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...

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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...

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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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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...

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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...

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February 23/24 Playlist - Michael Tearson's ATTIC - DMCA Compliant Procol Harum Hour - See Procol Harum at the Scottish Rite Auditorium on March 3rd.

1) "Shine On Brightly (Live 1975)" by Procol Harum
2) "Homburg" by Procol Harum with Danish National Concert Orchestra & Choir
3) "Nothing But the Truth" by Gary Brooker Ensemble
4) "The Long Goodbye" by Gray...

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February 23/24 - Playlist - Michael Tearson's Marconi Experiment - Take Heart 3

1) "Heart Like a Wheel" by Kate & Anna McGarrigle
2) "Fearless Heart" by Steve Earle
3) "Heart Upon Demand" by John Gorka
4) "Blue Heart" by Eric Andersen
5) "The Way We Mend a Broken Heart" by Rosanne Cash
6) "Oh My Heart" by Kate & Anna McGarrigle
7) "Icy Blue...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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