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| MTV Video Music Awards Celebrates Music Videos on Channel for at least One Night |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/28/11 11:58 pm | updated: 08/28/11 11:58 pm |
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| The MTV Video Music Awards may seem like a contradiction or at least ingenuine for a channel that doesn't play videos anymore and furthermore doesn't have VJs that can serve as the face of the station at the awards. In this, the channel's 30th year, reality programming is wall to wall, and music is no where to be found. Instead music fans turn elsewhere for the medium MTV heralded for years. They've watched all these nominated videos and they've become hits on websites like youtube. Artists who... Read More |
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| Amy Winehouse Autopsy Inconclusive |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 07/25/11 5:17 pm | updated: 08/28/11 11:13 pm |
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The singer's autopsy, which was conducted today, came back with inconclusive results from the medical examiner's office in London. Toxicology results will not be available for 2-4 weeks. Officials read a short statement with the details and stated the matter will be officially revisited in October, however it will probably be opened sooner as results are available.
The embattled star was found dead in her London apartment on Saturday. Although these autopsy results are... Read More |
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| Hurricane Irene Invades Philadelphia Region; Share your Pics and Stories |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/27/11 8:47 pm | updated: 08/28/11 6:14 pm |
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As Hurricane Irene begins to make it's way into the Philadelphia and South Jersey region, it is slightly weakened but still packs a powerful punch. Mayor Michael Nutter has declared a State of Emergency in the City of Philadelphia and cautions all those in flood prone areas to seek alternate shelter as soon as possible. Businesses and events in the city tonight are closed/canceled, as the rain and wind will intensify overnight.
Emergencies have also been declared in Pennsylvania,... Read More |
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| Both Phillies Games Today Postponed to September 15th. |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/27/11 3:24 pm | updated: 08/27/11 3:24 pm |
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The Phillies announced that today's 1:05 p.m. game has been rescheduled as part of a day/night doubleheader on Thursday, September 15 starting at 2:35 p.m.
The game originally scheduled for tonight at 7:05 p.m. game will begin at 7:35 p.m. on September 15 as the night... Read More |
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| Philadelphia and South Jersey Under Hurricane Warnings |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/27/11 2:50 am | updated: 08/27/11 2:50 am |
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| The entire Philadelphia area, Delaware, and South Jersey is under Hurricane or Tropical Storm Warnings. Hurricane Irene is on course to reach our area Saturday night into Sunday with the eye going right up along the coast. The warnings mean that all areas will experience powerful winds up to hurricane forces 74+, heavy rains 4-10 inches, widespread flooding, and tidal flooding and storm surge near the coastal areas. This storm is very wide and will be felt hard far inland from the center.Read More |
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| Phillies Game Saturday Night Postponed; Day Game Still On |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/26/11 6:29 pm | updated: 08/26/11 6:29 pm |
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Sunday's Phillies game had been moved to Saturday afternoon due to the threat of Hurricane Irene. It was to be played as Game 1 of a Day-Night double header. Now it will be the only game tomorrow.
Saturday's orginally scheduled night game has been postponed to Sept 15th, time yet to be determined, because of the increasing threat of weather tomorrow night.
Sunday's rescheduled game WILL be played at 1:05 pm (gates 11:05 am) and tickets for that August 28th game... Read More |
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| Mandatory Evacuations of South Jersey Ordered |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/26/11 12:23 am | updated: 08/26/11 12:23 am |
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Hurricane Irene is expected to hit South Jersey sometime starting late Saturday Evening into Sunday. With this powerful storm likely to bring powerful winds, flooding rain, severe beach erosion, surging tides, and crippling power outages, NJ Gov. Christie has ordered all residents and visitors to evacuate Cape May County and costal areas of Atlantic and Ocean Counties.
In Cape May County, A mandatory evacuation is in effect immediately for the barrier islands, including Ocean... Read More |
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| Phillies Game Sunday Moved to Saturday Ahead of Irene |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/25/11 6:21 pm | updated: 08/25/11 6:21 pm |
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PRESS RELEASE
The Phillies game on Sunday, August 28 against the Florida Marlins has been moved up due to the threat of severe weather from Hurricane Irene. The game will be played as part of a day/night doubleheader on Saturday, August 27 at 1:05 p.m.
All tickets for the August 28 game will be honored for entry into the August 27 day game, which begins at 1:05 p.m. The ShopRite Back-to-School Cliff Lee Gym Bag giveaway for fans 14 and under will also take place at... Read More |
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| Steve Jobs Steps Down as Apple CEO |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/24/11 7:38 pm | updated: 08/24/11 7:38 pm |
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The surprise news of Steve Jobs' resignation as Apple's CEO comes just weeks after the company passed Exxon Mobil as having the largest market capitalization in the world. Steve Jobs has been on medical leave since January. He issued this statement:
"August 24, 2011-To the Apple Board of Directors and the Apple Community:
"I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple's CEO, I would be the first to let... Read More |
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| Joey Vento, Owner of Geno's Steaks, Dies of Heart Attack |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/23/11 11:59 pm | updated: 08/24/11 12:01 am |
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Joey Vento, the colorful and sometimes controversial owner of the famous cheesesteak shop Geno's Steak at the equally famous corner of 9th and Passyunk in South Philly, has passed away tonight of a massive heart attack. He was 71.
Vento learned the cheeseteak business from his father, who started Jim's Steaks in the early 40s. Also, according to the Geno's website, Joey opened Geno's in 1966 "with $6 in his pocket, two boxes of steaks and some hot dogs." He choose to place his... Read More |
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