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| Christie Superstorm Sandy Meeting, Hite Seeks $320M School Funds, Infantino Toys Recalled |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 02/21/14 1:48 am | updated: 02/21/14 1:48 am |
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| Gov. Chris Christie, Thursday, heard complaints from residents still displaced by last year's Superstorm Sandy but no gripes from commuters stuck in massive traffic jams manufactured by his aides. Christie returned to Monmouth County for the meeting where around 500 constituents attended. The Governor began by blaming Congress for being too slow to approve a multibillion-dollar aid package after New Jersey suffered the worst natural disaster in its history in October 2012. At the state... Read More |
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| Woman Found At 30th St.; Woman Charged with Election Fraud; City Council Overrides Nutter Veto |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/20/14 6:09 pm | updated: 02/20/14 6:09 pm |
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A woman was found dead inside a car near 30th Street Station this morning. Police were called to S. 30th street between Market and Chestnut for a report of an unresponsive woman. They found a 22-year-old woman inside a black Nissan. She was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no apparent signs of foul play or cause of death. Authorities are continuing to investigate.
UPDATE: The woman has been identified as missing 22-year-old Nadia Malik of Broomall. Nadia had been... Read More |
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| Hite Wants 320 Million to Start, Smoking Ban at NJ Beaches, Philly Ranks 2nd in Taxation |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/20/14 10:56 am | updated: 02/20/14 10:56 am |
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Philadelphia Superintendent William R. Hite has put a price tag on his plan to fix the city school system. $320 million. And that's just to start on his ambitious blueprint. The full plan could cost twice that amount. Hite's request for the 2014-15 school year is above and beyond the $120 million the system is hoping for from the extra 1 percent city sales tax.
New Jersey lawmakers are considering a law that would ban smoking at the beach and public parks. The proposal is... Read More |
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| PSEG Fire, Philadelphia Orchestra 40/40 Project, Camden Abduction Arrests Made |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 02/20/14 1:09 am | updated: 02/20/14 1:09 am |
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Crews responded to the scene of a fire in Burlington, NJ on Wednesday. According to PSEG, a small oil fire started at a building that is being demolished. It is not an active plant and has not been in operation for more than a decade. Shortly after 9 p.m., PSEG said the fire has subsided and crews remains on scene. There is no threat to the local area or river and air quality continues to be monitored and remains safe.
The Philadelphia Orchestra announced its 2014-2015 season... Read More |
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| Faith Healing Schaibles Sentenced; Instagram Gun Pranksters Arrested; Tollefson Bail Reduced |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/19/14 10:21 pm | updated: 02/19/14 10:21 pm |
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| The couple from Northeast Philadelphia who believed in faith-healing over modern medicine has been sentenced in the death of their 8-month-old son who died of treatable pneumonia. Herbert and Catherine Schaible were sentenced to 3 ½ to 7 years in prison. The couple plead no contest in the death of their son Brandon last April. Instead of seeking proper medical treatment, the couple believed he could be healed solely by the power of prayer. In a similar incident, the Schaible's... Read More |
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| Don Tollefson Charged in Scam, No Verification of Craigslist Murders, Bill Green Takes Over SRC |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/19/14 10:31 am | updated: 02/19/14 10:31 am |
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Former Philadelphia TV sports anchor Don Tollefson turned himself in to Warminster Police yesterday on charges he scammed more than 100 people out of over $100,000 and duped the Special Olympics, the Salvation Army and a memorial foundation for slain Montgomery County police officer Brad Fox. Bucks County D.A. Ryan Hyde says the current charges may be just the beginning and the case is going get more complex.
Investigators have found no verification to the claims of the... Read More |
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| Zoning Amendments Sought, US Airways Flight Hits Truck, Wilmington High School Weapons Charges |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 02/19/14 1:15 am | updated: 02/19/14 1:15 am |
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| Two projects that will become Philadelphia's tallest residential and commercial towers went before the City Planning Commission for zoning amendments. Developer Carl Dranoff's 47-story hotel/condo tower at Broad and Spruce Streets, seeks zoning changes to allow for more density in relation to the lot, and install a loading dock on Spruce Street. The $1.2-billion Comcast Tower at 18th and Arch Streets, next to its current tower, also calls for widening the curblines of Cuthbert Street, to help... Read More |
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| 10 from Local Ironworkers Union Arrested; Don Tollefson Arrested; Pizza Hut Pays WCU Student $10k |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/18/14 9:24 pm | updated: 02/18/14 9:24 pm |
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| Ten members, including top leadership, of the Ironworkers Local Union 401 were arrested today. The US Attorney in Philadelphia released an indictment today accusing members of the union of using violence, intimidation, even arson to extort contractors to hire union ironworkers. The indictment also alleges that union workers who were hired did not work for their pay. US Attorney David Memeger explains that there is a line between picketing and protest and violence, physical assault,... Read More |
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| Snow Impacts Morning Commute, SEPTA Nearly Doubles Winter Budget, New Luxury Hotel |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 02/18/14 10:44 am | updated: 02/18/14 10:44 am |
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The latest winter storm that swept across the Philadelphia area last night and this morning left 2 to 3 inches of snow, which this winter, is little more than a nuisance. Philadelphia and Archdiocesan schools opened on time. Most of the others opened on time, some with delays. Many schools have already used up allotted snow days and don’t want to add any more makeup days later.
Snow event number 13 of this winter happened at a tough time for SEPTA leading into the... Read More |
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| Christie Orders Delayed Opening, 76ers Sign Kevin Grow, Philadelphia Trash Collection Suspended |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 02/18/14 1:39 am | updated: 02/18/14 2:22 am |
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Due to the forecast, Governor Chris Christie has authorized a delayed opening of 11 a.m. for all non-essential state employees in New Jersey on Tuesday. The governor says this will allow ample time for roadways, parking lots and sidewalks to be cleared and made safe for travel during the morning commute. Essential employees should report to work on their regular schedule.
A Bucks County teen who became an internet sensation after his amazing performance on the basketball court... Read More |
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