The Wordsworth Academy in the Wynnefield section of Philadelphia announced Monday that it is now shutting down its Residential Treatment Program after a teen died when he got into an altercation with staff members. The incident took place on Thursday October 13th. The faculty started searching the teen's room which led to an altercation between staff members and the teen. Police stated...

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Police are investigating four violent incidents that happened off of Temple University's campus that involved a large group of teens. Investigators say that the incidents began when a message was sent out to the group of teens to meet at Temple's Pearl Theater. From there they split up into smaller groups, that's when they started causing trouble. One of the incidents was a robbery that...

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October 22/23 - Michael Tearson's ATTIC - Chords of Fame

1) "Swing on a Star" by Dave Van Ronk & The Hudson Dusters
2) "Alcohol & Pills" by Fred Eaglesmith
3) "Get It While You Can" by Howard Tate
4) "Chords of Fame" by Phil Ochs
5) "Friend" by Roger McGuinn
6) "Blind Willie McTell" by The Band
7) "Someone to Watch Over Me" by Chet Baker

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October 22/23 Playlist - Michael Tearson's Marconi Experiment - Halloween Part 2

1) "Tam Lin" by Fairport Convention
2) "King of the Rumbling Spires" by T. Rex
3) "Creature from the Black Lagoon" by Dave Edmunds
4) "King Kong" by Kinks
5) "Alison Gross" by Steeleye Span
6) "Wolf of Velvet Fortune" by Beau Brummels
7) "The Slitheree Dee" by...

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Former Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane was sentenced today to 10 to 23 months in jail with 8 years probation. Witnesses for both the prosecution and the defense testified Monday at the courthouse in Norristown, Montgomery County. Kane tearfully asked for leniency, hoping to receive probation or house arrest so she could take care of her two sons ages 14 and 15. She argued loss of her...

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The north side stone staircase leading to the entrance of the iconic Union League in Philadelphia was heavily damaged overnight by a vandal. Surveillance tapes show a man tugging at the brass hand rail at around 3 a.m. When he pulled the railing free, the rest of the curved stone railing came crumbling down. The man then stole the brass and walked south on Broad Street before disappearing...

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A car crash that turned into a fiery blaze occurred in West Philadelphia on Sunday morning. The crash happened at 6:45 a.m. at the intersection of 53rd and Chestnut Street. Police say that a car was traveling down Chestnut street when it collided with another car causing it to crash into a utility pole. The car then caught fire, consuming the car and the entire pole. The fire then spread...

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The childhood home of Philadelphia's own Oscar-winning, real-life, Hollywood princess Grace Kelly was sold last month. Prince Albert of Monaco confirmed today to People magazine that he was the one who bought his mother's East Falls home to keep it in the royal family. The 3-story brick Colonial style home at 3901 Henry Ave. was built by his grandfather, John B. Kelly Sr., around 1935....

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iradiophilly launches Halloween Music Radio Station; Listen to the perfect Halloween playlist in Philly!

Just in time for Halloween parties at home, at work, out on the town, or while the kids are trick-or-treating at your door, iRadioPhilly is launching it's annual Halloween music radio station featuring Philadelphia's favorite Halloween party classics.

This...

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The union that represents Pennsylvania professors from 14 different PA Universities has now ended their strike after 3 days. The teachers have now reached a tentative contract agreement that met the demands of the union for their salaries and benefits. Teachers and other staff walked out on Wednesday after their union turned down a contract from the universities. The strike that involved...

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