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| One NJ Forest Fire Contained, Summer Infant Battery Recall, Collingdale Luring Reported |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 04/25/14 1:11 am | updated: 04/25/14 1:11 am |
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A forest fire in New Jersey has forced evacuations in the area. The forest fire started at about 11:42 a.m. on the border of Beachwood and Berkeley Township in Ocean County. The fire is reportedly near at least 40 homes. In total, 621 homes were evacuated. Strong winds are being blamed for causing the fire to spread and officials say this is a class 5 fire, the most dangerous type, and is 80% contained.
UPDATE: 11:49 pm The Ocean County fire is now 100 percent contained and... Read More |
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| Man Shot in SUV Just Off Widener's Campus; Forest Fire's Prompt Evacuations in NJ |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/24/14 7:54 pm | updated: 04/24/14 7:54 pm |
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| Widener University in Delaware County was placed on alert this morning after a male shooting victim died just off campus. The alert was sent of just after 11 am by text and email warning employees and students to stay inside. The victim was shot inside his SUV at 12th Street and Melrose in Chester, PA. He continued to drive up Melrose to 14th street where he collapsed out of the vehicle. He died a short time later. The victim was not a student at Widener. The lockdown was lifted at... Read More |
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| Record Store Day At Vinyl Revival, Saturday April 19th |
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 by: JoeS - Springfield, PA
started: 04/24/14 10:23 am | updated: 04/24/14 4:57 pm |
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| Record Store Day at Vinyl Revival was a day-long celebration of all things music. I was there for about 4 fun-filled hours. I was lucky enough to be able to buy most of the records I wanted. I bought 7-inch recordings by Ray LaMontagne "Supernova" and Ronnie Spector And The 'E' Street Band "Say Goodbye To Hollywood"/"Baby Please Don't Go." I also acquired Little Games by the Yardbirds. The cover of the Yardbirds album is a true tribute to 60's art work, sort of wild and cartoonish! I... Read More |
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| ROCK REMEMBERS ALBUMS AND BIRTHDAYS APRIL 24TH |
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by: JoeS - Springfield, PA
started: 04/24/14 11:16 am | updated: 04/24/14 11:16 am |
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ALBUMS
David Bowie---Diamond Dogs---1974
Cameo---Cameosis---1980
World Party---Goodbye Jumbo---1990
Helloween---Better Than Raw---1998
Jessica Simpson---Sweet Kisses---2000
The Bee Gees---This Is Where I Come In---2001
Lou Reed---Hudson River Wind Meditations---2007
Patti Smith---Twelve---2007
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George Tomsco---1940---The Fireballs
Barbra Streisand---1942
Glen Dale---1943---The... Read More |
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| Busker Sues For Right to Play, NJ Wildfire, Texting While Driving Citations Down |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/24/14 10:46 am | updated: 04/24/14 10:46 am |
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| A 72 year old classically trained street musician has filed a civil lawsuit against the Reading Terminal market, the Pennsylvania Convention Center and at least two Philly cops. You may have seen Felix Wilkins, a busker, playing his Yamaha silver head flute at the Reading Terminal at 12th and Filbert. On January 19th security guards and police physically removed him from the area. However, Wilkins who carries a copy of the city’s public music ordinance, claims he has a right to be... Read More |
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| New Joe Paterno Statue, Police Shoot Unarmed Pizza Deliveryman, Eagles 2014 Schedule Announced |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 04/24/14 2:03 am | updated: 04/24/14 2:03 am |
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Two years after Penn State ripped down a statue of the late Joe Paterno, a group is working to commission a new one — with a fundraising campaign beginning this summer and a renowned Montgomery County sculptor tapped to create it. The group of State College residents pushing for the new sculpture want to put it across the street from campus. Glenside artist Zenos Frudakis is designing this Paterno in bronze on a bench. Penn State says it’s not involved in the plan.
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| Havertown Doctor Marijuana Bust; Penn State Alumni Paterno Statue; Frankford Torresdale Opens |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/23/14 9:32 pm | updated: 04/23/14 9:32 pm |
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| Police in Havertown raided the home of a local ophthalmologist on Wednesday and arrested the doctor and his daughter for growing and selling marijuana from the residence. 58-year-old Dr. Paul Ezell and his 23-year-old daughter Victoria have been charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession with the intent to sell a controlled substance, as well as criminal conspiracy. Police acted on a tip they received a month ago that Ezell was selling marijuana to patients.... Read More |
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| We Need to Talk Podcast Celebrates Creative Philadelphia |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/23/14 7:15 pm | updated: 04/23/14 7:15 pm |
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Philadelphia has a new podcast showcasing interesting personalities around town. Hosts Levi Landis & Zach Stock mine their own storied past and scout out conversations with creative renegades in Philly and beyond.
We Need To Talk is a new Philadelphia-based podcast showcasing interviews with creative personalities. In an era of increasing availability of podcast programs for listeners, We Need To Talk's unique blend of unzipped spontaneity and crafted content stands above the... Read More |
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| ROCK REMEMBERS ALBUMS AND BIRTHDAYS APRIL 23RD |
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by: JoeS - Springfield, PA
started: 04/23/14 11:05 am | updated: 04/23/14 11:05 am |
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ALBUMS
Joe Cocker---With A Little Help From My Friends---1969
The Rolling Stones---Sticky Fingers---1971
Stephen Stills & Manassas---Down The Road---1973
Gentle Giant---1985---Interview---1976
The Ramones---The Ramones---1976
Jethro Tull---Too Old To Rock 'N' Roll, Too Young To Die---1976
Judas Priest---Sin After Sin---1977
Bob Dylan---Bob Dylan At Budokan---1979
Men At Work---Two Hearts---1985
Various Artists---We... Read More |
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| Chester Police Probe, U of Delaware Students Arrested, Schools Surprised by Drug Ring |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 04/23/14 10:30 am | updated: 04/23/14 10:30 am |
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The Chester Police Department is being investigated by the Delaware County District Attorney. Detectives served a warrant and are looking into evidence missing from the evidence room at Chester Police on East 7th Street. Apparently the allegation and complaint to the DA came from within the Chester Police Department.
Three University of Delaware students were arrested in connection with a home invasion and assault last weekend. Charges were files against Ayrton Doerr, Andrew... Read More |
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