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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/23/13 7:36 am | updated: 05/23/13 7:36 am |
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More than 13,000 homes, businesses and schools were destroyed by the massive tornado that ripped through Moore, Oklahoma. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is urging congressional leaders to move swiftly in approving federal aid for victims there. New Jersey’s victims of Superstorm Sandy were forced to wait while congressional leaders haggled, but Christie feels two wrongs do not make it right.
Philadelphia cut the ribbon on a new skate park yesterday. Paine’s Park is... Read More |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/22/13 10:59 pm | updated: 05/22/13 10:59 pm |
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| Just if you need another reason to stay in Philadelphia this Memorial Day Weekend look no further than the 3rd Annual Sundrop Music and Arts Festival presented by iradiophilly at The Fire in Northern Liberties and sponsored by Philadelphia Brewing Company and Vita Coca. The 3 night / 2 day festival lasts Friday – Sunday, May 24-26, 2013. Over 30 bands are scheduled to perform during the festival. (Read More |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 05/22/13 10:18 pm | updated: 05/22/13 10:18 pm |
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A suspect is dead following a police-involved shooting in Germantown Wednesday night on the 5500 block of Devon Street. Police were responding to a report of a man with a gun at Locust Avenue and Devon Street. Police say a suspect pulled a handgun on police officers and officers shot him. The family says the man was unarmed and was running to the corner store.
A man is dead following a police-involved shooting in West Philadelphia Wednesday night on the 5600 block of Wyalusing... Read More |
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 by: liaferrante - Wildwood Crest, NJ
started: 05/22/13 8:54 pm | updated: 05/22/13 8:54 pm |
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On May 24th, 2013 Bernie Parent, Philadelphia Flyers Hall of Famer Goalie, will be having a fan meet-and-greet and autograph session at the Gateway 26 Arcade in North Wildwood, NJ. The session will be from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. The arcade is located on the Boardwalk at 26th Street.
In addition, fans have the opportunity to purchase his book, “Journey Through Risk and Fear” with an autograph for $20.00. Also, fans can purchase an autographed photo for $20.00.
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/22/13 6:40 pm | updated: 05/22/13 6:41 pm |
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| Philadelphia district attorney Seth Williams announced Wednesday afternoon that Herbert and Catherine Schaible had been charged with third degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, conspiracy and endangering the welfare of a child. The Schaible's 7-month-old son Brandon died April 18th of dehydration and bacterial pneumonia due to a streptococcus infection which could have been treated with antibiotics. The couple belongs to religious sect that does not believe in using modern medicine... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/22/13 8:29 am | updated: 05/22/13 8:29 am |
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An FBI agent was involved in a shooting near Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida this morning that left a man dead. The agent was investigating connections to the Boston Marathon bombings. The victim is believed to be a Chedhen man who may have known bombing suspect number 1, Tamerian Tsarnaev from MMA fights.
A teenager was shot and killed in the parking lot of Rita’s Water Ice in West Oak Lane last night. No word on what sparked the violence on the 6900 block of Stenton... Read More |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 05/21/13 10:10 pm | updated: 05/21/13 10:10 pm |
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Philadelphia City Controller Alan Butkovitz was an early winner as ballots from the Pennsylvania primary election are being tallied. Butkovitz, who's seeking a third term, easily beat back challengers Brett Mandel and attorney Mark Zecca on Tuesday in a city where Democrats outnumber Republicans nearly 9-1. In November, he’ll face businessman Terry Tracy, who was unopposed for the GOP nod.
A New Jersey man and a Philadelphia resident were indicted Tuesday on charges they... Read More |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/21/13 6:11 pm | updated: 05/21/13 6:11 pm |
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| The death of an 8-month-old child of a local "faith healing" couple has been ruled a homicide Brandon Schaible died on April 18th. His parent's, Herbert and Catherine Schaible, are fundamentalist Christians who believe in the power of prayer instead of modern medicine. The Medical Examiner found that Brandon died from bacterial pneumonia and dehydration due to a Group B Stretpococcus infection. No charges have been filed. The Schaible's seven other children have been placed in foster... Read More |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/21/13 2:15 pm | updated: 05/21/13 2:15 pm |
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| A two-story office building in Havertown was evacuated for over an hour early this afternoon for a carbon monoxide leak. The L&M Professional Center located at 31 S. Eagle Road near the intersection oF West Chester Pike and Eagle Road was quickly evacuated shortly before 1pm. A CO alarm in Domino's Pizza on the first floor of the building alerted the presence of the colorless, odorless gas. Retail outlets on the first floor and business office on the second floor were notified by Police and... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/21/13 11:51 am | updated: 05/21/13 11:51 am |
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Crews are digging through the disaster area in Moore, Oklahoma where a tornado, one mile wide packing winds topping 200 miles per hour, ripped through the suburban neighborhood. According to the medical examiner, 24 are confirmed dead including 9 children. These numbers have been revised downward as some had been counted twice in the chaos that immediately followed the twister.
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