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Philadelphia's SXSW Showcase in Austin, TX to be Hosted by RECPhilly / BSMG and What Scene? |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 02/12/15 10:08 pm | updated: 02/12/15 10:08 pm |
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Next month, thousands will descend upon the 29th Annual South by Southwest (SXSW) music, entertainment and technology conference in Austin, TX. The music portion alone features over 2,000 acts on over 100 stages around the city. Philadelphia companies Broad Street Music Group/RECphilly and What Scene? have been selected to host an official showcase at this year's event. This Philadelphia-centric showcase will be held at Trinity Hall's Old School Bar & Grill on March 20th from 8pm-2am. The... Read More |
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Democratic National Convention in Philly 2016; Paid Sick Leave Passes; Delco Women Smuggles Drugs |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 02/12/15 4:31 pm | updated: 02/12/15 4:32 pm |
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It was announced today that the Democratic National Convention will be held right here in Philadelphia in 2016. Philadelphia beat out Brooklyn, NY and Columbus, OH to be the Democrats' choice of host city for their convention. We are not strangers to hosting presidential conventions, having had 6 Republican and 2 Democratic get-togethers in the past, most recently the 2000 RNC that nominated George W Bush. The last DNC was in 1948 that nominated Harry Truman for his first full term after... Read More |
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Arrest in SEPTA Attack; Chicago Little League Loses Title; Philly Bike Share Indego Coming |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 02/11/15 5:38 pm | updated: 02/11/15 5:38 pm |
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Philadelphia Police have arrested and charged a man in the assault of a women in a Center City SEPTA station on Monday afternoon. 26-year-old Reginald Green is charged with Attempted Rape, Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Unlawful Restraint, False Imprisonment, Aggravated Indecent Assault, Simple Assault, and Indecent Assault. It happened around 1:30 p.m. at Jefferson Station. The 27-year-old woman was trying to get home to Northeast Philadelphia and asked for directions. Green accompanied... Read More |
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Photos Suspect Jefferson Station Attack; Trooper Charged Range Accident; Video Robber w/ Syringe |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 02/10/15 6:08 pm | updated: 02/10/15 6:08 pm |
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Philadelphia Police have released photos of a man they say beat and nearly raped a woman at a Center City SEPTA station yesterday. The attack happened around 1:30 pm Monday afternoon at Jefferson Station, formerly Market East. The woman was on her way home to the Northeast when she was approached by a man asking for directions which turned into a demand for sex. The man walked with her onto the concourse and then pulled her into a secluded off-limits area. He beat and kicked her and then... Read More |
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3 Sought in SJ Walmart Fire; Woman Attacked at Jefferson Station; Boyfriend Charged Homicide Student |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 02/09/15 6:26 pm | updated: 02/09/15 6:26 pm |
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Police in South Jersey believe three suspects (2 women, 1 man) set a fire inside a Burlington County Walmart. It happened at 11:30 a.m. on February 1st at the Walmart on Route 70 in Evesham Township. They took a took a “Fire-Puck” starting brick from a shelf. They then used it to start a fire on the floor of an aisle containing 'highly-combustible products.' The trio then left the store. Employees were able to extinguish the fire quickly and no one was injured. Anyone with... Read More |
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The 57th Annual Grammy Awards: Recap, Winners, and Videos; Sam Smith Wins Big |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 02/08/15 11:59 pm | updated: 02/08/15 11:59 pm |
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The 57th Annual Grammy Awards was once again held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Sam Smith was the big winner on the night, taking home 4 golden gramophone trophies. See winners below.
AC/DC opened the show with "Rock or Bust" before diving into "Highway to Hell." The crowd joined in with light-up devil horns handed out all to props. LL Cool J hosted the night and was short and sweet in his intro. Taylor Swift started off the night by presenting the Best New Artist award... Read More |
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No Measles in Montgomery County Teen; Instagram Rolex Post Brings Burglars; Student Dead in Dorm |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 02/08/15 8:57 pm | updated: 02/08/15 8:57 pm |
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A 15-year-old boy from Montgomery County suspected of having the measles has been cleared of having the disease, health officials said Sunday. The teen had presented symptoms of the disease and was self-isolating at home while specimens were being tested. The Montgomery County Department of Health said that after extensive analyzing they determined the boy does not have the measles virus. The tests also show that he has previously been inoculated against the virus. Despite no immediate... Read More |
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Herb Magee Wins Number 1000; Nutter Spokesman Doug Oliver Joins Race; Police Dispatcher Fatal DUI |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 02/07/15 10:39 pm | updated: 02/07/15 10:39 pm |
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Philadelphia University Men's Basketball Head Coach reached a milestone Saturday evening achieved by only one other NCAA coach. 73-year-old Herb Magee earned his 1,000th career win with an 80-60 win over Post University at the Gallagher Center on campus. Mike Krzyzewski of Duke recorded his 1,000th win back on January 18th at St. John’s. Magee has coached the Division II Rams for 48 years. The West Catholic grad was a two-time All American for then Philadelphia College of Textiles &... Read More |
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Possible Measles Case in Montgomery County, PA; Chester County Teacher Arrested for Sex with Student |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 02/06/15 7:13 pm | updated: 02/06/15 7:16 pm |
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Officials in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, are investigating a reported case of physician suspected measles. The County Health Department has evaluated and tested the patient, a 15-year-old boy. Specimens have been sent to the State Public Health Laboratory to determine if the teen does infact have the measles. The patient is self-isolating at home until the results of the tests are complete. It is not clear if the teen had been vaccinated against the virus or not. There is currently... Read More |
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Philly Cops Charged in Beating; Crack Found in Philadelphia School; Copper Theft/Arson Ring Busted |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 02/05/15 7:25 pm | updated: 02/05/15 7:25 pm |
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Two Philadelphia Police officers have been charged with beating an innocent man and falsely reporting the incident. Around 10:00 p.m. on May 29, 2013, near North 7th and Somerset streets, Officers Sean McKnight and Kevin Robinson pulled over 23-year-old Najee Rivera who was driving a scooter. During the stop Rivera became frightened and drove away. The officers chased after him in their patrol car without using their lights and siren, which is against procedure. When they caught up to... Read More |
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