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| Electric Factory turns 17 years old and offers $17 tickets to upcoming shows |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/09/12 11:54 pm | updated: 10/09/12 11:57 pm |
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| This month marks 17 years since the current Electric Factory at 421 N. 7th Street between Callowhill and Spring Garden Streets opened it's doors. The venue features split level standing room only seating which allows you to get up close to the stage or hang over the balcony for great views, but even in the back you still feel part of an intimate concert experience. The first show was October 18, 1995 with Sonic Youth, but the big... Read More |
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| Bleeding Rainbow debut new single, get set to go on tour, ready new album |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/09/12 9:11 pm | updated: 10/09/12 9:11 pm |
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Philadelphia's own Bleeding Rainbow has gone through quite a transformation over the past year, changing names from a certain 80's children's television show to adding two members to the original duo. They've also singed to a new label Kanine Records and will put out their first release under them called Yeah Right in January '13. You can listen to the new single "Drift Away" below.
The garage-pop, punk shoe gaze band will embark on a month-long tour that criss-crosses... Read More |
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| Pawlucy Returns to School/Teacher Reads Letter to Students; PECO Resuming Smart Meter Installations |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/09/12 5:49 pm | updated: 10/09/12 5:49 pm |
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| The teenage girl who was mocked and ridiculed in front class by her geometry teacher for wearing a Romney-Ryan t-shirt returned to Charles Carol High School today. A rally showing support for Samantha Pawlucy took place outside the school around 7:45 with singing of the National Anthem and readings from the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. Many of the 2 dozen or so participants were veterans. Later in the day at a brief assembly, the teacher, Lynette Gaymon, returned to read a... Read More |
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| Jerry Sandusky Sentenced to 30-60 years for child sex abuse; Claims Complete Innocence |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/09/12 1:31 pm | updated: 10/09/12 1:31 pm |
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| Jerry Sandusky's sentencing hearing was held today, four months after he was convicted on 45 counts of sexual abuse. The entire case rocked the Penn State community leading to the arrests of former athletic director Tim Curley and retired vice president Gary Schulz, the firing of longtime head coach Joe Paterno and university president Graham Spanier. The NCAA levied sanctions against the football program including a $60 million fine and a four year post season ban. Of course, there are the... Read More |
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| Jerry Sandusky speaks out from Jail (audio); Sentencing hearing set for Tues for ex Penn State coach |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/08/12 11:38 pm | updated: 10/08/12 11:38 pm |
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Jerry Sandusky has spoken out on the eve of his sentencing hearing despite not taking the stand in his defense at trial and having the opportunity to do so tomorrow. Sandusky will be sentenced tomorrow on the 45 guilty counts related to the child sex abuse case that has riled State College. He spoke from jail today to Penn State's student run radio station which first played the recorded message. Listen Below.
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| Police ID Man Arrested in Wedding Brawl; Catholic High Schools Name CEO; Deadline Register Vote Tues |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/08/12 5:12 pm | updated: 10/08/12 5:12 pm |
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| Police have released the identity of the one man arrested in connection to Sunday's early morning wedding brawl at the Sheraton hotel bar in Society Hill. 26-year-old Matthew Sofka, of Westfield, New Jersey (pictured below), has been charged with assault on police, inciting a riot and related offenses for his alleged role in the brawl. Two others were cited for disorderly conduct and released at the scene. More arrests are possible as the investigation continues. The fighting started in the... Read More |
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| Wedding Brawl at Sheraton Society Hill Video, 1 Dead; Temple Football Player Arrested |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/07/12 2:55 pm | updated: 10/07/12 2:55 pm |
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| A man died last night after suffering a heart attack at the Sheraton in Society Hill on Second and Walnut. The 57-year-old guest was found unconscious around 2:15 am outside of a wedding at the hotel and taken to Jefferson University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 2:51 am. He was reported to be the uncle of the bride. That turn of events would be tragic enough. If only it were that simple. The discovery was made after a large scale brawl broke out at the end of this wedding in the... Read More |
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| Eric Suro Completes 'Solo' iron-distance triathlon 'Suroman'; Raises $7000+ for B+ Foundation |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/07/12 1:09 am | updated: 10/07/12 1:09 am |
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| As many of us just enjoyed the nice day, or did some fall yard work, or maybe you were at the Paoli Blues Festival, there was one man who was taking on a grueling Iron-distance triathlon by himself in a solo race for charity. Eric Suro woke up early this morning in Allentown, PA. At about 6:15 am he hit the water and swam 2.4 miles. After a nice swim, he hopped on his bike and rode 112 miles down to Newark, DE where his parents live. Finally, came the 26.2 marathon run through White Clay Creek... Read More |
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| Paoli Blue Festival LIVE Broadcast October 6, 2012 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/05/12 10:54 pm | updated: 10/05/12 10:54 pm |
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Join iradiophilly for a Local Stage Live broadcast on October 6th, 2012 from Noon - 6pm. We'll be streaming all the performances live from the stage featuring music from some of the area's blues acts.
Midnight Shift, Randy Lippincott Band, Porkroll Project, Georgie Bonds, Brooke Shive & The 45's, Steve Guyger & The Excellos will all take the stage on Saturday afternoon.
The Paoli Blues Festival is now in it's 4th year. It will take over the Paoli Village Shoppes... Read More |
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| Three Teens Arrested in NE Philly Supermarket Assault; Pawlucy Harassment Continues |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/05/12 8:51 pm | updated: 10/05/12 8:51 pm |
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| Three teenagers are now in custody in connection to random group assault in a Northeast Philadelphia supermarket earlier this week.17-year-old Kevin Tavarez, 18-year-old Tomas Eanes and 17-year-old Jose Ruiz are facing a litany of charges including assault, robbery, and conspiracy. The two minors have been charges as adults. Police released video of the attack obtained from store security cameras, but it was video taken by the suspects that helped track them down. The surveillance video showed... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
