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 by: liaferrante - Wildwood Crest, NJ
started: 05/17/13 8:52 pm | updated: 05/17/13 8:52 pm |
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The American Idol Finale 2013 occurred on May 16th, 2013 at the Nokia Theatre L.A. live in Los Angeles. 23-year-old vocal powerhouse Candice Glover and soulful 22-year-old country singer Kree Harrison were the top two contestants going head to head for the top prize of becoming the new American Idol for Season 12. The show started off with the introduction of the judges from the season: Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey, Keith Urban, and Randy Jackson.
All of the final contestants from... Read More |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/17/13 6:03 pm | updated: 05/17/13 6:03 pm |
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| A Ventnor, NJ woman has been charged with the murder of her husband who disappeared 6 years ago. Loretta Doyle Burroughs, 61, was arrested for the murder of Daniel Burroughs, 66, on Friday. The cold case was reopened in February when Police were contacted by family members of Daniel Boroughs. Daniel went missing without a trace in September of 2007 from Mays Landing, NJ where the couple lived. Loretta soon moved to Ventnor. Today investigators executed a search warrants for Loretta... Read More |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/17/13 8:29 am | updated: 05/17/13 8:29 am |
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The Powerball ticket buying frenzy for tomorrow's drawing has pushed the jackpot to over a half a billion dollars. Currently the $550 million jackpot ranks the second biggest of all time. However it appears likely that brisk ticket sales before tomorrow’s drawing will push the jackpot past the record $587.5 million Powerball jackpot from November 2012.
Philadelphia School Superintendent William R. Hite is hoping to end teacher seniority in an effort to convince the state to... Read More |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 05/16/13 10:34 pm | updated: 05/16/13 10:34 pm |
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| Authorities say a homeless man, who became an internet celebrity, was arrested in Philadelphia and charged with a northern New Jersey murder Thursday night. Caleb Lawrence McGillvary was arrested by Philadelphia Police at the Greyhound Bus Terminal. McGillvary became an internet celebrity after a rambling television interview of him went viral after he intervened during an attack in California earlier this year. McGillvary will be processed in Philadelphia and returned to New Jersey... Read More |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/16/13 7:35 pm | updated: 05/16/13 7:35 pm |
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| UPDATE:Philadelphia Police have arrested Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, aka Kai, at the Greyhound bus terminal at N. 10th and Filberts Streets in Philadelphia. McGillvary has been charged with the homicide of Joseph Galfy, Jr., which occurred in Clark, N.J. on May 12, 2013. Bail is set at $3 million. He will be processed in Philadelphia before transported to Union County, NJ. He was recognized by someone on the street near Starbucks at 10th and Chestnut. Police were alerted and he was... Read More |
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by: liaferrante - Wildwood Crest, NJ
started: 05/16/13 12:08 pm | updated: 05/16/13 12:08 pm |
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Lucas Matthysse will be boxing against Lamont Peterson on a SHOWTIME televised live event on Saturday, May 18th, 2013 at 3:30 p.m.
The boxing match will feature IBF Junior Welterweight World Champion Lamont Peterson and WBC Interim Super Lightweight World Champion Lucas Matthysse. They will be competing in a 12-round welterweight bout.
The show’s tickets are available for $250, $125, $75, $50, and $25. They are available at ticketmaster.com or by calling... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/16/13 7:56 am | updated: 05/16/13 7:56 am |
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Police have arrested a man charged in the murder of a Philadelphia club disc jockey. Eighteen year old Josephe Murray allegedly shot Tom Watson, aka DJ Fenicx, on Saturday as Watson entered his apartment above the Haagen Dazs ice cream store on South Street. A second suspect in the shooting is being sought.
There was no winner in the Powerball drawing on Wednesday. That means the jackpot will roll over into record territory. The multi-state lottery game is expected to reach... Read More |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 05/15/13 10:31 pm | updated: 05/15/13 10:31 pm |
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Four people were shot in Southwest Philadelphia Wednesday night. The incident happened on the 2600 block of South Daggett Street in the Elmwood section. An innocent person was hit by a stray bullet that went inside a home. Three others were also shot. Philadelphia Police rushed all four victims to the hospital.
A mother jumped down to rescue her baby after the child’s stroller fell onto SEPTA train tracks Wednesday afternoon. The incident happened at the... Read More |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/15/13 5:49 pm | updated: 05/15/13 5:49 pm |
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| Mayor Michael Nutter announced a funding package today that would give the Philadelphia School District $95 million in additional budget. That is significantly more than the $60 million the district requested to fill it's current budget gap. $22 million would come from raising the liquor-by-the-drink tax from 10 percent to 15 percent effective July 1st. The city would also add an additional $2 per pack tax on cigarettes on top of the regular taxes starting January 1st hoping to raise $45... Read More |
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 by: JoeS - Springfield, PA
started: 05/15/13 5:29 am | updated: 05/15/13 11:56 am |
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Patty Griffin's long awaited tour is scheduled for Verizon Hall at the Kimmel Center on June 6th at 7:30 PM. This is her first truly solo tour in over a decade. Tickets are on sale and going quick. They are available at http://www.brepresents.com
Her new album was released on May 7th. American Kid is the first release of mostly new stuff in over 6 years. It is also her first release with New West Records. It is... Read More |
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