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| Orionid Meteor Shower set to shine in Philadelphia skies Tonight |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/21/12 12:20 am | updated: 10/21/12 12:20 am |
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The annual October Orionid Meteor Shower is set to peak tonight across the Philadelphia region's skies. Tonight's forecast is for clear skies and cool temperatures making perfect weather to catch the meteors streaking across the sky. The waxing crescent moon will set early in the evening leaving the sky dark and clear.
The Orionid Meteor Shower is named after the constellation Orion "The Hunter", because the meteors appear to "radiate" or come from just north of Orion's bright... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Folk Festival Flashback Weekend 2012 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/19/12 1:30 pm | updated: 10/19/12 1:30 pm |
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| PHILADELPHIA, PA - For the first time in its 51 year history, the 2012 Philadelphia Folk Festival was broadcast LIVE around the world via internet stream. This weekend, the Main Stage broadcast will be replayed in its entirety featuring Little Feat, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Trombone Shorty, John Hiatt, Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams and many more. Philadelphia based internet radio platform iRadioPhilly.com carried the live broadcast and will start the replay TODAY at 2 pm. The entire weekend... Read More |
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| Garrett Reid died of a heroin overdose, according to coroner. |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/18/12 3:19 pm | updated: 10/18/12 3:19 pm |
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Garrett Reid, the son of Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid, died of a heroin overdose on August 5th. The Northhampton County coroner announced in a press conference Thursday afternoon that the 29-year-old's cause of death was "acute opiate (heroin) toxicity" and stated that the "manner of death is classified as accidental."
Garrett was found dead in a dorm room at Lehigh University, site of the Eagles' training camp. He had been assisting the Eagles' strength and... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Eagles Fire Defense Coordinator Juan Castillo; Replace with secondary coach Todd Bowles |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/16/12 6:46 pm | updated: 10/16/12 6:46 pm |
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Andy Reid's experiment with moving an Offensive line coach to Defensive coordinator has come to and end. The Philadelphia Eagles have announced today at 5pm that Juan Castillo has been fired as DC and will be replaced by secondary coach Todd Bowles.
Andy Reid said at the press conference, "I want to make it clear that I have nothing but the ultimate respect for Juan Castillo as a coach and as a person," said head coach Andy Reid. "He's one of the finest football coaches that I... Read More |
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| Black Madam to Stand Trial in Silicone Murder; Pawlucy Won't Return; Man Charged w/ Straw Purchase |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/10/12 6:26 pm | updated: 10/10/12 6:26 pm |
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| Padge Victoria Windslowe, aka "Black Madam", who is accused of killing a 20-year-old British tourist with illegal silicone butt injections last year, was held over for trial on all charges this morning including third-degree murder and the unauthorized practice of medicine and surgery. Prosecutors argued that Windslowe portrayed herself as a medical professional when she administered the series of injections on the young woman who travelled from London for the cosmetic enhancement. In the last... Read More |
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| Electric Factory turns 17 years old and offers $17 tickets to upcoming shows |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/09/12 11:54 pm | updated: 10/09/12 11:57 pm |
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| This month marks 17 years since the current Electric Factory at 421 N. 7th Street between Callowhill and Spring Garden Streets opened it's doors. The venue features split level standing room only seating which allows you to get up close to the stage or hang over the balcony for great views, but even in the back you still feel part of an intimate concert experience. The first show was October 18, 1995 with Sonic Youth, but the big... Read More |
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| Bleeding Rainbow debut new single, get set to go on tour, ready new album |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/09/12 9:11 pm | updated: 10/09/12 9:11 pm |
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Philadelphia's own Bleeding Rainbow has gone through quite a transformation over the past year, changing names from a certain 80's children's television show to adding two members to the original duo. They've also singed to a new label Kanine Records and will put out their first release under them called Yeah Right in January '13. You can listen to the new single "Drift Away" below.
The garage-pop, punk shoe gaze band will embark on a month-long tour that criss-crosses... Read More |
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| Pawlucy Returns to School/Teacher Reads Letter to Students; PECO Resuming Smart Meter Installations |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/09/12 5:49 pm | updated: 10/09/12 5:49 pm |
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| The teenage girl who was mocked and ridiculed in front class by her geometry teacher for wearing a Romney-Ryan t-shirt returned to Charles Carol High School today. A rally showing support for Samantha Pawlucy took place outside the school around 7:45 with singing of the National Anthem and readings from the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. Many of the 2 dozen or so participants were veterans. Later in the day at a brief assembly, the teacher, Lynette Gaymon, returned to read a... Read More |
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| Jerry Sandusky Sentenced to 30-60 years for child sex abuse; Claims Complete Innocence |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/09/12 1:31 pm | updated: 10/09/12 1:31 pm |
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| Jerry Sandusky's sentencing hearing was held today, four months after he was convicted on 45 counts of sexual abuse. The entire case rocked the Penn State community leading to the arrests of former athletic director Tim Curley and retired vice president Gary Schulz, the firing of longtime head coach Joe Paterno and university president Graham Spanier. The NCAA levied sanctions against the football program including a $60 million fine and a four year post season ban. Of course, there are the... Read More |
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| Jerry Sandusky speaks out from Jail (audio); Sentencing hearing set for Tues for ex Penn State coach |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/08/12 11:38 pm | updated: 10/08/12 11:38 pm |
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Jerry Sandusky has spoken out on the eve of his sentencing hearing despite not taking the stand in his defense at trial and having the opportunity to do so tomorrow. Sandusky will be sentenced tomorrow on the 45 guilty counts related to the child sex abuse case that has riled State College. He spoke from jail today to Penn State's student run radio station which first played the recorded message. Listen Below.
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Alvin Clay
