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| Philadelphia School Partnership raises $50 Million; Lennon's Killer Denied Parole for 7th Time |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/23/12 11:52 pm | updated: 08/23/12 11:52 pm |
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| Mark David Chapman has been denied parole for the 7th time after a hearing in front of a three member board on Wednesday. Chapman was sentenced in 1981 to 20 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder. Chapman shot and killed former Beatle John Lennon outside his New York Apartment building, the Dakota, in December 1980. Chapman had hoped to gain fame and notoriety by committing the act, but later admitted his mistake. Lennon was 40 years old. The probation board... Read More |
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| Person of Interest in Custody in Officer Walker case; Foles to lead Eagles in Preseason |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/22/12 6:29 pm | updated: 08/22/12 6:29 pm |
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| Philadelphia Police have taken a 'person of interest' into custody for the killing of Officer Moses Walker Jr. The unidentified man was arrested this afternoon around 3pm at the Bartram Village Apartments in Southwest Philadelphia after failing to report for a probation appointment. He was transported to the Homicide Unit and is currently being interviewed. He is being held on an outstanding bench warrant for missing that probation appointment. This 'person of interest' is believed to be one of... Read More |
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| Paul Ryan Visits West Chester, Philly Archdiocesan HS Independently Managed; ATV/Dirt bike Crackdown |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/21/12 7:22 pm | updated: 08/21/12 7:22 pm |
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| Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan made a stop in our area today, giving most of us a first glimpse at the Congressman from Wisconsin. Mitt Romney's running mate spoke at a rally outside the American Helicopter Museum & Education Center in West Chester to a crowd of about 3000. He spoke about Medicare and the attention his controversial plan to convert the program to a cash payout instead of a guaranteed federal health benefit for future retirees has received since his selection.... Read More |
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| City of Philadelphia Announces Made in America Concert Logistics; Tickets In, Crashers Out |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/21/12 12:12 am | updated: 08/21/12 12:12 am |
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Ever since Jay-Z and Mayor Nutter announced the multi-day Labor Day Weekend “Made in America” concert to be held on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway from the steps of the Art Museum this past spring there has been one lingering question hanging over the whole affair and entered into almost every discussion of the event, “How in the world do you expect to sell and collect tickets and keep those without tickets from seeing the show for free?”
The Parkway has been the site of... Read More |
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| $88k Reward for Officer's Killers (video); Six Flags to Close Wild Safari; Hollywood Mourning Deaths |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/20/12 6:50 pm | updated: 08/20/12 6:50 pm |
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| An $88,000 reward is being offered for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspects responsible for the murder of Police Officer Moses Walker Jr. On Saturday Aug 18, just before 6am, Officer Walker was walking in the 2000 block of Cecil B. Moore Avenue where two males approached him in an attempted robbery. He was shot several times and the suspects fled the scene in an unknown direction. Anyone with information regarding this crime is urged to contact the Philadelphia... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Folk Festival Sunday Straightforward Folk ends with a New Orleans Romp |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/20/12 2:19 am | updated: 08/20/12 9:08 am |
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Sunday on the Old Pool Farm continued with business as usual in the tiny temporary town. Volunteers in the meal tent were serving food to the constant stream of other volunteers with smiles and dancing. Showcases and workshops were happening on the side stages throughout the early afternoon. Kids were enjoying the performers in Dulcimer Grove. The skies may have been overcast but that didn't affect anyone's mood.
Today's lineup on the Main Stage as a whole was decidedly lower key... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Folk Festival Saturday Brings the Rock to Folk |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/19/12 3:31 am | updated: 08/20/12 8:56 am |
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Saturday broke on the Old Pool Farm and the remnants of the rains from Friday night could only be seen in the mud patches throughout the grounds. The sky was full of patches of sun and puffy clouds and the humidity was gone with just warm pleasant temperatures. The activity started early with musical acts on all the smaller stages at 11 am. Small crowds gathered at either the Tank, Craft, Lobby, or Camp stages to hear a variety of intimate performances and terrific collaborations.
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| Philadelphia Folk Festival Friday Highlights the Variety of Folk Sounds from Around the World |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/18/12 3:19 am | updated: 08/18/12 3:23 am |
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| The first full day of activity at the Philadelphia Folk Fest certainly got off on the right foot. Most of the acts scheduled to play both on Main Stage in the afternoon and the Lobby stage in the late morning/early afternoon were locally sourced, Philadelphia based bands. This included the Philadelphia Co-Op Showcase with The Whiskeyhickon Boys, Kala Jojo, Zach Stock on the Lobby Stage. Also playing the Lobby Stage was Philadelphia roots rock band Mason Porter. If you combine them with Rev. TJ... Read More |
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| 51st Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival underway; Live Broadcast iradiophilly |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/17/12 1:06 am | updated: 08/17/12 1:06 am |
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| The 51st Annual Philadelphia Folk Fest is once again descending upon the Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford, PA. The four day festival includes camping, a craft show, food of all kinds, and vendors of various sorts showcasing their wares. The family friendly event also includes an entire area called Dulcimer Grove dedicated to children with storytelling, jugglers, arts & crafts, and of course children's music. Children under 12 can even enter the concert areas for free. While some people never... Read More |
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| Kensington Strangler Found Guilty/Sentenced Life, Valley Swim Club Discrimination Case Settled |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/16/12 7:11 pm | updated: 08/16/12 7:11 pm |
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| The Justice Department has announced a settlement in the racial discrimination case against the former Valley Swim club in Huntingdon Valley dating back to June 2009. The suburban swim club allowed Creative Steps Day Camp of Northeast Philadelphia access to the pool for summer campers. After the first day, they refunded the camp's money and asked them not to return. The club claimed there were too many campers and they were too rowdy for lifeguards to handle. The campers claimed they heard... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
