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| New Amtrak 30th Street Digital Board; AC Mayor Cleared of Charges; Kidnapper Arrested, Body in Trunk |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/01/19 8:14 pm | updated: 03/01/19 8:14 pm |
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| The new Amtrak schedule board is now up and running in Philadelphia's 30th Street Station. The 'Passenger Information Display System' replaces the iconic Solari flip board and its distinct clickety-clack sound that stood since the 1970's. The removal of the old board was met with opposition from the nostalgic public. The new board, however, is more efficient, ties in with Amtrak's other systems, and is ADA compliant. It is supposedly easier to read and now gives more specific departure... Read More |
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| Mumps Cases at Temple University; Woman Sitting on Steps Hit in Police Chase; Get Real ID Now in PA |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/01/19 7:06 pm | updated: 03/01/19 7:06 pm |
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| Temple University officials issued a warning to students, faculty, and staff on Thursday after several students on campus have tested positive for mumps. Student Health Services says that four students have the highly infectious disease. The mumps symptoms are similar to the flu and can include tender swollen glands below the ear and along the jawline. Symptoms appear 16-18 days after exposure. "People with mumps are considered infectious from two days before swelling begins through five... Read More |
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| iradiophilly launches a special Saint Patrick's Day Music Radio Station; Best Philly Irish Playlist |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/01/19 3:36 am | updated: 03/01/19 3:36 am |
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iradiophilly launches a special Saint Patrick's Day Music Radio Station; Listen to the perfect Saint Patrick's Day Irish/Celtic playlist in Philly for the whole Month of March!
Listen to iradiophilly's St. Patrick's Day Radio for Irish jigs, reels, classics, and more.
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| Phillies Sign Free Agent Bryce Harper; Federal Charges For West Philly Shooter; Crash on Rt. 309 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/28/19 9:08 pm | updated: 02/28/19 9:08 pm |
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The Philadelphia Phillies have signed a record-breaking deal with free agent outfielder Bryce Harper. The deal is reportedly for 13 years, $330 million which tops the previous free agent record set by Manny Machado for 10 years, $300 million that he signed with the San Diego Padres last week. The deal is larger than the 13 year, $325 million contract extension signed by Giancarlo Stanton in 2015.
Harper's contract does not have any opt-outs and no money is deferred. There... Read More |
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| Truck Driver Charged in Death of Cyclist; Pizza Delivery Man Shot; No Franchise Tag for Nick Foles |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/27/19 6:11 pm | updated: 02/27/19 6:11 pm |
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| Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced charges against a sanitation truck driver who struck and killed a cyclist in Center City in 2017. 28-year-old Jorge Fretts is charged with homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter, and reckless endangerment of another person. It happened on November 28, 2017, around 7:30 a.m. at 11th Street and Spruce Street. 24-year-old Emily Fredricks was riding her bike along Spruce Street in the bike lane and collided with a private... Read More |
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| Mother/Daughter Killed 5 Relatives; South Philly Attacker Arrested; Remains Found in Center City |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/26/19 8:25 pm | updated: 02/26/19 8:25 pm |
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| A mother and daughter in Bucks County who are charged with killing 5 of their family members inside their shared apartment claim they had all been talking about suicide and wanted to die. 45-year-old Shana Decree and 19-year-old Dominque Decree face five counts of murder and 1 count of conspiracy each. They are being held without bail. On Monday 2/25 around 4 p.m. a Bucks County Children and Youth Social Services case worker was performing a wellness check at the Robert Morris Apartments... Read More |
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| WXPN presents 2019 Amplify Philly Official Music Showcase 3/11 in Austin, TX. Live on iradiophilly |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/26/19 5:28 pm | updated: 02/26/19 5:28 pm |
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PHILADELPHIA (FEBRUARY 26, 2019): WXPN, the non-commercial, member-supported radio station of the University of Pennsylvania, will present some of Philadelphia's most acclaimed musicians during the 2019 Amplify Philly Official Music Showcase on Monday, March 11 at the SXSW conference. Doors will open at 8 PM for the showcase taking place at the Amplify Philly House located at Pour Choices, 401 East 6th Street in Austin, Texas.
Artists performing in the Amplify Philly Official... Read More |
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| 5 Dead in Bucks Apartment, 2 Charged; Starbucks in Dilworth Park; Swatting in Delco; NJ Trafficking |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/26/19 4:03 am | updated: 02/26/19 4:08 am |
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| Bucks County authorities have taken a mother and daughter into custody after five people were found dead in an apartment on Monday evening, 2/25. Crews responded around 5:30 p.m. to the Robert Morris Apartments on the 200 block of West Bridge Street in Morrisville, PA, to perform a welfare check. 5 dead bodies were found inside. Bucks County District Attorney Matt Weintraub says that a mother and daughter, 45-year-old Shana S. Decree and 19-year-old Dominique Decree, were arrested after... Read More |
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| Delaware Trooper Injured By Vehicle; Strong Winds Cause Damage; Man Shot in Neck in Front of Family |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/25/19 9:12 pm | updated: 02/25/19 9:12 pm |
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| A Delaware State Trooper was injured after being dragged by a vehicle in Mill Creek on Monday afternoon, 2/25. It happened around 2 p.m. near Kirkwood Highway and Ferrand Drive. The trooper was directing traffic because of malfunctioning traffic lights. For an unknown reason, the trooper talked to a driver of an SUV that was stopped. The vehicle suddenly took off, dragging the trooper with it for approximately a tenth of a mile. The trooper was taken Christiana Hospital in stable... Read More |
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| 91st Annual Academy Awards Recap/Winners, 2019 Philadelphia-area Oscar Winners/Nominations |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/25/19 4:10 am | updated: 02/25/19 4:10 am |
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| The 91st annual Academy Awards were presented on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, CA. There were a few Philadelphia-area actors, writers, and film makers who were up for Oscars. Jenkintown's Bradley Cooper (Germantown Academy) was nominated in many categories for the movie "A Star is Born" with Lady Gaga including Best Actor in a Leading Role and Best Picture. The duet song "Shallow" won for Music (Original Song). Cooper and Delaware native Will Fetters (Salesianum... Read More |
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Alvin Clay
