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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/18/13 7:29 am | updated: 06/18/13 7:29 am |
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A man was shot and killed this morning in the Fairhill section of Philadelphia. Apparently the man was walking to work about 5 am on the 2800 block of Lawrence Street. Chief Inspector Scott Small says at least eight shots were fired from close range from a semi-automatic handgun. Police are questioning witnesses and reviewing surveillance camera video to lead them to the shooter.
Four union members started a hunger strike yesterday in front of Governor Corbett’s Philadelphia... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/17/13 8:02 am | updated: 06/17/13 8:02 am |
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The SS United States has been sitting empty on the Delaware River for the last 20 years and is in danger of being sold for scrap. During its years of operation, the SS United States carried more than 1 million passengers between 1952 and 1969. Supporters have convinced the PECO Building and Cira Center to light up with graphics and messages over the next 3 days to increase awareness and support. For info go to SaveTheUnitedStates.org (photo - Akira Suwa)
FEMA has released... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/14/13 8:25 am | updated: 06/14/13 8:25 am |
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| The L & I inspector who killed himself after the deadly building collapse left a video message blaming himself for the disaster. NBC10 obtained the message by 52 year old Ronald Wagenhoffer recorded just before he shot himself in the chest. He says, "It was my fault. I should have looked at those guys working and I didn’t. When I saw, it was too late. I should have parked my truck and went over there but I didn’t. I’m sorry." Wagenhoffer leaves behind a wife and a son.Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/13/13 7:55 am | updated: 06/13/13 5:26 pm |
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NASCAR driver Jason Leffler has died after a crash during a Sprint Car race at Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro New Jersey last night. The 37 year old Leffler, nicknamed “LefTurn” a two time NASCAR winner, died in a heat race at the dirt car event. Lefler lost his NASCAR ride and had been racing dirt cars most of this year.
The L & I inspector who visited the demolition site prior to the collapse has taken his own life. Authorities say 50 year old Ronald Wagenhoffer... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/12/13 5:54 am | updated: 06/12/13 5:54 am |
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A child is dead after a fall from a window in West Philadelphia yesterday. It happened at an apartment complex in the Powelton section. A 22 month old boy was playing with his 3 year old sister while their mother was in another room. After the fall from the fifth story window, the child was rushed to Children’s Hospital and later pronounced dead.
Philadelphia City Council and Mayor Michael Nutter’s office have agreed to install video cameras at 150 recreation centers and... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/11/13 6:43 am | updated: 06/11/13 6:43 am |
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The home of Griffin Campbell was searched by detectives yesterday and came away with a box of evidence. Campbell is the contractor in charge of the demolition of the collapsed building in Philadelphia. His attorney says Campbell has never had an accident on a demolition job site, the excavating equipment was to be used for clean-up, not demolition, and that OSHA, the City and the Salvation Army inspected the site during demolition.
Last night’s storms caused a lot of damage... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/10/13 8:14 am | updated: 06/10/13 8:14 am |
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Lightning at Merion Golf Course interrupted Tiger Woods' scheduled 6:45 tee time this morning. This is the first official day of practice rounds for the U.S. Open in Haverford Township. The event is expected to draw more than 25,000 spectators a day.
Since the adoption of the Doomsday budget last week more than 3800 layoff notices have been sent to Philadelphia School District employees. The move is an effort to fill the $300 million gap in the budget. School administrators... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/07/13 7:52 am | updated: 06/07/13 7:52 am |
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Merchandise for the 2013 U.S. Open is now available at the on-site only store. The 24,000 square foot Merchandise Pavilion is at Merion Golf Course adjacent to the 16th tee. The Merch Pavilion is open to the public Thursday through Sunday before practice rounds begin when a ticket will be required to get onto the grounds.
In the wake of the building collapse in Center City this week, the Department of Licenses and Inspections is performing inspections on several private... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/06/13 7:48 am | updated: 06/06/13 7:48 am |
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The death toll is six in the Philadelphia building collapse. That was the word from Mayor Michael yesterday after the Salvation Army Thrift Shop building at 22nd and Market collapsed without warning. One man and five women were killed. Fourteen survivors have been pulled from the rubble. The investigation into the cause of the collapse is continuing.
Could the collapse have been avoided? Fingers are being pointed at the Griffin Campbell Construction which was demolishing the... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/05/13 8:19 am | updated: 06/05/13 8:19 am |
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Missing since April, Collingdale mom Melissa Ortiz-Rodriguez is the focus of an intensifying search. She wanted a divorce from her estranged husband, Jose Rodriguez and was planning a trip to Newark to visit friends on April 19th by bus. She never arrived, never reported for work at her new job and failed to pick up her children from school four days later. Police will be canvasing the neighborhood for clues.
Philadelphia Police have a person of interest in custody in... Read More |
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