding his bail request pending sentencing. Judge Sarmina sided with Philadelphia prosecutors, who said that Lynn was a flight risk, especially if he left the country to Vatican City which has no extradition treaty. Lynn was requesting to be granted bail and house arrest before his sentencing hearing August 13th on his conviction of child endangerment. The defense proposed that Lynn would also sign an extradition waiver. Judge Sarmina said that... Read More |
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| Liberty Bell Tapping, JFK Parkway Shooting |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 07/05/12 12:15 pm | updated: 07/05/12 12:15 pm |
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Independence Day in Philadelphia wouldn't be complete without the annual tapping of the Liberty Bell. The annual tapping of the bell honors the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the 56 signers. Eight decedents of four of the signers were joined by some lawmakers and two new U.S. citizens who wore white gloves and lightly tapped this symbol of freedom and hope 13 times to represent the 13 original colonies.
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| Eagle Owners Jeff and Christina Lurie to Divorce, Three Shot During Concert, Occupy Splintering |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/05/12 11:29 am | updated: 07/05/12 11:29 am |
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The owners of the Philadelphia Eagles are getting divorced. Eagle owners Jeffrey and Christina Lurie met in the late 80's, married and bought the Eagles together in 1994. The Lurie's claim they will continue to work together as partners and the divorce will have no impact on the care and feeding of the Eagles. So no fighting over who gets the team on Sundays.
Gunfire ended with three teens shot during last night’s big concert and fireworks display on the Ben Franklin... Read More |
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| Gunfire Erupts at Welcome America, 3 Shot; Atlantic City Electric slowly restoring power |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/05/12 4:04 am | updated: 07/05/12 4:04 am |
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| At around 9:20 pm Wednesday night, shooting broke out at the far back of the Welcome America festivities along the Ben Franklin Parkway. It ended with three teenagers shot. A 16-year-old suspect is believed to have shot a 17-year-old in the leg near 16th and JFK. He then shot a 19-year-old at 17th and JFK as the crowd was dispersing. Officers tried to arrest the boy who did not comply and pointed the gun at them. An officer then fired at the suspect and grazed him in the chest. The three teens... Read More |
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| Welcome America July 4th Jam w/ The Roots, Queen Latifah, Common, Daryl Hall, Joe Jonas stream live |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/04/12 7:56 pm | updated: 07/04/12 7:56 pm |
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Tonight's Welcome America July 4th Jam featuring The Roots, Queen Latifah, Common, Daryl Hall, and Joe Jonas is of course free for all who can make it down to the Ben Franklin Parkway. However, if you aren't able to make it down or you don't get 6 ABC because you are in a different area, don'tt fret the concert's going to be streamed live:
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| Philadelphia Area Fireworks for 4th of July (PA, NJ, DE and Shore) |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/04/12 5:53 pm | updated: 07/04/12 5:53 pm |
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PHILADELPHIA:
Wawa Welcome America!
Wednesday July 4, 2012
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
approx. 11:00 p.m, following Philly's 4th of July Jam (time is subject to change)
Lawncrest Recreation Center
6000 Rising Sun Ave.
July 4th
Fireworks display at dusk.
PENNSYLVANIA
Bucks County:
Middletown Township Fireworks
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| Happy 4th of July Philadelphia |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/04/12 2:59 pm | updated: 07/04/12 2:59 pm |
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It's the Fourth of July in Philadelphia. All around the Philadelphia area, New Jersey and Delaware there are parades, races, barbeques, live music, and of course, fireworks. Thanks for making iRadioPhilly part of your 4th of July festivities.
SEE THE FIREWORKS LIST:
Philadelphia Area Fireworks for 4th of July (PA, NJ, DE and Shore)
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