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| Montco Votes Schools Go Virtual for Two Weeks; Horsham Apt Fire; Johns Roast Pork Closes Temp. |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/13/20 4:22 pm | updated: 11/13/20 4:22 pm |
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| The Montgomery County Board of Public Health unanimously voted to move all schools, public and private, to virtual learning from November 23 to December 6. All school sanctioned extracurricular activities are also canceled. The vote was originally scheduled for Thursday, 11/12, but was pushed to Friday, 11/13. Thursday's hearing ran 2 1/2 hours and was full of public testimony from parents, teachers, and administrators. Most of the comments from the public asked the board members to keep... Read More |
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| iradiophilly Turns 10-years-old! Streaming Radio for Philadelphia. Music and News. |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/12/20 11:46 pm | updated: 11/12/20 11:46 pm |
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iradiophilly is now 10 years old!
On November 12, 2010, we launched the first stations to the public and published our first story on The Post. That first story asked for music submissions from local artists to be played on the then BYO station, now called Local Stage. The idea, development, research, and proof of concept for iradiophilly had been brewing for about 1 1/2 prior, but that was the day it all went LIVE. So much has happened in Philadelphia in the... Read More |
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| Philadelphia City Council Passes Resolution Apologizing for 1985 MOVE Bombing For First Time |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/12/20 4:37 pm | updated: 11/12/20 4:37 pm |
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| Philadelphia City Council unanimously passed a resolution on Thursday, 11/12, officially apologizing for the first time for the MOVE bombing in West Philadelphia at 6221 Osage Ave. The City of Philadelphia dropped a bomb on the roof of the home occupied by MOVE members during a confrontation with police on May 13, 1985. Eleven people were killed, including 5 children, and 61 homes were burned down in the Cobbs Creek neighborhood. The resolution also established May 13 as an annual day of... Read More |
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| Man Arrested For 'Erratic Behavior' on Philly Flight; MontCo School Vote Delayed; Christmas Mass |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/12/20 4:02 pm | updated: 11/12/20 4:02 pm |
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| Philadelphia Police took a man into custody on Thursday morning, 11/12, after 'exhibiting erratic behavior and making alarming comments' on an American Airlines flight from Orlando to Philadelphia. It happened at 9:18 a.m. on Flight 2392 on the flight's approach to Philadelphia International Airport. "While on approach into Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), the crew onboard Flight 2392 traveling from Orlando (MCO) became aware of a customer exhibiting erratic behavior and making... Read More |
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| Man Arrested Trafficking 36 Guns 8 Counties; 39yo, 9m Pregnant Mom Shot; Teens Shot on Basketball Ct |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/11/20 11:53 pm | updated: 11/11/20 11:53 pm |
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| The Montgomery County District Attorney's office announced the arrest of a Philadelphia man for purchasing and trafficking guns in Southeastern Pennsylvania. 21-year-old Daniel Lucas is charged with multiple felony counts of corrupt organizations, dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities, unlawful transfer of a firearm, and other related offenses. District Attorney Kevin Steel said that Lucas had a clean background and began buying weapons for others who could not legally purchase a... Read More |
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| Philly Schools to Stay 100% Virtual; 61yo Woman Killed in Crash; Philly Activist Freed Pending Trial |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/10/20 11:27 pm | updated: 11/10/20 11:27 pm |
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| The Philadelphia School District announced on Tuesday, 11/10, that schools will remain 100% virtual until further notice. Cases of coronavirus COVID-19 have been sharply rising in the city and state. The district had planned to start to return to hybrid learning on November 30 with grades Pre-K to 2. Other grades were scheduled to return sometime next year. "This decision to remain 100% virtual is disappointing news for many families and many students. For those families who did want to... Read More |
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| Sixers Coaching Staff and New City Edition Jersey; Villanova Number 3; Eagles Coach Tests For COVID |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/10/20 10:43 pm | updated: 11/10/20 10:43 pm |
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The Philadelphia 76ers announced the full coaching staff. Dave Joerger, Sam Cassell and Dan Burke are assistant coaches to Doc Rivers. Popeye Jones, Eric Hughes and Brian Adams will also be assistants on the coaching staff. Pete Dominguez will be a coaching associate. Todor Pandov was named assistant coach/performance director.
The Sixers also released the 20/21 City edition uniform. The black uniform with red and blue trim takes inspiration from Boathouse Row.
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| Boot and Saddle Closes Permanently Due to COVID-19; Philly Independent Music Venue Shuts Down |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/10/20 1:34 pm | updated: 11/10/20 1:34 pm |
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| Boot and Saddle, the indie rock venue on Broad Street in South Philadelphia, became the first major casualty of coronavirus COVID-19 to Philadelphia's music scene on Tuesday, 11/10, as it announced that it will close permanently. It has been temporarily closed since mid-March, as most other venues in the city, and simply could not continue to pay all the bills while having no revenue. Sean Agnew co-owns the 150-person club with Bowery Presents. He also co-owns the much larger Union Transfer at... Read More |
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| Philly Health Officials: Protesters Should Quarantine; NJ to Add Restrictions; Man Stabbed at Hotel |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/09/20 3:36 pm | updated: 11/09/20 3:36 pm |
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The Philadelphia Department of Public Health recommended on Monday, 11/9, that anyone that has been around a large crowd of people recently should quarantine for 14 days. That would include residents who took part in post-election protests and/or celebrations, whether they were wearing a mask or not.
"This means that they should stay away from others who are not in their household and, if they absolutely have to be around others, give plenty of distance and wear a mask... Read More |
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| Joe Biden Wins, Will Become 46th President of United States; Wins Pennsylvania, Nevada |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/07/20 11:55 am | updated: 11/07/20 11:55 am |
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According to ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, Fox News, and the AP, Joe Biden has won Nevada and Pennsylvania. That puts him over 270 votes needed to win the Electoral College and become the 46th President of the United States. Senator Kamala Harris will become the first woman, Black, and South Asian American to become Vice President. States are still counting votes, including Pennsylvania.
"I am honored and humbled by the trust the American people have placed in me and in Vice... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
