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| Sunoco Refinery to Remain Open, Atlantic County Still Dark, Former CFO Guzzardi Pleads Guilty |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/02/12 6:28 pm | updated: 07/02/12 6:28 pm |
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| The South Philly Sunoco refinery will remain open after a deal was struck between the Carlyle Group, a Washington, D.C., private equity manager, and Sunoco. The new joint venture will be called Philadelphia Energy Solutions. The refinery was set to close at the end of this month as Sunoco was going to pull out of the refining business altogether. Keeping the plant open will save 850 jobs on site as well as thousands more that it supports indirectly. Carlyle owns the majority interest and plans... Read More |
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| Carlos Ruiz named to First All-Star Team |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/01/12 1:52 pm | updated: 07/01/12 1:52 pm |
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Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz was named to his first All-Star game today. Chooch has had a career year at the plate combined with his stellar defense behind the plate. He will backup San Fransico's Buster Posey who was voted as the starter for the National League.
Two other Phillies also were selected to represent at the 83rd Midsummer classic July 10th. Starting pitcher Cole Hamels and closer Jonathan Papelbon were picked by Cardinals' manager Tony LaRussa.Read More |
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| State of Emergency in Atlantic County, Occupy at Independence Mall, Jim Thome Traded to Orioles |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/01/12 2:12 am | updated: 07/01/12 2:12 am |
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| Severe thunderstorms overnight Saturday left Atlantic County with widespread damage and a large number of power outages. A State of Emergency has been declared in the county that restricts travel so that crews can assess damage and clear debris. Temperatures in the mid-90's and numerous downed-trees and power lines hampered efforts to restore power as quickly as possible to the 206,000 households that lost it during the storm. It could take several days to restore power to all customers due to... Read More |
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| Philadelphia's new School Superintendent is Hite; City of Chester Approves Smoking Ban in Parks |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/29/12 6:10 pm | updated: 06/30/12 12:50 am |
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| Earlier this week the School Reform Commission's search committee presented its two finalists for the job of Superintendent of the Philadelphia School District. They were Pedro Martinez of Las Vegas and William Hite from Prince George County, MD. It is being reported today that Martinez took the job of superintendent in Washoe County, NV. The SRC didn't say much early today, other then give indication they were still in their selection process. Tonight, however, they announced that William R.... Read More |
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| South Jersey man, Anderson Sotomayor, arrested for 6th DWI since April tonight after missing court. |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/28/12 11:42 pm | updated: 06/28/12 11:42 pm |
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Earlier today authorities issued a warrant after the South Jersey man charged with DUI 5 times over a five week period failed to show up for his court hearing.
Anderson Sotomayor, 45, was out on $20,000 bail as of Monday. He spent about a month in jail after his 5th DWI arrest May 16th because he was also caught with prescription Oxycodone pills. His first 4 DWI arrests happened between April 9th and May 12th. He was processed and released each time because bail is not set for... Read More |
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| Supreme Court Upholds Obamacare; Philadelphia Orchestra free from Bankruptcy; 5x DUI man on the run |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/28/12 7:14 pm | updated: 06/28/12 7:14 pm |
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| The Supreme Court upheld President Obama's health care overhaul with a 5-4 vote today ruling that it was mostly ok. The biggest part of contention was the requirement that all people purchase health care - the individual mandate. Opponents argued this is unconstitutional because the Commerce clause of the Constitution gives Congress power to regulate inter-state commerce, but not to force anyone to participate in it by making them buy something. However, in the majority opinion, Chief Justice... Read More |
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| Dave Matthews Band Night 2 at the Camden, NJ Susquehanna Bank Center Wednesday (setlist) |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/28/12 1:11 am | updated: 06/28/12 1:11 am |
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| Once again Dave Matthews Band delighted the capacity crowd at the Susquehanna Bank Center on Night 2 of their two day run here in "the place in New Jersey closest to Philadelphia" according the Dave himself. This show took a little longer to get going, but Philly has always been one of the band's best fan bases and they seemed comfortable with a slightly different setlist. They introduced a new song "The Riff" playing it for the first time. Dave also took center stage on piano for "Out Of My... Read More |
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| Central Bucks Blog Teacher Natalie Munroe Fired, SEPTA Bus Driver Attacked on Bus, Lorenzo's Burns |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/27/12 5:05 pm | updated: 06/27/12 5:05 pm |
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| Central Bucks High School East teacher, Natalie Munroe, was dismissed on a 7-0 vote by the school board. The Bucks County teacher drew national attention last year with her 'anonymously' penned blog, calling her students "frightfully dim" and "utterly loathsome." She was let go for "unsatisfactory performance." Munroe was suspended in February 2011 when word of her blog began to spread. She was reinstated last summer but denied a transfer to a different school in the district. Munroe has filed... Read More |
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| South Street Pizza Shop, Lorenzos, on Fire; Firefighter injured. |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/27/12 2:17 pm | updated: 06/27/12 2:20 pm |
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Philadelphia firefighters have been fighting a blaze at the popular late night pizza shop Lorenzo's on South Street since this morning. Emergency crews were called at 10:26 a.m. to 305 South Street. Flames were already making their way through the building's first floor pizza store and second and third floor apartments.
A firefighter was treated and released at Hahnemann Hospital after injuring he knee.
The building's layout made it hard to fight the fire, with no... Read More |
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| Dave Matthews Band Rocks Camden, NJ at the Susquehanna Bank Center on Night 1 Tuesday (w/ setlist) |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/27/12 1:07 am | updated: 06/27/12 1:07 am |
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| After last year's 'year off' Dave Matthews Band came back to an old haunting grounds and were in great spirits Tuesday night at Camden, NJ's Susquehanna Bank Center. DMB has been playing in this building for over 15 years and it showed they feel at home. Last year they had planned to take the year off from touring for the first time in 20 years, but they couldn't help themselves and threw 4 festivals across the US called the Caravan, with one stopping in Atlantic City. Now, right in the middle... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
