Music fans around the world are mourning the loss of singer David Bowie who died Sunday just after his 69th birthday and releasing a new album. David Bowie had many connections to Philadelphia. His first live album was recorded at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby in July 1974 during the Diamond Dogs tour. Bowie also recorded his "Young Americans" album at Sigma Sound Studios. David Bowie's...
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Music icon David Bowie, whose illustrious career lasted five decades with hits like "Fame," "Heroes" and "Let's Dance," died Sunday at the age of 69. Bowie's website, davidbowie.com, says the innovative singer, songwriter and actor "died peacefully today surrounded by his family after a courageous 18 month battle with cancer. While many of you will share in this loss, we ask that you respect the...
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Singer/actor David Bowie has passed away at the age of 69 after an 18 month private battle with cancer. His death was confirmed by a spokesman and Bowie's son Duncan early Monday morning. Bowie's 25th and latest album Blackstar was released just last week to critical aclaim. His decade spanning career started in the 1960's reaching it's heights in the 70's and 80's. Bowie's ability to...
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Sylvester Stallone won the Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his work in the latest of the Rocky franchise, Creed. Stallone received a standing ovation from the crowd as he made his way to the podium. This was the first time since the original movie in 1976 that he has been nominated for a Golden Globe. That time was for Best Actor. He lost to Peter...
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Philadelphia Police continue to be on alert after receiving a tip following last week's ambush shooting of Officer Jesse Hartnett. On Saturday night, police received an anonymous tip that 30-year-old Edward Archer belonged to a group of radicalized men that may still be targeting law enforcement. A woman approached a police officer in Center City and told him that Archer is one of a group of four...
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The suspect who ambushed and shot a Philadelphia police officer on Thursday night was arraigned in court on Saturday. 30-year-old Edward Archer of Yeadon was charged with eight charges including attempted murder, aggravated assault and assault of a law enforcement officer. He is being held without bail. Archer attacked 33-year-old Officer Jesse Harnett as he sat in his marked police...
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33-year-old Philadelphia Police officer Jesse Hartnett was shot 3 times in the left arm while sitting in his patrol car at 60th and Spruce Street in West Philadelphia around 11:30 p.m. Thursday night. (see video below) 30-year-old Edward Archer of Yeadon ambushed the officer, firing 11 shots from a 9mm hand gun up to point blank range. Officer Hartnett was able to exit his vehicle, give chase to...
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The suspect in last night's ambush shooting of a Philadelphia Police officer in West Philadelphia has confessed to the crime. 30-year-old Edward Archer of Yeadon attacked 33-year-old Officer Jesse Hartnett while he was sitting in his patrol car at 60th and Spruce Streets around 11:30 p.m. Thursday. Archer told police that he had pledged allegiance to the Islamic State and ISIS and that he...
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To celebrate 2016 Slack's Hoagie Shack wants to buy you a sandwich. Not just any sandwich - a FREE Slack's mini Buffalo Chicken Cheese Steak. That's right! FREE.
Just walk into any Slack's Hoagie Shack (locations here and below) and get a FREE Mini Buffalo Chicken Cheese Steak.
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A pregnant mother and her young child died in a row house fire in Philadelphia. The fire broke out around 4 a.m. Friday on North 4th Street. Authorities say the mother went back into the home in an attempt to save her two-year-old child. The victims were found on the second floor, where the mother was found cradling her child. Family members on scene have identified the mother and son as...
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