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| Rafael Jones Charged with Murder; Former Archdiocese CFO Sentenced |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/24/12 4:12 pm | updated: 08/24/12 4:12 pm |
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| Less than a week after he was killed, Police have one of two suspects in custody and charges have been filed against Rafael Jones in the murder of off-duty Officer Moses Walker Jr. Jones confessed to Homicide detectives late Wednesday night after being apprehended on a bench warrant for missing a parole appointment, at which he was going to receive his electronic monitoring device. Jones was released from prison in August 8th following a probation violation. He is being charged with 1st degree... Read More |
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| Second Suspect in Officer Walker Murder Surrender to Police; Jerome Jones, 19 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/24/12 2:25 am | updated: 08/24/12 2:25 am |
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** UPDATE: Ramsey told reporters at Police Headquarters earlier Friday that the brother was not a suspect and investigators only wanted to question him. They have named a second suspect. The second man sought is Chancier McFarland, 19, of 23rd Street near Master in North Philadelphia. **
A second suspect in the murder of Police Officer Moses Walker Jr. has surrendered to Philadelphia Police late Thursday. He was taken into custody at the 22nd Police District at 17th Street and... Read More |
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| USADA Strips Lance Armstrong of Tour titles; Bans cyclist for life |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/24/12 12:36 am | updated: 08/24/12 12:36 am |
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The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has decided to strip Lance Armstrong of his unparalleled seven Tour de France cycling titles and impose a lifetime ban from competition after Armstrong decided he was done fighting the doping claims and declined to enter USADA's arbitration process. The agency took this action as an admission of guilt and promptly announced their decision and actions on the matter.
Armstrong denies any and all allegations of doping and points to the numerous tests... Read More |
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| Philadelphia School Partnership raises $50 Million; Lennon's Killer Denied Parole for 7th Time |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/23/12 11:52 pm | updated: 08/23/12 11:52 pm |
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| Mark David Chapman has been denied parole for the 7th time after a hearing in front of a three member board on Wednesday. Chapman was sentenced in 1981 to 20 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder. Chapman shot and killed former Beatle John Lennon outside his New York Apartment building, the Dakota, in December 1980. Chapman had hoped to gain fame and notoriety by committing the act, but later admitted his mistake. Lennon was 40 years old. The probation board... Read More |
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| Person of Interest in Custody in Officer Walker case; Foles to lead Eagles in Preseason |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/22/12 6:29 pm | updated: 08/22/12 6:29 pm |
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| Philadelphia Police have taken a 'person of interest' into custody for the killing of Officer Moses Walker Jr. The unidentified man was arrested this afternoon around 3pm at the Bartram Village Apartments in Southwest Philadelphia after failing to report for a probation appointment. He was transported to the Homicide Unit and is currently being interviewed. He is being held on an outstanding bench warrant for missing that probation appointment. This 'person of interest' is believed to be one of... Read More |
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| Paul Ryan Visits West Chester, Philly Archdiocesan HS Independently Managed; ATV/Dirt bike Crackdown |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/21/12 7:22 pm | updated: 08/21/12 7:22 pm |
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| Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan made a stop in our area today, giving most of us a first glimpse at the Congressman from Wisconsin. Mitt Romney's running mate spoke at a rally outside the American Helicopter Museum & Education Center in West Chester to a crowd of about 3000. He spoke about Medicare and the attention his controversial plan to convert the program to a cash payout instead of a guaranteed federal health benefit for future retirees has received since his selection.... Read More |
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| City of Philadelphia Announces Made in America Concert Logistics; Tickets In, Crashers Out |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/21/12 12:12 am | updated: 08/21/12 12:12 am |
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Ever since Jay-Z and Mayor Nutter announced the multi-day Labor Day Weekend “Made in America” concert to be held on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway from the steps of the Art Museum this past spring there has been one lingering question hanging over the whole affair and entered into almost every discussion of the event, “How in the world do you expect to sell and collect tickets and keep those without tickets from seeing the show for free?”
The Parkway has been the site of... Read More |
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| $88k Reward for Officer's Killers (video); Six Flags to Close Wild Safari; Hollywood Mourning Deaths |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/20/12 6:50 pm | updated: 08/20/12 6:50 pm |
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| An $88,000 reward is being offered for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects responsible for the murder of Police Officer Moses Walker Jr. On Saturday Aug 18, just before 6am, Officer Walker was walking in the 2000 block of Cecil B. Moore Avenue where two males approached him in an attempted robbery. He was shot several times and the suspects fled the scene in an unknown direction. Anyone with information regarding this crime is urged to contact the Philadelphia... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Folk Festival Sunday Straightforward Folk ends with a New Orleans Romp |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/20/12 2:19 am | updated: 08/20/12 9:08 am |
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Sunday on the Old Pool Farm continued with business as usual in the tiny temporary town. Volunteers in the meal tent were serving food to the constant stream of other volunteers with smiles and dancing. Showcases and workshops were happening on the side stages throughout the early afternoon. Kids were enjoying the performers in Dulcimer Grove. The skies may have been overcast but that didn't affect anyone's mood.
Today's lineup on the Main Stage as a whole was decidedly lower key... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Folk Festival Saturday Brings the Rock to Folk |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/19/12 3:31 am | updated: 08/20/12 8:56 am |
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Saturday broke on the Old Pool Farm and the remnants of the rains from Friday night could only be seen in the mud patches throughout the grounds. The sky was full of patches of sun and puffy clouds and the humidity was gone with just warm pleasant temperatures. The activity started early with musical acts on all the smaller stages at 11 am. Small crowds gathered at either the Tank, Craft, Lobby, or Camp stages to hear a variety of intimate performances and terrific collaborations.
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Alvin Clay
