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Grand Jury Indicts Contractor in Building Collapse; Bucks County Teenage Rapist Tried as Adult |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 11/25/13 10:08 pm | updated: 11/25/13 10:08 pm |
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A Philadelphia grand jury has indicted Griffin Campbell, the owner of the company in charge of the demolition of the building near 22nd and Market Streets that collapsed on the adjacent Salvation Army thrift store. That building collapse last June killed six people and injured more than a dozen others. Campbell is being charged with third-degree murder and six counts of involuntary manslaughter, and related crimes. The grand jury stated that Campbell knew the risk of danger and ignored... Read More |
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Retired Judge found Dead in South Philly Fire; Thanksgiving Week Weather; Philadelphia Travel |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 11/25/13 3:23 am | updated: 11/25/13 3:23 am |
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A retired Philadelphia judge was found dead this morning after a fire at his South Philadelphia home. The body of 86-year-old Anthony Defino was pulled from his house at 20th and Porter Streets. The fire started in the first floor before quickly moving to the second and third floor. Crews were called to the home around 7:00 am and hade the fire under control within a half hour but it was too late for the judge. There was one other person in the house at the time and she was able to make... Read More |
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Judge Blocks Inquirer Editor Firing; Arrest in Fox Chase Knockout Attack |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 11/22/13 10:13 pm | updated: 11/22/13 10:13 pm |
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A Philadelphia judge has blocked the firing of Bill Marimow as Editor-in-Chief of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The dispute settled in the courtroom by Judge Patricia McInerney made public the bitter brawl between wealthy newspaper co-owners George Norcross and Lewis Katz. Marimow, a Pulitzer Prize winning reporter, had the support of Katz. He was fired in early October by publisher Bob Hall over 'philosophical differences'. Marimow testified he was let go because he refused to fire several... Read More |
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FedEx Truck Stolen, Led Police on Chase; Bensalem Teen Arrested for Sexual Assaults |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 11/21/13 9:54 pm | updated: 11/21/13 9:54 pm |
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A FedEx delivery truck was stolen this afternoon and led police on a chase through the streets of Philadelphia. It began at 1 pm near Ridge and Lehigh Avenues. The suspect ended up crashing the truck at 25th and Willard Streets in the city’s Nicetown section. The truck became wedged between a utility pole and a fence in the rear of a home. At that point the suspect fled but was later apprehended. No injuries were reported. The suspect has not been identified. The incident is under... Read More |
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Delaware State Trooper Shot in Wilmington; Malvern Murderer Denied Bail |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 11/20/13 9:49 pm | updated: 11/20/13 9:49 pm |
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A State Trooper was shot in the arm in Wilmington, Delaware. The 44-year-old trooper has been taken to Christiana Hospital Trauma Center. He is listed in stable condition. Delaware State Police, Wilmington Police, and New Castle County Police are on scene. It happened at 4 p.m. in the area of North Market Street and West 24th Street. An area of 10 blocks has been shut down due to the investigation. The suspect remains at large. There is no information on how the shooting occurred.Read More |
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Arrest Made in Malvern Murder; Teen Thrown from Car in Wayne; 150th Ann. of Gettysburg Address |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 11/19/13 11:40 pm | updated: 11/19/13 11:40 pm |
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Police have made an arrest in the the murder of a Malvern, PA man. The Chester County District Attorney's Office has identified the suspect as 24-year-old Merritt Dudas. They say he is a longtime friend and neighbor of the victim, 21-year-old Drew Ferguson. Ferguson was found shot dead in his apartment Monday, upstairs in his grandparent's garage on 222 Miner Street. Authorities believe it happened during a dispute over drugs. Dudas used a handgun belonging to his girlfriend's father.Read More |
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Watch record setting rocket launch TONIGHT in Philadelphia; Watch Live Video |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 11/19/13 9:29 pm | updated: 11/19/13 9:29 pm |
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The US Military OROS-3 mission is set to launch tonight from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia between 7:30 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. EST. The Minotaur 1 rocket will be carrying a record 29 satellites into orbit.
The launch will be visible along the entire east coast from Maine to Florida and as far inland as Michigan, Indiana and Kentucky. There will be clear skies here in Philadelphia this evening making it ideal viewing weather to catch a glimpse of the rocket launch hundred... Read More |
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Princeton University to make meningitis vaccine available; Frank Rizzo Jr. Changes Political Party |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 11/18/13 10:00 pm | updated: 11/18/13 10:00 pm |
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Princeton University officials decided Monday that it will make a meningitis vaccine, that hasn't been approved in the U.S., available on campus to help stop the spread of the disease. Doses of the vaccine for type b meningococcal bacteria will be available in December and February for undergrads, graduates students living in dorms, and university employees with medical conditions that make them susceptible to meningitis. Since March, seven cases of meningitis has been confirmed on... Read More |
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Phillies re-sign Catcher Carlos Ruiz to a three-year, $26 million deal, |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 11/18/13 4:55 pm | updated: 11/18/13 4:55 pm |
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The Philadelphia Phillies have signed a deal with veteran catcher Carlos Ruiz worth $26 million over 3 years. The 34-year-old hit .268 with five home runs and 37 RBIs in 92 games this past year after serving a 25 game suspension for amphetamines to start the season. Ruiz represented the club at the All-Star Game in 2012. There is a club option for a 4th year worth $4.5... Read More |
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Philadelphia Marathon preparations and guidelines; FBI Searches for Suburb Bandit; Remains Found |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA started: 11/15/13 10:58 pm | updated: 11/15/13 10:58 pm |
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The 20th Annual GORE-TEX Philadelphia Marathon is set to run this Sunday morning around the city of Philadelphia. Preparations are being finalized as tens of thousands of people are coming into the city to participate in the weekend long festivities. Race organizers expect there to be 30,000 racers and 60,000 spectators along the 26.2 mile race course that center on the Ben Franklin Parkway but snakes through Center City and along the river. Security will also be very tight with only... Read More |
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