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| FBI raids Philly Sheriff; Nutter to borrow $50M for schools; 76ers Owner Harris Buys Nj Devils |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/15/13 11:00 pm | updated: 08/15/13 11:00 pm |
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| The FBI raided the Philadelphia Sheriff's offices this morning. Agents arrived at the offices at 100 S. Broad around 9:00 am and served a subpoena and executive search warrants as part of an ongoing investigation begun in previous administrations. Agents were seen leaving the building with files and boxed of paperwork. No one was arrested and the Sheriff's department was fully cooperative. Both the FBI and the Sheriff's department are not commenting on the matter at this time, but it is... Read More |
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| 52nd Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival Prepares for Another Stellar Year of Musical Excellence |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/15/13 9:02 pm | updated: 08/15/13 9:02 pm |
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52nd Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival Prepares for Another Stellar Year of Musical Excellence August 16-18, 2013 Upper Salford Township (near Schwenksville), PA
LIVE Broadcast from the Martin Main Stage on iradiophilly Friday-Sunday!
iradiophilly.com/phillyfolkfest
PHILADELPHIA - What are you doing the third weekend in August? Well, if you are like thousands of music lovers on the East Coast you head for... Read More |
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| Officer Shot in Feltonville Mini Mart; Tues Heavy Rains Flash Flood; 16 Yr Teen Missing in Pennypack |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/13/13 11:11 pm | updated: 08/13/13 11:11 pm |
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| A Philadelphia police officer is in critical condition after being shot in the stomach this morning following a chase that ended in a corner store. The shooting happened around 11:55 am near 4th and Annsbury Streets in the Feltonville section. The incident began when the suspect was pulled over for a broken taillight near 5th Street and Allegheny Avenue. The driver, 31-year-old Eric Torres, suddenly sped off and the pursuing officer lost him. Calls to 911 led police to the Almonte Mini... Read More |
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| Philly Cop Gets Job Back; Oceans 16 Claim Lottery; Brett Brown is new 76ers Coach |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/12/13 10:03 pm | updated: 08/12/13 10:03 pm |
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| "Ocean's 16" is what a group of 16 Ocean County, NJ employees are calling themselves after the popular Ocean's Eleven movie. The group of 16 public employees near the Jersey shore hold one of three winning tickets from last week's $448 million Powerball jackpot. They came forward today together to claim the prize of $86 million, or $3.8 million each after taxes. The group are co-workers at the Ocean County Department of Vehicle Services in Tom's River. At least six of the winners were... Read More |
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| Perseid Meteor Showers set to light up Philadelphia skies. Aug. 10-13 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/11/13 3:51 am | updated: 08/11/13 3:51 am |
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Each August as the Earth's annual orbit takes it through the remains of the comet Swift-Tuttle, we are treated to a dramatic show of meteors streaking through the sky called the Perseids. Named because they seem to radiate from the constellation Perseus, this meteor shower will peak this weekend through August 13th.
It is not uncommon to see up to 60 meteors an hour with the Perseids. The moon is in a waxing crescent phase. It will also be setting early in the evening.Read More |
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| Eydie Gorme passes away at 84; Wrong Way Crash on Schuylkill; Missing Tuber Bucks County |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/11/13 2:48 am | updated: 08/11/13 2:48 am |
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| Beloved singer, performer, TV star, and recording artist, well known for her hit "Blame it on the Bossa Nova" but mostly for her career and life with singer Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme passed away tonight at age 84. She died at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas following a brief, undisclosed illness. Gorme was born August 16th, 1928 in the Bronx in a Sephardic Jewish home. Spanish and English are both natural languages for the singer. Gorme first met Lawrence in September 1953 on Steve... Read More |
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| New Evidence in Rushdi Kidnapping; 71-year-old Mugged in Rittenhouse; Credit Card Skimmers in DE |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/09/13 10:03 pm | updated: 08/09/13 10:08 pm |
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| Investigators have found some forensic evidence in the search for a 7-month-old boy kidnapped from an Upper Darby home on Sunday. The boy was taken in the early hours on Sunday by the mother's boyfriend while they were visiting family. The boyfriend, Ummad Rushdi, was arrested earlier this week after telling a friend that he shook the crying baby to death and then buried him. Police were searching locations in Lancaster and York counties. The evidence was found in Columbia, Lancaster... Read More |
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| NJ Stay-Right Law Penalties Increased; Three Children removed from 'deplorable' conditions |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/08/13 11:28 pm | updated: 08/08/13 11:28 pm |
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie signed into a law a bill that raises penalties for motorists who violate the state's keep-right law. The new fines have increased from $50 and $200 to between $100 and $300. The state is trying to crackdown on those who hog the left lane. Motorists are required to stay in the right lane unless passing slower traffic. The bill's sponsors said that staying in the left creates a dangerous situation.
A couple is facing charges after three young... Read More |
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| Guilty Plea in Autumn Pasquale Case; Upper Darby Baby Kidnapping; Schaible Motion Denied |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/07/13 10:15 pm | updated: 08/07/13 10:15 pm |
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| New Jersey teen Justin Robinson has plead guilty today to luring Autumn Pasquale into his home and killing her last fall in Clayton, NJ. Last October, 12-year-old Autumn was riding her BMX bike to a friend's house when Robinson, then 15, and his then 17-year-old brother, Dante, lured her into their home with the promise of bike parts. They stole her bike and strangled her to death. Her body was found in a recycling bin near their home 2 days later. Justin entered his plea as an adult.... Read More |
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| Philadelphia 76ers 2013-14 Season Schedule Announced |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/07/13 3:06 am | updated: 08/07/13 3:06 am |
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The NBA has announced the 2013-14 Season Schedule. Here is the Sixers' schedule starting October 30th at home hosting defending champs Miami Heat.
Oct. 30 vs. Miami 7:00 PM
Nov. 1 @ Washington 7:00 PM
Nov. 2 vs. Chicago 7:30 PM
Nov. 4 vs. Golden State 7:00 PM
Nov. 6 vs. Washington 7:00 PM
Nov. 8 vs. Cleveland 7:00... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
