New Jersey Governor Chris Christie returned to Trenton on Tuesday to talk about plans for a state takeover of Atlantic City. First though, the presidential candidate apologized to Mayor Patrick Rosenello of North Wildwood, whom he called a 'crazy mayor' for comparing the recent snow storm to Sandy. Christie was joined at the podium by Senate President Stephen Sweeney and Atlantic City...
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If you rode the Philadelphia subway system on Sunday, January 10th you may have seen riders not wearing pants. Maybe you were one of them - taking part in No Pants Subway Rides. It's a growing international event that some people participated in this year on some SEPTA cars. It started in 2002 in New York for no purpose other than good clean fun. Participants act like they don't notice each...
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As the Philadelphia region continues to clean up from the weekend winter storm, SEPTA continues to work at getting all service back to normal. Here is an update of SEPTA service as of 5 a.m. Tuesday.
Bus: All SEPTA bus routes with the exception of the following are operating this morning: 3, 29, 33, 39, 47, 47M, 48, 57, 77, 88, 89, 94, 95, 128, 133, 139, J and K. Customers should...
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At a press conference this afternoon, Mayor Jim Kenney thanked Philadelphians for their patience as the snow cleanup is ongoing. He said that they hope to have all the streets plowed by end of day Wednesday, telling those on side streets that they are coming. Street parking will remain free tomorrow, Tuesday, at meters and kiosks but safety violations like parking in front of a fire...
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January 23/24 Playlist - Michael Tearson's Marconi Experiment - Van Morrison As Never Heard Before
1) "Astral Weeks (remastered)" by Van Morrison
2) "Madame George (alternate take)" by Van Morrison
3) "Moondance (remastered)" by Van Morrison
4) "Glad Tidings (alternate take)" by Van Morrison
5) "These Dreams of You (alternate take)" by Van Morrison
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Chairman Sean Logan, issued an apology to the stranded motorists during the blizzard. Traffic is back to normal after a gruesome travel experience for many during the snowstorm. About 500 vehicles got stuck on a long stretch of the turnpike in Somerset and Bedford counties starting Friday night. Buses carrying Temple's Women's Gymnastics team and Duquesne...
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SEPTA is working on getting things rolling again following this weekend's massive snowstorm. Riders are still dealing with residual delays on their bus, trolley and rail lines. Below is an update of SEPTA service as of 4 a.m. Monday morning.
• Bus: Routes 1, 4, 6, 9, 14, 15B, 16, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 37, 42, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 59, 60, 64, 66, 70, 73, 78, 79, 80, 84, 93, 96,...
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The Blizzard of 2016 was one for the record books. The official number at the Philadelphia International Airport was 22.4 inches, making this the 4th largest snowfall in Philadelphia history. The two feet of snow around the region calls for a lot of shoveling, plowing, and snow blowing. Down the shore many towns are dealing with historic flooding and beach erosion that may rival Hurricane Sandy's...
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A Blizzard Warning will now go into effect from Friday at 7 p.m. to Sunday at 10 a.m. The storm is coming in earlier and the National Weather Service has increased the expected snow totals in our area to 18-24". Philadelphia has declared a snow emergency starting at 9pm Friday night. All cars must be cleared from snow emergency routes by that time or they will be towed. SEPTA will shutdown...
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Rock legend Billy Joel is returning to Philly this summer, with a concert July 9 at Citizen's Bank Park. Joel will become the first artist ever to play the Phillies' ballpark three years in a row. This will be the fifth time that legendary artist Billy Joel will take to the stage at the home of the Phillies with the distinct honor of performing at Citizens Bank Park more often than any other...
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