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| NJ State and County Parks to Close; PA Prisoners Making Masks; PA Trout Season Opens Early |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/07/20 4:06 pm | updated: 04/07/20 4:06 pm |
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| New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed an executive order on Tuesday, 4/7, closing all state and county parks. The order takes effect at 8 p.m. on Tuesday and will continue until the public heath hazard is over. The order states that 'instances of non-compliance' with social distancing guidelines have continued in parks 'despite warnings and orders to disperse gatherings, ejections from the parks, and the issuance of citations by law enforcement.' Murphy said, "We've seen far too many... Read More |
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| Wildwoods Boardwalk and Beaches to be Closed; Trenton Curfew; Citizen's Bank Park Test Site Closing |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/06/20 11:13 pm | updated: 04/06/20 11:13 pm |
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| Wildwood and North Wildwood, New Jersey, have issued a number of new rules regarding use of the beaches, boardwalk, seawall, and bike path in response to coronavirus COVID-19. The beaches will be closed starting midnight Wednesday, April 8th. Sunbathing, sitting in chairs, lying on blankets, organized sports, and grouping of people on the beach is prohibited. Walking, jogging, biking, fishing, surfing, and metal detecting is permitted. The boardwalk in both towns is closed. The North... Read More |
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| Philly Police Officer Dies of Coronavirus; Walnut Street Center City Closure; Trenton Shootings |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/06/20 4:28 pm | updated: 04/06/20 4:28 pm |
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| Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney confirmed the death of a Philadelphia police officer from coronavirus COVID-19 over the weekend. 59-year-old Lt. Jimmy Walker was a supervisor in the traffic division. He was a 33 year veteran of the force. "This weekend, we lost a friend, a family member, a hero," Kenney said. "Any death is tragic, but today, it hits close to home. We have seen the first death in our family of City employees. The pain for Lt. Walker's brothers and sisters on the force is... Read More |
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| Suspects Wanted in Postal Worker Attack on SEPTA; Teen Shot Robbing Pizza Shop; DE Disaster Approved |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/05/20 7:12 pm | updated: 04/05/20 7:12 pm |
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| Philadelphia Police are searching for three suspects wanted in the assault of a postal worker on a SEPTA platform last week. It happened around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, 4/1, on the platform of the Broad Street Line at City Hall. The alleged attackers seemed to randomly target the man waiting for the subway, kicking and punching him to the ground. The suspects videoed their attack and put it on social media. Surveillance cameras in the subway also captured the attack. SEPTA Transit Police... Read More |
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| Gov Murphy Allow NJ Shore Towns to Restrict Rentals; Pink Donates $500k to Temple Hos; Robber Killed |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/05/20 2:31 pm | updated: 04/05/20 2:32 pm |
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| New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Superintendent of the State Police Colonel Patrick Callahan announced a new Administrative Order on Saturday, 4/4, that will allow municipalities and counties to impose additional restrictions on short-term rentals. This order is aimed at the state's shore towns. It enables those shore communities to restrict hotels, motels, guest houses, or private residences from accepting transient guests or seasonal tenants. Previously signed Executive Order No.... Read More |
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| Live Video Stream Mass from Immaculate Conception BVM Church Jenkintown for Holy Week |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/04/20 11:51 pm | updated: 04/04/20 11:51 pm |
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iradiophilly will be providing a Live Video Stream of mass and other services throughout Holy Week from Immaculate Conception BVM Catholic Church in Jenkintown, Montgomery County. The church is closed due to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak, but the parish clergy will still be celebrating Holy Week privately.
You can view the Live Video Stream of services during the upcoming week at:
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| New Jersey Flags at Half Staff; Ventor Boardwalk/Beaches; Philly Trash/Recycling; Ira Einhorn Dead |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/03/20 5:04 pm | updated: 04/03/20 5:04 pm |
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Governor Phil Murphy has ordered that all flags across New Jersey be lowered to half staff indefinitely in honor of those that have been lost. The City of Ventnor has closed its beaches and boardwalk until further notice. All 4x4 permits are no longer valid for the beach. Violations will be issued a summons and face fines of up to $1,000 and 6 months in jail.
Philadelphia's trash and recycling pickup is being affected by sanitation employees calling out. Mayor... Read More |
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| PA and CDC Urges Residents to Wear Masks; Pay Freeze for 9,000; DE Troopers Stop Out-of-State Tags |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/03/20 4:42 pm | updated: 04/03/20 4:42 pm |
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| Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf is now urging state residents to wearing cloth masks when going out in public to help slow the spread of coronavirus. On Friday, 4/3, he noted that the federal government and the CDC are readying similar guidance. You do not have to wearing the medical grade N95 masks, which should be reserved for healthcare workers. You can use other non-medical cloth masks or use a scarf or bandana. Philadelphia officials also recommended using a mask in public starting... Read More |
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| City Council Approves $85 million Bill; Public Comment at Remote Sessions; NJ Commandeering Supplies |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/02/20 6:51 pm | updated: 04/02/20 6:51 pm |
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| Philadelphia City Council held a remote meeting on Thursday, 4/2, and approved an emergency appropriation bill to give the city funds to combat the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. The legislation, Bill 200258, sets aside $85.4 million. The money is transferred from the grants revenue fund to the general fund. It will be used for the 'purchasing of services,' 'materials, supplies and equipment,' and 'contributions, indemnities and taxes' among other things. A bi-weekly report of... Read More |
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| Democratic National Convention Postponed to Aug; Philly Free Food; Kensington Shooting/Car Crash |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/02/20 3:29 pm | updated: 04/02/20 3:29 pm |
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| The Democratic National Convention has been postponed from mid-July to mid-August due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. It was originally scheduled for Monday, July 13, through Thursday, July 16. It will now start on Monday, August 17th. The convention will still be held at the at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. Last night, in an interview with Jimmy Kimmel, Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden said, "I doubt whether the Democratic convention is going to be able to be held in... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
