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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/09/12 2:51 pm | updated: 12/09/12 2:51 pm |
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| A mother of three from Paulsboro, NJ, is filing suit against Conrail, Norfolk Southern Railway Company and CSX Transportation. She says she is experiencing breathing problems because of the November 30th chemical spill that released vinyl chloride into the air and necessitated residential evacuations that lasted for a week. The Plaintiff, Alice Breeman, claims that the defendants were negligent in inspecting the swing bridge over the Mantua Creek and for allowing the freight train to cross... Read More |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/09/12 12:43 am | updated: 12/09/12 12:43 am |
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| A large water main break shut down parts of the Center City shopping district late this afternoon. The Philadelphia Water Department is working on fixing that 12 inch main. It happened around 4 p.m. on the 1600 block of Walnut Street, PWD shut it down at 6 p.m. Around 25 properties have been affected including some businesses. The area surrounding the break has been closed to traffic. Walnut Street is closed from 15th to 17th and 16th Street is closed between Chancellor and Locust Streets.... Read More |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/08/12 11:40 pm | updated: 12/08/12 11:40 pm |
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The Phillies continued to check off their Christmas needs list this December. Fresh off the trade for OF Ben Revere the Phillies have acquired Michael Young from the Texas Rangers for right-handed reliever Josh Lindblom and a Minor League pitcher, Lisalverto Bonilla.
Young, 36, waived his no trade clause to become a Phillie. Staying in Texas would have meant less playing time as either a utility player or DH. In Philadelphia he'll be our everyday starting third basemen. Young... Read More |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/07/12 11:52 pm | updated: 12/07/12 11:52 pm |
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Philadelphia can soon hope to see a Bike Share program like the successful programs in Washington, DC, Boston, and Minneapolis. The Nutter Administration plans to ask the Philadelphia City Council for $3 million to get a program with 650 bikes on the streets by early 2014. An additional 550 bikes would be added in 2015.
Riders will be able to buy daily, weekly, or monthly memberships from vending machines and take any available bike out from a bike station. Based on rates from... Read More |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/07/12 6:40 pm | updated: 12/07/12 6:40 pm |
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| A man from Glenside in Montgomery County is now under arrest for impersonating a Philadelphia Police officer on Wednesday night. 30-year-old Michael Green is accused of stopping another car along the 4300 block of McMenamy Street in the Holmesburg section with another section. Both men were armed and pulled the guns on the driver and two passengers, forcing them into the back seat. They were able to escape, but one of them suffered a broken arm. Green is charged with Impersonating a police... Read More |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/07/12 2:25 pm | updated: 12/07/12 2:25 pm |
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| Paulsboro, NJ residents have been told they can start to return home today, Friday, a week since they were evacuated following last Friday's early morning freight train derailment and vinyl chloride leak over the Mantua Creek. The decision was made after air monitors showed the air clear of Vinyl chloride on Thursday and Friday. The last of the chemical was pumped from the ruptured rail car on Wednesday evening. Residents should report to the community assistance center at 1502 Swedesboro Ave.... Read More |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/06/12 7:44 pm | updated: 12/06/12 7:44 pm |
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| Jeb Bush has been named the new Chairman of the National Constitution Center. The former Governor of Florida is following in the footsteps of his father George H.W. Bush (although not to the White House) who was the Chairman from 2007-2008. Bill Clinton held the position the last four years. John Ellis “Jeb” Bush will take over on January 13th. Bush currently runs an educational foundation and has been mentioned as a possible candidate to run for President in 2016, though he avoided that... Read More |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/06/12 1:00 pm | updated: 12/06/12 1:00 pm |
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The Philadelphia Phillies have traded right-hand pitcher Vance Worley and top pitching prospect Trevor May to the Minnesota Twins for Outfielder Ben Revere.
Fan favorite Worley, 25, has been up at the major league level for 2 seasons+ now with a career ERA of 3.50. In 2011 he was great posting a 11-3 record and 3.01 ERA. 2012 he was less than spectacular with a 6-9 record and ERA of 4.20. Trevor May had an ERA of 4.87 at Double-A this year, was named Phillies Minor League... Read More |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/06/12 2:14 am | updated: 12/06/12 2:14 am |
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| The 2013 Grammy Nominees were announced Wednesday night at the 5th annual primetime television special for the first time from the Bridgestone Area in Nashville, TN aka Music City. The night was hosted by Taylor Swift and LL Cool J. The nominations are determined by submissions from around the music industry from members of The National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS). Those members will eventually vote for the winners presented at the 55th Grammy Awards on February 10th. Read More |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 12/05/12 7:45 pm | updated: 12/05/12 7:45 pm |
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| Lonely Planet released their Top 10 US travel destinations for 2013 today. Their US editors and expert authors teamed up to determine the places that travelers should add to their itineraries next year. Destinations were picked because of top notch culinary arts, epic scenery, or unique cultural experiences. Philadelphia made the list this year at #4. Their editors tell travelers that our city has much... Read More |
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