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| Liberty Medal Protest, AC Casino Revenues Fall, Devante Gray Still Missing |
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 by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 09/11/13 1:06 am | updated: 09/11/13 1:06 am |
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| Before the Liberty Medal was awarded to former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, a few dozen people gathered across the street from the Constitution Center to protest. On the eve of the one year anniversary of the attack in the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, a new organization formed with an award of their own. The Independence Hall Foundation formed as a counter to the Constitution Center. And they say former Secretary of State Clinton getting the Liberty Medal is disrespectful to... Read More |
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| Nutter Declines Same-Sex Marriage; Camden Couple Chained Boy; Cigarette Cause of Daly Explosion |
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 by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/10/13 9:23 pm | updated: 09/10/13 9:23 pm |
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| Mayor Michael Nutter has declined an invitation to officiate a wedding of a same-sex Philadelphia couple. The two men who live in Center City obtained a marriage license from Montgomery County. D. Bruce Hanes, the register of the wills of Montgomery County, has been issuing licenses to same-sex couples since July claiming the 1996 Pennsylvania marriage law is unconstitutional. The ACLU is currently challenging that 1996 law that defines marriage as between a man and woman. The Department... Read More |
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| Eagles Sideline Flash Cards, Cheese Steak Life Saver, Lunch Program Outrages Lawmakers |
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 by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/10/13 11:50 am | updated: 09/10/13 11:50 am |
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Chip Kelly made a good first impression last night in his NFL debut win as the Philadelphia Eagles new head coach. His upbeat attitude and personality extended to the sideline as well. Instead of boring flash cards signaling plays, assistant coaches held up images of Rocky, the Phillie Phanatic and Bart Simpson. The Eagles beat the Redskins 33-27.
Going for a cheese steak may have saved a life. Last night a car ran up onto the sidewalk in front of Pat’s Steaks in South... Read More |
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| Girard Estates Dollar Tree Robbery, Sharon Hill Police Shooting, Starvation Kills 3 Year Old Girl |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 09/10/13 2:19 am | updated: 09/10/13 2:19 am |
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Philadelphia police are searching for the suspect who was caught on surveillance video holding a gun to an employee's head during a robbery in Girard Estates. The incident occurred on August 29th at the Dollar Tree Store on Oregon Avenue when a man entered and walked to the rear of the store where he allegedly forced an employee at gunpoint to open a safe.
Authorities are investigating a police-involved shooting in Delaware County at the 1000 block of Chester Pike in Sharon... Read More |
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| Parents Blamed in Emaciated Toddler Death; Scuba Diver Died in Quarry; Fatal Car Truck Tractor Crash |
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by: iradioal - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/09/13 9:26 pm | updated: 09/09/13 9:26 pm |
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| Authorities are blaming the parents after an emaciated 3-year-old girl died overnight at Einstein Medical Center. The girl, Nathalyz Rivera, was brought the the hospital shortly before 2 am. She weighed-in at only 11 pounds, instead of a normal 25-36 pounds. The medical examiner said that she showed "obvious signs of neglect" and ruled the death homicide through starvation. The girl's father, Carlos Rivera, 30, found Nathalyz unresponsive at their home on the 300 block of Sommers Road... Read More |
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| New Public Safety Measures in Effect for Miss America Competition at Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City |
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 by: liaferrante - Wildwood Crest, NJ
started: 09/09/13 7:34 pm | updated: 09/09/13 7:34 pm |
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For the Miss America Competition, Boardwalk Hall has announced that they will be performing security procedures and guest admission policies.
This will include a stricter limit on baggage and other handbags. Guests are strongly encouraged to arrive early to the event so they will have time to check their bags, have a physical search and/or metal detection search.
Prohibited items include:
- Alcoholic beverages, controlled or unlawful substances... Read More |
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| Ty Segall’s Sleeper Sends Listeners Into Sweet Slumber, A Review |
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 by: SteveKane - Broomall, PA
started: 09/09/13 3:19 pm | updated: 09/09/13 3:19 pm |
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| The awake and ever prolific Ty Segall has yet again surpassed the sonic barrier with his latest release, Sleeper, released August 20th. The past five years have seen 8 full length releases from Segall, each marked by the fuzz-guitar and the psychedelic garage rock sound characteristic of San Francisco. This time around we are introduced to a unique somber world, invited deeper into the depths of acoustic slumber. Sleeper marks a milestone in Segall's musical career, surrounded by... Read More |
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| Schools Open in Philadelphia, Eagles Begin New Era Tonight, Woman Killed By School Bus |
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by: iradiotom - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/09/13 1:46 pm | updated: 09/09/13 1:46 pm |
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It's the first day of school for about 134,000 Philadelphia public school students today. The teachers are teaching with larger class sizes and still negotiating over the 13 percent giveback in salary the city has requested. The school budget crisis means up to 40 students per class and fewer administrative personnel, guidance counselors, security and nurses.
The Philadelphia Eagles start more than a new season tonight. It’s the start of a new era. The Chip Kelly era... Read More |
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| NJ Poverty, Philadelphia Public Schools Open, Firefighter Appreciation Day |
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by: Rebel - Havertown, PA
started: 09/09/13 12:42 am | updated: 09/09/13 12:42 am |
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A new report claims one-quarter of New Jerseyans are living in poverty. More than two million people in New Jersey are struggling to meet their basic needs. The poorest county is Passaic, followed by Cumberland, Essex and Hudson, according to the report. The report also finds that children and Hispanics have suffered the most from increasing poverty.
It's opening day for Philadelphia public schools still facing many challenges. Thousands of students will be going to new... Read More |
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| September 7/8 Playlist - Michael Tearson's Marconi Experiment |
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 by: mtearson - Philadelphia, PA
started: 09/08/13 9:34 pm | updated: 09/08/13 9:34 pm |
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September 7/8 Playlist - Michael Tearson's Marconi Experiment
1) "Impermanent Things" by Peter Himmelman
2) "Castles Made of Sand" by Jimi Hendrix Experience
3) "Track in 'A'" by Cat Mother and The All-Night Newsboys
4) "Good Old Rock & Roll" by Cat Mother and The All-Night Newsboys
5) "Stone Free #2" by Jimi Hendrix Experience
6) "Summer’s Almost Gone" by Doors
7) "All Summer Long" by Beach Boys
8) "Autumn Almanac" by... Read More |
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