Each August as the Earth's annual orbit takes it through the remains of the comet Swift-Tuttle, we are treated to a dramatic show of meteors streaking through the sky called the Perseids. Named because they seem to radiate from the constellation Perseus, this meteor shower will peak tonight August 13th and through the weekend.

It is not uncommon to see up to 40-60 meteors an hour...

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Two men were arrested early this morning breaking into the home of murder victim Connie McClain-Murray in Northeast Philadelphia. It happened at 2:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Murray home on the 2800 block of Tolbut Street in the Holme Circle neighborhood. A witness saw the two men trying to pry open a door and called 911. Police arrived in time to catch them before they got into the house or...

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Revel Casino, once hoped to be the savior of Atlantic City, will close in September after just 2 years. The $2.4 billion casino will sit vacant after the summer when 3,100 people lose their jobs. Revel has been unable to find a buyer to pay even pennies on the dollar for the sleek new gambling hall, underscoring the oversaturated market conditions on the east coast.

Sadness is...

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ALBUMS

The Beatles---Help!---1965
King Curtis---Everybody's Talkin'---1970
Lynyrd Skynyrd---Pronounced, Leh-nerd Skin-nerd---1973
Chicago---Chicago 13---1979
Don Henley---I Can't Stand Still---1982
Twisted Sister---Love Os For Suckers---1987
Pixies---Bossanova---1990
Duran Duran---Liberty---1990
Curtis Mayfield---The Reture Of...

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Police are searching for a driver who fled the scene after striking a teen on a bike in Oxford Circle Tuesday night. The teen was riding his bike when he was struck by a vehicle. The driver then drove away from the scene. The teen was taken to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children with a leg injury. Police say they are are searching for a charcoal-colored Nissan Pathfinder that fled...

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A $25,750 reward is now being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction of those responsible in a drive-by shooting at a Gloucester County, New Jersey Police station early this morning. The incident happened around 4:05 a.m. on Tuesday at the West Deptford Police Department building in Thorofare, NJ. Surveillance cameras mounted on the building show a small dark-colored...

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The 53rd Annual Philadelphia Folk Festival is happening this weekend, August 15-17 at Old Poole Farm near Schwenksville, PA. The festival is the longest running festival of its kind in the country. Join thousands of people along the hillside to experience the sounds of folk music as you enjoy the scenic pastoral landscape.

Five stages will be playing simultaneously with artists...

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ALBUMS

Aretha Franklin---Laughing On The Outside---1963
The Kinks---The Kinks Greatest Hits!---1966
Big Brother & The Holding Company---Big Brother & The Holding Company---1967
Roberta Flack---Chapter Two---1970
Luther Vandross---Never Too Much---1981
Bob Dylan---Shot Of Love---1981
Queensryche---Queensryche---1983
Neil Young---Old...

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Fans of comic genius Robin Williams are remembering his body of work today. Williams was found dead yesterday of an apparent suicide. Robin Williams had been battling severe depression. In addition to his comedy and dramatic work in films past, there are 4 more movies featuring Robin Williams that are set to be released over the next two years.

There was another home intrusion...

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Oscar winning actor Robin Williams was found dead of an apparent suicide in his home Monday. CBS released this statement: "Our world has lost a comic genius, a gifted actor and a beautiful man. We will remember Robin Williams as one of the unique talents of his time who was loved by many, but also as a kind, caring soul, who treated his colleagues and co-workers with great affection and...

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