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| iradiophilly iPhone App Available Now |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/31/11 10:30 pm | updated: 02/04/12 6:21 pm |
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The iradiophilly iPhone App is now available for download on the App Store. Listen to all 18 radio stations, get now playing info, album art, & last 10 played lists, plus access to The Post on your mobile Apple device. The app is a free download. Now you can take iradiophilly with you and listen to the radio in the car, on the train, out for a run, or just relaxing in the park.
For more information and a link to the App Store go to the iradiophilly iPhone... Read More |
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| "Soul Train" Creator / Host, Don Cornelius Found Dead - Shot In His Home |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/01/12 5:28 am | updated: 02/01/12 5:28 am |
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According to the Los Angeles Times, "Soul Train" creator and host Don Cornelius was found dead at his Sherman Oaks, CA home early Wednesday morning.
He apparently died of a self-inflicted gun shot wound. There was no sign of foul play when authorities arrived at his home at 4 a.m., but the Los Angeles Police Department is still investigating the incident. There has been no official determination of what happened, the investigation is still ongoing.
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| Long time Phillie Left Fielder, Pat Burrell Retires After 12 Years |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/30/12 10:57 am | updated: 01/30/12 10:57 am |
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Pat Burrell, 35, is putting down the bat after a 12 year career. He was drafted No. 1 overall by the Phillies in 1998 out of the University of Miami as a third baseman, but spent the majority of his career as a left fielder. He was most notably known for his prowess at the plate. Pat the Bat finished his career just shy of 300 HR's at 292.
A nagging, recurring foot injury has hurt his effectiveness in the field and as an everyday player over the past few years. He helped... Read More |
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| Phillie Phanatic Visits 30 Rock, Tina Fey; Subtitles Some Words (video) |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/27/12 10:00 am | updated: 01/27/12 10:00 am |
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Last Night, the Phillie Phanatic made a guest appearance on NBC's 30 Rock. He never takes a break, even in the off season.
The premise of the segment is that to celebrate the 1-year 'Business-versary' of Kabletown (a fictitious standing for Philadelphia based Comcast) buying NBC, Alec Baldwin's character, Jack Donaghy, bought his boss Hank Hooper a extravagant spread, which included the Phanatic's 'services'. However, it all got sent to the wrong floor. Namely, to the... Read More |
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| Mayor Michael Nutter Puts $20,000 Bounty On The Head of Every Murderer |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/26/12 3:15 pm | updated: 01/26/12 3:15 pm |
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Mayor Nutter announced the City of Philadelphia's new crime-fighting strategy that will rely more on rewards and bounty to bring forward witnesses and information. The city will pay up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of someone for homicide. People can also get $500 for tips pointing to the location of illegal guns and weapons.
"To every criminal out there: I just put a $20,000 bounty on your head," Nutter said, speaking at a news conference at... Read More |
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| Joe Paterno Funeral/Memorial Arrangements Announced including Public Viewing and Service |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/23/12 7:56 am | updated: 01/23/12 7:56 am |
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Funeral and memorial services have been announed for former Penn State football coach Joe Paterno, who died Sunday.
Here is the schedule:
Schedule of Events for Services Honoring Joe Paterno
TUESDAY
Public Viewing - Pasquerilla Spiritual Center
1:00pm -11:00pm
WEDNESDAY
Public Viewing - Pasquerilla Spiritual Center
8:00am - noon
Private Family Funeral ServiceRead More |
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| Joe Paterno, 85, has passed away early Sunday. |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/22/12 6:34 am | updated: 01/22/12 6:35 am |
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After spending most of Saturday listed in serious condition and surrounded by family and friends, Joe Paterno died early Sunday at the hospital in State College.
His family released a statement Sunday morning to announce his death: "His loss leaves a void in our lives that will never be filled."
"He died as he lived," the statement said. "He fought hard until the end, stayed positive, thought only of others and constantly reminded everyone of how blessed his life... Read More |
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| Joe Paterno in Serious Condition but Alive; Family Called to Hospital |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/21/12 5:25 pm | updated: 01/22/12 6:19 am |
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Former Penn State Head Football Coach Joe Paterno is in serious condition according to his doctors and family. His health has taken a turn for the worse Saturday and family and friends have been summoned to the hospital.
"Over the last few days Joe Paterno has experienced further health complications," family spokesman Dan McGinn said in a brief statement Saturday to The Associated Press. "His family will have no comment on the situation and asks that their privacy be respected... Read More |
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| Snow Expected in Philadelphia Area Late Friday into Saturday |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/20/12 6:06 am | updated: 01/20/12 6:06 am |
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The first snowfall of any significance this whole winter is expected to affect the region late tonight and into Saturday morning and afternoon. The entire snowfall for the month of January is at .2 inches. The last storm with any kind of accumulating wintry precipitation was way back on Halloween weekend.
This event will not be nearly as devastating or impacting, it's only worth noting because of the sheer lack of snow the Philadelphia area has seen thus far this winter. Read More |
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| Funk Legend Jimmy Castor Passes |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/18/12 5:30 am | updated: 01/18/12 5:30 am |
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Jimmy Castor, Funk Legend, Band Leader, and Saxophonist passed away Tuesday in Henderson, NV, of heart failure at age 71. Castor was born in Manhattan in 1940 and grew up in Harlem and Washington Heights playing with rock n' roll singer Frankie Lymon. He branched out on his own and took his mastery of R&B, doo woo, Latin soul, and Funk with him.
Castor released some 16 albums. His most known hits are "Troglodyte (Cave Man)" and "Bertha Butt Boogie". His funky hit “It’s Just... Read More |
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