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| Lineup Announced 55th Philadelphia Folk Festival 2016; Los Lobos, The Lone Bellow, Darlingside |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/22/16 6:23 pm | updated: 04/22/16 6:23 pm |
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The Philadelphia Folksong Society has released the initial lineup for this year's 55th Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival. As always, the fest will be held on the Old Pool Farm, in Upper Salford Township near Schwenksville, PA, on August 18-21. Notable acts include Los Lobos, The Lone Bellow, Darlingside, Buckwheat Zydeco, Buffy Sainte-Marie. Tickets are on sale now at pfs.org.
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| Prince Has Died at Age 57; High Schooler Dies After Assault; Ed Snider Memorial at Wells Fargo |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/21/16 8:43 pm | updated: 04/21/16 8:43 pm |
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| Pop music legend, Prince, was found dead on Thursday morning at his Paisley Park estate in Chanhassen, MN, outside of Minneapolis. His publicist confirmed the death. There are no further details at this time. Prince Rogers Nelson stood a diminutive 5' 2" but brought a creative and innovative force into the world. Often at odds with his record label, the multi-instrumentalist forged new and inventive sounds and had a distinctive personal style. Prince carried himself with a certain... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Eagles Trade to #2; Harriet Tubman on $20; Kathleen Kane Back in Court |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/20/16 10:01 pm | updated: 04/20/16 10:01 pm |
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| The Philadelphia Eagles have acquired the #2 overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft in a trade with the Cleveland Browns today. With that move, the Eagles are expected to draft a QB, either Cal's Jared Goff or North Dakota State's Carson Wentz. The Eagles gave up their 2016 1st round pick (#8 overall), 3rd round pick (#77 overall), and 4th round pick (#100 overall. Also, 2017's 1st round pick and 2018's 2nd round pick. They get a 2017 4th round pick. Howie Roseman released this statement,... Read More |
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| NJ Superintendent Killed in Car Crash; Ambush Suspect's Hearing Postponed; Villanova Business #1 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/19/16 9:04 pm | updated: 04/19/16 9:04 pm |
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| The Superintendent of Schools in Robbinsville, Mercer County, NJ, was struck and killed this morning by a 17-year-old high school student on her way to school. Dr. Steven J. Mayer was out jogging with his dog at 6:15 a.m. on Robbinsville Edinburg Road when he was hit. The female is a student at Robbinsville High School and was going to school early for a field trip. Both Mayer and his dog were killed. He usually runs every morning. All schools in the district were closed on Tuesday and... Read More |
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| Cop Shooter Suspect Caught; Father Arrested After Shooting Daughter; Kensington Triple Murder ID'd |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/18/16 8:53 pm | updated: 04/18/16 8:53 pm |
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| Philadelphia Police have identified and apprehended the suspect wanted for shooting a police officer on Sunday night in West Philadelphia. Narcotics officers observed 23-year-old Scott Griffin on the 1200 block of Alden Street and arrested him around 1 p.m. this afternoon. Last night around 9 p.m. in the area of 59th and Market Streets, a woman approached officers saying two men had just carjacked her. Officers approached the car and the men jumped out and ran. 24-year-old Officer James... Read More |
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| 100 days until Democratic National Convention; 4-year-old Shot in Kensington; Hit-Run in W. Philly |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/17/16 1:08 am | updated: 04/17/16 1:08 am |
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| Today marks 100 days until the Democratic National Convention comes to Philadelphia on July 25th-28th. The occasion was marked by a block party outside of the National Constitution Center and updates on the progress by DNC officials. Mayor Kenny, former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, and other officials said that everything is moving along on schedule. An estimated 50,000 visitors will be in town for the convention which lasts 4 days. Unlike the Papal Visit, there will not be... Read More |
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| Record Store Day 2016 in Philadelphia, Saturday April 18th |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/16/16 3:36 am | updated: 04/16/16 3:36 am |
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Record Store Day 2016 in Philadelphia is set for this Saturday, April 16th. Music fans will flock to area record stores to get their hands on exclusive releases, excellent deals, and live in-store performances. Despite our world of digital music and devices, the local independent music store still is the place in the community where fans can discover and discuss music, meet new people, get to know the owner, get opinions, and walk away with an actual product to enjoy.
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| Port Richmond Hit-Run Arrest; SEPTA Key Coming in June; South Jersey Farmer Dies in Accident |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/15/16 9:17 pm | updated: 04/15/16 9:17 pm |
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| Philadelphia Police have identified and arrested the driver in a hit-and-run accident on Wednesday night in Port Richmond that left one person dead. 62-year-old Ramon Morales of the 4200 block of Cedar Street was taken into custody on Thursday. He faces charges of Murder, Accident Involving Death, Homicide by Vehicle and Involuntary Manslaughter. The accident happened around 9:20 p.m. on Wednesday at Aramingo and Lehigh avenues. Morales was making a right turn onto Lehigh in a 2005... Read More |
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| Protests in Center City; 15 Gang Members Arrested; 83-year-old Germantown Woman Shot |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/14/16 9:29 pm | updated: 04/14/16 9:29 pm |
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| A number of protests in Center City aimed to disrupt the evening commute. They began as separate missions on North Broad Street before joining forces on their way into Center City. The march began on the campus of Temple University with students, faculty, and neighbors (known as Stadium Stompers) who oppose the school building an on-campus stadium. They were joined by members of Fight for 15 who are seeking higher minimum wages for fast food workers. Finally they were joined by members... Read More |
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| Kelly Music For Life Announces the Haverford Concert in the Park Summer Series |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/14/16 5:45 pm | updated: 04/14/16 5:45 pm |
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Havertown, Pa: Apr 14th, 2016 - Kelly Music For Life, producers of the Annual HAVERFORD SPRING FEST of Music And Arts, has announced the second year for the HAVERFORD CONCERT IN THE PARK SUMMER SERIES held in Haverford Township parks. After a successful first season, the series is being expanded to five different parks throughout the township. These concerts are designed to highlight good music in a comfortable twilight setting featuring Haverford Township's great Park system.
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Alvin Clay
