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| PA House Passes SB613 on COVID-19 Business; First Philly Inmate Death; Michael Rubin #ALLINCHALLENGE |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/14/20 11:34 pm | updated: 04/14/20 11:34 pm |
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| The Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted on a bill (SB 613) on Tuesday, 4/14, to allow some businesses in the commonwealth to reopen if they follow guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The bill passed 107-95 with all Democrats voting against the bill. It will go to the Senate next. It will still need the signature of Gov. Wolf after that, which is unlikely. Governor Tom Wolf ordered all non life-sustaining businesses to close on March 19.... Read More |
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| Delco Paramedic Dies From COVID-19; Foles Believe Foundation Donates; Reading Market Pauses Delivery |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/14/20 7:26 pm | updated: 04/14/20 7:26 pm |
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A first responder from Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Lansdowne, Delaware County, has died from coronavirus COVID-19. 33-year-old Kevin Bundy passed away on Sunday night, 4/12, after several days in the hospital. Bundy had worked as a paramedic at Mercy Fitzgerald since 2016.
"Paramedic Bundy was a dedicated and respected member of Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, especially during his recent service to the community serving during the COVID-19 pandemic. Council extends... Read More |
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| Bruce Springsteen/Bon Jovi New Jersey Benefit; MontCo Strangulation; Belmont Plateau Closed |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/14/20 3:14 pm | updated: 04/14/20 3:14 pm |
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| Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, and at least dozen other New Jerseyans will be holding a coronavirus COVID-19 fundraiser later this month for vulnerable victims of the pandemic in the Garden State. The singers and celebrities will appear from their homes starting 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22. "Jersey for Jersey" will benefit The New Jersey Pandemic Relief Fund https://njprf.org/. The fund will provide grants to existing organizations that... Read More |
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| NJ Gov. Orders Internet/Voice Can't Be Turned Off; ChesCo Woman Stabs Mother; Glen Mills PEMA Site |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/14/20 12:56 am | updated: 04/14/20 12:56 am |
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| New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order on Monday, 4/13, prohibiting cable and telecommunications providers from terminating Internet and voice services due to nonpayment until 30 days after the current public health emergency has ended. Also, a cable or telecommunications provider may only downgrade or otherwise reduce of the quality of residential internet or voice services, incur a fees or charge for late or otherwise untimely payments, or charge a fee for... Read More |
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| Northeast Governors Form COVID-19 Council; 2 Children Die in Fire; 3 Killed, 3 Shootings in Philly |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/13/20 5:42 pm | updated: 04/13/20 5:42 pm |
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| The governors of several northeast states announced on Monday, 4/13, that they are forming a COVID-19 Regional Advisory Council with the explicit goal of determining how the region 'opens backs up' following the coronavirus crisis. The states involved include New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Each state will have 3 representatives on the council; economic, heath, and government. All of the governors stressed that they are not... Read More |
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| High Wind Warning on Stormy Monday; Philly Church Canceled Planned Easter; Coast Guard Rescue Off NJ |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/12/20 11:09 pm | updated: 04/12/20 11:09 pm |
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| The entire area can expect significant stormy weather on Monday, 4/13. There is a High Wind Warning that will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 55 to 60 mph. Down the shore those wind gusts could be 60 to 70 mph. According to the NWS warning, "Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected." Along with the wind there will be heavy rain, potentially starting overnight. We can see 1-2" of precipitation and the... Read More |
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| Jesus Christ Superstar to air this Easter Evening 8pm on iradiophilly Radio Stations in Philadelphia |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/12/20 3:01 pm | updated: 04/12/20 3:01 pm |
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iradiophilly is resurrecting an Easter Philadelphia radio tradition for the 9th straight year. iradiophilly will being playing the original theatrical Jesus Christ Superstar rock opera from the 1970 album in its entirety on one of its radio stations this Easter, April 12th.
During the 1970's and 1980's, Philadelphia's progressive rock radio station, WIOQ-FM featured the original Jesus Christ Superstar soundtrack in its entirety hosted by popular DJ,... Read More |
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| Gov Murphy Orders Masks on NJ Transit; Florida Man Pranks NJ Pizza Orders; $18k Cell Phone Robbery |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/12/20 12:28 am | updated: 04/12/20 12:30 am |
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| New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy issued an executive order on Saturday, 4/11, that increased social distancing measures on public transit and in food establishments. All passengers and drivers on NJ Transit as well as on private transit carriers will be required to wear a mask or other face covering when riding unless they cannot for a medical reason. Also, all transit vehicles (bus, train, light rail or paratransit) must cut capacity by 50% of their maximum. Other provisions in... Read More |
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| Gov. Wolf Authorizes Release of State Prisoners; MontCo Police Shooting; 3 NJ Teens Charged |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/11/20 2:14 pm | updated: 04/11/20 2:14 pm |
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| Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has authorized the temporary release of up to as many as 1,800 state prisoners under a newly established 'Temporary Program to Reprieve Sentences of Incarceration' program. "We can reduce our non-violent prison population and leave fewer inmates at risk for contracting COVID-19 while maintaining public safety with this program," Gov. Wolf said. "I am pleased to direct the Department of Corrections to begin the process to release vulnerable and non-violent... Read More |
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| Man Pulled off SEPTA Bus - Video; Philly Church Open on Easter; Fmr State Rep Released From Jail |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/11/20 12:20 am | updated: 04/11/20 12:20 am |
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| Cell phone video shared on social media shows Philadelphia Police officers forcibly removing a man from a SEPTA bus in Center City on Friday morning, 4/10. This happened near 11th and Market Streets. Police were called because the man refused to exit the bus after being asked to leave since he was not wearing a mask. The new 'Lifeline Service' schedule that went into effect on Thursday, 4/9, included a requirement that all SEPTA passengers wear a mask when riding. SEPTA General Manager... Read More |
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