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| Prison for Man Growing 1300 Pot Plants, Freezing Rain Damage, Christie Rebuilding His Reputation |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/10/14 11:37 am | updated: 01/10/14 11:37 am |
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A Kensington man was sent to prison after 1300 potted marijuana plants (pictured) were found in his home. Forty one year old Vinh Quang Nguyen pleaded guilty to possession with intent to sell. His grow house on the 2300 block of Frankford Avenue was intended to provide income for his girlfriend and her two children, 4 and 6 years old. Instead, it got him 3 to 7 years in prison.
Freezing rain made traveling treacherous this morning. The thin layer of ice on roads in some towns... Read More |
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| Atlantic City Boy Identified, GW Bridge Lawsuit Filed, Bill Conlin Dies |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 01/10/14 1:28 am | updated: 01/10/14 1:28 am |
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Authorities have identified the 13-year-old boy who they say was fatally shot during an altercation Wednesday afternoon in Atlantic City. The victim was Angel Mercado-Santiago, of Atlantic City. On Wednesday at about 3 p.m., Atlantic City Police responded to the scene of a shooting near the intersection of Route 30 and Virginia Avenue. Upon arrival, officers found two teen males, ages 13 and 15, suffering from gunshot wounds. No arrests have yet been made.
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| Chris Christie Apologizes, Fires Top Aide; Penn State Hires Franklin; Kevin Hart Ice Cube in Philly |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/09/14 10:32 pm | updated: 01/09/14 10:52 pm |
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| New Jersey Governor Chris Christie held a lengthly press conference today in response to the growing scandal surrounding the discovery that traffic closures on ramps to the George Washington Bridge were done as political payback for Fort Lee NJ's mayor not endorsing Christie's re-election. Christie maintained that he did not have any knowledge of his administration's involvement but would take responsibility. "I come out here to apologize to the people of New Jersey," he said. "I am... Read More |
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| Ice Jam Flood Warning, Hit and Run Police Video, Obama Names West Philly Section a Promise Zone |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/09/14 11:13 am | updated: 01/09/14 11:13 am |
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Flash flood watches are in effect and flood warnings have been issued for Bucks and Mercer counties on both sides of the Delaware. Ice jams have formed causing water levels to rise. When the ice jam breaks, water accumulated behind the ice can cause floods downstream.
Philadelphia police have released new surveillance video of a hit and run on Lindbergh Boulevard in the Penrose section that killed 70 year old Leslie Smith. Smith was found at Island Avenue and Lindbergh Monday... Read More |
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| Horrocks Street Carjack Shooting, Frozen Lancaster Puppies, Delaware River Ice Jam |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 01/09/14 1:27 am | updated: 01/09/14 1:27 am |
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Philadelphia Police say a 44-year-old man is hospitalized after being shot twice during a carjacking attempt in Northeast Philadelphia in the 7200 block of Horrocks Street. Police say the victim, shot twice in the torso, was taken to Aria Health Torresdale Campus. He is listed in critical but stable condition. Two male suspects wearing all black clothing fled northbound on Horrocks Street. No arrests have been made at this time.
Police in Lancaster are searching for whoever... Read More |
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| Ice Jams on Delaware River / Flash Flood Warnings; Suspect Arrested in Fatal Upper Darby Hit-and-Run |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/08/14 10:27 pm | updated: 01/08/14 10:27 pm |
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| Ice jams on the Delaware River near Trenton have prompted a Flood Warning for Bucks and Mercer counties. The warnings are in effect until 4:30 Thursday morning. Officials will be monitoring the water levels on both sides of the river. Route 32 (River Road) between Black Rock Road and Trenton Avenue in Lower Makefield Township has been closed. In New Jersey, flooding has been seen at Route 29 and Market Street and in the lower State House parking. Rising temperatures should help the jam... Read More |
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| The Ardmore Music Hall Concert Review: Blue Apple Groove w/ Vilebred, Green Eggs and Jam 1/3/14 |
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 by: SteveKane - Broomall, PA
started: 01/08/14 5:44 pm | updated: 01/08/14 5:44 pm |
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| The Philadelphia based rock and funk band Blue Apple Groove held their record release show at The Ardmore Music Hall. A bitter cold Friday night for the up and coming music venue in Ardmore saw some energetic live music and conditions were definitely right for dancing fun. Supporting the show were also the funky jazz masters Green Eggs and Jam, and... Read More |
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| Phillies' Broadcasters Chris Wheeler and Gary Matthews are out for 2014 |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/08/14 5:05 pm | updated: 01/08/14 5:05 pm |
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Longtime Philadelphia Phillies' broadcaster Chris Wheeler will not be returning to the broadcaster booth in 2014 after nearly four decades as a play-by-play and color analyst on both TV and radio. Gary Matthews will also not be rejoining the broadcast team after seven years doing color for television and radio.
The decision comes after the Phillies recently signed a new broadcast contract worth $2.5 billion over 25 years. It is reported that the network made the decision to... Read More |
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| Frozen Barnegat Bay, Philly Schools For Sale, War on Poverty Speech Anniversary |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 01/08/14 10:31 am | updated: 01/08/14 10:31 am |
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Some of the coldest temperatures in decades were recorded in the last 36 hours from the Philadelphia region to the Jersey Shore. On Long Beach Island Harvey Cedars Police provided photos of a frozen Barnegat Bay. The scene with frozen docks and an ice covered bay looks more like Alaska than New Jersey.
The Philadelphia School District has received 20 offers to buy empty buildings listed for sale on its website. The sale is part of an effort to fill the budget gap. The school... Read More |
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| Germantown Multiple Shooting Victim Dies, PJM Conservation Call, Hospitals Busy From Cold Injuries |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 01/08/14 12:56 am | updated: 01/08/14 12:56 am |
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Philadelphia Police say a man, shot multiple times in the abdomen, has died. It happened Tuesday night on the 6300 block of Musgrave Street in Germantown. The 25-year-old victim was taken to Albert Einstein Medical Center in extremely critical condition. Police say he was later pronounced dead. Police are investigating.
The agency PJM that manages the electric power grid across the Delaware Valley has extended their call for conservation of electricity. That means not using... Read More |
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