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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/06/12 9:38 am | updated: 06/06/12 9:38 am |
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Archbishop Charles Chaput estimates that the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has spent more than $11 million on the ongoing clergy abuse crisis and that does not include the trial of Monsignor William Lynn. Chaput stressed that the money to pay the bills will come from the sale of excess property owned by the archdiocese.
It’s getting ugly in the Neshaminy School Distrct over the teacher strike. Angry parents and students are throwing things and heckling striking teachers on the... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/05/12 9:50 am | updated: 06/05/12 9:50 am |
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A pedestrian was struck and killed by an Amtrak Express train this morning near the Holmesburg train station. SEPTA has resumed operation of the Trenton Regional line but Amtrak is operating at reduced speeds between Philadelphia and New York. The victim has not been identified.
Philadelphia Police shot a man who opened fire on them early this morning near the Temple campus. Temple campus police heard a car crash around 2 am and then gunfire. They called for backup from... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/04/12 8:57 am | updated: 06/04/12 8:57 am |
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Teachers in Neshaminy School District are on strike for the second time this school year. The strike can only last 10 days so the school year can’t extend beyond June 30th. However, seniors were scheduled to start exams today. They will be exempt from finals because of the strike and graduate on schedule.
Jury deliberations resume today in the landmark clergy abuse trial. The jury deliberated for a few hours on Friday then submitted a list of requests to the judge including... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/03/12 12:47 pm | updated: 06/03/12 12:52 pm |
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iRadioPhilly's Paul Kelly reports that it's a Damn Good Day to be at the Haverford Heritage Festival. Actually the band formerly known as Damn Good Day, now The Eclectics (pictured) started the live music to get the day going the right way.
The sixth annual Haverford Heritage Festival is a musical and historical celebration for the whole family. Along beautiful tree lined Karakung Drive in Havertown, the Heritage Festival is FREE and features live music on two stages, tours of... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/02/12 12:57 pm | updated: 06/02/12 1:06 pm |
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The 24 hour relay is underway! iRadioPhilly is a proud supporter of the American Cancer Society's Haverford Township Relay For Life. The Relay celebrates the lives of people who have battled cancer, remembers loved ones lost, and raises money to fight back. The 24 hour Relay walk started at noon today and walkers continue through noon Sunday. The walk is going on now at the Haverford Reserve on Darby Road in Haverford Township.
The Relay was officially kicked off by PA State... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 06/01/12 10:28 am | updated: 06/01/12 10:28 am |
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Philadelphia's outdoor feeding ban goes into effect today. The ban outlaws feedings of large numbers of homeless people on City parkland. Affected by the ban are popular tourist areas Love Park and Ben Franklin Parkway.
Amid shouting protests from teachers, the School Reform Commission approved a $2.5 billion school budget. Protesters believe the tighter budget shortchanges students. Supporters call it the first step in making schools fiscally sustainable.
Tire... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/31/12 8:12 am | updated: 05/31/12 8:12 am |
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Philadelphia police are looking for a man who flipped a stolen SUV, fled on foot, got tasered by an officer, then stole another car and escaped. It happened early this morning in Spring Garden after police ran the tags on the SUV and tried to pull it over. After the driver was tased, he stole the car of someone who pulled over to help.
This morning a 52 year old Septa employee was shot three times in the head, neck and arm on his way to work. The shooting happened in Southwest... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/30/12 9:40 am | updated: 05/30/12 9:40 am |
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A water leak at Center City One condos on the 1300 block of Spruce Street in Philadelphia forced more than 200 people to be evacuated. A standpipe broke on the 28th floor and also caused a gas leak. No word yet on how long repairs will take.
Penn State president Rodney Erickson is confident that the school will emerge stronger after the Jerry Sandusky trial. Jury selection begins next week. Despite all the distraction, Penn State has set a record for student applications and... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/29/12 12:25 pm | updated: 05/29/12 12:25 pm |
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Two people have surrendered to police in connection with the accidental shooting of 12 year old Tahtiana Diggs in Darby yesterday. She was shot in the hip when an argument between neighbors erupted into gunfire. Joshua Singleton and Lynette Crawford are being held and a third person is being sought.
Chicken Jerky dog treats from China are believed to be linked to sickness and death of 1,000 dogs in the US in the last year. Federal health officials are urging caution while the... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 05/25/12 8:58 am | updated: 05/25/12 8:58 am |
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is upset the Philadelphia Daily News headline calling Atlantic City a "Tourist Death Trap." The headline refers to the murder this week of a mother and daughter from Canada. Christie says no matter how much security is in place, random acts of violence happen.
iRadioPhilly will be reporting live from the Sundrop Music Festival this Memorial Day Weekend at The Fire at 4th and Girard in Northern Liberties. 30 bands Friday night through Sunday... Read More |
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