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| Suspect identified in 4th of July Shooting on JFK Blvd |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/05/12 9:28 pm | updated: 07/05/12 9:28 pm |
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Philadelphia Police have identified the shooting suspect from last night's gun fire that broke out during the Welcome America concert and fireworks on the Parkway. 16-year-old Nafis Scott of Germantown was arrested and taken into custody.
Scott is accused of shooting both a 17 and a 19-year-old in the leg along JFK Boulevard between 16th and 17th just a block from the back of the festivities on the Ben Franklin Parkway. The incident apparently extends from a neighborhood dispute... Read More |
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| Msgr. Lynn Denied Bail, Muhammad Ali Awarded Liberty Medal, Teen Shot at North Broad Train Station |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/05/12 4:35 pm | updated: 07/05/12 4:35 pm |
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| Msgr. William J. Lynn learned his fate today regarding his bail request pending sentencing. Judge Sarmina sided with Philadelphia prosecutors, who said that Lynn was a flight risk, especially if he left the country to Vatican City which has no extradition treaty. Lynn was requesting to be granted bail and house arrest before his sentencing hearing August 13th on his conviction of child endangerment. The defense proposed that Lynn would also sign an extradition waiver. Judge Sarmina said that... Read More |
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| Gunfire Erupts at Welcome America, 3 Shot; Atlantic City Electric slowly restoring power |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/05/12 1:04 am | updated: 07/05/12 1:04 am |
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| At around 9:20 pm Wednesday night, shooting broke out at the far back of the Welcome America festivities along the Ben Franklin Parkway. It ended with three teenagers shot. A 16-year-old suspect is believed to have shot a 17-year-old in the leg near 16th and JFK. He then shot a 19-year-old at 17th and JFK as the crowd was dispersing. Officers tried to arrest the boy who did not comply and pointed the gun at them. An officer then fired at the suspect and grazed him in the chest. The three teens... Read More |
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| Welcome America July 4th Jam w/ The Roots, Queen Latifah, Common, Daryl Hall, Joe Jonas stream live |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/04/12 4:56 pm | updated: 07/04/12 4:56 pm |
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Tonight's Welcome America July 4th Jam featuring The Roots, Queen Latifah, Common, Daryl Hall, and Joe Jonas is of course free for all who can make it down to the Ben Franklin Parkway. However, if you aren't able to make it down or you don't get 6 ABC because you are in a different area, don'tt fret the concert's going to be streamed live:
https://new.livestream.com/fourthofjulyjam/philly2012Read More |
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| Philadelphia Area Fireworks for 4th of July (PA, NJ, DE and Shore) |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/04/12 2:53 pm | updated: 07/04/12 2:53 pm |
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PHILADELPHIA:
Wawa Welcome America!
Wednesday July 4, 2012
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
approx. 11:00 p.m, following Philly's 4th of July Jam (time is subject to change)
Lawncrest Recreation Center
6000 Rising Sun Ave.
July 4th
Fireworks display at dusk.
PENNSYLVANIA
Bucks County:
Middletown Township Fireworks
(Sesame Place)Read More |
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| Philly POPS! on Independece Free Tonight; Excessive Heat Warning Tomorrow-Thursday |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/03/12 6:03 pm | updated: 07/03/12 6:03 pm |
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Peter Nero and the Philly POPS! will be performing their 10th annual “Pops on Independence” free concert tonight at Independence Hall at 8:00pm. The Pops will perform a variety of American songs from patriotic anthems and marches to big band and Broadway classics. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and a picnic out to this popular outdoor concert at Independence Hall. Seating is first come, first served.
An "excessive heat warning" has been posted for the area starting tomorrow at... Read More |
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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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