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| Fire Uncovers Meth Lab in Tropicana Casino; Thumb Stolen from Ancient Statue; Holiday Inn Big Sale |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/15/18 2:50 pm | updated: 02/15/18 2:58 pm |
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| A New Jersey man has been arrested after a meth lab was discovered in his Atlantic City hotel room following a fire on Wednesday morning. 49-year-old Michael Pillar of Whiting has been charged with maintaining a controlled dangerous substance production facility, possession of methamphetamine and criminal mischief. Firefighters responded to a call at 9:45 a.m. on the 44th floor of the Tropicana Casino and Resort. Four floors were evacuated, though the fire was contained to the one room.... Read More |
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| 17 Killed in Florida School Shooting; Man and Dog Die in Hole; Judge Schedules Hearing for Meek Mill |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/14/18 9:18 pm | updated: 02/14/18 9:18 pm |
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| A former student opened fire at a South Florida high school on Wednesday afternoon killing at least 17 people. It happened at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, about 45 miles north of Miami. Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel says 19-year-old suspect Nikolaus Cruz is in custody. He was previously expelled for disciplinary reasons. Witnesses say that Cruz pulled a fire alarm near the end of the school day before opening fire. Most of the victims were inside the... Read More |
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| Major Drug Bust in North Philly; Gov Wolf Rejects District Map; Sentimental Items Stolen From Woman |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/13/18 5:09 pm | updated: 02/13/18 5:14 pm |
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| Pennsylvania authorities announced a major multi-million dollar drug bust and two arrests in Philadelphia's Feltonville neighborhood. Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro said that 24-year-old Cesar Guzman and 30-year-old Duagermy Sanchez-Rosario, both of the 4300 block of North 4th Street, were arrested on Sunday night. They had 7.2 kilograms of heroin and fentanyl worth $2.6 million and capable of creating 250,000 doses. The pair was mixing the heroin with fentanyl creating a... Read More |
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| LOVE Statue Returns on Tuesday; Trump Jr.'s Wife Opens Letter w/ Powder; Man Abducted, Set on Fire |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/12/18 4:54 pm | updated: 02/12/18 4:54 pm |
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| The LOVE statue will return to LOVE Park/JFK Plaza in Center City Philadelphia tomorrow, Tuesday February 13th, just in time for Valentine's Day. It was removed a year ago as the park underwent renovations. The LOVE sculpture itself was also restored and repainted with it's original colors (red, green, and purple). Before it is installed, the statue will have a mini-parade on Tuesday morning stopping at various points along the Benjamin Franling Parkway. The city is calling it "LOVE on... Read More |
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| Just Released Inmate Shot During Carjacking; PA GOP Leaders Deliver Map; NJ Man Charged Son's Death |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/10/18 11:23 pm | updated: 02/10/18 11:23 pm |
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| An inmate just-released from a Philadelphia prison was shot and critically injured after trying to car jack a correctional officer in the prison's parking lot. 26-year-old Jamal Bennett was discharged from Curran-Freehold Correctional Facility on the 8000 block of State Road around 10:30 p.m. Friday night. The career criminal didn't even make it off prison grounds before adding to his rap sheet. After 11 p.m., Bennett approached 66-year-old Michael Maratea in the parking lot as the... Read More |
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| SEPTA Regional Rail Independence Pass SOLD OUT; Villanova Announcer's Son Arrested Flipping Car |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/07/18 4:32 pm | updated: 02/07/18 4:33 pm |
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| SEPTA has announced that as of 1 p.m. Wednesday afternoon they have SOLD OUT of all 50,000 special Independence Passes for travel on Regional Rail to and from the Eagles' Super Bowl parade on Thursday. Fans lined up at stations as early as 3 - 4 a.m. to purchase a pass. Weekly and Monthly transpasses as well as prepaid senior/reduced fares will also be accepted. No other passes will be accepted for travel on Regional Rail on Thursday. All trains will head into the city on Thursday... Read More |
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| Information on Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl Parade Route, SEPTA, Street Closing, Parking, Timing |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/06/18 10:35 pm | updated: 02/06/18 10:35 pm |
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| The City of Philadelphia has announced more information on Thursday's Eagles' Super Bowl parade. Millions of fans are expected to come out and celebrate the city's first Super Bowl win and first NFL championship in 58 years. The parade will start at 11 a.m. at Broad & Pattison in South Philadelphia and head north towards City Hall. The parade will then zip zag out to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and end at the Philadelphia Art Museum. Ceremonies at the Art Museum will start at 1 p.m.... Read More |
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| Charges Reinstated Against Amtrak Engineer; Supreme Court Allows Redistricting; Woman Killed By Car |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/06/18 1:16 pm | updated: 02/06/18 1:16 pm |
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| A judge has reinstated involuntary manslaughter and reckless endangerment charges against the train engineer at the helm of the deadly Philadelphia Amtrak 188 crash in May 2015. Back in September, a judge threw out all charges against 34-year-old Brandon Bostian after the preliminary hearing saying that there was insufficient evidence to head to trial. Judge Thomas Gehret said the evidence was "more likely an accident than criminal negligence." State prosecutors appealed. Judge Kathryn... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Parade on 2/8 11 am; Bud Light Free Beer for Philly; No School Thurs |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/05/18 4:23 pm | updated: 02/05/18 4:23 pm |
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| The City of Philadelphia has announced tentative plans for a parade to celebrate the Eagles' Super Bowl LII win. The parade will be held on Thursday, February 8th and will start at 11 a.m. It will begin at Broad and Pattison in South Philadelphia and then head north towards the Art Museum. Thursday is expected to be sunny with a high of 34. All School District of Philadelphia schools and administrative offices will be closed. All Archdiocesan high schools and parochial elementary schools... Read More |
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| Dawkins/Owens in Hall of Fame, Wentz/O-Line Honored; Dutch Destroyer Fam Gets Tix; Groggy Eagles Fan |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/04/18 12:19 am | updated: 02/04/18 12:19 am |
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| The NFL Honors were announced on Saturday night. Former Philadelphia Eagles safety Brian Dawkins and wide receiver Terrell Owens were both selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH. Dawkins played for the Eagles for 13 seasons and was a 9-time Pro Bowler. Both he and Owens were teammates during the Eagles' last Super Bowl appearance in 2005. This was Dawkins' second year on the ballot and Owens' third. They are joined in the 2018 class by Randy Moss, Ray Lewis, Brian... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
