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| Zoning Board Approves Billboards at 11 PPA Lots; Man Killed on Black Horse Pike; SRC Seat Filled |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/10/17 11:32 pm | updated: 05/10/17 11:32 pm |
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| The Philadelphia Zoning Board approved billboards on 11 Parking Authority garages and lots in a vote on Wednesday afternoon. The PPA says the 6x12 foot signs will replace similar smaller signs that were previously at the locations. Revenue will help defray the cost of upkeep of the neighborhood parking lots. Non-profit policy group 5th Square raised objections to the signs and the approval process. Some signs will be placed near homes... Read More |
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| 1 Dead, 2 Officers Injured in Trenton Standoff; Cop Hurt in DUI Hit-n-Run; Penn State Frat Timeline |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/10/17 4:08 pm | updated: 05/10/17 4:09 pm |
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| One person is dead and two officers have been injured after a man opened fire this morning in Trenton when U.S. Marshals attempted to serve a warrant. That man is now barricaded inside his home in a standoff with authorities. It started at 6:20 a.m. on the 300 block of Centre Street. Members of the U.S. Marshals NY/NJ Fugitive Task Force arrived and tried to serve a warrant but were met with gunfire when they entered the residence. As they backed out, two Mercer County Sheriff's Officers... Read More |
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| Carlos Ruiz Returns to Philly; Vietnam Veterans Memorial Vandals on Video; Cinnaminson Church Damage |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/10/17 1:49 am | updated: 05/10/17 1:49 am |
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| Former Philadelphia Phillies catcher Carlos Ruiz returned to Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday night, now a member of the Seattle Mariners. Ruiz played parts of 11 seasons in Philadelphia, including the 2008 World Series Championship. He was signed at age 16 out of Panama and spent 18 years in the organization. It was a special moment for him and the fans. He received a standing ovation in the middle of the 3rd inning when he was acknowledged on Phanavivsion and graciously tipped his hat to... Read More |
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| New Charges for Philly DA Seth Williams; Trump Fires FBI Director Comey; Hazmat Leak Bensalem High |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/09/17 8:51 pm | updated: 05/09/17 8:51 pm |
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| Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams has been indicted on additional fraud charges. NJ Acting U.S. Attorney William Fitzpatrick said on Tuesday that the new charges come from Williams' alleged use of political action committee (PAC) funds and official government vehicles for personal benefit. He is accused of using campaign funds to buy birthday presents for his girlfriend, along with massages, facials and clothing from a health club. He also used city vehicles designated for an... Read More |
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| No Charges Amtrak 188 Crash; NJ Teen Goes to Prom in Coffin - Video; Drexel Frat Suspended Assaults |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/09/17 2:27 pm | updated: 05/09/17 2:27 pm |
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| The Philadelphia District Attorney's office announced that they will not pursue charges against the train engineer who was operating Amtrak train 188 when it derailed two years ago. On May 12th, 2015, Amtrak 188 crashed going around a curve at Frankford Junction while traveling twice the speed limit. Eight people died and over 200 were injured. This Friday is the deadline to file charges against engineer Brandon Bostian under the statute of limitations. The DA's office said they worked... Read More |
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| Neighbors Lift SUV Off Trapped Girl; Temple's Rachel Hall Runs Broad Street; 1B Ryan Howard Released |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/08/17 9:38 pm | updated: 05/08/17 9:40 pm |
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| Bystanders rushed to the aid of a girl trapped under a car after she was struck crossing the street in Southwest Philadelphia on Sunday evening. 9-year-old Mayonna Joseph was crossing the street with her sister 10-year-old Ariana Rivello at 60th and Kingsessing around 6 p.m. Sunday. The younger sister fell in the street and Ariana tried to help her up but it was too late. A passing SUV hit both sisters and then stopped, but Mayonna was pinned underneath the rear left tire. Bystanders... Read More |
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| Delaware Man Arrested Child Abduction/Assault; Fire Olney Charter; NJ Snooki Speaker Bill Signed |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/08/17 3:25 pm | updated: 05/08/17 3:25 pm |
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| Police in New Castle County, Delaware, have arrested and charged a man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl last month. 23-year-old Daniel Santucci Jr. of Wilmington is charged with first-degree attempted murder, first-degree kidnapping, unlawful sexual contact with a person under 13 and possession of child pornography. On the evening of April 6th, the 4-year-old girl was playing outside with friends on Sugar Plum Court in the Plum Run community when she was... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Metropolitan Opera House to get $45 million Renovation by Eric Blumenfeld/Live Nation |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/06/17 11:27 pm | updated: 05/06/17 11:37 pm |
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Philadelphia's historic Metropolitan Opera House on North Broad Street is officially set to be restored and renovated as a live music venue. Developer Eric Blumenfeld, who is bringing the nearby Divine Lorraine Hotel back to life, has partnered with concert promoter Live Nation to refurbish the block-long building at Broad and Poplar for $45 million. Construction is slated to start in June and it should be ready to open by the end of 2018.
The building was built in 1908 by Oscar... Read More |
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| 1,000's Attend Cpl. Stephen Ballard Memorial; 18 Penn State Frat Members Charged; Monroe Standoff |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/05/17 2:25 pm | updated: 05/05/17 2:25 pm |
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| Thousands came out on a rainy Friday morning to pay their respects to fallen Delaware State Trooper Cpl. Stephen Ballard. Friends, family, and law enforcement officers from across the country attended services at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE. Ballard's casket was greeted by around 2,000 officers standing at attention when the hearse arrived at the Chase Center. They came from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, and as far as Canada and California. Former... Read More |
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| Memorial for Delaware Cpl. Stephen Ballard; House Passes GOP's AHCA; Fire in Olney Apartments |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/04/17 10:34 pm | updated: 05/04/17 10:34 pm |
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A memorial service will be held for Cpl. Stephen Ballard of the Delaware State Troopers who was shot and killed in the line of duty last week. It will take place at the Chase Center on the Riverfront in Wilmington, DE. Public visitation will be from 8:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. The service will be held at 11 a.m. There will be highway closures affecting I-95 on Friday morning.
I-95 North between Christiana Mall (Exit 4A) and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard (Exit 6)... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
