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| 5 Teens Arrested in Scanlon Carjacking; West Chester Apt. Fire; Upper Darby HS Fire |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/23/21 11:16 pm | updated: 12/23/21 11:16 pm |
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| Five teenagers were arrested in Newark, Delaware in connection to the carjacking of Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (D, Pa.) in South Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon, 12/22. 19-year-old Josiah Brown will be federally charged by the FBI. Three males ages 13, 15 and 16 plus a 14-year-old girl were charged with receiving stolen property over $1,500. The 15-year-old was also charged with resisting arrest and criminal mischief. All five suspects are from Wilmington, DE. The 15-year-old was... Read More |
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| Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon was Carjacked in South Philly; Two Missing Men; Arrests After Robbery/Chase |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/23/21 12:38 am | updated: 12/23/21 12:42 am |
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| Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (D, Pa.) was carjacked in South Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon, 12/22, after a meeting with other members of Congress. It happened around 2:45 p.m. on the 1900 block of Pattison Avenue in FDR Park where the meeting took place. She was walking back to her blue 2017 Acura MDX when she was approached by two armed men. One took her keys and the vehicle while the other followed in a dark SUV. She was not injured. Her personal cell phone, government cell... Read More |
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| Arrests in Jenkintown Road Rage; Nick Sirianni Tests COVID Positive; Temple to Start Spring Virtual |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/22/21 8:17 pm | updated: 12/22/21 8:17 pm |
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| Arrests have been made in connection to the brutal road rage assault caught on video in Jenkintown, Montgomery County, last Thursday, 12/16. 37-year-old Charles Woodson and 25-year-old September Wingfield, both of Holmesburg, were arrested on Wednesday morning, 12/22, at a home on the 8200 block of Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia. They are charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, and other charges. It happened around 10 a.m. near the intersection of Old York and Rydal roads.... Read More |
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| Biden's Free Tests, Philly COVID Test Kits; Arrest in Smoke Shop Shooting; Philly Cop Shot/Injured |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/22/21 12:56 am | updated: 12/22/21 12:56 am |
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| The confluence of rising COVID-19 cases and Christmas has many people searching for testing kits to be assured they are safely gathering with family and friends this weekend. President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday, 12/21, that he plans to distribute 500 million free at-home rapid tests to American homes by mail next month. There will be a new website that you can go and request a free test to be delivered. Beginning January 15th, you'll be able to get reimbursed for at-home tests that... Read More |
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| Delco Smoke Shop Clerk Shot/Killed; Kensington Homeless Couple; Vineland Rampage, Suspect Shot |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/19/21 4:30 pm | updated: 12/19/21 4:30 pm |
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| An employee of a Delaware County smoke shop was shot and killed during a robbery on Friday afternoon, 12/17. It happened around 1:30 p.m. at the Empire Smoke Shop on the 1400 block of Chester Pike in Crum Lynne, PA. When police arrived, they found the victim suffering from multiple gun shots wounds. Life saving attempts were unsuccessful. The victim has been identified as Samer Abdulah. Authorities have released a surveillance photo of the suspect. He should be considered armed and... Read More |
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| Violent Road Rage Incident in Jenkintown on Video; Philadelphia Eagles vs Washington Postponed COVID |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/17/21 5:13 pm | updated: 12/17/21 5:13 pm |
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| Authorities in Montgomery County are investigating a violent road rage attack that was caught on video in Jenkintown on Thursday morning, 12/16. It happened just after 10 a.m. in the northbound lanes of Old York Road (Rt. 611) near the intersection of Rydal Road. A man and a woman got out of a black pickup truck and approached the car stopped in front. The suspects can be seen striking the women inside the vehicle before dragging her out onto the street to continue the beating. Police... Read More |
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| Video of Teen Shooting Suspect in Pizza Shop; 2-Alarm Manayunk Fire; Watch Thieves Arrested |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/17/21 2:14 am | updated: 12/17/21 2:14 am |
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| Surveillance video has been released that shows the 14-year-old son of a Philadelphia pizza shop owner shoot a suspect during a robbery last week. It happened just before 10 p.m. Thursday, 12/9, at Bold Pizza at 15th and Spring Garden Streets. Three suspects entered the restaurant and demanded money. One of the men reached across the counter and began to tussle with the boy's mother over the money. That's when the 14-year-old boy grabbed a gun and shot the suspect once in the face. All... Read More |
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| Schools React to TikTok Viral Threat; Burned Body Found in Logan; Vineland NJ House Explosion |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/17/21 2:03 am | updated: 12/17/21 2:03 am |
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| A big trend on TikTok nationwide on Thursday, 12/16, is creating concern among parents and children. They are all reacting to the basic message: "There will be a school shooting or bombing on December 17." There is no specific threat to any one school. School districts across the country are reacting differently. Many are increasing police/security at school on Friday. Others districts are even canceling classes. Several Philadelphia area schools are also preparing by increasing... Read More |
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| Philly Announces Indoor Dining Vaccine Mandate; Thanksgiving Stray Shooting Arrest; Dr. Oz Show Ends |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/14/21 4:58 pm | updated: 12/14/21 4:58 pm |
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| Philadelphia officials announced on Monday, 12/13, proof of vaccination will be required at all establishments that serve food starting next month. The mandate will go in effect January 3, 2022. "Any place that sells food or drink to be consumed on-site will have to require that everyone who enters be fully vaccinated against COVID-19," said Philadelphia Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole. That includes restaurants, bars, cafes, sports venues, movie theaters, bowling alleys,... Read More |
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| PA Acting Health Secretary to Resign; Chestnut Hill Water Main Break; Two PA Teens Planned Shooting |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/13/21 4:53 pm | updated: 12/13/21 4:53 pm |
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| Pennsylvania Department of Health Acting Secretary Alison Beam will resign her position and leave the Wolf administration at the end of December. Beam was previously Wolf's Deputy Chief of Staff and was elevated to the role of Health Secretary when Dr. Rachel Levine was nominated by Joe Biden to be Assistant Secretary for Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Beam oversaw the vaccine rollout in the commonwealth over the past 12 months. She also recently saw her... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
