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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/27/12 3:45 am | updated: 04/27/12 3:45 am |
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48 SEPTA workers are overnight millionaires. They hit the Powerball jackpot yesterday. They work in various departments at SEPTA headquarters and prefer to remain anonymous for now. Each will receive about $2 million from the payout.
The Occupy Philly protesters arrested after their eviction from City Hall property have been acquitted of all charges. Municipal Judge Karen Simmons says prosecutors didn’t meet legal thresholds to show disorderly conduct, conspiracy or... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/26/12 4:24 am | updated: 04/26/12 4:24 am |
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The Mayfair Tire slasher has been arrested. David Toledo, the man who claimed to be on the Town Watch force, and who himself had his tires slashed, apparently did it all himself. Police say Toledo has a history of being a trouble maker and now is accused of slashing tires on 55 cars.
The Cherry Hill School District is investigating claims that teachers bullied students with autism. The student’s father wired his son with a recorder and captured teachers loudly screaming at... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/25/12 4:00 am | updated: 04/25/12 4:00 am |
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The Teachers Union is not responding positively to the Philadelphia School District's plan to close 64 public schools over the next 5 years. According the District Chief Recovery Officer, Tom Knudsen, the closures will quickly save the city $33 million and a billion dollars in the long run.
Parents need to be aware of a dangerous trend emerging thanks to a You Tube video. Fox 29 reports that videos show teens drinking hand sanitizer to get a buzz. Hand sanitizer contains over... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/24/12 4:17 am | updated: 04/24/12 4:17 am |
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The Philadelphia School District is making major budget cuts. Forty schools will be closed by next year. The cuts are part of a 5 year plan to save money and eliminate the underperforming schools.
Two New Jersey State Troopers have been suspended for participating in Death Races on the Garden State Parkway. Owners of expensive sports cars cover their license plates and race on the public roadway. The veteran Troopers, Nadir Nassry and Joseph Ventrella allegedly lead the... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/23/12 4:10 am | updated: 04/23/12 4:10 am |
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A rainy Sunday is creating a problematic Monday across Philadelphia. Flooded streams and overloaded storm sewers puddled streets backing up traffic. High winds brought trees down interrupting power. And of course, many basements are under water. Over 2 inches of rain fell here, but this is nothing compared to what is on tap for western Pennsylvania today - a foot of snow.
Philadelphia restaurants are hosting the 22nd annual Dining Out For Life this Thursday April 26th to... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/22/12 5:30 am | updated: 04/22/12 5:32 am |
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Today is Earth Day 2012, the 42nd Earth Day dedicated to preserving the environment. Earth Day is designed to promote a sustainable future for Earth through responsible use of the planet's resources. Earth Day also promotes the proper re-use, or recycling through proper channels.
In Philadelphia, the Phillies “Red Goes Green” campaign encourages people to show the planet some love. The Phillies hosted an electronics recycling event on Saturday at Citizen’s Bank Park. ... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/20/12 3:35 am | updated: 04/20/12 3:35 am |
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The Flyers head into Pittsburg tonight to close out the series in game 5 with the Penguins. Head Coach Peter Laviolette says Ilya Bryzgalov will be in the net as the Flyers try to bounce back from the 10-3 loss in game 4. Defenseman Nick Grossman is injured and will not play.
Penn State has made a payment to the estate of former football coach Joe Paterno in the amount of $6.7 million. The Board of Trustees had fired Paterno but decided to honor the payment terms of... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/19/12 11:35 am | updated: 04/19/12 11:35 am |
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Levon Helm of The Band died Thursday after losing a battle with throat cancer. He was 71. "Levon Helm passed peacefully this afternoon," his family said in a statement. "He was surrounded by
family, friends and bandmates and will be remembered by all he touched as a brilliant musician and a beautiful soul."
At his bedside in the final days was longtime Band member, Robbie Robertson. Just last weekend, Robertson wished Levon Helm well at the 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/19/12 11:27 am | updated: 04/19/12 11:27 am |
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Levon Helm of The Band died Thursday after losing a battle with throat cancer. He was 71. "Levon Helm passed peacefully this afternoon," his family said in a statement. "He was surrounded by
family, friends and bandmates and will be remembered by all he touched as a brilliant musician and a beautiful soul."
At his bedside in the final days was longtime Band member, Robbie Robertson. Just last weekend, Robertson wished Levon Helm well at the 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of... Read More |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/19/12 4:23 am | updated: 04/19/12 4:23 am |
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Dick Clark passed away yesterday of a massive heart attack. Early in his career, Dick Clark was a disc jockey on Philadelphia radio station WFIL and skyrocketed to stardom when he became the full time host of the Philadelphia based TV show Bandstand in 1952. The music that Dick Clark is most remembered for are the pop hits of the 50's and 60's. You can hear that great music 24/7 on iRadioPhilly's oldies radio station, Bandstand.
There is a warning out today to beware of a new... Read More |
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