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| Study shows Full Effect of Sunoco and ConocoPhillips Refinery Closings |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/16/12 11:54 am | updated: 02/16/12 11:54 am |
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Delaware County officials warned of the devastating effects of the closings of the Sunoco and ConocoPhillips refineries in Marcus Hook and Trainer on Wednesday. They cited a state analysis they requested that said that for every job lost at the refinery, 18 non-refinery jobs would either be lost, lose hours, or in some other way be affected.
There are currently 1,100 union workers contracted at the two refineries who would lose their jobs, according to the state study. That... Read More |
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| Phillies Single Game Tickets Go On Sale |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/16/12 10:44 am | updated: 02/16/12 10:44 am |
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Fans started lining up at Citizens Bank Park early Thursday to make sure they got their hands on tickets to the games they had their eyes on, whether it be a giveaway night, the first night home game, or just one on the schedule that fits their plans. This morning at 8:30 am tickets went on sale at the box office, at phi lies.com and on the phones 215-463-1000.
The team has already sold about 3 million tickets through the full and partial season-ticket plans, plus smaller 6 and 3... Read More |
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| Singer Whitney Houston Dies at Age 48 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/11/12 3:23 pm | updated: 02/11/12 3:23 pm |
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Whitney Houston, who reined as one of pop music's queens throughout the 80's and 90's until her life and career were torn apart by drug use, has died at age 48.
Publicist Kristen Foster said Saturday that the singer had died, but the cause and the location of her death were unclear.
The multi-Grammy winner was one of the world's best selling female artists, crossing over to block buster movies, and influencing many of today's stars.
Her life took a... Read More |
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| Valley Forge Casino Resort Awarded License for Table Games |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/08/12 4:55 pm | updated: 02/08/12 4:55 pm |
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The Gaming Control Board of Pennsylvania has awarded the Valley Forge Casino Resort a license for table games. The casino is still under construction and is expected to open this spring. It currently had a license to operate 600 slot machines, but now can make room for 50 table games, 23 of which can be blackjack.
Alex Figueras, a casino official, explained to the gaming board how approval means more money for the host township of Upper Merion. “Our pledge to Upper Merion... Read More |
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| Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation to Acquire Davidson Trust Company, Devon PA |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/05/12 8:59 am | updated: 02/05/12 8:59 am |
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BRYN MAWR, Pa., Feb. 3, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation (Nasdaq:BMTC) (the "Corporation"), parent of The Bryn Mawr Trust Company (the "Bank"), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Davidson Trust Company (the "Company") from Boston Private Financial Holdings, Inc. and members of the Company's management group.
The acquisition is expected to increase the assets under management of the Bank's Wealth Management Division by... Read More |
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| iradiophilly iPhone App Available Now |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/31/11 10:30 pm | updated: 02/04/12 6:21 pm |
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The iradiophilly iPhone App is now available for download on the App Store. Listen to all 18 radio stations, get now playing info, album art, & last 10 played lists, plus access to The Post on your mobile Apple device. The app is a free download. Now you can take iradiophilly with you and listen to the radio in the car, on the train, out for a run, or just relaxing in the park.
For more information and a link to the App Store go to the iradiophilly iPhone... Read More |
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| "Soul Train" Creator / Host, Don Cornelius Found Dead - Shot In His Home |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/01/12 5:28 am | updated: 02/01/12 5:28 am |
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According to the Los Angeles Times, "Soul Train" creator and host Don Cornelius was found dead at his Sherman Oaks, CA home early Wednesday morning.
He apparently died of a self-inflicted gun shot wound. There was no sign of foul play when authorities arrived at his home at 4 a.m., but the Los Angeles Police Department is still investigating the incident. There has been no official determination of what happened, the investigation is still ongoing.
"Soul Train" ran... Read More |
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| Long time Phillie Left Fielder, Pat Burrell Retires After 12 Years |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/30/12 10:57 am | updated: 01/30/12 10:57 am |
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Pat Burrell, 35, is putting down the bat after a 12 year career. He was drafted No. 1 overall by the Phillies in 1998 out of the University of Miami as a third baseman, but spent the majority of his career as a left fielder. He was most notably known for his prowess at the plate. Pat the Bat finished his career just shy of 300 HR's at 292.
A nagging, recurring foot injury has hurt his effectiveness in the field and as an everyday player over the past few years. He helped... Read More |
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| Phillie Phanatic Visits 30 Rock, Tina Fey; Subtitles Some Words (video) |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/27/12 10:00 am | updated: 01/27/12 10:00 am |
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Last Night, the Phillie Phanatic made a guest appearance on NBC's 30 Rock. He never takes a break, even in the off season.
The premise of the segment is that to celebrate the 1-year 'Business-versary' of Kabletown (a fictitious standing for Philadelphia based Comcast) buying NBC, Alec Baldwin's character, Jack Donaghy, bought his boss Hank Hooper a extravagant spread, which included the Phanatic's 'services'. However, it all got sent to the wrong floor. Namely, to the... Read More |
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| Mayor Michael Nutter Puts $20,000 Bounty On The Head of Every Murderer |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/26/12 3:15 pm | updated: 01/26/12 3:15 pm |
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Mayor Nutter announced the City of Philadelphia's new crime-fighting strategy that will rely more on rewards and bounty to bring forward witnesses and information. The city will pay up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of someone for homicide. People can also get $500 for tips pointing to the location of illegal guns and weapons.
"To every criminal out there: I just put a $20,000 bounty on your head," Nutter said, speaking at a news conference at... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
