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| Good Friday and Passover, Wild Fires in NJ, Rick Santorum Daughter Bella Hospitalized |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/06/12 11:17 am | updated: 04/06/12 11:17 am |
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| Today is both Good Friday for area Christians and the beginning of Passover for Jews, a weekend that is both highly religious but also mixed with some secular culture. Family is of course the center piece of the celebration. Whether it is at the seder meal or Easter dinner, we will gather around a table to share with our friends and family. If you are remembering the death and resurrection of Christ or the Exodus from Egypt, or perhaps just a visit from a rabbit, I do hope you enjoy your... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Flyers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins NHL playoffs Round 1 Showdown now set |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/05/12 6:19 pm | updated: 04/05/12 6:19 pm |
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| The Flyers beat the Buffalo Sabres tonight 2-1 knocking the Sabres out of the playoff picture. The Penguins garnered a win over the New York Rangers 5-2. That will officially place the Flyers as the #5 seed and the Penguins #4 in the Eastern Conference. The two Atlantic Division rivals will meet in Round 1 of the NHL playoffs. The way seeding works, Division champs get the first three seeds and then the highest point totals line up after. If seeds went in straight order of points the Pens and... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Area Pop. Keeps Growing, Virgin America Lands At PHL, Phillies Win Season Opener |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/05/12 1:41 pm | updated: 04/05/12 1:41 pm |
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| According to the Census Bureau, Philadelphia and the surrounding counties' population all continued to grow since the 2010 National census. The 2010 Census was the first since 1950 that Philadelphia showed an increase. From April 2010 to July 2011 they estimate that the population of Philadelphia County had an increase of 10,465 people or a +0.7 percent jump. The new estimates took into account numbers of birth vs. death records, as well as migration data such people moving into vs moving away... Read More |
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| Prince Edward Visiting Philly, Peco Drops Summer Rates, Identify Your Stolen and Recovered Bike |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/04/12 10:41 am | updated: 04/04/12 10:41 am |
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| Prince Edward, Queen Elizabeth II's youngest son, is coming to the Philly on April 26 and 27. He'll be in town for a series of events marking his mother's 60 years on the British throne. He'll meet with students at Girard College, Science Leadership Academy and Valley Forge Military Academy who've been honored by the Duke of Edinburgh's Award program. Edward will plant a tree at Girard College like his great-great grandfather King Edward VII did in 1860. He will also dine at the Restaurant... Read More |
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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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Alvin Clay
