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| Peeps turn 60, 1 Billion made for Easter; Cardinal Conclave Set Tuesday; Liberty Bell Bomber Held |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/08/13 4:26 pm | updated: 03/08/13 4:26 pm |
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| This morning many of us woke up to a surprise layer of fresh snow, a day late from the forecast. However, we are only a few weeks away from spring time and of course Easter. Chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, and dyed eggs will fill our baskets and are appearing on stores' shelves, but one thing's for sure, we can't get enough of those marshmallow chicks. Believe it or not but Peeps have turned 60. This year, Bethleham, PA based Just Born, Inc. will be popping out 1 billion marshmallow... Read More |
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| Magic Music on iRadioPhilly with Bob Craig; Bob Craig Brings Softer “Magic” to iRadioPhilly |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/07/13 11:12 pm | updated: 03/07/13 11:12 pm |
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| PHILADELPHIA - The man who breathed life into Philadelphia's "Magic 103" in the 1980's will host a weekly 2 hour program starting this Sunday, March 10th on iRadioPhilly. "Sunday Morning Magic" on iRadioPhilly will feature the softer side of rock and smooth jazz by artists like Sade, Billy Joel, Linda Ronstadt, Fleetwood Mac, Carly Simon and Steely Dan. Sunday Morning Magic with Bob Craig will air Sundays from 8 am to 10 am on iRadioPhilly’s 70’s station, Bell... Read More |
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| Hundreds March on School District; Archdiocese to Sell Part Seminary; Police Shot Standoff Victim |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/07/13 6:39 pm | updated: 03/07/13 9:15 pm |
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| Hundreds of friends, family, and students marched on Philadelphia school district headquarters late this afternoon. The protestors blocked the streets outside while several were arrested inside attempting to block the doors of the auditorium. The School Reform Commission was planning on holding a meeting to vote on a final decision regarding the closure of 27 schools. Philadelphia Police say that 19 were arrested for disorderly conduct for blocking the doors to the auditorium, including... Read More |
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| Car Chase Couple was High; Temple Apt Invasion Arrest; Regusters Denied Bail Reduction |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/06/13 3:53 pm | updated: 03/06/13 3:53 pm |
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| The couple involved in yesterday's wild interstate car chase from Camden to North Philly using two stolen police cars were apparently high on heroin at the time. The two police vehicles were not the first cars they stole nor was it the first car chase that Blake Bills and Shayna Sykes were in this week. Officials believe that the two stole a car on Tuesday morning in Philadelphia and tried to car jack another in Camden before they happened upon the officer's running cruiser starting the... Read More |
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| Late Winter Storm Philadelphia; Two Police Cars Stolen in Chase; Man Seeks Mother's Estate in Defens |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/05/13 6:14 pm | updated: 03/05/13 10:55 pm |
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| A Winter Storm Watch is in effect for most of the region starting tomorrow and lasting through early Thursday morning. We can expect a mix of precipitation to begin on Wednesday morning. Snow will mix with rain at times throughout most of the day. As the afternoon progresses it will change back to all snow, it will be a heavy wet snow that will leave a slushy accumulation. Temperatures will be mainly above freezing so treated surfaces should remain clear for most of the day. The major... Read More |
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| Arrest Made in Shooting outside Rapper French Montana's Tour Bus |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/05/13 10:34 pm | updated: 03/05/13 10:34 pm |
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Police have made an arrest in the February 28th shooting outside rapper French Montana's tour bus that left one dead and another injured. 20-year-old Frank Briggs faces charges of murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault, recklessly endangering another person, and firearms crimes.
After the French Montana concert at the TLA, the bus followed by cars filled with family, friends, and fans made their way to the Holiday Inn Express on Columbus Blvd. A large crowd gathered in... Read More |
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| Jury Selection in Gosnell Trial; $821,000 fee for Judge's Wife; Arrest in Deadly Hit-Run Haddon Town |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/04/13 5:37 pm | updated: 03/04/13 5:37 pm |
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| Jury selection began today in the murder trial against West Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell. Gosnell is charged with seven counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of seven infants who were born alive and viable during illegal late term abortion procedures at his Women's Medical Society practice at 3801 Lancaster Ave. He is accused of snipping the babies spines to kill them. Gosnell is also charged with a count of third-degree murder in the death of 41-year-old Karnamaya... Read More |
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| West Philly Power Outage Over; Hit-and-Run Death Haddon Township; Bullied Darby Boy Dies |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/03/13 11:13 pm | updated: 03/03/13 11:13 pm |
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Sunday night around 6:50 about 1,993 PECO customers lost power in West Philadelphia. The outage affected customers who live near West Girard and Belmont Avenue when a downed wire caused an equipment failure. Crews responded and restored power to most customers by 8pm.
A woman has died after a hit-and-run in Haddon Township, New Jersey on Sunday. A 67-year-old woman from Blackwood, NJ was crossing the highway to the bus stop across the street from the Audubon Commons... Read More |
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| Miss Philadelphia 2013 Francesca Ruscio; Woman, 94, Tied Up/Robbed; DE Burglars Arrested After Chase |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/03/13 4:03 pm | updated: 03/03/13 4:03 pm |
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| The 92nd Anniversary Miss Philadelphia Pageant was held at the Prince Music Theater in Center City on Saturday night. 19-year-old Francesca Ruscio, a Temple University student, was crowned the 2013 winner going against 16 other young women in talent, swim suit, evening gown and interview competitions. In addition to the title and the crown she also wins a $10,000 scholarship. The platform that she'll use her position to promote is also one close to her heart, “I want to raise awareness... Read More |
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| PPA and Sidecar Compromise, FREE Rides!; Fire at Nifty Fiftys; Cherry Hill Car Crash into Building |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/03/13 3:14 am | updated: 03/03/13 3:15 am |
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| The Philadelphia Parking Authority and San Fransisco-based Sidecar have come to a compromise that will allow the ride-sharing company to continue to operate in the city. Simply, Sidecar cannot accept any compensation for rides. "I can confirm that rides are free in Philly this weekend," Sidecar spokeswoman Margaret Ryan said. Sidecar offers rides through its smartphone app. A rider requests a car, giving their location and destination, and a private driver in a private car will show up to give... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
