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| Bill Cosby's Take on Trayvon, More Slashings in Holmesburg, NFL Lets in Casino Advertising Eagles W |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/16/12 2:53 pm | updated: 04/16/12 2:53 pm |
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Philadelphia Actor, comedian Bill Cosby has spoken up about the Trayvon Martin case. He says that we should be talking about race, but rather gun control. It doesn't solve anything to question whether suspect George Zimmerman is a racist, instead, we should be asking how he got a gun and who taught him how to use it.
Tires on 10 cars were flattened overnight in the Holmesburg section in the Northeast that has been at the center of the recent tires slashings. Police said vehicles... Read More |
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| Archdiocese of Philadelphia Will Merge 12 Parishes into 5 by July 1st |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/15/12 6:01 pm | updated: 04/15/12 6:01 pm |
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During Sunday's Masses today pastors in Northwest Philadelphia and Chester County told their congregations of the Archdiocesan plans to shut down and merge their parishes. Specifically they were in Germantown, Manayunk, and Coatesville.
The parishes marked for closing have seen sharp declines in membership, Mass attendance and baptisms, among other signs of diminished vitality such as population projections, parish finances, and the physical state of its buildings.
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| Theft From Fallen Firefighters’ Benefit Caught on Video |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/14/12 9:23 pm | updated: 04/14/12 9:23 pm |
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On Friday night at SmokeEaters Pub on Frankford Ave in the Northeast, a Benefit to support the families of the two fallen firefighters was being held. Donations were being collected, the bartenders were offering their tips, and a raffle was going to be held for three gift baskets donated from local businesses. All the money collected would go directly to the families of Daniel Sweeney and Robert Neary.
However, someone decided to commit a callous act during the casual evening.... Read More |
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| Villanova Guard Dominic Cheek will enter NBA Draft |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/14/12 9:29 am | updated: 04/14/12 9:29 am |
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Junior Guard Dominic Cheek has decided to skip his senior year at Villanova and enter the 2012 NBA draft.
"I appreciate all the help I have gotten from my teammates, coaches and friends during my time at Villanova," said Cheek in a statement. "At this point in my life, I feel this is the best decision for me and my family. I am excited to get started with the process of pursuing my dream of playing in the NBA."
April 10th was the last day an undergraduate who had... Read More |
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| Viewing\Services for Firefighters, Ryan Howard in Hunting Park, Philadelphia Jazz Day |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/13/12 1:23 pm | updated: 04/13/12 1:23 pm |
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Hundreds of firefighters gathered in Northeast Philadelphia today to say goodbye to Lt. Robert Neary and FF Daniel sweeney. Both firefighters lost his life while fighting a five-alarm warehouse blaze in Kensington on Monday. Firefighters from Texas to Canada came to pay respects to these fallen heroes. Neary, 59, and Daniel Sweeney, 25, were killed by a wall and roof collapse.
The viewing and memorial for Firefighter Sweeney will be at St. Cecilia's Church at 535 Rhawn Street,... Read More |
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| April 13th is Jazz Day in Philadelphia |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/12/12 7:23 pm | updated: 04/12/12 7:23 pm |
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April is Jazz Appreciation Month and Philadelphia has been celebrating all month long!
See also: April is Jazz Appreciation Month in Philly
Philadelphia has a rich history in Jazz music with artists such as Ethel Waters, John Coltrane, Billie Holiday, Joe Venuti, Eddie Lang, Stan Getz, Bessie Smith, the Heath Brothers, Dizzie Gillespie, Sun Ra, Charlie Parker, McCoy Tyner, and Grover Washington Jr.
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| Trout Season and Fire Danger, Pat Burrell Retiring As Phillie, Capt. Barry Crawford Honored W/ Cross |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/12/12 1:27 pm | updated: 04/12/12 1:27 pm |
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| Trout season opens on Saturday, April 14th. Anglers across the area will be headed into area woodlands and along waterways. Combined with increased public traffic enjoying state park lands with the nice spring weather, we could have a recipe for fire disaster from human carelessness. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources issued a warning today. The fire danger is still very high due to dry forest conditions, low humidity, and winds. One small mistake could set off a... Read More |
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| Axl Rose Declines Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/11/12 6:14 pm | updated: 04/11/12 8:03 pm |
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Axl Rose, 50, has officially declined his invitation to this year's ceremony and his inclusion as an inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame all together as the lead singer of Guns N' Roses.
"I respectfully decline my induction as a member of Guns N' Roses to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame." he added. "I strongly request that I not be inducted in absentia and please know that no one is authorized nor may anyone be permitted to accept any induction for me or speak on my... Read More |
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| Zimmerman to be Charged, PA State Flags Fly for Kensington Fire, Who's to Blame? |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/11/12 10:20 am | updated: 04/11/12 1:13 pm |
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| Charges against George Zimmerman will be filed Wednesday afternoon in the shooting death of Trayvon Martin. Zimmerman had not been charged previously under Florida's 'stand your ground' law which allows an individual to use deadly force if they feel their life is threatened or in danger. Gov. Rick Scott of Florida appointed a special prosecutor to review the case. Angela Corey has scheduled a press conference for 6pm. It is suspected her announcement will be that Zimmerman will be charged in... Read More |
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| George Zimmerman charged with Second-Degree Murder. |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/11/12 1:10 pm | updated: 04/11/12 1:10 pm |
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| Special Prosecutor Angela Corey announced from Sanford, FL, that George Zimmerman will be charged with second-degree murder. He is currently in custody. Corey was put in charge of the Trayvon Martin case three weeks ago. Zimmerman had not been charged or arrested since the Feb. 26th shooting incident. Zimmerman, a neighborhood watch volunteer, claims to have shot Martin in self defense. ... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
