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| Ed Durr Apologizes for Controversial Tweets; 2 Women Killed in Speakeasy; Ben Simmons Fined Again |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/05/21 5:27 pm | updated: 11/05/21 5:27 pm |
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| Republican Senator-elect Edward Durr, who defeated longtime state Senate president Steve Sweeney this week, is coming under fire for several past tweets. Durr is a political newcomer who worked as a furniture company truck driver and reportedly spent only $153 on his campaign to oust Sweeney in New Jersey's 3rd district. There are several controversial tweets now under scrutiny. One tweet from 2019 includes xenophobic language against Muslims. He said Muhammed is a "pedophile" and that... Read More |
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| Trucker Beats NJ Senate President; Bettigole New Health Commissioner; Chester Co Murder/Suicide |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/04/21 4:40 pm | updated: 11/04/21 4:40 pm |
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Longtime New Jersey state Senate president Democrat Steve Sweeney was defeated by political newcomer Republican Edward Durr. Sweeney has represented New Jersey's 3rd Legislative District in the Senate since 2002 and has led the chamber as President since 2010. Durr is a furniture company truck driver who spent $153 on his campaign.
Dr. Cheryl Bettigole has been named Philadelphia's Health Commissioner. She had been Acting Health Commissioner since May 2021 after... Read More |
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| Governor Phil Murphy Wins New Jersey; Larry Krasner Wins Philly DA Race; Double Murder in Chester Co |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/03/21 6:35 pm | updated: 11/03/21 6:35 pm |
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| Democratic Governor Phil Murphy has won reelection in New Jersey. The race for governor was too close to call as votes continued to be counted on all day on Wednesday, 11/3. Murphy and challenger Republican Jack Ciattarelli were in a dead heat, separated by less than a percentage point. Many public polls leading up to the race did not expect this to be so close, predicting Murphy to win comfortably. No Democratic governor had won reelection since 1977. New Jersey does not have an... Read More |
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| LaSalle High Student Suddenly Dies; 4 Children Found Safe in Fire; 2nd Arrest Casino Stalking Murder |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/02/21 4:44 pm | updated: 11/02/21 4:44 pm |
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| A senior student at La Salle College High School died suddenly on Saturday night, 10/30. Blake Barklage suffered sudden cardiac arrest. A letter to parents described Barklage, "In addition to being a good student, a tennis player, member of our Mock Trial team, and active in service at the Triest House, Blake was a varsity soccer manager." La Salle's soccer team had just defeated Father Judge on Saturday afternoon to win the Philadelphia Catholic League Championship. Grief counselors are... Read More |
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| 76ers Release Spectrum-theme City Edition Unis; Pharmacist Gives Drugs For Sex; Wolf Vax 5 Day Leave |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/02/21 4:32 pm | updated: 11/02/21 4:32 pm |
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| The Philadelphia 76ers have released their City Edition uniforms for the 2021-22 season. It pays homage to the Spectrum, 'America's Showplace,' which was the team's home from 1967 to 1996. They'll debut on Wednesday, November 3rd. They'll be available to purchase on 11/15. "The Spectrum holds a very special place in our franchise lore, having served as the 76ers' home arena for nearly three decades," Philadelphia 76ers President of Business Operations Chris Heck said in a release Monday.... Read More |
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| Boyfriend Arrested, Mother/Baby Shot; Hit-and-Run Driver Surrenders; Dr. Ala Stanford Withdraws |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 11/01/21 1:04 am | updated: 11/01/21 1:04 am |
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| The boyfriend has been arrested in connection to the shooting of a mother and young daughter in Southwest Philadelphia early Thursday morning, 10/28. 34-year-old Desmond Bruson has been charged with aggravated assault, child endangerment, false reports, tampering and related offenses. It happened just before 2 a.m. on the 1100 block of South 56th Street. Bruson told police he lived with the 33-year-old victim and her four children (ages 1-11). He said he had gone out for 10 minutes and... Read More |
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| SEPTA + TWU Local 234 Reach Deal, No Strike; Wallace Lawsuit Settled; Man Followed Home From Parx |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/29/21 5:13 pm | updated: 10/29/21 5:13 pm |
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| A looming strike has been averted as SEPTA and their largest union have reached a tentative agreement for a new 2-year-deal ahead of the October 31 deadline. Transit Union Workers Local 234 represents around 5,000 city transit workers that operate buses, trains, and trolleys in Philadelphia. A strike would have had many consequences for citizens who use the system to get to work, school, appointments, and more. "I am very pleased that we were able to come to terms without a strike," TWU... Read More |
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| Zayn Malik Pleads No Contest in Bucks County; Shots on I-95; Heavy Rain/Wind/Flooding Friday |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/29/21 2:15 pm | updated: 10/29/21 2:15 pm |
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| Singer Zayn Malik, formerly of One Direction, has pleaded 'no contest' to charges that he harassed his partner, supermodel Gigi Hadid, and her mother, reality TV star Yolanda Hadid. He was charged with four summary counts of harassment. A plea of 'no contest' means you do not admit guilt but you do accept punishment. Malik was sentenced to 90 days probation for each count, or 360 days total. He must also complete an anger management class and possibly a domestic violence class, if... Read More |
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| SEPTA Strike or Not, Philly Schools Open; Mother + Baby Shot; Man Stabbed in Wells Fargo Center Lot |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/28/21 3:29 pm | updated: 10/28/21 3:29 pm |
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The School District of Philadelphia announced on Thursday, 10/28, that schools will remain open on a normal schedule regardless of any possible SEPTA strike on Monday, November 1. If a strike does happen, any student who cannot make it to school because of transportation issues will be expected to login to Google Classroom for assignments and engage in asynchronous learning daily. There will be 12 grab and go meal sites for students who cannot get to school.
"While SEPTA... Read More |
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| The Bellwether District Planned for Refinery Site; Police Shot, Suspect Dead; Teen Killed in Ambush |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 10/27/21 4:16 pm | updated: 10/27/21 4:16 pm |
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| Hilco Redevelopment Partners, which owns the the former site of Philadelphia Energy Solutions, has announced plans for the old South Philadelphia refinery. The Bellwether District will be a major economic hub. "Our plan is to transform the site into a commercial hub to be shared by dozens of world-class companies that will benefit from Philadelphia's diverse workforce and strategic location with an environmentally responsible infrastructure that will be great for all Philadelphians," HRP... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
