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| 10 from Local Ironworkers Union Arrested; Don Tollefson Arrested; Pizza Hut Pays WCU Student $10k |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/18/14 6:24 pm | updated: 02/18/14 6:24 pm |
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| Ten members, including top leadership, of the Ironworkers Local Union 401 were arrested today. The US Attorney in Philadelphia released an indictment today accusing members of the union of using violence, intimidation, even arson to extort contractors to hire union ironworkers. The indictment also alleges that union workers who were hired did not work for their pay. US Attorney David Memeger explains that there is a line between picketing and protest and violence, physical assault,... Read More |
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| No $10k for West Chester Halftime Shot; Fake Guns in Instagram Videos; Camden Shooting Tattoo Parlor |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/17/14 7:37 pm | updated: 02/17/14 7:37 pm |
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| A West Chester University student who hit a half-court shot during a halftime challenge during a game on campus Saturday night will not be getting the $10,000 prize. 18-year-old freshman Jack Lavery was picked to participate in the promotion - make four different shots in 25 seconds - during halftime against Shippensburg University. Lavery made the layup, free throw, and three-pointer easily. His first attempt at the half-court shot came up short, and with time winding down he retrieved... Read More |
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| Chain Reaction Crash PA Turnpike; School District Shortens Spring Break; SJ Trio Charged in Stickups |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/14/14 7:10 pm | updated: 02/14/14 7:10 pm |
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| A chain reaction crash this morning on the Pennsylvania Turnpike involved around 100 cars and tractor trailers over a several mile stretch, shutting down the turnpike for most of the day. The incident happened around 8:30 this morning in the eastbound lanes between Willow Grove and Bensalem, Pa. The westbound lanes were closed to allow access to emergency vehicles. 30 people were injured and transported to local hospitals, although none of the injuries were life-threatening. Motorists... Read More |
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| Record Breaking Winter Storm; Lawncrest Triple Murder; Snow Emergency Continues Tonight |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/13/14 6:47 pm | updated: 02/13/14 6:47 pm |
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| We are currently in the middle of the latest winter storm to dump significant snow on the area and this one has helped make history. After this morning's accumulations a 130-year-old record was broken. For the first time in history there have been four snowfalls over 6+ inches in one season. This season has also moved up into the top 5 all time snowiest winters at 53.1". (see below) After tonight's second round of snow, this year could slide up to the third snowiest season on record for... Read More |
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| Comcast to buy Time Warner for $44.2 Billion |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/13/14 12:19 am | updated: 02/13/14 12:19 am |
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Philadelphia-based Comcast is expected to announce Thursday that it has reached an agreement to buy Time Warner Cable for $44.2 billion in stock or around $159 per share.
Currently, Comcast has around 22 million subscribers or 21 percent of the country's pay-TV homes. The acquisition would increase that customer base to 33 million subscribers or 33 percent, solidifying Comcast's spot as the top provider of cable television services.
The deal is still subject to... Read More |
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| Winter Storm Emergency, Closures, Bans; Phillies Spring Training; Teen Girl Stabs Teen Boy's Heart |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/12/14 6:23 pm | updated: 02/12/14 6:23 pm |
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| In anticipation of the major winter storm bearing down on our area, a snow emergency will go into effect as of 8pm on Wednesday night in the City of Philadelphia. This means that if you have parked your vehicle along those designated routes you must move your car or it will be towed. If your car has been towed, call 215-686-SNOW for its location. The PPA will offer parking at it's downtown garages at a special rate of $5 through the emergency. Similar snow emergencies have also been... Read More |
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| Jamie Moyer and Matt Stairs Named Broadcasters; PPA Smart Cards Phase Out; Death Ruled Homocide |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/11/14 6:59 pm | updated: 02/11/14 6:59 pm |
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| The Phillies and Comcast announced today that two former players from the 2008 World Series Championship team will be coming back to Philadelphia. Jamie Moyer and Matt Stairs will be joining the television broadcast team of Tom McCarthy and Gregg Murphy. Moyer played 26 seasons in the Majors earning 269 wins as a pitcher. He's a local product from Souderton, Montgomery County and he attended St. Joseph's University. Matt Stairs played 19 seasons of major league baseball. He is most... Read More |
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| Request to Remove Tony Mack; Winter Storm Watch for Wed/Thurs; Reward Increased for Amber Long |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/10/14 6:06 pm | updated: 02/10/14 6:06 pm |
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| The New Jersey Attorney General's Office has filed paperwork seeking to remove Trenton's mayor from office following his conviction of corruption last week. The request was filed Monday afternoon with the state Superior Court asking that Tony Mack be removed from of office, stripped of his pension and be barred from holding elected office in the future. Mack was found guilty of bribery, fraud and extortion charges last Friday. City Council President George Muschal would become acting... Read More |
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| Trenton Mayor Tony Mack Guilty; 26 lbs Marijuana Found in DE; 100,000 PECO Customers Still w/o Power |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/08/14 6:45 pm | updated: 02/08/14 6:45 pm |
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| Trenton Mayor Tony Mack and his brother Ralphiel have been found guilty in federal court in a plot to accept payments in exchange for approvals to develop a downtown parking garage. Tony Mack was convicted of official extortion conspiracy, attempted extortion, accepting bribes, mail fraud and wire fraud. Ralphiel Mack was convicted on the extortion and bribery counts but acquitted on the others. A third party, Joseph "JoJo" Giorgianni, a restaurant owner, plead guilty in the case last... Read More |
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| Hugh Douglas will plead No Contest; Amber Alert Ahorrio Children Found; Man Stole Generator |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/07/14 6:27 pm | updated: 02/07/14 6:27 pm |
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| Former NFL defensive lineman Hugh Douglas will plead no contest in a misdemeanor assault case in Connecticut. He is accused of assaulting his girlfriend at a Hotel in Hartford. Douglas' lawyer Corey Brinson says he expects his client to to plead no contest to a breach of peace charge in court on Monday in order to avoid a jail sentence. He was charged with with felony assault and strangulation last September. Douglas played from 1995-2004 for the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, and... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
