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| Penn State THON Watch LIVE; Turnpike Pileup Had Many Causes; No Cause of Death Yet for Woman Found |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/21/14 10:30 pm | updated: 02/21/14 10:30 pm |
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| Penn State's annual 46-hour dance marathon simply known as THON will be rocking the Bryce Joyner Center in State College all weekend long. Around 700 Penn State students are official "dancers" that will be on the floor without a break for the entire event. There are 1000's more who lend direct support and those who will simply stop by the stands to join in the fun. The event benefits the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital which helps fight childhood cancer.... Read More |
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| Woman Found At 30th St.; Woman Charged with Election Fraud; City Council Overrides Nutter Veto |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/20/14 7:09 pm | updated: 02/20/14 7:09 pm |
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A woman was found dead inside a car near 30th Street Station this morning. Police were called to S. 30th street between Market and Chestnut for a report of an unresponsive woman. They found a 22-year-old woman inside a black Nissan. She was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no apparent signs of foul play or cause of death. Authorities are continuing to investigate.
UPDATE: The woman has been identified as missing 22-year-old Nadia Malik of Broomall. Nadia had been... Read More |
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| Faith Healing Schaibles Sentenced; Instagram Gun Pranksters Arrested; Tollefson Bail Reduced |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/19/14 11:21 pm | updated: 02/19/14 11:21 pm |
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| The couple from Northeast Philadelphia who believed in faith-healing over modern medicine has been sentenced in the death of their 8-month-old son who died of treatable pneumonia. Herbert and Catherine Schaible were sentenced to 3 ½ to 7 years in prison. The couple plead no contest in the death of their son Brandon last April. Instead of seeking proper medical treatment, the couple believed he could be healed solely by the power of prayer. In a similar incident, the Schaible's... Read More |
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| 10 from Local Ironworkers Union Arrested; Don Tollefson Arrested; Pizza Hut Pays WCU Student $10k |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/18/14 10:24 pm | updated: 02/18/14 10:24 pm |
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| Ten members, including top leadership, of the Ironworkers Local Union 401 were arrested today. The US Attorney in Philadelphia released an indictment today accusing members of the union of using violence, intimidation, even arson to extort contractors to hire union ironworkers. The indictment also alleges that union workers who were hired did not work for their pay. US Attorney David Memeger explains that there is a line between picketing and protest and violence, physical assault,... Read More |
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| No $10k for West Chester Halftime Shot; Fake Guns in Instagram Videos; Camden Shooting Tattoo Parlor |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/17/14 11:37 pm | updated: 02/17/14 11:37 pm |
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| A West Chester University student who hit a half-court shot during a halftime challenge during a game on campus Saturday night will not be getting the $10,000 prize. 18-year-old freshman Jack Lavery was picked to participate in the promotion - make four different shots in 25 seconds - during halftime against Shippensburg University. Lavery made the layup, free throw, and three-pointer easily. His first attempt at the half-court shot came up short, and with time winding down he retrieved... Read More |
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| Chain Reaction Crash PA Turnpike; School District Shortens Spring Break; SJ Trio Charged in Stickups |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/14/14 11:10 pm | updated: 02/14/14 11:10 pm |
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| A chain reaction crash this morning on the Pennsylvania Turnpike involved around 100 cars and tractor trailers over a several mile stretch, shutting down the turnpike for most of the day. The incident happened around 8:30 this morning in the eastbound lanes between Willow Grove and Bensalem, Pa. The westbound lanes were closed to allow access to emergency vehicles. 30 people were injured and transported to local hospitals, although none of the injuries were life-threatening. Motorists... Read More |
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| Record Breaking Winter Storm; Lawncrest Triple Murder; Snow Emergency Continues Tonight |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/13/14 10:47 pm | updated: 02/13/14 10:47 pm |
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| We are currently in the middle of the latest winter storm to dump significant snow on the area and this one has helped make history. After this morning's accumulations a 130-year-old record was broken. For the first time in history there have been four snowfalls over 6+ inches in one season. This season has also moved up into the top 5 all time snowiest winters at 53.1". (see below) After tonight's second round of snow, this year could slide up to the third snowiest season on record for... Read More |
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| Comcast to buy Time Warner for $44.2 Billion |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/13/14 4:19 am | updated: 02/13/14 4:19 am |
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Philadelphia-based Comcast is expected to announce Thursday that it has reached an agreement to buy Time Warner Cable for $44.2 billion in stock or around $159 per share.
Currently, Comcast has around 22 million subscribers or 21 percent of the country's pay-TV homes. The acquisition would increase that customer base to 33 million subscribers or 33 percent, solidifying Comcast's spot as the top provider of cable television services.
The deal is still subject to... Read More |
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| Winter Storm Emergency, Closures, Bans; Phillies Spring Training; Teen Girl Stabs Teen Boy's Heart |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/12/14 10:23 pm | updated: 02/12/14 10:23 pm |
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| In anticipation of the major winter storm bearing down on our area, a snow emergency will go into effect as of 8pm on Wednesday night in the City of Philadelphia. This means that if you have parked your vehicle along those designated routes you must move your car or it will be towed. If your car has been towed, call 215-686-SNOW for its location. The PPA will offer parking at it's downtown garages at a special rate of $5 through the emergency. Similar snow emergencies have also been... Read More |
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| Jamie Moyer and Matt Stairs Named Broadcasters; PPA Smart Cards Phase Out; Death Ruled Homocide |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/11/14 10:59 pm | updated: 02/11/14 10:59 pm |
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| The Phillies and Comcast announced today that two former players from the 2008 World Series Championship team will be coming back to Philadelphia. Jamie Moyer and Matt Stairs will be joining the television broadcast team of Tom McCarthy and Gregg Murphy. Moyer played 26 seasons in the Majors earning 269 wins as a pitcher. He's a local product from Souderton, Montgomery County and he attended St. Joseph's University. Matt Stairs played 19 seasons of major league baseball. He is most... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
