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| Flyer F, Ian Laperriere wins Masterton Trophy |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/22/11 7:34 pm | updated: 06/22/11 7:34 pm |
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At the Annual NHL Awards Show tonight, Flyers forward Ian Laperriere was presented with the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The trophy is awarded "to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey."
Laperriere becomes the third Flyer to win the Masterton, joining Tim Kerr in '88-'89 and Bobby Clarke in '71-'72.
"It's been a tough year, I won't lie to you," said Laperriere. "Playing hockey is my life and if it... Read More |
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| Ryan Dunn was Legally Drunk While Driving |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/22/11 1:04 pm | updated: 06/22/11 1:04 pm |
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Toxicology results released Wednesday showed Ryan Dunn had a blood alcohol level of 0.196, well over the state's limit of .08. Dunn and his passenger, Zach Hartwell, were out drinking at Barnaby's in West Chester prior to the crash, although most reports were that he seemed ok when he left. The combination of Dunn's level of intoxication and the fact that he was driving at 130 mph were obvious contributing factors to this horrific crash.
Dunn has had a history of reckless... Read More |
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| Ryan Dunn "Jackass" Star, Dies in Car Accident |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/20/11 12:10 pm | updated: 06/22/11 12:38 pm |
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"Jackass" star, Ryan Dunn, 34, and his passenger, Zachary Hartwell, 30, were killed at 2:30 am Monday morning when his Porsche 911 GT3 crashed over a guardrail, flew 40 yards through the woods, slammed into a tree and exploded into flames. This happened along Rt. 322 in West Goshen, PA. The police report states, "Preliminary investigation revealed that speed may have been a contributing factor to the accident."
Ryan Dunn had been last seen at Barnaby's of America in West Chester.... Read More |
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| Clarence Clemons, Saxophonist for Springsteen, passes at 69 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/19/11 12:22 am | updated: 06/19/11 12:22 am |
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Clarence "Big Man" Clemons, saxophonist for Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, passed away Saturday night in a hospital in Palm Beach, FL, a week after suffering a stroke at his home in Singer Island, FL. He was surrounded by family members at the time of his death.
"His loss is immeasurable and we are honored and thankful to have known him and had the opportunity to stand beside him for nearly 40 years," Springsteen said in a statement posted on the band's website. "He was... Read More |
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| Phillies Designate Pitcher JC Romero for assignment; Likely ending his Phillies days |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/17/11 12:03 am | updated: 06/17/11 12:03 am |
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Vance Worley is being called up to spot start on Saturday in Seattle. That was a fact everyone knew. What kind of roster move the Phillies were going to make to make room for him was unknown until after today's 3-0 win over Florida.
The Phillies have designated lefty J.C. Romero for assignment, effectively ending his stay in Philadelphia, as it's likely he'll be picked up off waivers by another club. Romero joined the Phillies midway through the 2007 season and had been a... Read More |
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| Philadelphia City Council Votes to Raise Property Taxes and Parking for School Budget |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/16/11 9:05 pm | updated: 06/16/11 9:05 pm |
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After a long day of deliberations, negotiations, and proposals, City Council ended the day around 8:30 pm settling on a $53 million package that includes a 4% property tax increase, an increase in Center City parking, and a $10 million appropriation.
Mayor Nutter is happy with this package despite it not including his 2-cents-per-ounce 'soda tax', the second year in a row it has been shot down. This made the beverage workers lobbying at city hall happy as well.
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| Jones Family May Sue Over Morey Ferris Wheel Accident |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/14/11 9:25 pm | updated: 06/14/11 9:25 pm |
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On June 3rd, 11-year old, Abiah Jones fell to her death from the Ferris wheel at Morey's Pier in Wildwood, NJ. She was on a school trip to the beach resort. At a press conference in Philadelphia on Tuesday, June 14, lawyers for the family said they were considering filing suit against Morey's.
She was alone in her car and about halfway up the 156 foot high wheel when she fell. There were no mechanical or operational problems found with the ride. The exact cause of the accident is... Read More |
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| Former Resorts Atlantic City Cocktail Waitresses Sue After Losing Jobs |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/01/11 8:04 pm | updated: 06/01/11 8:04 pm |
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Nine former cocktail waitresses have filed suit against their former employer Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, NJ. They were fired in March after Resorts underwent vast changes around the property implementing rebranding plans to liven up the aging property. Inspirations came from the HBO show "Boardwalk Empire" portraying prohibition era Atlantic City.
The women allege they were fired because they simply weren't sexy or young enough to wear the '20s flapper outfits that... Read More |
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| Surcharge Now in Effect on all Taxis in City |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/26/11 11:16 pm | updated: 05/26/11 11:16 pm |
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Philadelphia Parking Authority approved a $1 temporary surcharge for all taxi rides starting earlier this morning at 12 am. The Unified Taxi Workers Alliance of PA had requested the surcharge to help offset the rising costs of gas. This surcharge will remain in effect for at least 90 days, and will be removed once fuel prices drop below $3.75 for 10 days straight afterward.
Cab driver's have been hit hard by the high prices of gas and spend an average of $20 per shift on gas... Read More |
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| Philly Republican Mayor Race leaning towards a Karen Brown win |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/24/11 1:44 pm | updated: 05/24/11 1:44 pm |
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It's been a week since the primary elections ended, and it seems that former school teacher Karen Brown will end up with the GOP nomination for mayor to run against incumbent Democrat Michael Nutter.
She holds a very tight 58 vote lead over John Featherman after city officials completed the latest tally of votes that included absentee ballots. Around 16,500 votes were cast in the GOP primary.
Featherman is not giving up hope. There are still provisional ballots out... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
