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| Child Stuffed in Washing Machine, Tax Free Airplanes, Comcast Joins Free Wifi Plan |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/23/12 11:02 am | updated: 05/23/12 11:02 am |
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It was a game of peek-a-boo gone wrong. In a Camden County Laundromat, a dad stuffed a 1 year old in a washing machine, closed the door and dizzying mayhem followed. The child was locked in as the machine spun and filled with water. The entire incident was captured on video. A worker cut the power and removed the child unharmed.
Thinking about buying an airplane? Pennsylvania is considering a bill that would extend sales tax exemptions for plane purchases and maintenance. ... Read More |
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| Google Doodle Celebrates 78th birthday of Bob Moog with Playable/Recordable Moog Synthesizer |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/23/12 3:39 am | updated: 05/23/12 3:39 am |
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Today, May 23rd, would be the 78th birthday for Robert "Bob" Moog, the inventor of the analog synthesizer in the 1950's. Moog synths took off in the late 60's after the Monterrey Pop Festival and 1970's when they became used more and more in rock and pop on record and live in concert. Moog became the de facto synthesizer for the entire music industry.
Google's tribute doodle can be played with the keyboard or mouse, has adjustable knobs for mixer, oscillators, filters, and... Read More |
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| Bensalem Man Spends ~$70,000 Mistakenly Deposited, Joe Paterno's Pension Payment and a Donation |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/22/12 11:14 pm | updated: 05/22/12 11:14 pm |
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Joe Paterno earned a state pension of $13.4 million for his 61-year coaching career at Penn State. Paterno's widow, Sue, will receive an initial payment of $10.1 million by the end of May, with the rest to be paid out over the next two years. Calculations were made through the standard formula for anyone in the State Employees' Retirement System, and Paterno received no special consideration, according to his family. Paterno never accessed his pension.
Paterno began working at... Read More |
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| Green’s Property Tax Spreadsheet, Philly Cop Stealing From Toy Store, Monsignor William Lynn Defen |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/22/12 11:31 am | updated: 05/22/12 11:31 am |
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Philadelphia City Councilman Bill Green has posted a downloadable spreadsheet showing property owners how they are likely to be affected by Mayor Nutter's property tax proposal. Green is suggesting the tax burden be shifted to commercial properties. The spreadsheet is available at www.GreenForPhiladelphia.com
A Philadelphia Police Officer was arrested for stealing from a toy store. Internal Affairs conducted an... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Police Officer Arrested on Toy Theft, Pearl Jam Headlines Made In America Festival |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 05/22/12 11:26 am | updated: 05/22/12 11:26 am |
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A Philadelphia Police officer, Bridgette Paris was arrested Monday for stealing from a toy store. Authorities allege Paris engaged in an on-going conspiracy of theft from a local toy store. She is charged with retail theft, unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, forgery and related offenses.
The names of the musicians who are part of Phase 1 of the Budweiser Made in America Festival were announced on the Made in America Facebook page Monday night. The event will take... Read More |
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| Made in America Fest Announces "Phase 1" of Lineup |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/21/12 11:44 pm | updated: 05/21/12 11:44 pm |
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It's ON! Here is Phase 1 of the Budweiser Made in America Fest Lineup:
JAY Z, Pearl Jam, Skrillex, Miike Snow, Afrojack, Calvin Harris, Odd Future, D'Angelo, Maybach Music (feat. Rick Ross, Wale, Meek Mill), Passion Pit, Santigold, Dirty Projectors, X, Janelle Monae, Prince Royce, Rita Ora, Savoy (DJ set), The Knocks & more to be announced...
Tickets go on sale May 23rd - More info Read More |
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| Villanova Cabbie Drug Dealer, Rutgers Webcam Gets 30 days, Niagra Falls/Mount Everest/SpaceX/Mariana |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/21/12 11:34 pm | updated: 05/21/12 11:34 pm |
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| A cab driver for Main Line Taxi has been arrested and charged with possession, and possession with intent to distribute. Leonard Lavender of Philadelphia operated his cab in the Villanova section of Radnor township, and in addition to ferry fares, he had a nice side business delivering drugs to Villanova students. Students in need would call Lavender who'd arrange to meet at a particular location to make the transaction. The police put a stop to it all after a two month investigation. Certainly... Read More |
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| Former Rutgers Student, Dharun Ravi, Sentenced to 30 Days in Jail |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/21/12 4:31 pm | updated: 05/21/12 4:31 pm |
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Dharun Ravi, 20, the former Rutgers University student convicted of bias intimidation and other charges for using a webcam to spy on his roommate, was sentenced today to 30 days in jail followed by 3 years probation. Ravi witnessed his roommate and another man kissing on the webcam just days before his roommate then committed suicide.
Tyler Clementi, Ravi's roommate, killed himself in September 2010 by jumping off the George Washington Bridge. He became used as an example of what... Read More |
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| Arson Suspected in Frankford Fires, Abuser Priests Removed, Route 1 Repair Will Take 3 Months |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/21/12 11:55 am | updated: 05/21/12 11:55 am |
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Two fires in Frankford have Philadelphia police looking for as arsonist. The two fires were a block apart over the weekend in abandoned buildings. Neighbors had to be evacuated as firefighters doused the 2 alarm blazes.
Two Philadelphia priests have been found unsuitable for ministry. Monsignor George Mazzotta and Monsignor Hugh Campbell were alleged abusers. Mazzotta served at St. Madeline in Ridley Park and Stella Maris in Philadelphia. Campbell is already retired.Read More |
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| Malvern Prep President Retires, Archdiocese Finds Two Priests Unsuitable |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 05/21/12 10:19 am | updated: 05/21/12 10:19 am |
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A 92-year-old woman died Sunday evening after a fire swept through a home in the city's Bridesburg neighborhood. The fire happened a little after 6 p.m. in the 2800 block of Hedley Street. The elderly woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
After more than 40 years as an educator and administrator, Malvern Prep’s president is calling it a career. Jim Stewart’s career began in 1970 as a Spanish teacher. He held several... Read More |
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