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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
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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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| South Jersey man, Anderson Sotomayor, arrested for 6th DWI since April tonight after missing court. |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/28/12 11:42 pm | updated: 06/28/12 11:42 pm |
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Earlier today authorities issued a warrant after the South Jersey man charged with DUI 5 times over a five week period failed to show up for his court hearing.
Anderson Sotomayor, 45, was out on $20,000 bail as of Monday. He spent about a month in jail after his 5th DWI arrest May 16th because he was also caught with prescription Oxycodone pills. His first 4 DWI arrests happened between April 9th and May 12th. He was processed and released each time because bail is not set for... Read More |
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| Supreme Court Upholds Obamacare; Philadelphia Orchestra free from Bankruptcy; 5x DUI man on the run |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/28/12 7:14 pm | updated: 06/28/12 7:14 pm |
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| The Supreme Court upheld President Obama's health care overhaul with a 5-4 vote today ruling that it was mostly ok. The biggest part of contention was the requirement that all people purchase health care - the individual mandate. Opponents argued this is unconstitutional because the Commerce clause of the Constitution gives Congress power to regulate inter-state commerce, but not to force anyone to participate in it by making them buy something. However, in the majority opinion, Chief Justice... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
