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| Philly $2 Cigarette Tax Starts; Abington Red Light Cameras; 2-year-old Shoots Himself in Delaware |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/01/14 4:25 am | updated: 10/01/14 4:25 am |
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| Philadelphia's new $2-per-pack cigarette tax starts on October 1st. Officials are hoping that the new tax will bring in tens of millions of dollars in 'new' money for the budget weary Philadelphia School District. It will have to be put into practice to be seen but the new tax could affect smoker's habits in large enough ways that cut into its expected collections. Will you smoke less or be likely to quit due to the new cost of a pack? How about traveling to the nearest suburban Wawa to... Read More |
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| Pipe Bombs found in Frein Hunt; Morgan Responds to Wal-Mart; MontCo Gun Range Accident |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/30/14 11:19 pm | updated: 09/30/14 11:19 pm |
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| State Police searching for a man accused of ambushing troopers outside their barracks earlier this month have found two pipe bombs in the Pennsylvania woods on Tuesday. Lt. Col. George Bivens said the bombs were not deployed but were fully functional with trip wires and fuses and capable of significant damage. 31-year-old Eric Frein has been on the run since killing one trooper and wounded another outside the Blooming Grove barracks on September 12th. Authorities have been on the manhunt... Read More |
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| Don Tollefson pleads Guilty to Fraud; Charges Suddenly Dropped DeCoatsworth; Worker Killed at Zoo |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/29/14 10:50 pm | updated: 09/29/14 10:50 pm |
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| Former Philadelphia sportscaster Don Tollefson pled guilty in court today to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars and deceiving hundreds of people in a fraud scam that ripped off charities and sports fans. Prosecutors in Bucks County Court presented more than 200 individual victims who were bilked out of $317,000. Tollefson said he represented various charities, such as the Special Olympics, and would sell fantasy packages to Phillies' spring training, Eagles' away games, or the... Read More |
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| Girl Attacked by Dog in Newark; Mother and Son Hit by SEPTA; NJ Man Arrested in Sex Sting |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/28/14 3:02 am | updated: 09/28/14 3:02 am |
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| An 8-year-old girl in Newark, Delaware was critically wounded after being attacked by a pit bull on Saturday afternoon. It happened around 1 pm on the unit block of Adelene Drive. The girl and her 15-year-old sister were inside their home when the family dog attacked the younger one. The older sister was able to call 911 and keep the dog away. Newark police had to shoot and kill the dog when they arrived because it was still being aggressive. She was airlifted to Children’s Hospital of... Read More |
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| 2nd Suspect Arrested Einstein Shooting; Havertown Electrocutions; Hatboro Father Sentenced 10+ Years |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/26/14 9:20 pm | updated: 09/26/14 9:20 pm |
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| Philadelphia Police have arrested a second suspect in connection to the 15-year-old girl shot in front of Einstein Hospital. 15 year old Quadir Gibson from the 5900 block of Horrocks Street has been charged with the murder of Aisha Abdur-Rhaman and attempted murder of a 19-year-old male who is in critical condition. Gibson was not the shooter but he brought 19-year-old Darian Person of Rowan Street to the fight and told him to shoot. Person surrendered himself to Police on Tuesday. He... Read More |
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| Donut Robbery w/ Needle on Video; Rally for Hate Crime Laws; ex-Principals Charged Cheating PSSA |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/25/14 11:09 pm | updated: 09/25/14 11:09 pm |
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| Philadelphia Police are searching for a suspect who used a hypodermic needle to rob a donut shop in Old City on Sunday. It happened at the at the Dunkin’ Donuts in the 800 block of Chestnut Street just before 7 a.m. on September 21st. The entire incident was captured on surveillance video. The suspect demanded money from the employees. He went behind the counter and grabbed one of them by the arm and threatened to stab her with the needle if she did not open the register or if they... Read More |
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| 3 CC Attack Suspects Surrender/Mugshots; Frein Manhunt Continues Update; PA Senate Medical Pot |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/24/14 11:11 pm | updated: 09/24/14 11:11 pm |
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| The three suspects wanted in connection with an assault on a same-sex couple on September 11th in Center City have turned themselves into Philadelphia Police today. 24-year-old Phillip Williams of Warminster, 24-year-old Kathyrn Knott of Southhampton, and 26-year-old Kevin Harrigan of Warrington have all been arrested and charged with aggravated assault, criminal conspiracy, simple assault, and recklessly endangering another person. The incident happened around 10:45p on the 1600 block... Read More |
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| Einstein Shooter Suspect ID'd; Charges in CC Gay Attack; Philly Cigarette Tax Passes |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/23/14 10:22 pm | updated: 09/23/14 10:22 pm |
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| Philadelphia Police have identified the suspect who shot and killed a 15-year-old girl and injured a 19-year-old man outside of Einstein Hospital yesterday. They are looking for 19-year-old Darian Person of the 1900 block of Rowan Street. A large group of teens from Delaware Valley Charter High School gathered at the SEPTA Transportation Center at Broad and Olney for a scheduled fight Monday afternoon. Police broke up the fight but the group moved south to Old York and Tabor Roads where... Read More |
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| DA Receives CC Assault Investigation; Gov Corbett Confident in Manhunt; Teens Shot near Einstein |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/22/14 11:25 pm | updated: 09/22/14 11:25 pm |
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| Philadelphia Police have completed their investigation into the assault of a gay couple in Center City 1 ½ weeks ago by a large group of men and women. They have submitted their files over to the District Attorney's office today who will make the determination on any charges to be filed. Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey believes they have enough to press charges against some of the individuals involved. That call is up to the prosectors. The incident happened on the evening of... Read More |
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| Eric Frein Manhunt Intensifies/Shelter Order Lifted; Jerome Williams in Records; Lobbyist Arrested |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/21/14 3:42 am | updated: 09/21/14 3:42 am |
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| The man hunt intensified this weekend for Eric Frein, the suspect in the ambush shooting of Pennsylvania State Police troopers last week. Authorities have been focusing their search efforts on wooded areas in Barrett and Price Townships in Monroe County near the suspect's home. The 'shelter in place' order that was in effect since Friday PM has been lifted, but police are urging residents to use extreme caution. Hundreds of police are in the area helping in the search along with tactical... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
