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| GSA Las Vegas Hangover, Tax Deadline Today, Grand Jury Investigates Warehouse Fire |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/17/12 6:49 am | updated: 04/17/12 6:49 am |
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Congress is outraged over $823,000 in taxpayer money spent by GSA employees and families at a Las Vegas conference. Luxury spas, clowns, bikes, parties were part of where the tax money went. The Justice Dept is investigating.
Tax Deadline is today. If you haven’t filed you income tax return yet, you have until midnight to get it postmarked. Not close? Then you have until midnight to file an extension.
Fox 29 is reporting that a Grand Jury will be... Read More |
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| Upper Darby Police Meet Ax Wielder, Feds Investigate Kensington Fire, NJ's Permit To Grow Marijuana |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 04/17/12 6:03 am | updated: 04/17/12 6:03 am |
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19-year-old Joshua Burno is in critical condition at University of Penn Hospital after he was shot yesterday morning in his home following a planned, ax-wielding ambush on police. He wanted officers to fire on him, so he made a 911 call threatening to harm his family and waited for police to arrive. Burno busted through a closet door in the entryway when police arrived, breaking the door and wildly swing an ax at Police.
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| Bill Cosby's Take on Trayvon, More Slashings in Holmesburg, NFL Lets in Casino Advertising Eagles W |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/16/12 5:53 pm | updated: 04/16/12 5:53 pm |
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Philadelphia Actor, comedian Bill Cosby has spoken up about the Trayvon Martin case. He says that we should be talking about race, but rather gun control. It doesn't solve anything to question whether suspect George Zimmerman is a racist, instead, we should be asking how he got a gun and who taught him how to use it.
Tires on 10 cars were flattened overnight in the Holmesburg section in the Northeast that has been at the center of the recent tires slashings. Police said vehicles... Read More |
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| Record Warmth, Philadelphia Parishes Closing, Police Shoot Man Swinging Ax |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/16/12 6:41 am | updated: 04/16/12 6:41 am |
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Philadelphia is flirting with record warmth today pushing toward 90 degrees. The record high in Philadelphia was 90 degrees, set in 1992. You may need the AC tonight. The low overnight only cools down to 66.
More closures were announced this weekend by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. By July 1st 12 parishes will be merged into 5. Many of the buildings will remain open during a transition period for weddings, funerals and other special services.
Police shot a... Read More |
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| Archdiocese of Philadelphia Will Merge 12 Parishes into 5 by July 1st |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/15/12 9:01 pm | updated: 04/15/12 9:01 pm |
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During Sunday's Masses today pastors in Northwest Philadelphia and Chester County told their congregations of the Archdiocesan plans to shut down and merge their parishes. Specifically they were in Germantown, Manayunk, and Coatesville.
The parishes marked for closing have seen sharp declines in membership, Mass attendance and baptisms, among other signs of diminished vitality such as population projections, parish finances, and the physical state of its buildings.
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| Theft From Fallen Firefighters’ Benefit Caught on Video |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/15/12 12:23 am | updated: 04/15/12 12:23 am |
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On Friday night at SmokeEaters Pub on Frankford Ave in the Northeast, a Benefit to support the families of the two fallen firefighters was being held. Donations were being collected, the bartenders were offering their tips, and a raffle was going to be held for three gift baskets donated from local businesses. All the money collected would go directly to the families of Daniel Sweeney and Robert Neary.
However, someone decided to commit a callous act during the casual evening.... Read More |
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| Viewing\Services for Firefighters, Ryan Howard in Hunting Park, Philadelphia Jazz Day |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/13/12 4:23 pm | updated: 04/13/12 4:23 pm |
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Hundreds of firefighters gathered in Northeast Philadelphia today to say goodbye to Lt. Robert Neary and FF Daniel sweeney. Both firefighters lost his life while fighting a five-alarm warehouse blaze in Kensington on Monday. Firefighters from Texas to Canada came to pay respects to these fallen heroes. Neary, 59, and Daniel Sweeney, 25, were killed by a wall and roof collapse.
The viewing and memorial for Firefighter Sweeney will be at St. Cecilia's Church at 535 Rhawn Street,... Read More |
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| Voorhees Murder Suicide, Blatstein Casino, Philadelphia's Irish Memorial 5k |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 04/13/12 7:52 am | updated: 04/13/12 7:52 am |
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Authorities in Camden County and Cumberland County, North Carolina are working together on a murder investigation. The murder of a woman in Fayetteville, NC, may be connected to the murder-suicide of two doctors Wednesday afternoon in Voorhees. Shawna Givens was found dead inside of her Fayetteville apartment. She was romantically involved with the doctor who committed suicide Wednesday afternoon in Voorhees.
Developer Bart Blatstein has announced his plan for the building on... Read More |
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| Firefighter Family Donations, Metal Rod in Wegman’s Chips, NJ Troopers Hiring |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/13/12 7:36 am | updated: 04/13/12 7:36 am |
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Today, Memorial services begin for the firefighters killed in the Kensington Warehouse blaze. Families and friends and will pay their respect for Lieutenant Robert Neary and Daniel Sweeney. Charities have been established for donations to the families. iRadioPhilly has the information on our website.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 11, 2012
DONATIONS FOR LINE OF DUTY DEATHS OF
LIEUTENANT ROBERT NEARY AND FIREFIGHTER DANIEL SWEENEY
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| April 13th is Jazz Day in Philadelphia |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/12/12 10:23 pm | updated: 04/12/12 10:23 pm |
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April is Jazz Appreciation Month and Philadelphia has been celebrating all month long!
See also: April is Jazz Appreciation Month in Philly
Philadelphia has a rich history in Jazz music with artists such as Ethel Waters, John Coltrane, Billie Holiday, Joe Venuti, Eddie Lang, Stan Getz, Bessie Smith, the Heath Brothers, Dizzie Gillespie, Sun Ra, Charlie Parker, McCoy Tyner, and Grover Washington Jr.
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