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| NJ Smoking Age Proposal; Bucks Co. Man Missing In Montana; Car Chase Ends At Phila. Airport |
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 by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 06/23/17 3:31 am | updated: 06/23/17 3:31 am |
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| New Jersey lawmakers have now sent Governor Chris Christie a measure that would raise the smoking age to 21 in the state. The Democratic controlled Senate wants to raise the smoking age from 19 to 21, only allowing anyone above the age of 21 to buy tobacco and electronic cigarettes. The Senate previously approved the measure, but Gov. Christie vetoed it. The Senate is unsure how Christie will feel about the measure this time around. New Jersey would become the second state to raise the... Read More |
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| $5000 Reward to Report Drug Activity in Bucks Co.; Fatal Dirt Bike Accident; Philly Pools Opening |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/23/17 2:29 am | updated: 06/23/17 2:39 am |
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| Officials in Bucks County have announced a new program aimed at fighting the growing drug epidemic. Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub along with Bucks County Crime Stoppers made the announcement outside of the Falls Township Municipal Building in Fairless Hills. It is called "Push Out the Pusher." Rewards of up to $5,000 are being offered to anyone who reports suspected drug activity that results in the conviction of a drug dealer. Lawn signs will be available with the... Read More |
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| Sixers Pick Markelle Fultz #1 in NBA Draft; 2nd Teen Swimmer Found in AC; Boyz II Men Blvd Sat. 11am |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/23/17 12:57 am | updated: 06/23/17 12:57 am |
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| The Philadelphia 76ers have selected 19-year-old Washington guard Markelle Fultx No. 1 overall in tonight's NBA Draft. He averaged 23.2 points, 5.7 rebounds, 5.9 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game as a freshman. In a blockbuster trade earlier this week the Sixers sent their No. 3 overall pick plus a future first round selection to Boston in exchange for this year's top spot. The future first round pick in this trade has conditions. The Celtics will receive a 2018 pick from the... Read More |
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| Body of Hamilton Teen Swimmer Found; Inmate Mistakenly Released Caught Again; Scaffold Collapse |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/22/17 6:59 pm | updated: 06/22/17 6:59 pm |
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| Search crews have recovered the body of a New Jersey teenager who got swept away in the current while swimming with friends in a Hamilton Township lake on Wednesday afternoon. 17-year-old Marty Barchue of Hamilton Township and three other friends were swimming at Rowan Lake at Roebling County Park when they were caught in a thunderstorm. The current grew stronger as they stood in the marsh at the edge of the lake and Marty got pulled away from the group. Crews searched on Wednesday night... Read More |
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| SEPTA Regional Rail Delays; Home Owner Charged; Teen Swept Away In NJ |
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by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 06/22/17 5:19 am | updated: 06/22/17 5:19 am |
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| The group of storms on Wednesday night delayed 4 of SEPTA's regional rail lines, leaving many passengers upset and without any means of transportation. Debris and downed trees shut down the Paoli Thorndale, Fox Chase, Warminster and Wilmington Lines. As the train came to a stop on the Paoli Thorndale line, SEPTA employees were reportedly not very helpful in the situation and did not give information as to what was going on. Many of the passengers were seen leaving the train and walking... Read More |
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| Judge to Release Bill Cosby Jury Names; Woman Dead in NJ Pool Homicide; Explosives Found in Bucks Co |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/21/17 7:36 pm | updated: 06/21/17 7:36 pm |
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| The judge in the Bill Cosby sexual assault trial has ruled that the names of the jurors can be released. The trial ended in a mistrial on Saturday after the panel of 12 jurors deliberated for more than 52 hours over 6 days and failed to reach a verdict on 3 counts. Judge Steven O'Neill granted news outlets' requests that the names be made public in the interest of transparency. O'Neill made a condition that jurors may not discuss what another juror said during deliberations when talking... Read More |
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| Make Music Philly, June 21st, 2017, All Day. All Over. All Free. #makemusicphilly |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/21/17 5:19 pm | updated: 06/21/17 5:19 pm |
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Make Music Philly is here Today, June 21st from 8am - 8pm! The concept is "All Day. All Over. All Free." The city-wide, free, do-it-yourself music festival features professional and amateur musicians performing at traditional venues, non-traditional spaces, and in both organized and informal events all throughout the city. Everyone is encouraged to participate and come out to an event. The music spans all genres including Blues, Bluegrass, Folk, Indie-Rock, Jazz, Hip Hop and more.
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| PA Medical Marijuana Grower Permits Awarded; Butter Train Derails in Bucks; NWS Confirms DE Tornado |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/20/17 8:05 pm | updated: 06/20/17 8:12 pm |
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| The Pennsylvania Department of Health have announced the names of 12 groups that were awarded medical marijuana grower-processor permits. The state is divided into six regions, with two permits allocated in each region. Prime Wellness LLC of Sinking Spring and Franklin Labs LLC of Reading received the permits in the Southeast region. They are both in Berks County. No facility was approved in Philadelphia. Over 500 applicants vied for the permits. They have 6 months to get their... Read More |
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| Karoondinha Music and Arts Festival Next Month! Chance The Rapper, John Legend, Roots, and Paramore |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/20/17 6:46 pm | updated: 06/20/17 6:46 pm |
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KAROONDINHA MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL INVITES YOU TO EXPERIENCE AMERICA'S WILDERNESS ALONGSIDE CHANCE THE RAPPER, JOHN LEGEND, ODESZA + MORE!
Centre Hall, Pennsylvania - Journey to the sprawling 1,600+ acre grounds of Penn's Cave & Wildlife Park, America's only all-water cavern and wildlife park this July 21- 23, with a Kick-Off Party on July 20, to become a piece of festival history as music and nature converge at the intersection of the first annual Karoondinha Music &... Read More |
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| Underground Fire Cause Street Closure; Fraudulent Car Lot In Mayfair; Cosby Alt. Juror Speaks Out |
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by: blogue40 - Phoenixville, PA
started: 06/20/17 4:57 am | updated: 06/20/17 4:57 am |
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A stretch of 5th Street in Old City was closed Monday night after an underground fire occurred. Crews blocked off the road between Chestnut and Walnut streets. Fire crews arrived on the scene after smoke began to rise from underneath the manhole in the street. Crews were able to get the fire out, but the road remained closed the majority of the night, as they wanted to ensure the safety of vehicles driving on the road. Fire crews are still investigating what caused the fire.
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