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| April is Jazz Appreciation Month in Philly |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/03/12 5:04 pm | updated: 04/03/12 5:09 pm |
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Jazz Appreciation Month is set aside every April "to draw greater public attention to the extraordinary heritage and history of jazz and its importance as an American cultural heritage. In addition, JAM is intended to stimulate the current jazz scene and encourage people of all ages to participate in jazz". It was started in 2002 by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. This marks the second year that Philadelphia is officially joining in JAM activities.
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| Virgin Mary tops Lourdes Hospital Camden, Mumia Abu-Jamal Appeal Denied, Battleship New Jersey Rally |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/03/12 1:13 pm | updated: 04/03/12 1:13 pm |
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| Today crews lifted the top three sections of the statue of the Virgin Mary back on top of Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden. The statue has stood atop the hospital for more than six decades but was damaged last August by the unusual earthquake felt up and down the east coast. It was brought down by crane in November when cracks were discovered. $65,000 in funds were raised to cover the insurance deductible from all across Camden. The statue sits on the highest point in the city and is... Read More |
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| Michael Vick Humane Society Video; Lynn Trial Jurors |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/02/12 12:47 pm | updated: 04/02/12 12:47 pm |
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| The Humane Society of the United States has released a 30-second video public service announcement featuring Michael Vick that urges viewers to report animal cruelty and fighting activities to its toll-free animal fighting tip line. Vick served jail time and nearly lost everything for his role running a brutal dog fighting ring. He now serves as a spokesman in schools around the country and in Washington in front of lawmakers. The phone number to report is (877-TIP-HSUS) Read More |
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| Academy of Country Music Awards local South Jersey Couple Wedding, Jersey Teen Missed His Date |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/01/12 6:28 pm | updated: 04/01/12 6:28 pm |
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A couple from South Jersey was lucky enough to catch the eye of Country star Martini McBride. Christina Davidson and Frank Tucci from South Jersey, exchanged their vows live on stage during the award ceremony in Las Vegas. McBride and Train serenaded them with song "Marry Me." Both Davidson and Tucci are widow(er)s. Their families and friends back home and millions around the country were able to share in their big moment. They plan to have another ceremony in October.
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| PA Driving Safety Laws changing April 2nd; Drivers and Bikes in City Take Note |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/01/12 5:24 pm | updated: 04/01/12 5:24 pm |
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The new Pennsylvania driver safety laws affect both the four wheeled motorized vehicles just as much as the two wheeled human powered kind.
From the website drive safe PA:
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Effective April 2, 2012, motorists must allow at least four feet between your vehicle and a bicycle for the vehicle to safely pass the bicycle. When safe to do so, it is... Read More |
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| Taylor Swift and Kevin McGuire won't Make Date at ACM; NJ Teen Back in Hospital |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/31/12 12:00 pm | updated: 03/31/12 12:00 pm |
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Kevin McGuire, 18, from Somerdale, Camden County, NJ was going to be Taylor Swift's date tomorrow night at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. Kevin is battling cancer and is back in the hospital today, and won't be able to attend.
His sister had come up with a plan and raised a campaign to get the young country star, Taylor Swift, to agree to attend McGuire's senior prom. Swift had to decline because of scheduling, but upped the ante and invited him to the national... Read More |
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| Mega Millions $640 Million Record Jackpot Numbers 3/30 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/30/12 6:02 pm | updated: 03/31/12 7:07 am |
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The World Record $640 Million Jackpot numbers for Mega Milliosn have just been drawn:
46 23 38 4 2 : Megaball : 23
This is not official. See megamillions.com
An official with the Maryland lottery told The Associated Press that a winning lottery ticket had been sold in Maryland, and there could be others nationwide.
The winning Mega Millions ticket was purchased at a Baltimore County store.Read More |
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| Jamie Moyer, 49, Named To Colorado Rockies Starting Rotation |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/30/12 6:42 pm | updated: 03/30/12 6:42 pm |
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Former Phillie and Souderton, PA native, Jamie Moyer, has proven once again that he is above the odds, the definition of determination, even if he defies logic at times. At 49, Moyer spent the entire 2011 season recovering from Tommy John surgery. This past January he signed a Minor League contract with the Colorado Rockies and went into Spring Training having to win his way onto the team.
Today, Rockies manager Jim Tracy announced that Moyer would be in the club's starting... Read More |
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| Last Three Men Arrested in Danny DeGennaro Murder Case |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/30/12 4:19 pm | updated: 03/30/12 4:19 pm |
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The last three suspects at large are now in police custody tonight in the murder case of Levittown musician Danny DeGennaro. All three men are from Trenton, NJ.
Breon Powell, 21, of West Hanover Street, turned himself in to Bristol Township police on Friday afternoon. He was immediately arraigned on charges of murder, robbery, burglary, conspiracy and possession of a weapon. Jermaine Jackson, 20, of Pennington Avenue, and Kazair Gist, 19, of Martin Luther King Boulevard, were... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Gun Buyback Program This Saturday in South Philly |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/30/12 3:26 pm | updated: 03/30/12 3:26 pm |
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The Philadelphia Police will hold their first gun buyback of 2012 on Saturday, March 30th in South Philly. Police will be teaming up with volunteers from Philadelphia Safety Net and Brown's ShopRites to conduct the guns-for-food-vouchers swap.
Lt. Ray Evers says, "We’re meeting at Broad and Washington Avenues, the northeast corner... We’re collecting guns. We’re asking that you just put it in a paper bag, bring it. There’s no questions asked, and you get a $100 food... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
