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| Fifth Beatle, Martin Dies; Lits Building to Return; Delco EMT Charged Sexting Minor |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/09/16 8:32 am | updated: 03/09/16 8:32 am |
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| George Martin, the Beatles' producer, often referred to as the fifth Beatle has died. Martin quietly guided the band's transformation from rowdy club act to musical and cultural revolutionaries. In a career that spanned seven decades he was an inspiration to many and is recognized globally as one of music's most creative talents. Sir George Martin died peacefully at home. He was 90. Beatles drummer Ringo Starr tweeted: "God bless George Martin peace and love to Judy and his family love... Read More |
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| Eagles Trades; NJ Trooper Hit by Car Dies ; AC/DC Cancels Tour Dates |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/08/16 8:47 am | updated: 03/08/16 8:47 am |
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Chipping away at the Eagles lineup. Howie Roseman is actively undoing what Chip Kelly did with big names and big salary player personnel. Running back DeMarco Murray has been traded to the Tennessee Titans. Safety Byron Maxwell and linebacker Kiko Alonso have been dealt to the Miami Dolphins. The Eagles appear to be clearing cap space and accumulating draft picks for rebuilding.
A New Jersey State Trooper has died after he was struck by a vehicle in West Deptford New Jersey... Read More |
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| Peyton Manning to Retire a Champion; City Pension Buyout Plan; Fast Food Shooting |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/07/16 9:27 am | updated: 03/07/16 9:27 am |
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Peyton Manning has decided to retire a champion. After 18 seasons in the NFL and a month after his Super Bowl 50 victory, Manning will announce in a 1:00 press conference today that he will pass on a 19th season and $19 million in salary. Manning will retire as the only quarterback in NFL history to win the Super Bowl with 2 different franchises - the Denver Broncos and the Indianapolis Colts.
City Controller Alan Butkovitz has the solution for Philadelphia's underfunded... Read More |
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| Kristina Brown Autopsy; Strothers Brothers Jersey Scam; Philadelphia Flower Show Opening |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/04/16 9:22 am | updated: 03/04/16 9:22 am |
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| In advance of the full autopsy, the medical examiner says that Bobbi Kristina Brown's face being immersed in water, along with drug intoxication, led to her death last year. The 22-year-old daughter of singers Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown was found face-down and unresponsive in a bathtub in her suburban Atlanta townhome Jan. 31, 2015, and died in hospice care July 26. The medical examiner's office said it reviewed medical records, investigative files and other documents to determine how... Read More |
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| Drexel Expansion; Kenney's First Budget; Friday Morning Snow Advisory |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/03/16 10:56 am | updated: 03/03/16 10:56 am |
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| Drexel University president John Fry announced plans for the campus to expand into an adjacent neighborhood of innovative businesses, bustling retail, manicured parks, and soaring residential towers. The 125-year-old school is teaming with developer Brandywine Realty Trust to transform an expanse of parking lots and industrial buildings between its campus and 30th Street Station into a dense new addition to Philadelphia's University City district of educational, medical, and research... Read More |
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| Christie's Face Speaks Volumes; Officer Assaulted and Hospitalized; Johnstown Priest Convicted |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/02/16 9:01 am | updated: 03/02/16 9:01 am |
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Super Tuesday belonged to Donald Trump on the Republican side. But the buzz on social media was New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's facial expressions as he listened to Trump address the crowd. Comments on Facebook and Twitter said Christie looked regretful, concerned and like he was being held hostage.
A Philadelphia Police officer is recovering, after being punched overnight. Officers were called to the Park Waverly Apartments in East Oak Lane for a report of a person with... Read More |
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| Hugg Hous Needs Saving; Demonstration at La Salle; Soda Tax for Pre-K |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 03/01/16 9:27 am | updated: 03/01/16 9:27 am |
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| History lovers are fighting to save a Bellmawr landmark that endured the American Revolution. However it may not survive the reconstruction of I-295 and Route 42. The Hugg-Harrison-Glover House, built in 1764 on farmland that has long been part of St. Mary's Cemetery, could be torn down this year in the second phase of the $900 million "Direct Connection" project. The "Save the Hugg House!" group hopes to rally public support for moving the structure - now perched on a precipice above the... Read More |
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| Oscar for Leo, Not for Sly; Mayor Kenney to Gun Violence Meeting; City Truck Sprays Hydraulic Fluid |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/29/16 9:15 am | updated: 02/29/16 9:15 am |
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| At the Academy Awards last night, Leonardo DiCaprio took home the Best Actor Oscar for his role in The Revenant. Best Picture went to Spotlight. But the most trophies - six - went to the gloriously crazy Mad Max: Fury Road. The ceremony's host, Chris Rock, called this year's ceremony "the White People's Choice Awards." He also ripped the highly paid African American celebrities who opted to boycott the event. In the evening's biggest disappointment, Sylvester Stallone did NOT win Best... Read More |
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| Neshaminy Lockdown Lifted; Giant Food Recall; Schuylkill River Trail Expansion |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/26/16 8:14 am | updated: 02/26/16 8:14 am |
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A lockdown was lifted this morning at a Bucks County High School, and classes are on as normal today. Neshaminy High School went on lockdown last night after a man barricaded himself inside his home near the school. It happened after classes let out for the day Thursday, and the remaining students were picked up by their parents. One person was taken into custody on the 800 block of Granite Avenue around 10:00 pm Thursday night.
Swing with us at the Martini Lounge Radio... Read More |
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| Possible PA Tornado; Vetri Workers Dumped; PA Voters Do Not Like Presidential Frontrunners |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/25/16 8:36 am | updated: 02/25/16 8:36 am |
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| Utility crews in central and eastern Pennsylvania are working to restore electricity after strong storms moved across the state and possibly caused a tornado. There are 19,707 homes and businesses without power Thursday morning. PECO says most of its 10,154 outages are in Bucks County. PPL has 7,120 outages and First Energy says 2,433 customers are without service, mainly in York County. The National Weather Service plans to send a storm survey team to Lancaster County on Thursday to... Read More |
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Tom Kelly
