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| Man Charged 2 Murders at NJ House Party; 8 Minors Charged Field Arson; FDA Booster Shot Compromised |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/12/21 11:13 pm | updated: 08/12/21 11:13 pm |
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| A man has been charged with 2 murders in connection to a mass shooting at a house party in South Jersey in May. 21-year-old Zedekiah Holmes is charged with the murders of 30-year-old Kevin Elliott and 25-year-old Asia Hester. He is also charged with four counts of attempted murder. It happened around 11:50 p.m. Saturday, 5/22, on the 1000 block of East Commerce Street in Fairfield Township, near Bridgeton. There were over 100 people attending a birthday party at the home when the... Read More |
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| Made in America Fest to Require Masks and Vaccine (or Neg Test); New Eagles/Phillies Covid Protocols |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/12/21 4:15 pm | updated: 08/12/21 4:15 pm |
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| In response to the rising cases of coronavirus COVID-19 due to the delta variant, Roc Nation announced updated safety policies for the upcoming Made in America Festival. The two-day music festival will return to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for the 10th year this Labor Day Weekend, Saturday-Sunday, September 4-5. The City of Philadelphia announced that starting Thursday, 8/12, masks will be required for everyone at non-seated outdoor gatherings of 1,000 more regardless of vaccination... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Announces New Mask/Vaccine Mandates; DE School Masks; Excessive Heat Warning |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/11/21 3:01 pm | updated: 08/11/21 3:01 pm |
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Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole announced new coronavirus COVID-19 mitigation restrictions for city businesses and city workers on Wednesday, 8/11. Cases are rising again in the area due to the more contagious delta variant and a continued large unvaccinated population. The best way to fight the virus is to get vaccinated.
Starting at 12:01 a.m. August 12, masks will be required indoors at any business, restaurant, or... Read More |
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| Philadelphia to Announce New Restrictions; Wolf to Require Some Vaccines; Council to Vaccinate |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/10/21 10:46 pm | updated: 08/10/21 10:46 pm |
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| Philadelphia officials are expected to announce several new coronavirus COVID-19 mitigation restrictions on Wednesday morning, 8/11. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and the Health Commissioner will address vaccines and masking for city employees, local businesses, and large outdoor gatherings. Philadelphia and the surrounding area is listed as having either 'substantial' or 'high' virus transmission levels. The CDC recommends that masks be worn inside regardless of vaccination status for... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Folksong Society Cancels 2021 In-Person ‘Pocket Fest’ At Spring Mountain Aug 21-22 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/10/21 3:33 pm | updated: 08/10/21 3:33 pm |
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| The Philadelphia Folksong Society announces with great sadness the cancellation of the IN-PERSON portion of the 59 1/2 Pocket-Sized Philadelphia Folk Festival, and will present the Festival entirely online this Aug 21-22nd. PFS is going forward with the Online portion of the event to present extraordinary artists, both local and international, bringing them to you through our own online digital festival experience as we did in 2020. Later this week, PFS will be announcing more performers, such... Read More |
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| Philly Back-to-School Bus Tour; 3 Shot in Center City; NJ Counties' COVID Transmission Up |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/09/21 11:40 pm | updated: 08/09/21 11:40 pm |
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| The School District of Philadelphia began it's three week long 'Back-to-School Bus Tour' on Monday, 8/9. The tour will make 31 stops around the city between August 9 - 27 at rec centers, schools, ShopRites, parks, playgrounds, and churches. "We are traveling from neighborhood to neighborhood across the city of Philadelphia to engage the city and welcome back as many students and families as we can," says Superintendent Dr. William Hite. The "Tour will bring critical information and... Read More |
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| Michael Buble Postpones Several August Tour Dates Over Coronavirus Concerns Including Atlantic City |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/06/21 3:07 pm | updated: 08/06/21 3:07 pm |
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Michael Buble is postponing 10 of his US tour dates that were scheduled between August 13 and 28
Michael's concern over the rising number of Coronavirus infections that continue to sweep America led him to this decision.
"I do not want to put my fans at risk, nor my band and crew, by putting them in a situation that could possibly affect their health and therefore their friends and family. It is better for me to reschedule these shows to a time when all of us are... Read More |
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| Philadelphia Water Department Billing Problems; Ex-Penn State President Freed; Man Wanted for Fraud |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/05/21 11:08 pm | updated: 08/05/21 11:12 pm |
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| Thousands of Philadelphia Water Department customers have been hit with sky high water bills due to computer billing errors this week. The problem was originally thought to be localized to the Point Breeze neighborhood, but Water Department spokesman Brian Rademaekers said nearly 17,000 customers are affected across 19 ZIP codes. Some customers received bills in the tens of thousands of dollars when they are normally like $50. Many customers whose accounts are set up for autopay are... Read More |
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| Penn State Campuses Require Masks; NJ Schools to Require Masks; 80yo Killed by PECO Truck |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/05/21 10:21 pm | updated: 08/05/21 10:21 pm |
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| Penn State University announced on Wednesday, 8/5, that students, staff, and visitors at all if its campuses state-wide will be required to wear masks inside regardless of vaccination status. "As we continue to see daily increases in COVID-19 cases, particularly the delta variant, our current outlook warrants this protective step," President Eric Barron said in a written statement. You must wear masks in classrooms, meeting rooms, common areas of residence halls, and at any indoor... Read More |
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| Murder Charges in Christine Englehardt's Death; Golf/Social Shooter Charged; Man Captured in NJ |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 08/05/21 4:14 pm | updated: 08/05/21 4:14 pm |
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| Two North Carolina men accused of drugging and raping a Bucks County woman while on Spring Break in Miami are now charged with her murder. A grand jury in Miami-Dade County found the pair responsible for the fentanyl-induced death of 24-year-old Christine Englehardt of Richboro. 21-year-old Evoire Collier and 24-year-old Dorian Taylor have been behind bars since March charged with sexual battery, burglary, and theft. The grand jury report accused them of the "unlawful distribution of... Read More |
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