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| Le Diner en Blanc Philadelphia 2019 Held at Boathouse Row With Record 6,000 Guests |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/23/19 5:19 am | updated: 08/23/19 5:19 am |
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| More than 6,000 guests landed at Boathouse Row along Kelly Drive on Thursday night, 8/22, for the 8th annual Le Diner en Blanc in Philadelphia. This event is the largest Diner en Blanc gathering in the country this year. "The number eight plays a significant role in competitive rowing. The 'rowing eight' is the largest of the boats and takes eight rowers, working in unison, to succeed," said Le Dîner en Blanc - Philadelphia co-host Natanya DiBona. "So, it was fitting to pick Boathouse Row for... Read More |
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| Homeless Attack Arrest on Cynwyd Heritage Trail; Penn Prof Settles Wife's Estate; Frankford Shooting |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/22/19 5:46 pm | updated: 08/22/19 5:46 pm |
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| A homeless man is under arrest after attacking another homeless man with a machete along a trail in Bala Cynwyd on Tuesday morning, 8/20. It happened around 4:30 a.m. between the Cynwyd Heritage Trail and the Schuylkill River in the Bala Cynwyd section of Lower Merion Township. The two men were fighting when on of them, 25-year-old Romeo Gagliardi, pulled out a machete and struck the victim several times in the head and ribs. He is charged with aggravated assault, terroristic threats,... Read More |
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| Teen Boy Drowns at Folcroft Swim Club; Missing Kayaker Found Dead; Priest Arrested for Felony Theft |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/22/19 4:07 am | updated: 08/22/19 4:07 am |
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| A 13-year-old boy drowned early Wednesday morning, 8/21, after he and three friends snuck into a Delaware County swim club to go 'pool hopping.' It happened just after midnight at the Folcroft Swim Club. The four boys, ages 13-15, from Darby were able to slip through the locked gate and gain access to the pool. None of the boys knew how to swim. They were playing on some flotation devices in the deep end when the victim decided to jump off of the high dive. He attempted to land on a... Read More |
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| Le Diner en Blanc Returns to Philadelphia on Thursday August 22nd 2019 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/21/19 3:16 am | updated: 08/21/19 3:16 am |
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| Le Diner en Blanc is all set to return to the City of Brotherly Love for the eighth year this Thursday evening, 8/22. 6,000 white-clad guests will descend on an undisclosed public location for the largest al fresco pop-up party in Philadelphia. The secret location is not revealed until the last minute when guests waiting at holding spots will then travel by foot, subway, ride share, cab, or other mode to arrive and set up. They also carry their own tables, chairs, settings, and picnic. In... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross Abruptly Resigns Amid Handling of Allegations |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/21/19 12:08 am | updated: 08/21/19 1:57 am |
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| Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross Jr. abruptly resigned on Tuesday, 8/20, following new allegations of sexual harassment and gender and racial discrimination among the rank and file. Mayor Jim Kenney said in a statement, "While those allegations do not accuse Commissioner Ross of harassment, I do ultimately believe his resignation is in the best interest of the Department." He also said, "I am disappointed, because he's been a terrific asset to the Police Department and the City as... Read More |
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| Suspect Wanted in Deadly Stabbing Over Instagram Post; Missing Kayaker in New Jersey |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/20/19 8:50 pm | updated: 08/20/19 8:50 pm |
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| Philadelphia Police are searching for a suspect wanted in a deadly double stabbing in the Brewerytown neighborhood on Monday night, 8/19, that was the result of an argument over social media. It happened just after 11:30 p.m. at 29th and Jefferson Streets. Apparently, the 19-year-old female suspect was in a fight with two sisters because of something posted on Instagram. During the confrontation, the suspect used a knife. 23-year-old Shawntae Garrison (pictured) was stabbed several times... Read More |
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| DA Krasner Updates Officer Shooting; Two Men ID'd DE Plane Crash; US vs Safehouse in Federal Court |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/20/19 3:18 am | updated: 08/20/19 3:18 am |
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| Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner held a brief press conference on Monday morning, 8/19, to discuss charges brought against the shooter in last week's standoff in North Philly's Tioga/Nicetown section. Six police officers were shot and wounded in that barricade situation. 36-year-old Maurice Hill is charged with Multiple counts of Murder-Attempt to Commit, Aggravated of Assault, Assault of Law Enforcement Officer, Simple Assault, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Unlawful... Read More |
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| Tree Falls on Tent, 9 Injured; Plane Crash in Delaware, 2 Dead; Heat Wave Continues |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/19/19 5:00 am | updated: 08/19/19 5:00 am |
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| Nine people were injured, including several children, when a tree fell down after being struck by lightening at a Bucks County swim club on Sunday afternoon, 8/18. It happened just before 5 p.m. at the Dolphin Swim Club on the 200 block of West Bristol Road in Feasterville. The large white tent was set up over several picnic tables as an eating area. As severe weather moved into the area, lightening struck a large tree next to the tent which then came crashing down on top. "The lifeguard... Read More |
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| Tioga/Nicetown Shooter Charged Attempted Murder; Wildwood Dog Man Surrenders; Death in Van at PATCO |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/17/19 6:46 pm | updated: 08/17/19 6:48 pm |
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| The man accused of shooting and wounding six Philadelphia Police officers during a standoff in North Philadelphia's Tioga/Nicetown section has been arraigned and charged with attempted murder on Saturday, 8/17. 36-year-old Maurice Hill is charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, assault of law enforcement officer, simple assault, and recklessly endangering another person. He was denied bail. The hours long standoff situation happened on Wednesday, 8/14. It began when officers... Read More |
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| Listen to 58th Philadelphia Folk Festival Live Stream Broadcast this Weekend on iradiophilly. |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/16/19 4:41 pm | updated: 08/16/19 4:41 pm |
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| iradiophilly is proud to be broadcasting LIVE from the 58th Annual Philadelphia Folk Fest from the Old Pool Farm in Upper Salford Township near Schwenksville, PA, August 16th - 18th. We'll bring you all the music from the Main Stage Friday, Saturday, and Sunday plus more such as interviews, past performances, etc. Notable acts include David Crosby & Friends, Margo Price, The Mavericks, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Joan Osborne Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan, Amanda Shires and more! Tickets are... Read More |
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